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 | |||
| Lesia Dallimore, Senior Vice President of Brand & Marketing at Seremoni | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:42:02 | |
Lesia Dallimore is a brand marketing executive and creative strategist known for building culturally relevant consumer brands at the intersection of food, wellness, and lifestyle. As Senior Vice President of Brand & Marketing at Seremoni, her track record of brand building, marketing strategy, and premium food retail informs their brand strategy, storytelling, partnerships, and creative direction. Seremoni Fish sets a new standard and philosophy for the very best fish. Delivering Michelin-quality wild-caught fish directly from boat to plate, the brand’s proprietary handling enhances flavor, texture and shelf life. Seremoni Grade seafood is served by top restaurants across the country like Atomix, Sushi Zo, Restaurant Daniel, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Clover Hill, Rosella, Café Carmellini and Kato and available at select grocery stores including Wegmans and FreshDirect. Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Alysa Seeland, Founder & CEO of FOND Regenerative | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:42:46 | |
Alysa Seeland is the founder and CEO of FOND Regenerative, which she started in 2015 following a life-changing personal health journey. Today, she is on a mission to support generational health through time-honored, nutrient-dense foods designed for sipping, snacking, and cooking. FOND Regenerative began as a farmers market stand, where Alysa frequently sold out even in the Texas summer heat. From there, the brand expanded into online sales and independent retail, before scaling into major grocery chains beginning in 2021. Today, FOND offers a growing portfolio of regenerative, handcrafted pantry staples, including bone broths, animal fats, and demi-glace, with plans to expand further as a foundational foods brand. In addition to leading FOND, Alysa is a busy mom of six sons. Her family lives in San Antonio, Texas, where you can often find Alysa tending to her garden and cooking wholesome meals. IG fondregenerative | fondregenerative.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Nikki Seaman, Founder of Freestyle Snacks | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:27:47 | |
Freestyle is a woman-founded snack brand on a mission to reinvent savory snacking. Founded by Nikki Seaman, the company transforms premium olives and pickles into convenient, mess-free snacks with bold flavors and modern packaging designed for life on the go. What began as a better way to enjoy olives has evolved into a rapidly growing CPG brand that’s challenging expectations around an overlooked grocery category. By combining high-quality ingredients with thoughtful design and convenience, Freestyle is making healthy, craveable snacking easier than ever. IG freestylesnacking | freestylesnacking.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Steven Shonts, Founder of The Hermit | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:37:24 | |
Steven is a reformed data scientist who decided to search for the perfect protein source, one that was both sustainable, abundant, and highly nutritious. The Hermit makes a one-of-a-kind calamari jerky product using American wild caught squid. With 31g of protein and zero sugar in a bag, plus all the nutritional benefits of seafood, it’s been delighting seafood lovers since its launch in June. IG thehermitsquid | thehermit.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Andrew Thomas, SVP Marketing at Archer Meat Snacks | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:25:19 | |
Andrew Thomas is a seasoned CPG marketing executive whose career spans nearly two decades across challenger brands and global industry leaders. Archer is one of the fastest-growing meat snack brands in the U.S., redefining the category with clean-label, high-protein snacks made from real ingredients, without any fillers or junk. Available in multiple snacking formats from mini meat sticks to jerky, Archer was founded in 2011 by Eugene Kang, who has since grown the business 35.9% year-over-year, significantly outpacing the category, with the brand now on track to exceed half a billion in sales in 2026. Available in more than 30,000 retail locations nationwide, Archer continues to expand its footprint and scale production to meet surging demand. IG archerjerky | archerjerky.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Felicity Chen, Founder of DOU | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:34:56 | |
