Abbie Leeson, Co-Founder & Head of Innovation In 1990, Abbie and her husband Bruce co-founded The Ginger People with a mission to make the benefits of ginger more accessible to everyone. Fast Forward to today, and their family-owned company is a major player in the global ginger market. As the head of innovation, Abbie has led The Ginger People to new heights by expanding their product offerings, introducing Ginger Rescue dietary supplements, and enhancing the popularity of their GIN GINS candy line. Her dedication and vision have truly made a mark on the industry. Janessa Stewart, Brand Educator Janessa’s role includes educating our team about the various benefits of ginger. She helps us keep abreast of the latest research, as well as feedback from our consumers. She has a wealth of knowledge on the therapeutic usages of ginger -- along with many other natural remedies. Being a migraine-sufferer herself, this is a topic she’s familiar with, and uses ginger to help relieve some of her symptoms. As our Health Care Marketing Coordinator, Janessa works with several migraine research and advocacy groups. If any of your listeners need to tap into ginger and migraines – and almost any ailment, Janessa is there for you - at the other end of this email: [email protected].  IG the_ginger_people | gingerpeople.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

With over 15 years of experience in the global consumer goods industry, Karim Khalil has developed a keen talent for innovation and leadership. In 2020, he relocated from Lebanon to the United States and launched Yaza in 2023—the first brand to introduce authentic labneh to the U.S. market. Yaza not only pioneered the first flavored labneh but also aims to showcase traditional Mediterranean flavors, setting new standards for food quality in grocery stores and redefining how this beloved staple is enjoyed. Karim's extensive experience in production, his passion for brand creation, and his deep Lebanese roots inspired him to recognize the untapped potential of labneh in the U.S. market. Karim's favorite Yaza flavor is Za'atar & Olive Oil, as it embodies the most traditional way to savor labneh. IG yaza.foods | yazafoods.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

Chef Keesha O'Galdez is a Bronx-based culinary entrepreneur and the founder of Live Loud Foods. A former contestant on Food Network’s 'Chopped,' Keesha is passionate about creating bold, globally inspired flavors that promote health and well-being. Through her work, she seeks to inspire others by showing what's possible through dedication and creativity. Live Loud Foods is a women-owned gourmet snack brand delivering bold, health-conscious flavors with every bite. From Caribbean jerk nuts to candied citrus pistachios, Live Loud Foods creates unique, high-quality snacks that celebrate cultural diversity and wellness. Based in NYC, the brand is committed to leaving a legacy of great food, positive impact, and living life out loud. IG live.loud.foods | liveloudfoods.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

Julia Perez is the Chief Marketing Officer at OWYN (Only What You Need), the premium plant-based nutrition brand behind the #1 plant-based protein shake in the U.S. With a decade of experience in high-growth, healthier-for-you food and beverage startups, her passion for fitness and wellness have come to fruition with OWYN, where she’s helped fuel omnichannel expansion and continued to bridge the gap between consumer-friendly appeal and the medical field. Julia has carved a niche as a self-proclaimed “intrapreneur” in the food and beverage industry, playing a pivotal role at high-growth brands that have since successfully exited to two strategic acquirers, Core Water in 2018 to Keurig Dr. Pepper ($535M) and recently, OWYN in 2024 to Simply Good ($280M.) IG juliaperezzz | liveowyn Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

SKU is a trailblazing consumer product accelerator based in Austin, TX. SKU provides an ecosystem that creates lasting change in CPG by providing all the resources founders need to accelerate the growth of their brands.  SKU’s world-class program is driven by a community of the nation’s top CPG leaders, successful founders and industry experts. Their intensive programs offer best-in-class education, hand-picked teams of  mentors and access to retailers and investors, all dedicated to building brands that change lives. IG skuatx | sku.is Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

