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Who thought that comfort food could be healthy? Kitchen Confidential was born in Beirut out of the passion for creating the highest quality comfort delicacies by using nothing but premium quality organic and natural nutrient-rich ingredients. It all started in 2013 with the Khairallah family, Walid a Medical Doctor, his brother Imad a Financier, and Siham their mother, a talented executive chef. Together, they decided to transform comfort food into a healthy version without compromising on taste and texture. And this, after experiencing the effect of clean eating on their body and mind. By harnessing their family’s skillsets, they have been helping people with allergies, intolerances, or special dietary requirements, enjoy eating out or ordering in their favorite treat. All dishes are crafted in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, ensuring no risk of cross-contamination. In this episode, Carole Issa interviews Imad Khairallah to discover how he created this healthy lifestyle food concept with his family. Some key themes that she explores with Imad: 3’05”: How Imad moved from the world of Finance to the world of Food and Beverage 5’20”: How they brought together their family’s skill set and what they had to learn 7’17”: What motivates Imad to wake up in the morning and drive the business 9”00: What the early days looked like 13’48”: The importance of creating a social impact through business 17’30”: What’s been challenging in hiring new team members 21’10”: What were the most significant challenges when starting the business 24’10”: How he differentiated Kitchen Confidential in a crowded market 25’40”: His tips on finding the right business partners 30’55”: What changed for him when scaling his business 33;19”: What’s his advice for early-stage entrepreneurs looking to find the right business idea 37’32”: How he makes decisions 38’42”: What’s his approach when creating a new product 41’00”: One of his favorite books Join Carole in the Leadership Activators Facebook group and be surrounded by like-minded people who are on their way to developing emotional mastery.