Angela Dodd on Leadership, Grit, and Growth

Tina-Schuricht • May 2, 2025

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In this episode of SuccessYourOnWay , Yifat Rogers and I sit down with Angela Dodd , founder of Females in Food. Angela shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, including the personal challenges that led her to build a platform dedicated to empowering women in the food and beverage industry. We discuss:

  • How toxic work environments can spark major life changes
  • The evolving definition of success over different career stages
  • Lessons learned from founding Females in Food, including the importance of building a support system and accepting vulnerability
  • Key strategies for career and personal growth, such as setting boundaries, building confidence, and taking action before feeling “ready”
  • The power of writing down goals and speaking them out loud for accountability.

Angela also offers practical advice for anyone looking to redefine success on their own terms. She reminds listeners that success looks different for everyone.

Success Your Own Way: “Building Your Own Stage: Angela Dodd on Leadership, Grit, and Growth”

 

About Angela Dodd

Angela a seasoned leader in the B2B ingredient sector, with 15 years of experience bridging the gap between technical expertise and business strategy. Holding a Master’s in Food Science and an MBA, she has spent the past decade helping clients successfully commercialize food products, leveraging deep industry knowledge to drive innovation and market success.  Angela is the founder of Females in Food (FIF), dedicated to empowering women and organizations in the food and beverage industry through leadership development, career advancement, and industry transformation. FIF has become the go-to platform for companies seeking to attract, retain, and elevate top female talent. Based in Minneapolis, Angela enjoys giving back to the industry, championing meaningful change, and spending time with family, friends, and her two boys.

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