In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Jimmy Kim, co-founder of Earthling Foods, shares how his Korean roots, his mother’s resilience, and a love for food shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Jimmy opens up about his family’s immigration to Canada, growing up in small-town Manitoba, and how his mother’s determination to rebuild their lives inspired his own grit and perseverance. He also dives into the realities of growing a food brand, from navigating supply chain challenges to dealing with tariffs and the importance of supporting local. He highlights why collaboration, not competition, is key to strengthening BC’s food ecosystem and how networks like The Lunch Room help entrepreneurs survive and thrive.
