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Jul 2023
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From Illness to Superfood Success: How L...

Kornelija Collins
About this episode

EP58: Sydney Webb and Bennett Quintard, the dynamic duo behind the superfood cookie company Toto, join the Boujee Best Friend podcast to share their fascinating journey. We delve into various topics, including Sydney & Bennett’s relationship, advice for startups, Crohn's Disease, adaptogens in maintaining well-being, and much more.


In this episode, Sydney shares her battle with Crohn's Disease and how it paved the way for discovering the incredible benefits of adaptogens. This discovery led to the creation of Toto by incorporating these healthy foods into a delicious treat. Sydney and Bennett reveal insight into their unique relationship as partners in love and business. They candidly discuss their challenges, from raising funds and building solid vendor relationships to communication regarding dating your co founder. Tune in to learn more about Toto’s founders and why Toto’s superfood cookies steal the spotlight in the health food market. 


Episode highlights

- Sydney’s background 

- Crohn's Disease 

- Adaptogens 

- Creating a healthy diet 

- Starting Toto 

- Startup studio models 

- Failure to start a business 

- Co-Founder disagreements 

- Sydney & Bennett’s relationship 

- Raising money for Toto 


Time stamps: 

0:00- 8:40 | Sydney’s health journey 

8:40- 15:10 | About adaptogens and Western medicine 

15:10- 25:10 | Starting Toto 

25:10- 41:20 | Cofounders and dating 

41:20- 48:00 | Raising money for Toto 

48:00- 1:00:00 | Creating business-to-business relationships 


CONNECT WITH SYDNEY & BENNETT:

https://totofoods.co/

https://instagram.com/totofoodsco/ 

https://instagram.com/sydneyoliviaaah/

https://instagram.com/bennett.quintard/


CONNECT WITH KOKO:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠⁠ 

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠ 

⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠ 

⁠https://www.boujeebestie.com⁠⁠ 

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute⁠⁠ 

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