Felicity Chen is a third-generation sauce maker who grew up inside her family’s food factory. While other kids learned multiplication tables, she learned production schedules. While others smelled like detergent, she smelled like spice. She founded DOU to make Chinese pantry staples the way they’re meant to be: slowly, deliberately, and without chasing trends. Based in Northern California, Felicity works directly with her family’s original factories, treating them not as a backstory but as the core system. DOU is a lifestyle brand grounded in real craft, built around how people actually cook, eat, and live. Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Rachel Krupa, Founder of The Goods Mart | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:28:11 | |
Founded by Rachel Krupa, 20-year veteran in the CPG space, in 2018, The Goods Mart was an early voice in disrupting what “convenience” could look like, ahead of the recent wave of curated grocery. From the beginning, everything on the shelves has been non-GMO and made without artificial flavors, but beyond that, Rachel curates with a more real-life lens. The result is a store full of emerging brands, with The Goods Mart often acting as a first retail launchpad, giving small brands early visibility and a direct line to consumers before they scale to a more national audience. IG thegoodsmart | thegoodsmart.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Caroline Foulk, Co-Founder & CEO of Beer Girl | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:28:54 | |
Caroline Foulk’s background is rooted in storytelling. She studied Narrative Writing at the University of Southern California and built an early career in music, touring nationally with artists including Kyle, The Isley Brothers, and Marc E. Bassy Caroline joined her family as they launched Wagon Wheel Brewing Company, initially expecting the role to be temporary. Instead, she found herself deeply immersed in the beer business—six years later, she remains firmly planted in the industry. As the brewery was developed, Caroline recognized the need to strengthen her financial and operational expertise. Once operational, she helped scale the business day-to-day, and it was during this period that the idea for Beer Girl was born—combining her background in storytelling, brand building, and inclusive culture with a modern, better-for-you approach to beer. IG drinkbeergirl | drinkbeergirl.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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Hannah Habes of Matchaful | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:33:11 | |
When Hannah was first introduced to matcha by a friend who had spent time in Japan, it was love at first sip. The energy she felt was unlike anything she’d experienced before: alert, yet calm. As she did more research, she found that most matcha companies at the time offered little-to-no visibility into their matcha’s origin. This matcha was often blended at a distributor using leaves from various farms, making it near-impossible to identify the original source. Matchaful is a female-founded purveyor of sustainable botanical nutrition that nourishes mind, body and spirit. Inspired by ancient Japanese principles, Matchaful’s intentional and creative menu seeks to nourish, restore and delight. We exist to ground you in the moment and empower you with every sip and bite. IG chiefmatchaofficer , matchaful | matchaful.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Arshdeep Toor of Stesh Butter | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:47:56 | |
Intro: Ed Schultz, President and CEO of Hawaiian Host Group Ed Schultz has been President of Hawaiian Host Group since 2018 and became President and CEO in 2020. For more than 50 years, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts has been serving up macadamia-powered paradise by the handful to consumers across the U.S., Canada and beyond. Founded in Kea’au on Hawai’i Island and now headquartered in Honolulu, Mauna Loa is the nation’s leading macadamia nut brand. IG maunaloamacnut | hawaiianhost.com/pages/maunaloa Arshdeep Toor transitioned from a career in investment banking to creating a better-for-you pistachio butter brand. Stesh Butter is committed to transforming the nut butter category and making pistachio butter better. They are on a mission to offer a perfect blend of nutrition and flavor - a healthy and delicious pistachio butter that you can indulge freely by the spoonful and feel good about! IG getstesh | steshbutter.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Teddy Kim of Last Call | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:41:33 | |