A McKinsey consultant turned into a cheesemaker, Ilay is out to make labneh a thing as the co-founder and CEO of BEZI. She began her career as a financial services consultant at McKinsey and was sponsored by the firm to pursue her MBA at Columbia Business School in New York. During her time at Columbia, Ilay fell in love with the city, built her community through dinner parties at her home, known as Cafe Ilay, and completed her "business school summer internship" at a Mediterranean farm, milking cows and sheep, and learning to make cheese from scratch. Despite her passion, Ilay unfortunately lacked the courage to launch her own cheese company at the time and returned to McKinsey’s New York office to become an Engagement Manager.  After her promotion, Ilay left McKinsey to help launch Getir’s (the parent company of FreshDirect) US operations, where she spent 2.5 years overseeing merchandising, commercial, and marketing departments. It was during this period that she met her co-founder, Hasan, the heir to one of Turkey’s largest cheesemaking families. After working together for a year and hitting it off, Ilay and Hasan decided to make labneh a thing by creating BEZI and launching it first in their beloved New York after 1 year of working behind the scenes.  IG eatbezi | eatbezi.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! ⁠#madeonzencastr

Semira Nikou is the co-founder and CEO of Better Sour, a new sour candy startup celebrating global, heritage rich flavors with a commitment to healthier, low-sugar ingredients. Better Sour's flavors are inspired by the tart fruits the co-founders grew up eating as the daughters of Iranian immigrants raised in Hawai'i. Semira was previously a practicing attorney, most recently as a senior associate at a leading law firm in Washington, DC, where she advised clients on international trade and sanctions compliance.  IG eatbettersour | bettersour.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr

Laura Markewicz, Founder & CEO: Former advertising executive, entrepreneurship award winner, and second-time founder with 20 years of experience building brands and growing businesses. Lotza is a non-alcoholic sparkling citrus punch (to mix or enjoy solo) that aims to enhance what we enjoy about alcohol and combat its negative effects on our bodies. We've removed all the bad stuff found in other drink mixers and alcoholic beverages, and added in "lotza" the good stuff... mood-boosting adaptogens, hydrating electrolytes, and vitamins to support next-day recovery. IG getlotza | getlotza.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! ⁠#madeonzencastr⁠

B.T.R. NATION founder Ashley Nickelsen was inspired to create a truly clean snack while serving as the main caretaker for both of her parents as they battled rare forms of cancer. On a mission to create the snacks that were never available to her family, Ashley leveraged her background in food studies and biochemistry to the kitchen, making low-sugar protein bites boosted with plant-based, superfood ingredients. Today, B.T.R NATION remains dedicated to embodying her parent’s mantra of being bold, tenacious, & resilient. With each purchase. IG btr.nation | btrnation.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! ⁠#madeonzencastr⁠

Chef Joe Sasto is an acclaimed chef, cookbook author, culinary innovator, and passionate advocate for the art of Italian cuisine. With a background rooted in Michelin-starred kitchens and the rich traditions of his Italian heritage, Chef Joe Sasto is a celebrity chef not only in the culinary world but within the social media landscape as well. Chef Sasto has a penchant for pushing the boundaries of culinary creativity and has gained widespread recognition for his distinctive approach to cooking and his unwavering commitment to excellence. Through his work as a chef, educator, and culinary consultant, Chef Sasto continues to inspire and delight food enthusiasts worldwide with his extraordinary talent and infectious passion for all things pasta, food and travel. www.joesasto.com | IG chef.joe.sasto | TikTok chef.joe.sasto. Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! ⁠#madeonzencastr⁠

Debbie Mullin is the Founder and CEO of Copper Cow Coffee. Inspired by her Vietnamese-American heritage and brought to life using her experiences at the World Bank improving supply chains to reduce poverty in developing countries, Copper Cow was founded in 2016 out of Debbie’s sister’s garage to support sustainable farming practices in Vietnam, the world’s second-largest coffee exporter after Brazil. Copper Cow proudly partners with local Vietnamese farmers by investing in organic farming education, agricultural infrastructure and the supply chain, and investing over $100,000  to date and paying farmers 2x the market rates  –– all for a cup you can truly feel good about drinking. Copper Cow is also part of the 2% of women-owned companies with venture funding.  IG coppercowcoffee | coppercow.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! ⁠#madeonzencastr⁠

