In this episode of The Cookbook, host Iris Goldfeder interviews Sarah Dowd, a multi-business entrepreneur who shares her journey of starting and growing her businesses, including the Trikala Collective. They discuss the impact of ADHD on Sarah's entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges she faced in the early days, and the importance of building relationships in business. The conversation also touches on the significance of history and culture, the launch of Sarah's new podcast 'History for Fuck's Sake', and the lessons learned from the pandemic. Sarah emphasizes the need for listening and engaging with others to foster understanding and connection.

Chapters

00:01 Welcome to The Cookbook

00:17 Introducing Sarah Dowd: A Multi-Business Entrepreneur

01:43 The Trikala Collective: Merging Arts and Philanthropy

04:15 The Catalyst for Entrepreneurship: ADHD and Rebellion

10:25 Navigating Early Challenges: Selling the House

15:09 Building Relationships in Business: The Human Element

18:43 The Impact of the Pandemic on Business Growth

20:36 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

26:07 The Importance of History and Culture

29:41 Launching the Podcast: History for Fuck's Sake

36:25 Connecting History with Pop Culture

48:01 The Role of History in Understanding the Present

51:20 The Importance of Listening and Engaging

01:03:40 What Lights Sarah's Fire?