Explore every episode of the podcast Dear Citrus Diaries
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| Brit Obenauer, Founder of Home Ec | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:29:34 | |
Home Ec is a modern take on home economics, built on the belief that cooking is a life skill, not a performance. Through live, chef-led virtual classes, Home Ec helps people feel more confident and at ease in their own kitchens. Founded by Brit Obenauer, the experience is human and interactive—more like cooking alongside a friend than watching a tutorial. At its core, Home Ec is about connection, confidence, and bringing intention back to everyday cooking. Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Sarah Galletti, Founder of Tattooed Chef | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:24:21 | |
Sarah Galletti is the founder and creative force behind Tattooed Chef, a better-for-you food and lifestyle brand shaped by her Italian heritage and years of creative exploration. In 2017, all of her creative and culinary experience culminated with the launch of Tattooed Chef. Today, the brand produces from its facility in Italy, sourcing ingredients directly from contracted fields. Sarah’s goal remains clear: create food that tastes good, feels good, and brings people together. IG tattooedcheffoods | tattooedchef.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Cygne Cooper, George Youmans, and Evan Quinn of Hiyo | 19 May 2026 | 00:28:49 | |
Hiyo is an organic social tonic designed to elevate how people connect — bringing more joy, more presence, and more feel-good energy to every moment. Founded in 2021 in Venice, California, Hiyo was inspired by the desire to celebrate with intention and enjoy the social rituals people love, without compromise. Made with a proprietary blend of adaptogens, nootropics, and botanical ingredients, Hiyo delivers its signature mood-boosting “float” effect — offering stress relief and elevated social energy, without alcohol. IG drinkhiyo | drinkhiyo.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Chiara Munzi of ChiChi | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:40:40 | |
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Lauryn Bodden of S'NOODS | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:51:28 | |
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
Find Lauryn— IG eatsnoods | eatsnoods.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Breanna of Kokada | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:40:30 | |
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
Find Kokada— IG eatkokada | TikTok eatkokada | kokada.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Developing Your Palate As A Home Chef with Maggie V. | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:46:48 | |
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
Find Maggie— IG coffeewithmaggie | Substack Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Clara Veniard of Coro Foods | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:36:37 | |
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
Find Coro — IG corofoods | corofoods.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Bringing Food to the Forefront of Your Career with Abena Anim-Somuah | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:46:20 | |
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
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Sophia Karbowski of realsy | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:53:37 | |
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
Find realsy— IG eatrealsy | TikTok eatrealsy | eatrealsy.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| A Macro & Micro View of the State of the Wellness World with Candace Molatore | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:55:39 | |
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
Find Candace— IG hey.candace | TikTok hey.candace | candacemolatore.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Morgan Murdock of Unbothered Foods | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:53:58 | |
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
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Caroline Buck of Petaluma | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:54:44 | |
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
Find Caroline— IG feedpetaluma | feedpetaluma.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Anabel González of Good Bacteria | 05 May 2026 | 00:26:23 | |
Good Bacteria was born out of founder Anabel Gonzalez’s transformative post-partum journey. Following the birth of her son she suffered from post-partum depression, isolation and paranoia. Good Bacteria is a first-of-its kind rotating symbiotic system, created by scientists, designed to rewild the gut. Inspired by the diverse microbial inputs of nature, the system introduces a new formulation each week — clinically studied probiotic strains paired with three types of diverse prebiotic fibers and a postbiotic — designed to expand microbial diversity, strengthen gut barrier integrity, and build resilience across the whole body. IG itsgoodbacteria | itsgoodbacteria.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Rosa Li of wildwonder | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:46:23 | |
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
Find Rosa— IG drinkwildwonder | drinkwildwonder.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Adrienne Lufkin of Struesli | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:44:36 | |
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
Find Adrienne— IG struesli | struesli.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Kris Buchanan of GOODONYA | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:56:41 | |