I’m so excited to share with you this week’s conversation with Crystal of Bowlcut. She is taking a refreshed look at beloved Asian sauces to ride the wave of the need for lower sodium, plant-based options. We discuss the importance of community and how she’s seen the benefits while growing up in her parent’s restaurant to now while starting Bowlcut. I learned so much from this conversation and it served as a great reminder to trust my gut. Founded in 2021, Bowlcut is the first and only Asian American sauce brand that is focused on reducing sodium and sugar. Today, the brand's portfolio includes Chili Crisp, Char Siu BBQ, & more! IG getbowlcut | thebowlcut.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! ⁠#madeonzencastr⁠

Michael Tashman is the Founder and CEO of Churn Foods, the butter brand combining the finest grass-fed European-style butter with the highest quality ingredients. He entered the culinary world starting as a line cook while playing football at The University of Miami, and went on to attend both Japanese and French culinary schools. In 2020, Tashman launched Churn bringing a fresh, innovative take on butter to the American market. Churn’s butter offers chef crafted tools to home cooks across the US through sweet and savory flavored European-style butters.  IG churnfoods | churnfoods.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! ⁠#madeonzencastr⁠

Maura Duggan is the founder and CEO of Fancypants, a delicious crispy cookie brand using high-quality ingredients with an elevated twist. She originally started Fancypants as a decorative cookie company in Massachusetts in 2004, along with creating her own manufacturing facility to ensure quality control and scale the business. Maura evolved the company with her husband and COO Justin Housman into a premium CPG cookie brand in December 2023. With sustainability top of mind for Maura, she’s proud that Fancypants is a zero-waste, upcycled cookie brand.  We chat all about the journey Maura has taken on the past 20+ years, her latest evolution, and the growing importance of upcycled goods in CPG products + manufacturing. IG: fancypantsbaker | fancypantsbakery.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! ⁠#madeonzencastr⁠

Get Golden is founded by home cook and New York City ballerina of over a decade, Jenelle Manzi (Ballerina Journal⁠). After battling injuries and food allergies throughout her career, Jenelle has turned to food to savor, fuel, and heal. In that, she channeled her own experiences and knack for precision to create a snack company where health & indulgence go hand-in-hand—a feeling she likes to call gold. During our conversation we chatted about Jenelle’s balance between being a professional ballerina and brand owner. Diving into what her routines look like, why building a products fueled by great ingredients was so important, how she finds balance in the craziness, and more. IG: getgolden | getgolden.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! ⁠#madeonzencastr⁠

Happy Monday! I am so excited to welcome on the last guest of season 4, founder of Joydays, Amy Cohn. Joydays was created with one simple mission: to provide low glycemic, better-for-you snacks that are still packed with those classic flavors you know and love. What We Chat About The mission behind why Joydays was created Color cancer awareness & education How women approach business + competition Find Joydays — IG getjoydays | TikTok getjoydays | getjoydays.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

Leesa Renae is a commercial photographer specializing in food, beverage, and product, based in the vibrant culinary scene of Portland, Oregon. Leesa thrives on translating the beauty and appeal of natural foods into captivating visual stories. What We Chat About Leesa’s career journey & how she found herself in food Developing creative processes Wellness practices at the intersection of self care & food Find Leesa — IG itsleesa__ | leesarenae.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

I’m so excited to welcome Chiara to the podcast! She is such an incredible founder who has accomplished so much in such a short period of time. Chiara Munzi is the co-founders of ChiChi Foods, a first-to-market grain free hot cereal made from chickpeas. As a better-for-you alternative, ChiChi Foods is carving a new path in the breakfast category with a healthier, easy solution. Find ChiChi — IG chickpeaoats | TikTok chickpeaoats | chickpeaoats.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

I am thrilled to welcome Lauryn, founder of S’NOODS, to the podcast! I’ve admired her leap into being a CPG brand owner for awhile now. It was so great to hear her story and learn more about her brand. Such a great listen <3 Lauryn Bodden is the founder of S’NOODS, the first chef-driven, globally-inspired noodle chip brand on the market. Conceptualized after winning Netflix’s cooking competition show Snack vs Chef in 2022, Bodden officially launched S’NOODS in February 2024. S’NOODS is focused on introducing bold flavors in a better-for-you way, while also keeping sustainability and nutrition top of mind. Lauryn has tapped into her incredibly vast culinary experience working across food media and kitchens around the world to help make her dream of snacking on noodles into an actual reality. What We Chat About The reality of creating + growing a healthy snack brand What sustainable growth & products look like Career trajectories Find Lauryn— IG eatsnoods | eatsnoods.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

