How Myles Powell Reinvented Mac & Cheese into a Comfort Food Revolution, Myles Comfort Foods Story

In this GO4CEO episode, we sit down with Myles Powell, founder of Myles Comfort Foods, to explore his inspiring journey from civil engineer to food entrepreneur. Myles shares how he reimagined comfort food classics with clean ingredients and protein-packed recipes that are now landing on shelves at major retailers. He opens up about the grit it took to bounce back from near-bankruptcy, the lessons learned from competing on Food Network, and the power of building a brand rooted in connection and authenticity. This conversation is packed with insights on resilience, innovation, and creating products that bring joy to everyday life. Myles went from a civil engineer with a safe job to a full-time food entrepreneur with his mac & cheese now landing on the shelves of Walmart, Target, and Meijer. He opens up about how he nearly went bankrupt before bouncing back stronger, what it took to compete on Food Network’s America’s Best Cook, and the real lessons behind scaling a CPG brand with authenticity and hustle.

In this conversation, we cover:

🚀 Going from Engineer to Entrepreneur — how Myles made the leap and found his passion

🛠️ Rebuilding After Rock Bottom — the business nearly folded before it found its groove

📺 What Food Network Taught Him About Branding

💡 The Power of “Clean Comfort Food” in today’s health-conscious market

🧠 Resilience, Legacy, and Mindset — how setbacks became steppingstones

Whether you're in the trenches of launching a product, scaling a consumer brand, or pivoting from one career to another, this episode is full of real talk and hard-earned wisdom.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned CEO, Myles’s story will remind you that setbacks can become steppingstones and that legacy is built one bold move at a time.

Learn More & Connect

Check out MylesComfortFoods.com
to explore the full lineup and find a retailer near you.

📦 Try the Mac & Cheese or Pancake Mixes
📍 Now available in Target, Walmart, Meijer & more
📱 Follow @mylescomfortfoods on Instagram

➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like.
➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.
➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts.
➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later.

★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ★☆★
• Click Here ➭ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4OPMYLU-Bzl0AAplu-dig?sub_confirmation=1

► SOCIAL MEDIA
• Instagram ➭ https://www.instagram.com/johnpandrade/
• https://www.facebook.com/go4ceo
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/go4-ceo-493310178/
► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY:
• Email ➭ [email protected]

► THINGS I MENTIONED:
• Finding a success nugget, in each setback

Hi it's John, thanks for stopping by! This channel is a source for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to access the best insights and strategies from the greatest minds in the business world. Hope you enjoy this video, find value in it, and most importantly take action from what you learn here!

FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)

#businesstalk #businessownerinterview #ceointerviews