When Jessica Mindell’s husband discovered he was gluten intolerant, she started baking him a special oat-based granola—one he loved so much, he encouraged her to turn it into a business.
What began in her home kitchen became the first oat-based gluten-free granola brand, built from the ground up with nothing but grit, self-funding, and a whole lot of heart.
In this episode, Jessica shares how she left her engineering job, took a position at a local bakery to learn the ropes, and personally built Jessica’s Natural Foods – handling everything from baking to packaging to labeling.
Jessica opens up about growing her business slowly and intentionally, skipping costly tradeshows, and always putting her family first. This is a story of quiet resilience, authenticity, and building something meaningful—on her own terms.
Listen to the full episode on Gluten Free Unwrapped wherever you get your podcasts.
About Jessica Mindell and Jessica‘s
- Visit jessicasnaturalfoods.com
- Instagram: @jessicasnaturalfoods
- Facebook: facebook.com/JessicasNaturalFoods
About the Host
Jenny Finke is the host of Gluten Free Unwrapped. She’s a longtime blogger at Good For You Gluten Free and founder of the popular gluten-free subscription boxes, Love Me Gluten Free.
You can follow Jenny on Instagram at @goodforyouglutenfree or subscribe to her newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
You can snag a Love Me Gluten Free subscription box at lovemeglutenfree.com and follow on Instagram (@lovemeglutenfree) or Facebook (@lovemeglutenfreebox).
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