I’m so happy to welcome Breanna of Kokada to the podcast this week! She makes one of my favorite snacks and has recently launched their version of dunkaroos which are just spectacular. Breanna’s story is so inspiring and will give you a much needed push forward on your journey. Breanna’s lifelong dream was to play sports at the highest level. Throughout her international travels through sport and work, she went out of her way to find sweet, “not too unhealthy” snacks that would satisfy her cravings but not harm her health. After years of exploring, she started creating coconut spread in her kitchen. After years of experimenting, she launched Kokada to share with more people! What We Chat About Transitioning from a D1 + national team athlete to CPG business owner Building an accessible healthy snack brand Taking back your health Find Kokada— IG eatkokada | TikTok eatkokada | kokada.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

I’m so excited to welcome Maggie of Coffee With Maggie to the podcast! Maggie is a multi-hyphenate creative living and exploring in Seattle, WA. Her career and creative pursuits span her many interests, from working full time in social impact strategy to freelance creative work as a writer, photographer, storyteller and strategist. With a deep passion for food and coffee, she's also a committed home chef and barista. Whether she is building solutions for groundbreaking brain sciences nonprofits, writing her newsletter earlybird, or traveling around the world, Maggie shares stories with substance and heart for those in pursuit of a well-rounded, intentional life.  What We Chat About Finding your cooking style + honing your skills Changing your diet & the implications that brings besides just food Vegetarian recipes & a deep love for coffee Find Maggie— IG coffeewithmaggie | Substack Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

I’m so excited to welcome Clara Veniard, founder of Coro Foods, to the podcast! Clara Veniard is the co-founder and CEO of Coro Foods, a premium salami brand that marries old world techniques with global flavors like Molé and Lemongrass. Clara's life and career has taken her all over the globe so it's not a surprise that she has a deep passion for food and international flavors. Beyond their flavors, Clara is dedicated to making the best product possible. That includes only using pork from US family farms that are humanely raised without any hormones or antibiotics.  What We Chat About Introduction to the cured-meat space Recipe development process Food inspiring connection Find Coro — IG corofoods | corofoods.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

I’m so excited to welcome fell podcaster and James Beard Award winner, Abena Anim-Somuah to the podcast! Abena’s work in the food space is truly admirable. Lifting up voices and stories of those are the beginning of their career but already making such a tremendous impact. It was so awesome to hear from Abena what her show means to herself. This episode is such a great listen!! Abena Anim-Somuah is a James Beard award-winning podcast host, writer, and entrepreneur. Born in Ghana and raised in Canada, she knows the power of food as a vessel for belonging. Abena hosts The Future of Food is You, a show on Cherry Bombe’s Podcast Network, highlighting emerging talents in the culinary scene. She splits her time between Mexico City and New York where can probably find her on a tennis court, dining out, or digging into a good book.  What We Chat About Making your dream a reality through unusual paths Bringing food to the forefront of your career CDMX & NYC food scene Find Abena— IG abenaanimsomuah | Substack Abena Anim-Somuah | The Future of Food Is You Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

I’m so excited to welcome my friend & business mentor, Sophia Karbowski to the podcast! Sophia is the co-founder of realsy — a nut butter filled date brand that is so beyond delicious. I loved hearing how her career journey has panned out and what life looks like now. Check it out! Austin and Sophia became business partners in college in 2017, while (conveniently) studying entrepreneurship. They started their first business with an unrelenting mission to spread healthy vibes all over the country, as they grew from a single food truck to health food cafes on college campuses across the country. Since then, the duo has entered the CPG (consumer packaged goods) space, with a strong desire to make their genuinely nutritious food options even more accessible and convenient. realsy is a snacking company with a mission to make real delicious, real nutritious snacks, that take it a step past better-for-you, but genuinely GOOD-for-you snacking. Think: ingredients as simple as fresh produce – but exciting, novel, and uber easy to take with you wherever you might be headed. Our commitment to using real ingredients in every product we offer you is unwavering, and we can tell you that for realsy. What We Chat About realsy’s story + Sophia’s experience as a founder Building solid routines to stay happy + energized Saying no to what doesn’t serve you Find realsy— IG eatrealsy | TikTok eatrealsy | eatrealsy.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

