After discovering that the pescatarian diet made her feel the best, Chef Stephanie Harris-Uyidi has successfully lived the pescatarian for over 20 years. Today, she is a sustainable seafood enthusiast with a passion for spreading the word about the benefits of eating a plant-based diet supplemented with fish and seafood. Chef Stephanie is the face …

Today on the pod, I'm chatting with Don Baocochi of Paleo Gluten Free Guy all about what it takes to be a food blogger in 2020. If you are a culinary content creator or have ever wanted to start your own food blog, this is definitely an episode you want to listen to! In my interview, Don shares: How he became interested in paleo and gluten-free liv…

Get excited! Today's episode takes you inside the world of artisan chocolate. If you've ever wondered how chocolate is made, how to tell the high-quality stuff from everything else, then you are going to LOVE this interview. In this episode I’m chatting with Kate McAleer, the founder of Bixby & Company, an award-winning craft confectionery located …

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Coconut Bliss' CEO, Kim Gibson Clark. A leader in the plant-based industry for over 20 years, Kim is an expert in sustainability, ethical food sourcing and the future of plant-based food. In this interview, you'll learn how Kim has helped Coconut Bliss expand to become one of the most sustainably acclaimed plan…

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Lauren Moran, the baker, co-founder and Chief Product Officer for Eastern Standard Provisions, a Boston-based gourmet pretzel company. What makes these artisan pretzels so special? Well, besides being delicious, they're made using all-natural vegan ingredients and without any corn syrup or artificial sweeteners…

Did you know that there are over 1,000 different types of bananas, over 4,500 kinds of potatoes and more than 800 breeds of cattle? So why is it that most of us – yes, even the most adventurous of foodies – have probably never tried even a fraction of these foods? Today’s guest, Erik Oberholtzer is here to talk to us all about this food diversity c…

On this episode, I'm talking to Brook Sheehan and Rema Abedkader, best friends and co-founders of Cup O' Sugar, a mobile app that connects neighbors over sharing and requesting food ingredients. With Cup O' Sugar, users can request ingredients that they forgot to grab during their store run and if there is excess food at home, they can offer it up …

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Eman Pahlavani, one of the co-founders of a company called HUNGRY. Based in Washington, DC, Hungry is a platform that connects independent chefs to companies for corporate catering, they have an impressive backing from the likes of Kevin Hart, Usher and Todd Gurley of the Atlanta Falcons. This is a continuation of…

Like so many other business owners around the globe, Midgi Moore, the owner of Juneau Food Tours in Juneau, Alaska, found herself needing to pivot her business in the the wake of COVID-19. With tourism coming to a screeching halt, she needed a way to bring Alaska to the public without requiring them to jump on a plane. The result: Taste Alaska!, a …

Colombia's remote, Arhuaco tribe has been cultivating heirloom sugarcane varietals high in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta for generations. After visiting Colombia and being introduced to this tradition, Philadelphia-based entrepreneur Hustino Mitchell had an idea for a new business– to bring rare ancestral cane sugars to the inte…

On this episode, I'm chatting with chef, restauranteur and producer Nick Liberato. You may remember him from Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" but now Chef Nick is taking on his newest adventure as an expert on Netflix's "Restaurants on the Edge," (season 2 premiering May 8, 2020), taking viewers to some of the world's most spectacular locations: Malta, Hong…

On this episode, we're going inside the CBD Food & Beverage industry with Red Bull executive turned CBD industry expert, Jim Bailey. As the president and CEO of Phivida, Jim has helped launched CBD beverage brand, OKI, which is quickly building a loyal brand around its CBD-enhanced waters, teas, oils and capsules. In this interview, you'll learn: -…

On this episode I'm chatting with global “superfood hunter” and co-founder of BaruÌkas nuts, Darin Olien. Perhaps best known for developing an ongoing formulation of fitness company Beachbody’s wildly successful whole-food supplement, Shakeology (narrating his experience in his book Superlife: The 5 Forces That Will Make You healthy, Fit & Eternall…

It's no secret that our DNA holds a lot of valuable information. Now, one company is using genetics to create personalized nutritional guides that use, you guessed it, your DNA, to make healthier choices. Today on the show, I'm chatting with Sherry Zhang, the founder of GenoPalate, a company that helps people use their genes to discover how to work…

On today’s episode I am chatting with David Kovaleski, the founder of Waka Coffee, a company that’s changing the way we see instant coffee in America. David, came up with the idea for Waka Coffee while living in New York City, juggling a hectic schedule as a full-time college student with a full-time job. He relied on coffee to fuel his daily routi…

Today on the podcast, I’m chatting with Chris Carter and James Peskier, the co-founders of Porter Road, a high-end butcher shop based in Nashville, TN, that provides hormone-free, pasture-raised meats sourced from local farms. And, after years of serving their local community, Porter Road now delivers nationwide. In my conversation with Chris and J…

Nigel Sielegar has a deep love for Southeast Asian street food. Growing up in Indonesia, he has fond memories of feasting on street food at night markets, enchanted by the fusion of culture and cuisine. But after moving to the states, the designer and entrepreneur found it difficult to find authentic Indonesian food in New York City. So, after a de…

Wine lovers are always looking for something new to enjoy. And what better time to do that than the changing of the season? Today on Better Food Stories, I’m chatting with Tracy Nielsen, founder, CEO and assistant winemaker of La Pitchoune Winery, one of the most coveted producers in Sonoma County, known for their unapologetic wines that reminiscen…