Teddy Kim is a writer and founder based in Los Angeles. He is the co-founder of Last Call, an alcohol wellness startup inspired by products in Korea and Japan. He writes an entertainment column for Emily Sundberg’s Feed Me newsletter, focusing on the intersection of entertainment and technology, and also writes his own newsletter, first Derivative. Last Call is an alcohol wellness startup founded in Los Angeles, offering a dietary supplement to aid recovery after drinking. Inspired by Korean wellness practices, its product features dihydromyricetin (DHM), a natural extract from the Japanese raisin tree, alongside theanine, prickly pear, milk thistle, and B vitamins to boost alcohol metabolism, reduce hangover symptoms, and support liver health. IG try_lastcall | trylastcall.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Francesca Salac, Head of Brand Marketing North America of Minor Figures | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:45:35 | |
Intro: Theo Terris, CEO of Uncle Arnies Uncle Arnie’s is a California-born beverage company redefining the way people enjoy THC. Launched in 2020 with a mission to make cannabis approachable, affordable, and undeniably fun, Uncle Arnie’s has quickly become one of the best-selling cannabis beverage brands in the U.S. IG unclearnies | unclearnies.com Francesca Salac, Head of Brand Marketing North America of Minor Figures Minor Figures is a global brand developing best-in-class plant-based beverages designed to take you on a taste trip. Founded by coffee-loving friends and baristas for a better planet, Minor Figures is creating a future worth saving — crafting tomorrow’s beverage innovations with the biggest impact and smallest environmental footprint. IG minorfigures | us.minorfigures.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Mark & Megan Overbay of Big Spoon Roasters | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:38:56 | |
Big Spoon Roasters was founded by husband-and-wife team Mark and Megan Overbay. The duo shared a love for nut butter: Mark, having spent time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Zimbabwe, originally learned how to hand-make his favorite food, peanut butter, while living abroad, and Megan's experience as an endurance athlete led her to craft her own nutrient-dense nut butter bars that both tasted good and fueled her training. Big Spoon Roasters is a small-batch food company handcrafting innovative, wholesome nut butters and bars with thoughtfully sourced ingredients in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Operating since 2011, Big Spoon Roasters is proudly independently owned and operated. IG bigspoonroasters | bigspoonroasters.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Jane Coxwell of OKO | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:28:43 | |
Jane Coxwell is a globally trained chef and the founder of OKO, with a career that spans cooking in the South of France and Southeast Asia to more than a decade as Diane von Furstenberg’s private chef and head chef aboard the super yacht Eos. Known for her elegant, vibrant approach to real food, Jane began creating fresh vegetable blends to help a close friend nourish herself through health challenges. Those recipes became the foundation of OKO. Today, Jane brings her deep culinary expertise to crafting organic, chef-developed vegetable blends that make eating more vegetables effortless, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. OKO is a chef-founded food company dedicated to making healthy, plant-based eating effortless and delicious. Its fresh, organic vegetable blends are crafted to be vibrantly flavorful and endlessly versatile—ready to scoop, sauce, dip, or stir into meals with no prep required. IG okofoodco | okofood.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Haylee Jordan of FABRIC + Alex Whitmore of Taza Chocolate | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:46:54 | |
Intro: Importance of fair sourcing + ethical pay in the coca industry as we ramp up for Valentine's Day Taza co-founder and CEO Alex Whitmore took his first bite of stone ground chocolate while traveling in Oaxaca, Mexico. Inspired by its rustic intensity, he learned to hand-carve granite millstones and built the Taza Chocolate factory back home in Somerville, Massachusetts with his wife, co-founder Kathleen Fulton in 2005. IG tazachocolate | tazachocolate.com Haylee Jordan of FABRIC FABRIC is a premium, THC-infused Aussie Hop Fizz. We’re here to spark creativity, bring people together, and create meaningful social impact where we can. We like to say we’re on a mission to unf*ck tomorrow, because the world’s on fire. We give 2% to mental health initiatives and work to marry profit and purpose. Haylee brings over a decade of brand strategy and identity design to her newest venture: co-founding a CPG brand with two fellow founders that marries profit and purpose. IG drinkfabric | drinkfabric.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Jessica Hamel of PlantChi | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:28:49 | |
