Holidaily Unwrapped | Karen Hertz on Building a Gl | RSS.com Karen Hertz’s journey began with a health scare. As a young mom facing melanoma and thyroid cancer, her doctors recommended an anti-inflammatory diet—which meant giving up gluten. For Karen, a longtime craft beer lover who worked at Coors for over a decade, going gluten-free […]
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Episode 18: Seaton & Jill Smith on Creating Safe Oats and Navigating the Challenges of Gluten Testers
LEO Unwrapped | Seaton & Jill Smith on Creating Sa | RSS.com Seaton and Jill Smith’s celiac journey began in 1990 when their young son was diagnosed with celiac disease. Soon after, they discovered they had celiac disease, too. With gluten-free options nearly nonexistent, the family leaned on a local support group for help—but they […]
Episode 17: Mari Fassett on Reinventing Her Life and Built Marimix
Marimix Unwrapped | Mari Fassett on Reinventing He | RSS.com When Mari Fassett first started whipping up snack mixes as a kid, she never imagined it would turn into a business. What began as something she shared with friends and family eventually became Marimix — a certified gluten-free, whole-grain, plant-based snack that’s equal parts sweet […]
Episode 16: Lorissa Link on Turning a Family Scare into a Snack Revolution
LK Snacks Unwrapped | Lorissa Link on Turning a Fa | RSS.com When Lorissa Link set out to make snacks for her family, she wasn’t just creating another jerky stick — she was rewriting the rules for an entire category. After her son’s food allergy diagnosis and a scary reaction at a birthday party, Lorissa […]
Episode 15: Abby Helman Kelly on Building Gluten-Free Expos that Last
Wicked Gluten Free Unwrapped | Abby Helman Kelly o | RSS.com When Abby Helman Kelly discovered in her 30s that she was gluten intolerant, she found herself in the same frustrating maze many of us know too well—mysterious symptoms, confusing labels, and endless trial-and-error eating. After a naturopath suggested cutting gluten and dairy, Abby’s stubborn […]
Episode 14: Trish Thomas on Building a Resilient Brand and Why Many Food Brands Fail
Every Body Eat Unwrapped | Trish Thomas on Building a Resilient Brand and Why Many Food Brands Fail In this episode, I speak with Trish Thomas, co-founder of Every Body Eat, a snack brand built on the belief that everyone deserves to feel included at the table, regardless of dietary restrictions. Trish’s journey began after […]





