Celiac Cruise Unwrapped | Maureen Basye on Buildin | RSS.com For most families, a cruise is about relaxation and indulgence. For Maureen Basye, a family cruise with her 4-year-old son was a wake-up call. Her son struggled to find safe food on board, and while no one got sick, the stress of constantly worrying about […]
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Episode 20: Kendra Williams & Kari Bastyr Talk Pros and Cons of Gluten-Detection Dogs
Celiac Service Dogs Unwrapped | Kendra Williams & | RSS.com In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring stories of Kendra Williams and Kari Bastyr—two leading ladies in the gluten-detection dog space. Both have celiac disease and rely on gluten-detection dogs, but their paths crossed in a way that changed the field forever. In 2020, Kari […]
Episode 19: Karen Hertz on Building Holidaily and a Gluten-Free Beer Empire
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 […]
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 […]





