Ep. 63 | Acquired for $380 million with Founder of The Honey Pot, Beatrice Dixon
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"WHAT’S THE POINT OF HAVING A GIFT, IF YOU’RE NOT GOING TO SHARE IT?
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Beatrice Dixon is the visionary founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company, a $380 million wellness brand born from personal health struggles and ancestral insight. You’ll hear us talk about building an authentic brand, the realities of fundraising, and the importance of focus, wellness, and leadership in entrepreneurship.
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In this episode of It Takes A Village, Delina sits down with Beatrice Dixon, founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company, to dive into the inspiring journey of building a $380 million wellness empire. Bea shares how a year-long struggle with bacterial vaginosis and guidance from ancestral wisdom led her to create her first product, a natural vulva wash made from plant-based ingredients.
From making products in her kitchen to landing major retail partnerships with Target and Walmart, Bea opens up about the real business of success, breaking down venture capital versus private equity funding, and the unique realities Black female founders face. She also dismantles the romanticized ideals of entrepreneurship seen on social media, emphasizing the power of focus over juggling multiple businesses and the importance of caring for your body while building wealth.
This episode is a heartfelt conversation about perseverance, values, and the hard truths behind scaling a purpose-driven brand in the wellness space.
Show Topics:
Bea’s personal health challenge and ancestral inspiration
Launching The Honey Pot and early product development
Growth milestones, including major retail partnerships
Understanding venture capital vs private equity funding
Challenges faced as a Black female entrepreneur
The realities behind social media’s portrayal of entrepreneurship
The power of focus and intuition in business
Importance of wellness and self-care on the journey to success
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Celebrating Achievements
00:51 The Honey Pot Company
01:49 Empowerment and Womanhood
03:55 The Origin Story
11:00 Building the Business
14:59 Acquisition and Growth
19:36 Insights on Investment
20:22 The Reality of Business Investments
21:16 The Stress and Sacrifice of Building a Business
22:03 Indicators for Raising Capital
22:36 Scaling Strategies and Personal Preferences
24:14 The Concept of Conscious Capitalism
25:02 Misunderstandings About Black Women Founders
26:46 Protecting Your Peace as a Leader
27:46 Future Trends in Wellness and Skincare
29:15 New Product Launch: Calming Herbal Pads
30:39 The Realities of Entrepreneurship
31:35 The Importance of Focus and Intuition
36:29 The Role of Humility and Gratitude in Success
38:53 Understanding and Caring for Our Bodies
42:43 Acknowledging the Support System
43:27 Where to Find Honey Pot Products
aBOUT BEATRICE DIXON
Beatrice Dixon is the founder, CEO, and Chief Innovation Officer of The Honey Pot Company, a plant-based feminine care brand created to provide a safe and natural alternative for intimate wellness. Inspired by a personal battle with bacterial vaginosis and ancestral wisdom received in a dream, Bea developed a formula that launched her into the wellness industry. Since 2014, The Honey Pot has grown to be stocked in major retailers like Target, Walmart, and Walgreens, reaching millions of customers across the U.S. Bea is a trailblazer in natural health, a respected entrepreneur, and a champion of women’s wellness.
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