Welcome my wonderful friend & the coolest creative, Candace Molatore to the podcast! I was so lucky to record with Candace in person while I was in Portland a few weeks ago. She was the perfect person to do a deep dive on the current state of the wellness industry with. If you’ve been a longtime fan of the pod [thank you], you’ll feel some nostalgia listening to this discussion topic. Candace Molatore is a creative director, photographer, model, and branding consultant based in Portland, OR. What We Chat About What is wellness? How does it play out through a micro & macro view? How has the wellness industry been influenced by social media? What does taking care of ourselves truly look like? The importance of your home environment Find Candace— IG hey.candace | TikTok hey.candace | candacemolatore.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

Please welcome Morgan Murdock, founder of Unbothered Foods, to the podcast! I have been sitting on this episode for about a month now and I’m so excited for you to hear it. We chat all about sourdough and why those with a gluten-intolerance can enjoy it. Definitely a must listen! After years of working with patients with digestive issues and dietary limitations, Morgan - a Chicago registered dietitian - recognized the need for more gut-friendly food brands that her patients could trust and enjoy. Unbothered Foods is on a mission to take the worry and stress out of eating by creating foods that are not only packed with flavor, but leave your bellies feeling happy and unbothered. What We Chat About Explain to me the story and purpose of Unbothered Foods, from working with clients as a registered dietitian to baking them fermented sourdough products to starting your own brand? How did you land on the name Unbothered Foods? How did you decide on crackers and the 3 flavors available? How has this all played into the Low FODMAP diet? Why can gluten-intolerant people eat sourdough products? How has social media affected the proliferation of gluten-free products & diets being thought of as “healthier”? What is your perspective on this? Find Unbothered Foods— IG unbotheredfoods | unbotheredfoods.com Use code DEARCITRUS10 for 10% off Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

Please welcome Caroline Buck, co-founder of Petaluma to the podcast! If you’ve ever been curious about how human health claims can mirror themselves for animals, you’ll find this episode fascinating. Caroline Buck brought Petaluma to market with her partner in 2021 to combat the environmental impact of the pet food industry, which accounts for a quarter of all industrial animal agriculture consumed in the US. Petaluma offers veterinarian-formulated, gently oven baked dog food made with organic ingredients from small farms.  What We Chat About How Caroline got her start in the pet space What do plant-based diets look like for pets? How animal nutrition can mirror that for humans Find Caroline— IG feedpetaluma | feedpetaluma.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

I’m so excited to welcome Rosa Li of wildwonder to the podcast! We chat all about what it’s like to turn your childhood experiences into something bigger. If you’ve every been curious about what the process looks like of turning your goals into tangible results, this episode is for you. Rosa Li is the founder and CEO of wildwonder, the world’s first sparkling beverage to combine both prebiotics and probiotics for a healthy gut. Inspired by the Chinese healing tonics her grandmother brewed for her as a child, each can is the perfect blend of the herbs and botanicals from her heritage and the bold fruit flavors of a California fruit stand, where she now calls home.   What We Chat About What is the inspiration behind wildwonder? How did wildwonder first get its start?  Tell me more about what inspired you to return to your roots. What does it mean to be connected to your heritage? Are there any rules/boundaries you’ve set for yourself to ensure your mental and physical wellness are in check? Are there any activities you do to manage stress? What is your biggest motivator? What drives you to succeed? Find Rosa— IG drinkwildwonder | drinkwildwonder.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