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
Find GOODONYA— IG goodonyaorganic | goodonyaorganic.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Amy Zitelman of Soom | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:46:42 | |
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
Find Soom— IG soomfoods | soomfoods.com | shop: Amazon, Thrive Market, store locator Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Ashley Sondergaard | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:49:29 | |
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Emily & Drew of Resist Protein Bars | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:58:37 | |
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
Find Resist— IG eatresist | eatresist.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Claire Goldwitz of Square Fare | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:49:32 | |
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 | claire@getsquarefare.com Find me— IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| 2023 Food & Beverage Round Up With Delaney Vetter | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:44:32 | |
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Turning Your Passions Into Reality with Delaney Vetter | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:39:49 | |
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Ann & Maddy Baum of Spillt | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:49:09 | |
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Jane Ablaza, Director of Marketing Communications and Brand Partnerships at Once Upon a Farm | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:23:09 | |
As the Director of Marketing Communications and Brand Partnerships at Once Upon a Farm, Jane leads the brand’s storytelling and public outreach initiatives with vision and heart — overseeing, brand partnerships, cause marketing, influencer programs, and events. Over her seven-year journey at Once Upon a Farm, she has played a pivotal role in elevating the brand’s presence as a purpose-driven powerhouse through creative campaigns, IRL brand experiences and mission-led collaborations that champion and celebrate better nutrition and wellness for all families. IG onceuponafarm | onceuponafarmorganics.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Anja Westhues of Endure Sport Nutrition | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:46:38 | |
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Avery Primis of Stur | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:50:46 | |
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Gen-Z Is Here to Make Change Through Food & Community | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:43:59 | |
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:
(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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Hannah Bae of Halmi | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:47:12 | |
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Pursuing Creativity Without Judgement | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:38:57 | |
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:
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| Cam Bailey of Crooked Owl Hard Tepache | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:46:38 | |
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 | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Lori Levine of Scott's Protein Balls | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:37:29 | |
This week’s episode is all about Lori Levine of Scott’s Protein Balls! Her husband, Scott Levine, wanted to create a product to soothe Lori’s cravings during her breast cancer journey. Lori shares how her breast cancer journey led to major lifestyle changes, from what she was eating to what her mindset. Find Scott’s Protein Balls: IG @scottsproteinballs | scottsproteinballs.com Find me-- IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Rachel Kishore of Empowered Economy | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:45:18 | |
This week’s exclusive guest episode is all about how insanely powerful women are in the wellness industry. Rachel Kishore, founder of Empowered Economy, shares her perspective of what it looks like when women-founded companies are provided the support the need. Check out all the resources mentioned! Find Empowered Economy: IG @empoweredeconomy | empoweredeconomy.mn.co | empoweredrachel.com Find me-- IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday & Wednesday at 7am EST! | |||
| Christina Kown from All Phenoms | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:40:37 | |
I’m so excited to welcome Christina Kown from All Phenoms sparkling functional beverages to the podcast this week! In this episode we chat about the concept of "doing enough" in our personal and professional lives + how that manifests in our wellness journeys. About All Phenoms-- As a former professional athlete and self-proclaimed wellness junkie, Christina and her husband have always been keeping up with the latest wellness trends. Their journey to starting All Phenoms happened during COVID when they realized they had a lot of time on their hands and wanted to take further control of their careers outside of the corporate landscape. After realizing the number of artificial ingredients and other junk going into the “wellness” beverages they were buying, they knew they could do better. Find All Phenoms-- allphenoms.com @all_phenoms Find me-- IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen Subscribe to the newsletter! citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Life is Full of Changes + A Reintroduction | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:34:50 | |
