She Saw a Gap in the Frozen Foods Aisle, So She Filled it With Cauliflower Pizza, with Entrepreneur and Caulipower Founder Gail Becker

Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff

Society & Culture

4.8 • 543 Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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On this episode of SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Gail Becker, founder of Caulipower, the better-for-you brand that redefined the frozen pizza aisle and became one of the fastest-growing food startups in the U.S After years climbing the corporate ladder, Gail realized the view at the top wasn’t what she thought it’d be. With no background in the food industry, she poured herself into solving a personal problem: finding nutritious, gluten-free food her sons with celiac disease would actually enjoy. What started with a 90-minute homemade cauliflower crust pizza recipe turned into a national sensation, earning Caulipower over $100 million in revenue within five years. We talk about building a company later in life, raising capital as a female founder, staying true to your mission, and what it means to define success on your own terms. Gail shares what it really felt like to walk away from the safety of a steady job, the highs and lows of starting over later in life, as well as it being what ultimately equip her for the hardships of taking on an industry you’re stranger to. We talk about the importance of admitting what you don’t know and when to ask for help. To take stock of what you’re not good at and be open to educating yourself for the better of your brand. Whether you're in a career rut, thinking about launching something new, or unsatisfied with Big Food, this conversation is your sign to bet on yourself. Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to order my book, “Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.” Follow SUPERWOMEN (@rmsuperwomen) and Gail (@gailbecker) on Instagram. Support this podcast: https://bit.ly/rmsuperwomen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Do you ever see a successful woman on your feed or in a magazine and think, wow, it must be
0:05.6	nice to have it so easy. Well, think again. Behind that glossy cover or smiling face is a ton of hard
0:12.2	work, countless failures, and endless learning experiences. I'm Rebecca Minkoff, and I'm here to tell you
0:17.8	that success isn't a walk in the park. It takes grit, resilience,
0:22.4	and a willingness to take risks. That's why I created Superwoman. A podcast that peels back to
0:27.9	varnish and gets into the nitty gritty of what it takes to make it as a woman in today's world.
0:32.6	From luminaries and game changers to women you've never heard of but should, this podcast is here to inspire you to take your next leap, no matter how daunting it may seem.
0:42.3	We'll explore the sacrifices these women have made, the highs and loaves they've experienced, and the lessons they've learned along the way.
0:49.3	So if you're ready to be inspired and learn from some of the most successful women out there, join me on
0:54.7	Superwomen. Together, we'll uncover the stories behind the successes and prove that with hard
0:59.9	work, determination, and a little bit of luck, anything is possible. Hey, everyone, you're listening
1:06.9	to Superwomen. Today's guest is the founder of Collie Power, Gail Becker. Gail launched
1:12.8	this business in order to solve a solution for her two sons that were dealing with celiac. Out of that
1:18.7	came the fastest growing cauliflower pizza company achieving over $100 million in sales in five years.
1:26.1	We talk about what that was like holding onto a rocket
1:28.6	with the wheels coming off. We talk about how important her journey and what she learned.
1:34.8	We also talk about what it felt like to get to the top of corporate America and realize she
1:39.3	didn't like the view. She started her company later in life and has so many lessons for you,
1:43.9	the entrepreneur,
1:44.9	if you're thinking about starting a business and waiting for a sign. Take a listen.
1:49.1	Gail Becker, welcome to the podcast. Thank you for joining me today. Thanks so much for having me.
1:54.1	So when I met you, I have to admit, I fan-girled you a bit. I was like, you're the power,
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