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How do you turn a personal problem into a business that could help other people?

For Christine Chau, founder of Tri-Milk, it started with her own experience of lactose intolerance, and grew into an ambition to build a brand with much bigger potential.

In this episode of Shaping the North East (sponsored by Amanda Law Mortgages), Chris speaks to Christine about the story behind Tri-Milk, the experience that led to her becoming lactose intolerant, and how a personal challenge helped inspire her entrepreneurial journey.

Christine shares how the idea for Tri-Milk developed, why she wants to make it the “Nurofen of the lactase world”, and her ambition to see the product stocked by major retailers such as Boots and Holland & Barrett. But building a business takes more than a good idea.

We also discuss the reality of running Tri-Milk alongside a full-time job, balancing work with a social life, and finding the time and energy to develop a business while working towards a bigger vision.

About Shaping the North East:

Shaping the North East is a podcast exploring the people, ideas and ventures defining the regions next chapter. Through conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, community leaders and other people making things happen, we explore the stories, challenges and ambitions shaping Aberdeen and the wider North East of Scotland.

Find Tri-Milk and Christine Chau:

https://tri-milk.com

https://www.instagram.com/trimilksupplements/

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinechau070698/

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https://www.sznmedialtd.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/sznmedialtd/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588320118510

https://www.linkedin.com/company/szn-media-ltd/

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