Welcome back to the pod!! After a short break between seasons, I'm back with a new episode format but all of your favorite OG content. I'm rolling out a paid tier for those who can't get enough and want to hear more from the amazing women founders coming on this season. Along with that, I'm pumped that the newsletter has transitioned to Substack with free + exclusive content as well. Tune into this episode to get acquainted with all the newness. If you're new, welcome! Take a listen to hear a little reintroduction to myself and the podcast <3 *I had a slight audio issue with this episode which I believe is fully fixed but just incase you run into some issues, I'm so sorry! Thank you to Sun and Swell for sponsoring the pod -- Use my special link to save 20% on your order at sunandswellfoods.com Find me-- IG @citrusdiariesss TikTok @citrusdiaries YouTube @laurenhodgen citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! | |||
| Sarela Herrada of SIMPLi | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:33:42 | |
In 2020, Sarela co-founded SIMPLi with her husband, Matt Cohen, introducing some of the first Regenerative Organic Certified® ingredients from South America to the U.S. market. Through a vertically integrated model, SIMPLi partners directly with farmers to improve livelihoods, expand market access, and support long-term regenerative transitions. Today, the brand is equally known for its sourcing integrity, its vibrant flavors, nutrient density, and modern approach to pantry staples designed for real family life. IG eatsimpli | eatsimpli.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Dear, Citrus Diaries S4 Trailer | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:00:46 | |
Hi I’m Lauren! 👋🏻 Through my journey of healing chronic migraines, I've learned that it's just as important to grow your community while you grow yourself. I can’t wait to bring you along my journey as I continue to grow and evolve. In this podcast you will hear all of my life updates, self-care favorites, kitchen muses, interviews, ins-and-outs lists, wellness trends, and so much more. Grab a cup of matcha and enjoy the evolution, I hope you stick around for the ride! New episodes every Monday at 7am EST <3 Follow along IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries | citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com | Well by CD on Geneva | |||
| Carissa Cabrera of Future Swell | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:44:54 | |
Welcome back to the pod! This week I'm so happy to welcome on Carissa Cabrera of Future Swell. Carissa is a ocean conservationist working on solutions to heal our oceans and protect our coral reefs. The ocean regulates our global climate system and is often a missing piece in key climate solutions. The climate crisis can often be a divided issue, when it should not be, but the ocean is an area that brings everyone together. We all have such a deep connection to the ocean regardless of where we are located. In this episode we chat about our inherent connection to the ocean, what we can + should be doing to support mother nature through the climate crisis, and a truthful look into climate anxiety. This is such an important conversation especially in lieu of the recent fires in Maui. Enjoy the episode and remember how important your actions + voice is in the climate crisis! Find Carissa: IG @carissaandclimate @futureswell | futureswell.org Thank you to Bamboozle Homewares for sponsoring this episode! All the Goods: Join Well by CD, a modern wellness club for all <3 Be sure to subscribe to The Digest Stay In Touch: IG: citrusdiariesss | dearcitrusdiaries TikTok: citrusdiaries hello@citrusdiaries.com | citrusdiaries.com | |||
| Daniel Shaffer of Gratitude Plus | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:48:02 | |
Welcome back to the podcast! I’m so excited to share this episode with you all featuring a good friend of mine. Daniel Shaffer is the Founder & CEO of Gratitude Plus (a previous sponsor of the pod!). After working through grief and looking for ways to get through it he found gratitude journaling. From there he decided to build an app so he could share his gratitudes with family + friends and lean on them to hold him accountable with his mental health. I’ve chatted a lot about gratitude journaling on the podcast and finding this app has made such a major impact on my mental health journey. We all know my mental health has been on a never ending wave this year but my practicing writing daily gratitude lists I’ve been able to soothe my mind. This episode is a great listen if you are unfamiliar with gratitude journaling or are on the fence about starting it. It’s also great for those that are looking for mental health practices that have a low barrier to entry. Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about it! Find Gratitude Plus: IG @gratitudeplus | TikTok @gratitudeplus | Download the App & join my gratitude circle below! https://gratitudeplus.app.link/WnFl7I59XBb All the Goods: Join Well by CD, a modern wellness club for all <3 Be sure to subscribe to The Digest Stay In Touch: IG: citrusdiariesss | dearcitrusdiaries TikTok: citrusdiaries hello@citrusdiaries.com | citrusdiaries.com | |||
| Carmen in the Garden | 24 Jul 2023 | 01:09:22 | |
I am so excited to welcome this week’s guest to the podcast — Carmen Crow of Carmen in the Garden! I have been such a fan of her content for awhile now and I am so honored she came on to chat. We talk all about her Los Angeles garden, how she got started, the importance of seasonal cooking, taking care of yourself, and so much more. If you’ve been interested in starting your own garden of any size, this episode is for you! Find Carmen: IG @carmeninthegarden | TikTok @carmeninthegarden | carmeninthegarden.com Thank you to Bamboozle Homewares for sponsoring this episode! All the Goods: Join Well by CD, a modern wellness club for all <3 Be sure to subscribe to The Digest Stay In Touch: IG: citrusdiariesss | dearcitrusdiaries TikTok: citrusdiaries hello@citrusdiaries.com | citrusdiaries.com | |||
