I started making dog food in my kitchen. It became a $250 million company.

Lucy Postins started her company inspired by her own dog. Courtesy of Lucy Postins Lucy Postins started cooking for her own dog, turned the recipes into a business. She says that the US encourages success more than her native England. She stepped down as CEO to spend more time with her kids but remains deeply involved. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lucy Postins, founder and Chief Integrity Officer at The Honest Kitchen. It has been edited for length and clarity. Back...