We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kira Sain a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Kira thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. So, naming is such a challenge. How did you come up with the name of your brand?

I initially moved to Nashville to pursue my music career as a singer songwriter. Then along the way I started thinking about this cereal bar idea. I remember sitting at a coffee shop on 12th south with my mom talking more about my idea. She suggested I write a business plan and come up with a name. I think because of being a songwriter for so many years, coming up with names are just so fun for me! I was trying to think of something fun because of cereal and was thinking of a way to incorporate Lil’ spoon and Big Spoon. I wanted everything to be about the spoon and the bowl. The name Wanna Spoon came about and it just fit the vibe I was going for.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I originally moved from Canada to pursue my music career. I did spend a lot of time talking about my cereal bar idea but never thought it would actually happen as I had no restaurant experience and my main focus was my music. Then I met the perfect couple, Steve and Alane Kovach who were getting ready to open up Emery, a new restaurant on 12th south. They had a house attached to it, and I had told them my vision. They loved it, and decided to take a chance on me! Back home, I graduated from University with Public Relations and Music. The few business classes I had, definitely helped especially when I wrote my initial business plan for the cereal bar.

I have to say, I am proud of myself for how much I had to quickly learn before we opened the doors. Once we opened, it was learning and teaching myself on the fly when obstacles came my way. I really felt the pressure of having my first business venture and I knew it was relying on my work ethic. I had to step up and remind myself that at the end of the day, I wasn’t about to let my business partners down, or the dream I had.
The goal with my business would be to eventually franchise, and have multiple locations around the world. I truly believe in what we have created, and I love seeing customers faces when we serve up nostalgia and happiness with all your favorite childhood cereals. You can enjoy a bowl of cereal in the comfort of your home, but it’s all about the experience when you step through the doors of Wanna Spoon.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

Coming from an extensive background in music, it was hard for me to transition into a more structured environment. I was used to working for myself and having the time to be creative when I needed it. Now I have to have a tighter schedule to fit in both my business and music.

We’d love to hear about how you met your business partner.

My friend Matt invited me to a dinner, which I almost didn’t go to. He wanted me to meet his friend Steve. So I went, and Steve was talking about how him and his wife own many restaurants in Nashville, Arizona, etc, and was getting ready to open another one on 12th south called Emery. He was saying how they had a house attached to the property and was looking for something to put in it. Matt heard me talking about Wanna Spoon for a while now so he nudged me to pitch the idea. I told everything I wanted to do, and Steve told me to meet him at 8am the next morning, The rest is history. I feel so blessed they believed in my dream and took a leap of faith going into business with me.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.wannaspoon.us/
• Instagram: @wannaspooncerealbar
• Facebook: Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar

Image Credits
Aurora – Instagram Handle: @dahliaorchidphoto