| Avishai Greenstein of Bamboozle Home | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:41:32 | |
In this thought-provoking episode with Avishai Greenstein, President of Method Sourcing & Bamboozle Home, we dive into the ambitious efforts of companies to achieve sustainability goals. Join us as we explore the challenges and limitations they face in their quest for perfection. From eco-friendly practices to supply chain transparency, we examine the innovative solutions and ongoing struggles faced by businesses. Discover how sustainable aspirations must contend with real-world constraints, and explore the role of technology, policy, and consumer behavior in shaping a more sustainable future. Tune in for a candid conversation on the complex reality of sustainable business practices and the potential paths forward. Follow Along: IG bamboozlehomewares | TikTok bamboozlehomewares | https://www.bamboozlehome.com/ All the Goods: Join Well by CD, a modern wellness club for all <3 Be sure to subscribe to The Digest a weekly wellness trend report, aka my favorite piece of content to create! Stay In Touch: IG: citrusdiariesss | dearcitrusdiaries | wholesomeagency TikTok: citrusdiaries YouTube: Citrus Diaires Work With Me - design, talent management, UGC, and everything in-between hello@citrusdiaries.com | citrusdiaries.com | |||
| Emma Ranne of Studio Dirty Dishes | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:35:29 | |
I am so excited to be back with another guest! Emma and I have followed each other since the early days of Citrus Diaries (re: 2018). I have always admired her food photography, beautiful meals, and now the supper clubs she hosts. Emma is based in Helsinki, Finland and hostly the most divine monthly supper clubs. Her menus are well crafted, lighting and backdrop are to die for, and the community she brings together is healing. I took a page out of her book when I moved from New York to Columbus and started hosting supper clubs in order to make friends. The supper clubs brought me so much more than that-- I met my boyfriend, deepened my relationships, learned how to cook new things, and my confidence grew. I'm forever thankful for her inspiration and am so excited for you to hear our conversation. We discuss how her supper clubs came to be, menu inspiration, the formula for the perfect salad, and more! Enjoy <3 Find Emma: emma.ranne on IG All the Goods: Join Well by CD, a modern wellness club for all <3 Check out the blog post about today's episode! Be sure to subscribe to The Digest a weekly wellness trend report, aka my favorite piece of content to create! Stay In Touch: IG: citrusdiariesss | dearcitrusdiaries | wholesomeagency TikTok: citrusdiaries YouTube: Citrus Diaires Work With Me - design, talent management, UGC, and everything in-between | |||
| Liz Pound of Soup Season | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:42:21 | |
I'm so excited to welcome my friend, Liz Pound of Soup Season, to the podcast! Liz is an artist and photographer based out of Columbus, OH and a lover of all things soup, self-care, and creativity. Soup Season is her graphic design and screen printing business centered around her love of soup. We met last fall when she was photographing a shoot at my previous job and we quickly had a mutual creative crush. We quickly bonded over our love of food and struggle with balancing our passions + full-time jobs. While my work situation has changed quite a bit since then, Liz is growing Soup Season even more while climbing the corporate ladder. In this episode we chat how self-care supports creativity, balancing life, turning big ideas into actionable goals, and all of the in-between! I'm so excited to have guests back on the podcast after a brief hiatus and this conversation is the perfect return. Liz and I will be hosting a joint Soup Soirée supper club on Friday March 31st at 7:00pm in Columbus, OH. If you're interested, please RSVP here! Find Liz: https://soupseason.bigcartel.com/ & @soupseason.png on IG All the Goods: Join Well by CD, a modern wellness club for all <3 Check out the blog post about today's episode! Be sure to subscribe to The Digest a weekly wellness trend report, aka my favorite piece of content to create! Stay In Touch: IG: citrusdiariesss | dearcitrusdiaries | wholesomeagency TikTok: citrusdiaries YouTube: Citrus Diaires Work With Me - design, talent management, UGC, and everything in-between | |||
| Food Insecurity + How To Stock Your Pantry | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:19:00 | |
Welcome to the New Year! Today I wanted to share a shortie episode of all of my favorite things to keep in my freezer, fridge, and pantry as someone who eats gluten-free + vegan. I used to be a BIG over buyer and would buy things just for the sake of purchasing something. I realized this was coming from a place of false insecurity, anxiety, and loneliness. I was using grocery shopping and food as a coping mechanism for my loneliness. After I realized this I cleaned out my fridge and made a list of all of my must-haves. Now I only buy those things + fresh fruit and veg. I’ve reduced the amount of money I’m spending and I’ve been doing actual work on my mental health — woohoo!! If you’re someone who is making switches to the way they eat as a 2023 goal, this episode is for you! When I started my gluten-free and vegan journey, I had NO IDEA where to start and I think, that’s what lead to overconsumption. I hope this helps you out and feel free to email me with any questions! Check out the blog post about today's episode! Be sure to subscribe to The Digest a weekly wellness trend report, aka my favorite piece of content to create! Stay In Touch: IG: citrusdiariesss TikTok: citrusdiaries Work With Me - design, talent management, and everything in-between | |||