Jessica Hamel has never played by the rules—whether running ultramarathons, racing sailboats, or shaking up the food world. Now, with PlantChi, she’s ditching the wellness fuss and making nutrition effortless, rebellious, and straight-up good. PlantChi is a middle finger to complicated wellness trends, a love letter to nature, and an open invitation to embrace what’s real. PlantChi is a line of seasonings with benefits. We take nutrient-dense superseeds and pair them with craveable ingredients like nutritional yeast and seaweed to create toppings that let you sprinkle in a little wellness without turning your life upside down. what we chat about:
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| Ben Jacobsen of Jacobsen Salt | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:34:51 | |
Ben Jacobsen is the founder of Jacobsen Salt Co., the Oregon-based artisan salt company he started in 2011 to bring world-class sea salt to American kitchens. After studying and working in Scandinavia, where he first discovered the transformative impact of high-quality finishing salts, Ben returned to Oregon and spent years experimenting with sea water from dozens of Pacific Northwest sites before settling on Netarts Bay for its uniquely bright salinity. Under his leadership, Jacobsen Salt Co. became the first company in the Pacific Northwest to revive traditional salt harvesting, combining meticulous sourcing and small-batch techniques to create salts noted for their delicate crunch and pure briny flavor. IG jacobsensaltco | jacobsensalt.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Amy Guittard, CMO of Guittard Chocolate | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:32:49 | |
Guittard Chocolate Company is a historic American chocolate maker founded in 1868 by French immigrant Étienne Guittard during the California Gold Rush. What began as a small San Francisco shop quickly grew into a respected confectionery business, and today Guittard stands as the oldest continuously family-owned and operated chocolate company in the United States, now based in Burlingame, California and led by fourth and fifth-generation family members. what we chat about:
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| Vincent Ricchiuti of Enzo’s Table & Clara Sieg of Loonen | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:40:56 | |
Vincent Ricchiuti of Enzo’s Table As the fourth generation of his Italian-American farming family, Vincent Ricchiuti was naturally drawn to the family business. A native of Fresno, CA, he spent his formative years working alongside his father and grandfather in the family’s diversified agricultural business. For more than a century, the Ricchiuti Family has diligently worked the land in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley with a goal to sustainably grow, produce, and harvest premium fruit, nuts, and more recently, estate grown award-winning ENZO Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. IG enzos.table | enzostable.com Intro Segment: Loonen’s Launch 💧 Meet Loonen. The cleanest, most transparent bottled water on earth. The brand comes from Clara Sieg, a venture investor turned founder who spent years backing category-defining consumer brands and realized water, the most basic product in our lives, was still the least transparent. She built Loonen with operator David Kimmell (ex-Spindrift) to bring accountability and design integrity to the category. Learn more in my chat with Clara! Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Jeni Britton of Floura & Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:49:39 | |
Floura (Co-Founder + CEO); Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (Founder) Jeni Britton is an American entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author. She founded Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in an Ohio farmers' market in 2002, transforming it from a small shop into a beloved national brand. Underscoring her commitment to wellbeing and sustainability, Jeni's latest venture, Floura., reinvents fresh produce trimmings as delicious nutrient-dense food with the intent to help close the dietary fiber gap in America.
