#22 From Small Batch to Global Sensation: Linda Parker and the making of Mount Desert Island Ice Cream

Meet Linda Parker, the creative force behind one of America's best ice creams. Linda began by making small-batch creations in her kitchen, Linda has grown her Mount Desert Island Ice Cream brand into a celebrated name with locations from Maine to Washington, D.C., and even Japan. Yankee Magazine, Food and Wine, and CNN have praised her inventive and delicious flavors, making her shops must-visit spots in Maine.

Join us as Linda shares the influences, creativity, and entrepreneurial wisdom she gained from years of corporate management and deep dives into Japanese culture. Plus, hear about her unforgettable encounter with Barack Obama and how it helped to shape her business's identity.