Meet the Makers Mini Interview: Stik Ice Pops
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Stik Ice Pops Mini Interview
Meet the duo behind East Van's Stik Ice Pops! 🍧
Jody and Hilary handcraft small-batch, non-dairy ice pops using only real ingredients, none of the unnecessary extras. They started Stik after noticing a gap in the market for healthier frozen treats that both kids and grown-ups would enjoy. Five years later, they're still keeping things fresh with fun, seasonal flavours, collaborating with local producers, and bringing even more B.C. goodness to every pop. 🍓🍋💚
Share your story with us in 150 words or less.
The story of getting Stik Ice Pops off the ground certainly has not been a straight line to get to where we are now. Lots of learnings, changes and improvements along the way. Lots of people supporting and guiding us. We are so grateful! I started this journey solo and Hilary joined me the second year. We saw there was a gap in the market for healthier, simple ice pops that both parents and kids would enjoy. We have come a long way in the past 5 years. Different flavours and packaging but always with the same intent to produce a high-quality product that is full of flavour, refreshing and something you feel good about eating. We have partnered with Domo Tea, which has turned out to be a great collaboration - using Domo strawberry lemonade, hot chocolate and vanilla matcha as a foundation for our amazing ice pops. It's powerful when women can support each other and be interconnected.
Getting from an idea to a small business is a lot of work! When did it first sink in for you that ‘this is really happening’?
I think it really sank in when we started selling the ice pops and hearing such positive feedback about how good they are. It's an amazing feeling to create something and then see it on the shelves of your favourite store. That feeling never gets old.
Out of all your products, which is your personal favourite and why?
I love the Main Street Matcha flavour - like having an iced matcha on a stick and Hilary loves the creamy rich flavour of the Kits Coco!
What motivates you on a day-to-day basis?
Knowing that our product is needed on the shelves in markets and grocery stores so folks have healthier options to choose for themselves and their families. It's rewarding to know that we're helping make nutritious options more available, so consumers don't have to compromise between convenience and quality.
What’s your favourite thing about the town or city you live in?
Hilary and I are neighbours and live in East Van. We love the vibe of the community we live in, the amazing restaurants and being close to the water and surrounded by mountains is definitely the pull to stay here.
Describe your ideal Sunday morning, including your breakfast.
Any lazy morning is good... neither Hill and I drink coffee but appreciate a great cup of tea, quiet moments, and time to think. Breakfast for both of us is a simple graze - eggs, cheese, great sourdough bread, perhaps some fruit but no matter what, starting with a great cup of tea!
What are your personal top tips for feeling amazing?
1) Trying to keep the stress levels down by keeping things in perspective.
2) Finding humour and laughter throughout the day and knowing that all problems have solutions - you just have to dig deep and find them.
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