Just in time for the holidays, Yahoo & cult-favorite olive oil brand Graza are teaming up on a drop that gives a nod to the ultimate keyboard warriors in our lives: loud typers. They debuted “Sssshhhhizzle” Keyboard Oil, a tongue-in-cheek holiday gift set celebrating the quirks of modern office culture—and the people who make the most noise while getting things done. Hear more in my chat with Kemma! Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| PJ Monte of Monte’s Fine Foods | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:15:04 | |
PJ Monte is the founder of Monte’s Fine Foods and the creator behind Monte’s Fine Sauces. Five years ago, he began bottling and hand-labeling his family’s 120-year-old red sauce recipe for local New York restaurants and specialty stores, quickly gaining a following and earning the nickname “Sauce Boss.” what we chat about:
IG montes.sauce | montessauce.com The Goods Report Vol 6 Jordan & I are back this week chatting about the most exciting happenings in the food & beverage world! Hear our chat at the beginning of the episode. Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Wendy Pickett of RationAle Brewing | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:40:32 | |
Wendy Pickett, Co-Founder & EVP of Sales, RationAle Brewing. Bringing 25 years of consumer goods experience to the non-alcoholic craft brewing brand, Wendy has a long history of building legacy brands in the grocery/mass, natural, and specialty channels. As one of the few female leaders in the male-dominated alcohol space, she’s helping reshape the future of NA craft beer, tapping into the surging demand for NA options driven by wellness-minded consumers. what we chat about:
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| Allison Luvera and Lauren De Niro Pipher of Juliet Wine | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:32:28 | |
Founded in 2021 by longtime friends Allison Luvera and Lauren De Niro Pipher, Juliet is redefining boxed wine through premium quality, thoughtful design, and sustainability. Juliet’s proprietary Eco-Magnum™ packaging uses over 50% less carbon than glass and holds the equivalent of two bottles. The founders also created the Alternative Packaging Alliance, uniting fellow high-end boxed wine brands to champion sustainable innovation across the industry. what we chat about:
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| Dr. Sandra Carter of Om Mushrooms | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:28:37 | |
Dr. Sandra Carter is a trailblazer in the health & wellness industry with over 35 years of experience in community health, corporate wellness, research, & hospital administration. Om Mushrooms offers a range of certified organic, science-backed mushroom products—from supplements and powders to beverages and gummies. Grown in an eco-friendly indoor farm in Carlsbad, California, Om ensures maximum potency and purity while staying free from toxins, pesticides, and heavy metals. As the Co-Founder of Om Mushrooms, she brings extensive expertise in preventative medicine, integrative health, & nutrition to develop innovative, whole-food mushroom formulations that promote optimal wellness. IG ommushrooms | ommushrooms.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Kayvon Jahanbakhsh & Mike Lombardo of Halfday Iced Tea | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:47:05 | |
Halfday was founded after Kayvon Jahanbakhsh was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when he was a freshman in college. Losing over 80 pounds, he was forced to dramatically change his diet to focus on his gut health. Kayvon enlisted the help of classmate & best-friend Mike Lombardo to develop a gut-healthy iced tea that reminded them of the classics they grew up with. Each can of Halfday has 6g of prebiotic fiber, with only 3-5g of sugar. IG drinkhalfday | drinkhalfday.com Plus Hear from Josh at the beginning of today’s episode as we chat through how he developed Hereafter + his philosophy on beer at Threes! IG threesbrewing | threesbrewing.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Kate Greer of Cheerie Lane | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:55:54 | |
Kate Greer is the co-founder of Cheerie Lane, an innovative popcorn brand that developed the first all-in-one ‘popcorn pod’. Growing up in the Midwest close to her family’s farm, a warm bowl of popcorn was always part of Kate’s family gatherings. Her expertise as a creative and an entrepreneur shows up in the innovative and artistic spirit of the brand. Cheerie Lane is reimagining the way people enjoy popcorn with gourmet all-in-one ‘popcorn pods’. Thoughtfully crafted using heirloom kernels from a fifth-generation family farm in Iowa and cacao butter, each pod melts into a warm, evenly seasoned bowl of popcorn. IG cheerielane | cheerielanepopcorn.com The Goods Report Vol 5 Jordan & I are back this week chatting about the most exciting happenings in the food & beverage world! Here’s a sneak peak of our convo:
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| Aishwarya Iyer of Brightland | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:28:51 | |
Founded in 2018 by Aishwarya Iyer, Brightland is a California-based premium pantry staples brand crafting artfully designed and consciously-made olive oils, vinegars, and honeys that elevate everyday moments. what we chat about:
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| Gita Vellanki of Neeshi | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:57:18 | |
Neeshi is a women’s wellness brand using real food to ease hormonal symptoms from menstruation through menopause. Founded by Gita Vellanki to help her daughter avoid the side effects of prescription meds, Neeshi offers delicious, functional products—like their Dark Cacao Spread—to support daily hormonal health naturally. The brand’s mission is to help women feel empowered and unburdened by their cycles. IG shopneeshi | neeshi.com The Goods Report Vol 4:
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| Krishna Kaliannan of Catalina Crunch | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:28:37 | |
Krishna Kaliannan is the founder of Catalina Crunch, a better-for-you cereal and snack company he launched after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. what we chat about:
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| Saira Malhotra & Chandni Prasad of Dancing Elephant | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:32:10 | |
Dancing Elephant was founded by Saira Malhotra, an internationally trained chef and TV personality, and Chandni Prasad, an Ayurvedic wellness advocate with deep roots in public service and global policy. what we chat about:
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| Olly Dixon of Something & Nothing | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:29:15 | |
CPG News: Something & Nothing OOH campaign Hear from Olly Dixon, co-founder of Something & Nothing, about their bold new out-of-home campaign in Chicago. Something & Nothing, the premium soda brand inspired by travel, has debuted its first out-of-home campaign in the U.S. – “Not Pop.” – to challenge consumers to rethink what modern soda can be in a category commonly saturated by nostalgia, bright colors, and functional benefits. IG wearesomethingandnothing | us.somethingandnothing.co Shazia Bee of EnjoyThyFood Growing up surrounded by talented chefs, Shazia learned early on that the best food is rooted in simplicity—fresh ingredients and a whole lot of love. Inspired by her childhood on the farm, she created EnjoyThyFood as a way to share nourishing snacks made with organic, plant-based ingredients. what we chat about:
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| Courtney McHugh of amplifyeP24 | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:48:34 | |
Courtney McHugh is a seasoned senior executive with over a decade of experience in incubating, launching, and scaling venture-backed consumer product businesses. amplifyeP24’s mission is to amplify the nutritional impact of food while contributing to a more sustainable future. Amplifye is a pioneering biotechnology company that applies computational enzyme discovery and the power of precision fermentation. what we chat about:
IG amplifye_me | amplifyeme.com CPG News: 1-855-TURN-OFF to Celebrate AGZ Launch Hear from Paulie Dery, CMO at AG1, about their newest hotline campaign to celebrate the launch of AGZ. Called 1-855-TURN-OFF, AG1’s new hotline (1-855-TURN-OFF or 1855turnoff.com) flips the script on the infamous 1-900 numbers of the ’90s. Instead of turning callers on, AG1 dares them to stay awake as scientists lull them to sleep with pre-recorded scripts on the science behind AGZ. IG drinkag1 | drinkag1.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Patrick Coyne of Laoban | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:44:06 | |
Laoban Dumplings started as a humble dumpling shop in Washington, DC in 2017. While living and teaching in China, co-founder Patrick Coyne frequently found himself in the dumpling shop near his school. He loved spending time in the shop—developing a special appreciation for the care and craftsmanship shown by the shop's boss or "laoban." Once back stateside, Patrick sought to honor that tradition, and Laoban Dumplings was born. what we chat about:
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| Lily Geiger of Figlia | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:35:29 | |
Hear from Camilla Marcus, founder of west~bourne, about her newest collaboration with YUZUCO at the beginning of this week’s episode! Lily Geiger is a born and bred New Yorker and the founder and CEO of Figlia, a modern, non-alcoholic aperitivo brand focusing on changing the conversation around alcohol consumption. what we chat about:
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| Daniel Goetz of GoodPop | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:01:45 | |
Since their humble beginnings at the farmers markets of Austin, TX in 2009, GoodPop has become known for producing some of the cleanest, most innovative and most delicious frozen treats available on the market. what we chat about:
IG goodpop | goodpop.com | Good Food Collective Jordan & I are back this week chatting about the most exciting happenings in the food & beverage world! Here’s a sneak peak of our convo:
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| Rodrigo Hernandez of Angel Margarita | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:43:59 | |
Angel Margarita is co-founded by Academy Award-nominated actress, multi-platinum recording artist, and producer Hailee Steinfeld in partnership with Rodrigo Hernandez of Premium Beers Group, a leader within the alcohol industry in Mexico. what we chat about:
IG angelmargarita | angelmargarita.com Plus, hear from Caryn Johnson of BOND and their recent launch of women’s hormonal health products into Whole Foods! Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Emily Steele of Hummingbirds | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:49:29 | |
This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, learn more by booking a call with their team! Emily Steele is the CEO and cofounder of Hummingbirds, a venture-backed platform that connects brands with hyperlocal content creators. Hummingbirds is a first of its kind platform that connects cpg brands with hyperlocal creators to share their favorite products found in their backyard. what we chat about:
IG hummingbirdshq | hummingbirds.com Plus, a brand new, recurring segment with Jordan of Salad Sprinkles where we're talking all things CPG news + trends. Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr | |||
| Chelsea Kim of Ribbon Kitchen | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:21:34 | |
This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, learn more by booking a call with their team! Ribbon was created to bring a sense of calm and softness to everyday routines—for the moms doing everything and the little ones learning everything. Made from premium, platinum-cured silicone, Ribbon’s thoughtfully designed tableware is non-toxic, unbreakable, and built to last through every meal, mess, and moment. Founder-vetted and crafted in Korea, each piece is dishwasher, microwave, and oven-safe, with a soft feel and clean aesthetic that fits beautifully into modern family life. Whether you're feeding a toddler or setting the table for yourself, Ribbon helps make mealtime a little simpler—and a little more serene. what we chat about:
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| Angela Vranich of Little Spoon | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:23:43 | |
This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, learn more by booking a call with their team! As co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Angela drives Little Spoon's insights-driven product innovation strategy. She started her career working in food-related television production, where she was involved in creative planning and execution. An avid chef and boutique fitness junkie, Angela is passionate about health, wellness, design and the future of food. Angela grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and received her BS in Marketing from St. Joseph’s University. She lives in New York City. Little Spoon is on a mission to make parents' lives easier and kids healthier. Pioneering a new era of kids food, Little Spoon was built to meet the needs and standards of the modern parent by delivering uncompromising quality and time-saving convenience. From first bites to big kid years, Little Spoon’s rigorous ingredient sourcing, product testing, and format innovation take the stress away from fueling your kids without sacrificing peace of mind. what we chat about:
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| John Thorp of Aerflo | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:34:16 | |
This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, learn more by booking a call with their team! Aerflo is transforming the $40B+ sparkling water market with a first-of-its-kind, zero-waste carbonation system built for a more sustainable (and affordable) future. Founded by John Thorp and Buzz Wiggins, Aerflo is a case study in circular design done right. Their flagship product, the Aer1 System, is a portable, PFAS- and BPA-free sparkling water maker powered by refillable capsule. With a seamless mail-back exchange program (via USPS), no single-use waste, and a price point that's lowered in the face of rising inflation and tariffs, Aerflo proves that sustainable design can be both accessible and scalable. Backed by a fully automated, 5,000 sq. ft. capsule facility in New Jersey and proprietary, patent-protected tech, Aerflo isn’t just a product; it’s a new infrastructure for sparkling water consumption. what we chat about:
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| Kathryn Shah of Spring & Mulberry | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:39:30 | |
This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, learn more by booking a call with their team! Spring & Mulberry, the original date-sweetened chocolate company, is dedicated to exploring a world of sweet beyond sugar. On a travel pitstop in Dubai on her way to visit her husband's family in India, Kathryn discovered the pleasure and beauty of dates. Jammy, sweet, and bursting with flavor, it was there that she witnessed how dates were savored, not merely consigned to the bulk bins of American grocery stores. A few years later, Kathryn received a cancer diagnosis. In her recovery, she decided to quit refined sugar. While searching for new ways to satisfy her sweet tooth, she began experimenting with dates, fruits, nuts, and cacao—harkening back to her memory of Dubai and the flavor she discovered there. In these ingredients, she unearthed an exquisite depth of flavor and satisfying of range sweetness that forms the base of every Spring & Mulberry product. what we chat about:
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