In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea sits down with Daphna Kedem, founder of BrEAThe Kitchen, to talk about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, navigating complexity in the frozen food world, and the deep connection between activism and craft.
In this powerful episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, we sit down with Cathline James, founder of Wise Bites, to talk about longevity, reinvention, and grit in the natural food industry. From her early days in real estate
In this episode of Good To Grow, we sit down with Sam Vermeulen, co-founder of Hazel’s Ice Cream, to explore how a floral nonprofit turned into one of Victoria’s most beloved frozen treat brands. Sam shares the heartfelt story behind
Mayumi Bae didn’t just start a business—she built a legacy. As co-founder of The Plant-Based Workshop, Mayumi has transformed her family’s culinary traditions into a purpose-driven brand that’s making waves across British Columbia and beyond. In this episode, she shares
Emily Wilson, co-founder of Living Tree Foods, didn’t set out to become a food entrepreneur. In fact, she thought her path would be through law and activism. But somewhere along the way, she realized she could make just as much
In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea Gray-Grant sits down with Jordan Hocking, breast cancer survivor and founder of Sriracha Revolver, as she shares her journey of resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming identity. From battling health challenges
In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Jimmy Kim, co-founder of Earthling Foods, shares how his Korean roots, his mother’s resilience, and a love for food shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Jimmy opens up about his family’s immigration
In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea Gray-Grant sits down with Celeste Trujillo, co-founder of The Better Butchers, to share how her journey as a food scientist and her passion for great-tasting food led to the
In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea Gray-Grant sits down with Gina Arsens, founder and CEO of Yumasoy, to uncover the journey behind her plant-based brand. Growing up in a family of restaurateurs, Gina developed a
In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea Gray-Grant sits down with Miki Talebi, founder of oomé, to uncover the heartfelt story behind her smoked tofu brand. From her father’s love of smoking foods to her mother’s
In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea Gray-Grant sits down with Pierrick Tanguy and Tom Mahn, the dynamic duo behind Bonus Bakery. Discover how Bonus Bakery went from a small downtown café to a thriving plant-based
In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea Gray-Grant sits down with Art, CEO of Goodly Foods, to uncover the inspiring story of how Goodly is tackling food waste while creating meaningful employment opportunities. Art shares how
In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea Gray-Grant sits down with Rushd Khan from Barakah Eats to explore the inspiring journey behind his family-run business. Discover how Barakah Eats was born out of a desire to
In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea Gray-Grant, CEO of Good to Grow, sits down with Anastasia Stewart, Co-Founder of Kindred Cultures. Kindred Cultures is a trailblazing health-focused beverage company on a mission to improve lives
In this episode of The Heart of Food & Beverage, Andrea Gray-Grant, CEO of Good to Grow, sits down with Nihal Elwan, Founder and CEO of Tayybeh Foods. Tayybeh is more than just a social enterprise—it’s a culinary movement empowering