I’m so happy to welcome Adrienne Lufkin of Struesli to the podcast! If you’ve ever wanted an introduction to the granola world, this episode is for you. We chat all about the importance of ingredients and why the current options look the way they do. As a seasoned private chef, Adrienne Lufkin infuses her curiosity for food and human connection into her role as founder of Struesli. Adrienne has used her skills to craft clean, healing recipes, professionally for clients and personally as part of her journey with Crohn’s Disease. She crafted Struesli in her kitchen as a better alternative to the sugar-laden options she was finding at the grocery store.  What We Chat About Adrienne’s inspiration + mission behind Struesli Her journey through a Chron’s Disease diagnosis How are you building a better-for-you granola brand? Why focus on granola? When we think of granola it tends to be sugary & not as healthy as it’s marketed to be. How are you changing people’s perception? What is your biggest motivator? What drives you to succeed? Find Adrienne— IG struesli | struesli.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

Welcome Kris Buchanan of GOODONYA to the podcast! I loved this chat with Kris. We get into all the nitty gritty details of the wellness industry. Touching on topics spanning from hydration to wine to salt and so much more. GOODONYA has my *favorite* electrolyte powder and such an amazing mission! Kris is an Olympian, restaurateur, holistic nutritionist, and founder of GOODONYA, which is a popular North County San Diego restaurant and consumer goods company. What We Chat About What was the inspiration behind GOODONYA? What was your mission? How did GOODONYA first get its start? What did your journey from endurance athlete to business owner look like? Talk to me about the electrolyte industry and how you set out to change it. What does your philosophy around ingredients look like? How are you changing the food and wellness industry? Find GOODONYA— IG goodonyaorganic | goodonyaorganic.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

Please welcome Amy Zitelman of Soom Tahini to the podcast! Soom is a premium tahini that is silky-smooth, mildly-nutty, and easy to mix. Aside from traditional tahini they have a chocolate version and tahini bites which are oh-so-delicious! What We Chat About What is Soom and how/why did you start it? Talk me through your products, why was developing Tahini & related items important to you? Why was the quality so important to you? What is your favorite Soom product that you’d recommend for first time customers? How has it been growing your brand over the past 10+ yrs while having a family and personal life in general? How do you continue to take care of yourself to make sure you have enough energy to invest into Soom? Find Soom— IG soomfoods | soomfoods.com | shop: Amazon, Thrive Market, store locator Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday at 7am EST!

This week’s pod guest is Ashley Sondergaard. A friend of mine, brilliant health coach, and compassionate podcast host. We chat all things astrology and its intersection with wellness + self care. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about how astrology works and how to understand it for your life — this episode is for you. Ashley is a certified health coach and ERYT-200 yoga teacher with more than 11 years of experience. Her mission is to remind you of your magic through simple yet impactful daily practices. Through yoga, weekly podcast episodes, and astrology inspired 1:1 health coaching, Ashley is here to help you discover just how magical you truly are! Find Ashley— IG ashley.sondergaard yogamagicpodcast | ashleysondergaard.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Resist makes doctor-recommended, plant-based nutrition bars filled with science-backed ingredients for balanced hormones and a clinically proven stable blood sugar response. 163M+ Americans have a hormonal imbalance like diabetes or PCOS, including co-founders Drew Lederman and Emily Cohen . After bonding over the struggle to eat for their hormone health on the go, they created Resist with their medical advisory board. What We Chat About Talk me through your PCOS journey and how it shaped the launch of Resist? So many products that are marketed towards women end up being very harmful to our hormones. How are you actively combating this? I was just reading an article about how marketing sucks us in and we don’t realize what’s in a lot of the products we consume. Why is transparency important to you? What can women do to “bio-hack” their hormones and take control of their symptoms? How has your entrepreneurial journey changed your self care practices? & soooo much more! Find Resist— IG eatresist | eatresist.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Welcome to this week’s episode all about changing diets, plant-based eating, wellness routines, hormones, etc.! It’s a nice lil overarching intro to health and wellness. Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Welcome Claire Goldwitz of Square Fare to the podcast! We chat all things food based wellness routines and attainable self-care to prevent burnout. Claire is the Founder of Square Fare, NY's newest (and soon in LA!) healthy meal delivery service. All Square Fare meals are made from scratch, fresh, clean (no added sugar, just a touch of olive oil and salt, they make their own sauces / dressings). The kicker is that they use AI technology to tailor each meal to the individual needs of their customers. Find Claire— IG getsquarefare | getsquarefare.com | [email protected] Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Welcome to this week’s episode all about my word of the year and goals I’m striving towards! You may remember, if you’re a long time pod listener, that 2023’s word was peace. That sure had a way of showing itself haha. 2024’s word has a lot to live up to but I have a feeling it’ll be really sweet. At least that’s what every astrology prediction for Leo’s seems to think. This is the year that our (if you’re a Leo) hard work comes to fruition and the fruit is plentiful! Check out this week’s episode to hear all about contentment <3 Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

