Launching BougieGougies.com in Her 60’s: Kristin Middleton Inspiring Journey

2025-05-07

Kristin Middleton didn’t let age, depression, or detours hold her back. After a rich career in wine and a life-changing health scare, she launched BougieGougies.com — a Seattle bakery reviving the French cheese puff. This conversation dives deep into courage, reinvention, and the kind of clarity that only comes with time. Kristin's story reminds us: it’s never too late to dream again. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro + Kristin’s Early Dream of Entrepreneurship 0:03 – First Brush with Baking & the Magic of Gougères

This conversation dives deep into courage, reinvention, and the kind of clarity that only comes with time. Kristin's story reminds us: it’s never too late to dream again.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro + Kristin’s Early Dream of Entrepreneurship

0:03 – First Brush with Baking & the Magic of Gougères

0:08 – Career Detour: Banking, Wine, and Depression

0:16 – Hitting Reset in Her 60s + Canyon Ranch Turning Point

0:21 – COVID, Recovery, and the Idea That Wouldn’t Let Go

0:26 – Testing Bougie Gougies at Parties (Market Validation)

0:30 – Reading Candace Nelson’s Book: The Deciding Moment

0:33 – Launching Bougie Gougies in her 60's

0:36 – Mental Health, Energy, and Morning Structure

0:41 – The Role of Consultants and Business Support

0:45 – Goop Feature + Holiday Spike + Co-Manufacturing Plans