Quitting Corporate Life to Build a Caribbean Food Brand: Kamaal Jarrett of Hillside Harvest
Podcast: Not From ConcentratePublished On: Tue Jan 20 2026
Description: On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart interviews Kamaal Jarrett, founder of Hillside Harvest island-inspired sauces, who shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship in the food industry. He discusses the challenges and joys of launching a Caribbean-inspired sauce brand, the importance of representing diverse Caribbean flavors, and the personal experiences that shaped his culinary passion. Kamaal also reflects on the resilience required in business and the lessons learned along the way. Additionally, Kamaal shares insights on balancing family life with entrepreneurship and some tips on what to order at a Caribbean restaurant.Click Here to sign up for the Not From Concentrate newsletterSign up for the NFC newsletter here: https://catherinesmart.substack.com/Check out Catherine's website: https://www.catherinesmart.com/podcastFollow NFC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notfromconcentratepod/Follow NFC on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notfromconcentratepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-91UDdutZOXfFollow Catherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesmart_Listen to the NFC podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-from-concentrate/id1849667703?l=es-MXListen to the NFC podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZkwq43lAyBt5MFBY5TLy?si=8704410057314570&nd=1&dlsi=506cacaea3e94be0Connect with Catherine:Podcast websiteWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Catherine on InstagramThe Not From Concentrate Podcast InstagramCatherine's TiktokThe Not from Concentrate TiktokConnect with Kamaal Jarrett:Hillside Harvest Sauce@hillsideharvestsauce on InstagramHillside Harvest Sauce on AmazonNot From Concentrate team:Catherine Smart, Host/Executive ProducerKevin O’Connell, Audio and Video ProductionAllie Miller, Associate Producer
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