As we near the start of 2024 I thought it would be a great time to do a wrap up of all the amazing advice this season’s podcast guests have shared! So, while you write your New Year’s resolutions and/or choose your word for 2024, take a listen to the episode. You may find yourself inspired! Hear from the following guests: Cristina Kown from All Phenoms Rachel Kishore of Empowered Economy Lori Levine of Scott’s Protein Balls Cam Bailey of Crooked Owl Hannah Bae of Halmi Avery Primis of flaveryavery Anja Westhues of Endure Sport Nutrition Ann & Maddy Baum of Spillt Delaney Vetter of DV Communications I’ll write a full newsletter about my 2024 resolutions and word of the year but for now I leave you with a massive THANK YOU!! Your support means the world to me and I’m so thankful to have a community of listeners + readers that gives meaning to my creativity. Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Check out part 1 of our convo in the last episode! Meet Delaney Vetter, a PR strategist and copywriter for the food & bev world! Delaney got interested in food from a young age when shows like Barefoot Contessa were her go-to over Disney Channel. So it was only natural that she found her way to food & bev in a career sense. Now Delaney owns a PR agency and she gets to talk about food, write about food, and think about food all day, every day! It was only natural to bring her on as a friend and someone I admire to chat about all of the food & bev trends in 2023. In today’s episode learn all about Delaney’s journey from passion to career! It’s such a great reminder that your path isn’t always linear and to have some grace for the bumps along the way. Find Delaney— IG @delaneyvettercomm | delaneyvetter.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Meet Delaney Vetter, a PR Strategist and copywriter for the food & bev world! Delaney got interested in food from a young age when shows like Barefoot Contessa were her go-to over Disney Channel. So it was only natural that she found her way to food & bev in a career sense. Now Delaney owns a PR agency and she gets to talk about food, write about food, and think about food all day, every day! In today’s episode learn all about Delaney’s journey from passion to career! It’s such a great reminder that your path isn’t always linear and to have some grace for the bumps along the way. Find Delaney— IG @delaneyvettercomm | delaneyvetter.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Welcome to this week’s guest episode featuring Ann & Maddy Baum of Spillt⁠! In this episode we get into redefining work/life boundaries, Ann’s love of cottage cheese, favorite things to be cooking + eating right now (hey 👋🏻 Avgolemono!), how yoga can be both a relaxing & inspiring break in the day, and so much more! Find Spillt — IG ⁠⁠@spillt.app | TikTok @spillt.app | Download Spillt Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Welcome to this week's episode featuring a clip of my conversation with Ann & Maddy Baum of Spillt! I get into what happened to having hobbies and passion projects that weren't monetized, how "peace" can mean so many different things, and creating a life that works for me specifically. Find Spillt — IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@spillt.app⁠ | TikTok ⁠@spillt.app⁠ | ⁠Download Spillt Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Welcome to this week’s guest episode featuring Anja Westhues of Endure Sport Nutrition! Anja is the founder of Endure Sport Nutrition, a comprehensive 3-step nutrition brand for endurance athletes. She developed Endure so that herself, an avid runner, and all kinds of athletes have clean fuel at their fingertips. The 3-step pack is compromised of Brace Pre-Workout Boost, Pace Mid-Workout Energy Gel, and Ace Post-Workout Endurance Recovery Bar. In this episode we revisit our past conversations and how much we have grown since 2018. Plus, pivoting your work/life to fit your goals, how creative pursuits fill your cup, biggest challenges of the past year + what we’ve learned, and how our self-care rituals have shifted. Find Anja & Endure — IG ⁠@enduresportnutrition⁠ | ⁠enduresportnutrition.com⁠ Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Welcome back to this week’s episode featuring a clip of my conversation with Anja Westhues of Endure Sport Nutrition! I get real existential on you all with a conversation about the beauty of choice. I talk work/life balance, Sylvia Plath’s fig tree, striving for a better tomorrow, and not giving a f*ck about what anyone else thinks. It’s a good one, I have to say. Find Anja & Endure — IG @enduresportnutrition | enduresportnutrition.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Avery Primis, is a multifaceted creative based in NYC! With her work in creative and social media at TBH, freelance community support, and her food blog, flaveryavery, she is quite busy. It was so nice to chat with a fellow gen-z creative and talk shop while also realizing how important passion projects are to our generation. If you’re a gen-z creative or something who is looking to pursue a passion project…this convo is FOR YOU!! Find Avery— IG ⁠@averyjprimis⁠ | ⁠@flaveryavery⁠ Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Welcome back to this week’s pod episode! I’m so excited to share a clip from my conversation with Avery Primis, a multifaceted gen-z creative that is just the coolest all around. In this solo episode, I dive into: 🥐Welcome to my Kitchen: Host gifts & my Thanksgiving day menu (+ some items I wish I was making) 🎙️Guest Chat ft. Avery Primis: Pursing creative projects and being okay with the timeline of growth 🫧Wellness Trends: How culture reflects the trending water bottle of the time (consumerism galore) Camelback → Nalgene & Yeti → Hydro Flask → Stanley → Bink & Owala ✨Self Care Corner (& maybe a little existential): How do we want to be remembered? What makes us, us? (p.s. these are the segments you can look forward to every week!!!) Find Avery— IG @averyjprimis | @flaveryavery Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