Did you know almost all conventional chewing gums contain plastic and other synthetic ingredients? Today's guest is on a mission to offer us all something better. Simply Gum is a sustainable food company that is disrupting the snacking industry with its better-for-you alternative to traditional gum and breath mints. The company’s founder, Caron Pro…

Alex Nielsen was a a busy sophomore at the University of California, San Diego, managing an engineering degree, an active social life and running triathlons when he began looking for something (healthy) that would help get him through his demanding schedule. Caffeine and clean eating quickly became his answer to staying on top of life’s many dimens…

What started as a dream to share part of her Brazilian culture in the U.S. came a reality for Junea Rocha. The entrepreneur and co-founder of food brand Brazi Bites, is making major waves in the frozen food space with her delicious freezer-to-oven cheese bread snacks. In this episode, I’m excited to introduce you to Junea as we chat about: -How she…

In a world of infinite food blogs and 15-second Instagram videos, being a successful food influencer doesn’t come in easy in 2019 – but it’s also not impossible. Today on podcast I’m talking to my friend and fellow foodie Kimia Kalbasi, a San Francisco-based food and lifestyle content creator and expert in social media storytelling and community bu…

Raquel Tavares always knew she wanted to create something – from hemp clothing to better yoga mats, she had notebooks filled with sketches and ideas for products she wanted to invent. But it was her love of cooking and mother’s passion for Ayurveda that ultimately led her down the path of food and create Fourth and Heart, an artisanal food brand on…

Technology continues to impact our lives every single day – and the food industry is no exception. Today on the show I’m chatting with Yuni Sameshima, the co-founder of Chicory, a NYC-based technology company that makes recipes shoppable and uses artificial intelligence create digital shopping experiences. In our conversation, we chat about: How te…

Melissa Vitelli had a successful career in the New York fashion industry when she found herself looking for a way to decompress from the hustle and bustle of the city. As she began enjoying more time enjoying nature on the quieter side of New York state, she got into vegetable gardening. And, the closer she got to her food, the more Melissa began t…

Inspired by the principles of Ayurveda, longtime yoga practitioner and foodie Josh Ehrenfried sought out to create a cleaner, less sweet food bar that could also be eaten to balance one’s mind and body type. Dosha Bar is a mindful snack bar made with organic, unsweetened fruit and seeds – no artificial or added flavorings, no fruit juice concentrat…

When it comes to starting a business, it isn’t always about inventing something completely different. In fact, some of the most successful brands out there built their empires by finding an opportunity to take something that already existed and make it just a little better. For Eugene Kang, the co-founder of Country Archer Jerky Co., that opportuni…

What do you get when you task three food loving grad students from Portland with coming up with an idea for a business — you get a food company that’s equal parts flavor and personality. Red Duck Foods is an artisan organic condiment company located in Portland, Oregon.. Now a Certified B Corp®, Red Duck has 11 certified organic products including …

Elena Ladoux was a busy attorney and mom juggling a demanding career and home life. Determined to “have it all,” she went on a search for a natural product that would help give her a boost of energy and focus on the days she needed it most. But after years of research and still coming up empty handed, she did what any determined mom would do – she …

As a health coach, Allyson Straka, the CEO and Chief Smoothie Officer of Frozen Garden, was frustrated hearing her clients complain they didn't have time to cook from scratch at home and there were no healthy and convenient products at the grocery store. That’s when a lightbulb went off and Allyson decide that she would fill the gap in the average …

It’s no secret that meal kits are major disruptors in today’s food industry. From meal kits to weekly lunch and dinner options delivered fresh to your door, there has never been more healthy food options available with just a few clicks – and without every having to leave your house. Nurture Life is a healthy meal delivery service specifically desi…

How do you enjoy eating out at restaurants when your job – and livelihood – require you stay in shape? That’s the question that led food entrepreneur Julia Kravets down the road to starting her own business. Little Choc Apothecary is the first fully vegan and gluten-free crêperie in NYC, offering a creative selection of sweet and savory crepes and …

This is episode 13 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today’s newest and most innovative food brands. When Theo Lee started his MBA program at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, he had an idea that someday he might start his own company. But his road to entrepreneursh…

This is Episode 12 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands. I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Samantha Abrams, founder Emmy's Organics, a gluten-free, vegan an…

This is Episode 11 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands. I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Stephen Hall, co-founder and CEO of Tinker Coffee Co., a speciali…

This is Episode 10 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands.I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Claire Smith, founder of Tenera Grains, a brand that's changing th…

This is Episode 9 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands. I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Meg Barnhart, co-founder of The Zen of Slow Cooking, a brand of si…

This is Episode 8 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands. I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Dr. Janice Elenbaas, founder of Lucky Dog Cuisine, a company that …

This is Episode 7 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands.I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Reid Pearson, founder of HeroFuel, a sports bar designed specifical…

This is Episode 6 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands.I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Emily and Antony Bartlett, co-founders of Real Plans, a meal-planni…

This is Episode 5 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands. I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Sara Gotch, founder of Gnarly Pepper, a line of custom herb and sp…

This is Episode 4 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands.I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Samad Nasserian, founder of the Cozymeal, an online marketplace tha…

This is Episode 3 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands.I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Derin Alemli, founder of the Chicago-based fast casual restaurant S…

This is Episode 2 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands. I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Ann Foley, co-founder of all-natural instant matcha tea powder com…

This is Episode 1 of the Better Food Stories interview series, which includes conversations with the entrepreneurs behind some of today's newest and most innovative food brands. I'm Adria Greenhauff, a South Florida-based food and hospitality copywriter, and I recently sat down with Ori Zohar, co-founder of artisanal spice brand Burlap & Barrel to …