| Chloe Andersson of Simple.And Well | 13 May 2022 | 00:44:55 | |
This week I'm so thrilled to have on Chloe Andersson, she is the human behind my favorite bi-weekly newsletter and all around a lovely person! Her newsletter focuses on "reframing what health looks like - built with intentions of bringing back accessibility, vibrance, community, and balance". It truly is a joy to read her newsletter every week because it feels like a breath of fresh air in an often stuff wellness community. Don't get me wrong I love IG but all of the wellness content, tips & tricks, supplements, products recs, etc. can be quite overwhelming. Chloe approaches her newsletter from a point of not trying to fit into the "wellness" box - she lives her life and shares it regardless of how it fits into the stereotype. And I think that's refreshing. She also shares so much important information and insights into the accessibility of well, something that's at the core of Citrus Diaries. We get into all of those things this episode, plus her background in dance and her nutrition studies. She also shares her favorite drink (hint it's tequila) and her favorite on-the-go recipe. This is such a great episode if you've been feeling overwhelmed by wellness content and have been trying to recenter yourself - enjoy! Find Chloe: Simple And Well Newsletter - an absolute joy to read Find Me: Send in your stories, GIFS, memes, questions, happy moments, & more to citrusdiaries.com Follow me on IG @citrusdiariesss & @dearcitrusdiaries + TikTok @citrusdiaries | |||
| Positive Things | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:19:51 | |
Life has been pretty stressful lately. From working and going to school virtually, not seeing friends in a year, and just feeling trapped in general. Someone recently messaged me on Instagram asking what are some positive things that have happened in my life recently. Which gave me a moment to reflect on all the things I should be thankful for, click play to hear all about it! Go to the Ep. 2 podcast post on IG and comment some positive things that have happened in your life :) New episode every Tuesday at 9am EST. 🎙🍊✨ Find me: Instagram // Pinterest // Facebook // Citrus Diaries Playlist // hello@citrusdiaries.com | |||
| Max Luthy of Plink! | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:30:41 | |
Max is the co-founder and CEO of Plink! and based out of Burlington, VT where he lives with his wife and three kids. Before co-founding Plink!, Max spent a decade at global trend firm TrendWatching, where he helped companies like Google, PepsiCo, Disney, and Target innovate for the future. As Director of Trends & Insights, he led a global team across three continents and co-authored the book Trend-Driven Innovation (Wiley). He's also started a record label and a VR company. Plink! is reimagining hydration with fizzy, flavorful tablets made by two dads who wanted something better for their families and the planet. Designed for everyday wellbeing, Plink! delivers just-right electrolytes with only 1g of sugar, no artificial ingredients, and zero plastic waste. The brand’s joyful approach to hydration has earned recognition — including BevNET’s New Beverage Showdown win — and distribution in 1,100 CVS stores, GNC, Bristol Farms and more. IG drinkplink | drinkplink.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Meet Me | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:13:55 | |
Find out who the voice behind the Citrus Diaries podcast is! New episode every Tuesday at 9am EST. 🎙🍊✨ Find Me: Instagram // Pinterest // Facebook // Citrus Diaries Playlist // hello@citrusdiaries.com | |||
| Dr. Erin Stokes, ND of Wishgarden Herbs | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:33:24 | |
Dr. Erin Stokes, ND believes that transformation begins when we reconnect with the healing power of nature. As a Naturopathic Doctor for 20+ years, Erin has dedicated her career to translating complex health concepts into actionable insights that empower people on their healing journey. Dr. Erin Stokes earned her Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University in 2001, and worked with individuals in her private practice, Lotus Naturopathic Clinic for over a decade. At WishGarden Herbs, we believe in the profound power of plants and herbs to maintain healthy lives. Our mission is to help empower people to own their health by formulating fast-acting legendary herbal tinctures for everyday life. Our herbal remedies are crafted for those real-life moments when you need a simple swift kick of nature to rebalance and revitalize. Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Alyse Borkan of Rocco Fridge | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:35:16 | |
Alyse Borkan has been one of the brains behind building some of the fastest-growing startups in recent years including Billie, Casper, and SoulCycle, and now Rocco. Rocco was founded in New York by startup vets Alyse Borkan and Sam Naparstek after realizing just how outdated the home appliance space really was, especially when it came to fridges. At the same time, drinks were getting more interesting at home: think canned cocktails, non-alcoholic aperitivos, and sparkling everything. So they launched The Super Smart Fridge just more than a year ago, and basically created a whole new category: a design-forward, tech-powered drinks fridge made for hosting. IG roccofridge | roccofridge.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||