This week’s guest, Hannah Bae, is the founder of Halmi! What is Halmi? Well, Halmi (our nickname for grandma in Korean) is a modern take on classic Korean flavors. Spun from real ingredients, we aim to flavor the conversations that reconnect you with your roots. Their first flavor is cinnamon, ginger, jujube, and persimmon…and it is DELICIOUS!! It is modeled after a traditional digestive beverage in Korean culture and one that Hannah grew up disliking. She came around to the flavor and wanted to make it work for her life. So, she combined it with sparkling water and tested flavors on her loved ones during the pandemic. Check out this today’s episode to hear more of her story, why slowing down is so important in business + life, Korean culture’s influence on her life, and so much more! Find Hannah— IG @drinkhalmi |drinkhalmi.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

This week we’re chatting all about taking care of ourselves! Which is what we talk about every week but it resonates even more now. I hope this episode bring you a moment of peace and solace during very stressful times. We chat about: The pressure femme-presenting women are under to react appropriately Taking breaks from social media & reworking our relationship with it How this idea of “doing enough” is a common theme amongst all of the podcast guests Cam Bailey from Crooked Owl’s story through developing a gluten-free brew that worked for her life + running a company with her husband (full ep came out last Wed!) Hannah Bae from Halmi’s story of creating a brand that honored her grandmother and Korean heritage (full ep coming out this Wed!) SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE POD EPISODES!! Find me-- IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!

Welcome back to another amazing guest interview! This week I'm chatting with Cam Bailey of Crooked Owl Hard Tepache. We get into working with a significant other, balancing work & play, finding connection through food/bev, and so much more. Cam was such a joy to talk to and I'm so thankful she was willing to share her story. About the brand-- Crooked Owl is the first hard Tepache brand on the market! Cam and her husband took their love for traditional Tepache and turned it into a 5% ABV bev. This allowed Cam, who is gluten-free, to have a go-to bev option. They soft launched this year (2023) and will be having a formal launch in 2024! I was lucky enough to try their brews when I was out in Atlanta and OMG are they delicious!! Find Crooked Owl: IG @hardtepache | drinkcrookedowl.com Find me-- IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠ citrusdiaries.com | [email protected] New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST!