Her Story
About Christina
Christina Habbo is an entrepreneur and food brand founder with experience in product development, retail expansion, e-commerce, and business growth. She serves as business owner of a spice company with products sold across 130 stores in Michigan. Her work focuses on developing seasoning blends, expanding distribution, strengthening online sales channels, and growing the brand's retail presence. A self-taught cook who went to college for two years in an unrelated field, Habbo built her business from the ground up starting with spices in 2020 after a prior catering venture in 2015. She has created 12 versatile seasoning blends and emphasizes hands-on learning from family cooking traditions and shows like Chopped. Habbo attributes her success to passion and betting on herself without waiting for others.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Christina
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would definitely say just being so passionate about something and just kind of going with it. Having the passion and not really letting anyone stop you or feel like you need their help. When you do things by yourself you go further than waiting on someone.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
I think the best career advice is bet on yourself. Risk it all on yourself. Have faith and truth in who you are and what you want to succeed in. As long as you have God on your side you can't fail.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't let anyone stop you. Don't let anyone tell you you can't. Don't wait on anybody. You're your biggest fan always. Have freedom in what you're able to do and trust that your freedom will guide you to what you're trying to achieve. Don't worry about what anyone else might think or say.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is waiting around for someone to want your product. The good thing is I'm very passionate about it and stand by it. It's a problem solver in the kitchen already blended and balanced. The problem is getting it out there and being heard and seen.
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