We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Roya Javaherchi a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Roya, thanks for joining us today. Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?
The most crucial factor in achieving success is being persistent and maintaining focus on your goals.
Additionally, throughout this journey, while perseverance and consistency are essential, there’s another vital aspect: being true to yourself . Although it may seem simple, being honest with yourself is paramount. It’s the key that unlocks the door to success, attracting individuals with good intentions who will support and uplift you along the way.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
That’s a great question. Every business has its own story, and no entrepreneur comes up with an idea overnight.
I grew up in a family where diabetes runs in my family. My mom is diabetic, and as you know, people with diabetes need to be very careful about their sugar intake. However, they sometimes have strong sugar cravings and need something sweet to satisfy them. According to doctors, the best option for diabetic individuals is fruit dates, recommended at 1-2 per day due to their low glycemic index. So, we always had dates in our home, and I personally enjoyed this nature sweet.
On the other hand, I’m also a chocolate lover. Even during my university years (I should mention that I studied food science engineering for my bachelor’s degree), I took as many courses as possible in the chocolate and confectionery field to learn more about this delightful industry.
So I always wondered how I could combine these two delicious items—dates and chocolate—and create a product for people who love confections and chocolate but have stopped eating them because most confections are filled with cream, processed sugar, butter, and high-calorie ingredients. However, Dateolate could solve this problem since its filling consists entirely of fruit dates. Technically, Dateolate is made of 90% dates and has fewer calories. Each piece has only 33 calories.
The final product is sweet and tastes exactly like chocolate, but because of the creaminess of the date paste, it feels significantly more satisfying.
We have been able to make healthier chocolates and a more satisfying sweet for families.
Dateolate is a perfect snack for health-conscience people. We are excited about sharing our chocolate with more people
How do you keep your team’s morale high?
Maintaining high morale is essential for fostering a positive and productive work environment.
The most important factor is being a good listener. I have learned that in order to maintain a great work atmosphere, it is crucial to actively listen to the concerns, needs, and ideas of the team.
Also we need to maintain a positive outlook and motivate the team through challenging times. Inspire confidence, resilience, and optimism by focusing on solutions and opportunities rather than dwelling on setbacks.
Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?
I really love the TV series “A Million Little Things”. There’s a saying in one of the episodes: “Everything happens for a reason.” This short sentence holds a deep meaning for me. To me, it means doing your best but accepting the outcomes. Learning from failures and persisting. Maintaining a positive attitude even in unwanted situations because truly, everything happens for a reason. Being present, opening your heart, and always striving to learn.
Also, there is a poem by the Iranian poet Sa’adi which is also inscribed at the entrance of the United Nations in New York City. It says:
Human beings are members of a whole,
In creation of one essence and soul.
If one member is afflicted with pain,
Other members uneasy will remain.
If you’ve no sympathy for human pain,
The name of human you cannot retain!
I do my best to follow this too.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.dateolate.com
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Image Credits
All photos have been taken by Dateolate team.