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  • Episode 14: Every Body Eat Unwrapped | Trish Thomas on Building a Resilient Brand and Why Many Food Brands Fail
    2025/08/13

    In this episode, talk with Trish Thomas, the co-founder of Every Body Eat, a snack brand built on the belief that everyone deserves to feel included at the table, no matter their dietary restrictions.

    Trish’s journey began after a personal health transformation—dealing with weight gain, hair loss, and extreme fatigue following her first pregnancy. She was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and, after eliminating gluten, dairy, and corn, experienced a complete turnaround in her health.

    That transformation led to the creation of Every Body Eat, a brand that’s reshaping the snack aisle with allergen-free, clean, and delicious options. Trish shares her philosophy of "ingredients we left out on purpose" and discusses how Every Body Eat stands out in the crowded gluten-free market.

    In this episode, we dive into:

    • Trish’s health journey and the inspiration behind Every Body Eat.
    • The importance of transparency, and why Every Body Eat puts its ingredient list on the front of its packaging.
    • Insights into why many small food brands fail and how Trish is combating the stigma.
    • How she manages to balance being a mom and an entrepreneur.
    • A sneak peek at an exciting new product launching soon—shhh!

    Every Body Eat’s product line, including crunchy crackers and sweet cookie bites, is certified gluten-free, vegan, and free from the top 14 allergens. Trish’s story proves that when you create food that’s safe, clean, and delicious, you can bring every body together—one bite at a time.

    More about Every Body Eat

    WEBSITE: everybodyeating.com

    INSTAGRAM: @everybody_eating

    FACEBOOK: @everybodyeat

    More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes

    WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com

    INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox

    More about Jenny Finke

    Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.

    INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!

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    49 分
  • Jack’s Allergen Friendly Bakery Unwrapped | From Family Allergies to Bakery Aisle Favorite with Karissa Francis
    2025/08/06

    When Karissa Francis couldn’t find safe snacks to meet her family’s dietary needs, she did what so many of us only dream of — she rolled up her sleeves and started baking her own. With the help of her husband, Josh — who brought years of baking industry experience to the table — the couple set out to create treats their whole family could safely enjoy.

    In this episode of Gluten Free Unwrapped, you’ll:

    • Hear how Karissa and her husband, Josh, founded Jack’s Allergen Friendly Bakery in 2015 to create treats Josh could safely enjoy after developing a gluten intolerance — and how their daughter’s health struggles made the need for safe, delicious food even more urgent.
    • Learn how they started with cookies (their Chocolate Chip is still the #1 bestseller!) and are now expanding into cinnamon rolls, breadsticks, and dinner rolls — with shelf-stable cinnamon rolls hitting Sprouts this fall.
    • Discover why being top 14 allergen-free is central to their mission, how they started with paleo-friendly recipes, and what it means that five of their cookies are AIP-compliant.
    • Get a behind-the-scenes look at their early days — from Karissa perfecting a shelf-stable cookie over a year of trial and error to Josh leaving a frustrating career path and rediscovering his purpose through baking.
    • Uncover the meaning behind the name “Jack’s” — an acronym made from their family’s initials — and why everything they do is rooted in love, family, and helping others eat safely.

    Karissa’s story is more than just a gluten-free bakery making allergen-friendly treats — it’s a story of family, resilience, and baking with purpose.

    More about Jack’s Allergen Friendly Bakery

    WEBSITES: jackfrancisfoods.com

    INSTAGRAM: @jacksallergenfriendlybakery

    FACEBOOK: @jacksallergenfriendlybakery

    More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes

    WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com

    INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox

    More about Jenny Finke

    Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.

    INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

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    33 分
  • Find Me Gluten Free Unwrapped | How Jason Elmore Built the App That Changed Gluten-Free Dining Forever
    2025/07/30

    When Jason Elmore got his celiac diagnosis, he faced the same crushing realization so many of us in the celiac community know all too well: dining out had become incredibly complicated and scary. But instead of resigning himself to a life of packed lunches and sad salads, Jason did something extraordinary—he built the solution we all desperately needed: Find Me Gluten Free.

    What began as Jason's personal quest to eat at restaurants safely in 2010 has blossomed into the app that's become the gluten-free community’s collective lifeline, helping millions of us discover safe restaurants, bakeries, and travel spots around the globe.

    Jason's story is one of turning personal struggle into community triumph, and I absolutely loved our conversation. In this episode, he opens up about:

    • The deeply personal story behind Find Me Gluten Free and how his own diagnosis sparked a mission to help all of us
    • The incredible (and sometimes lonely) journey of building and scaling an app from his kitchen table as a solo entrepreneur
    • How the app has grown and evolved over the years, plus the unexpected challenges Jason faced along the way
    • Jason's favorite spots to eat—and yes, he uses Find Me Gluten Free when he travels!

    This conversation reminded me why I love this community so much. Jason saw a problem we all shared and refused to accept that it was just "how things are." His dedication has made dining out joyful again for so many of us. Tune in to hear his story.

    More about Find Me Gluten Free

    WEBSITES: findmeglutenfree.com

    INSTAGRAM: @findmeglutenfree

    FACEBOOK :@findmeglutenfree

    More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes

    WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com

    INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox

    More about Jenny Finke

    Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.

    INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

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    58 分
  • BFree Unwrapped | Reinventing the Gluten-Free Bread Aisle with CEO Alex Murphy
    2025/07/23

    In this episode, you'll meet Alex Murphy, the CEO behind BFree—the gluten-free bread brand that's actually changing how we think about gluten-free carbs. And trust me, that's no small feat.

    Alex has been with BFree since day one, and she's turned it into one of the fastest-growing gluten-free brands in the world. But here's what makes her different: she's obsessed with making gluten-free bread that doesn't just work—it's bread you actually want to eat.

    We dive into BFree's mission to completely reinvent what gluten-free bread can be, the crazy amount of R&D that goes into each product, and how they've managed to thrive while so many other brands struggle to get it right.

    Alex also gets refreshingly real about the ups and downs of leading a company, plus she spills the tea on why Ireland might just be the ultimate gluten-free foodie destination.

    Here's what you'll discover:

    • The "bread in a can" moment that changed everything—Alex's childhood friend with celiac had to eat bread from a literal can, and that memory became her "never again" motivation
    • Flatbread domination: They've built the biggest gluten-free flatbread line on the market—seriously, have you tried those Sweet Potato Wraps yet?
    • The mystery of the holes: Ever wonder why gluten-free bread sometimes looks like Swiss cheese? Alex explains what's really happening and how they're fixing it
    • Real talk about growth: The biggest challenges Alex has faced building BFree, and why staying wheat-free isn't negotiable

    More about BFree

    WEBSITES: bfreefoods.com

    INSTAGRAM:@BFreeFoods_na

    FACEBOOK: @BFreeFoods

    TIKTOK: @BFreeFoods

    More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes

    WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com

    INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox

    More about Jenny Finke

    Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.

    INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

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    41 分
  • Hand + Heart Gluten Free Unwrapped | Lorraine Fagela on Healing Through Baking and Building a Gluten-Free Brand and Bakery
    2025/07/16

    In this episode of Gluten Free Unwrapped, I’m joined by Lorraine Fagela, the inspiring baker and founder of Hand & Heart Gluten Free — known for her amazing gluten-free baking mixes, sweet treats, and a cozy gluten-free bakery & café in Saco, Maine.

    Lorraine's journey began in 2012, when she developed a mysterious rash and a range of symptoms that she eventually traced back to gluten and wheat. Frustrated by the lack of satisfying gluten-free options, she took matters into her own hands. What started as a personal mission turned into a thriving business — and a game-changing all-purpose gluten-free flour blend.

    You’ll hear how Lorraine:

    • Turned a health scare into a gluten-free passion project
    • Started in the food world by making flavored coconut chips
    • Created her first GF flour blend after experimenting with alternative flours
    • Secretly entered a baking contest with gluten-free flan — and won Best in Show!
    • Launched her retail flour line in 2020, now with four blends for different baking needs
    • Started a bakery in 2024 that has generated raving fans and lines out the door

    Lorraine’s story is one of resilience, hard work, and serious baking talent.

    More about Hand + Heart Gluten Free

    WEBSITES: handandheartglutenfree.com & sweetsandco.com

    INSTAGRAM: @handandheartglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @handandheartglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @handandheartglutenfree

    More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes

    WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com

    INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox

    More about Jenny Finke

    Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.

    INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    Never miss an episode. Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!

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    59 分
  • Whoa Dough Unwrapped | From Sick Days to Snack Aisles: How Todd Goldstein Built a Cookie Dough Empire
    2025/07/09

    In this episode of Gluten Free Unwrapped, I sit down with Todd Goldstein, the founder of Whoa Dough, a delicious gluten-free cookie dough snack brand that’s become a favorite in the gluten-free and celiac communities.

    Todd shares the deeply personal story behind his brand — from his childhood spent in his family’s restaurant, to years of unexplained illness, to finally being diagnosed with celiac disease and finding relief through a gluten-free lifestyle.

    You’ll hear Todd talk about:

    • His early food memories growing up in the restaurant world
    • Living in nurses’ offices and navigating childhood illness
    • How going gluten-free changed everything
    • How Whoa Dough evolved from cookie dough bars to frozen cookie dough
    • The real challenges (and stress) of being an entrepreneur
    • How he continues to grow as a founder, father, and leader in business

    This is a story of grit, growth, and gluten-free goodness — and you won’t want to miss it.

    More about Whoa Dough

    WEBSITE: whoadough.com

    INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/whoadough_

    FACEBOOK: facebook.com/whoadough

    More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes

    WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com

    INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox

    More about Jenny Finke

    Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.

    INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    Never miss an episode. Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!

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    46 分
  • Feel Good Foods Unwrapped | How Vanessa Phillips Reimagined Gluten-Free Comfort Food
    2025/07/02

    On this episode of Gluten Free Unwrapped, I’m joined by Vanessa Phillips, the founder of Feel Good Foods—the beloved gluten-free brand known for its potstickers, egg rolls, pizza bagels, and other comfort-food classics.

    Vanessa opens up about her personal journey with celiac disease and how years of struggling with her health ultimately inspired her to reimagine what delicious gluten-free food could be. She also shares how she helped create one of New York City’s most trusted gluten-free dining spots: Friedmans, where 99% of the menu is either naturally gluten-free or can be made gluten-free—long before it was trendy.

    From those early days selling gluten-free lasagnas locally to packaging her now-famous potstickers in zip-top bags and mailing them to Whole Foods to be “considered” for store shelves, Vanessa’s story is a true testament to talent, vision, persistence, and creating a brand embraced by the gluten-free community.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • How celiac disease changed Vanessa both personally and professionally
    • The unique challenges of building a frozen food brand from the ground up
    • How Feel Good Foods develops new products—and decides what to launch next
    • The one Feel Good Foods product Vanessa could eat on repeat

    If you love food, resilience, and a good gluten-free success story, this episode is for you.

    More about Feel Good Foods

    WEBSITE: feelgoodfoods.com

    INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/feelgoodfoods

    FACEBOOK: facebook.com/feelgoodfoods

    More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes

    WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com

    INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox

    More about Jenny Finke

    Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.

    INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    Never miss an episode. Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!

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    52 分
  • Little GF Chefs Unwrapped | From Food Fear to Flour Power: How One Mom Built a Joyful and Inclusive Baking Brand for Kids
    2025/06/25

    In this episode of Gluten Free Unwrapped, you’ll meet Jereann Zann, the inspiring mom and founder behind Little GF Chefs—a brand on a mission to empower kids with celiac disease and food allergies through joyful, hands-on baking experiences.

    Jereann’s journey began with her daughter, Sophia, who was diagnosed with gluten and dairy allergies at a young age. Watching her daughter grapple with food fear and anxiety, Jereann set out to create something that would build confidence, spark joy, and help Sophia reclaim a positive relationship with food.

    What started as a homemade baking kit for one little girl has blossomed into a nationally loved brand—with dozens of themed kits, a thriving online community, and retail-ready boxes now found on shelves at Sprouts and beyond.

    Jereann shares how she turned a deeply personal mission into a fast-growing business, the challenges of building a brand from scratch, and why she believes every child—regardless of dietary restriction—deserves a seat at the table.

    More about Little GF Chefs

    WEBSITE: littlegfchefs.com

    INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/littlegfchefs

    FACEBOOK: facebook.com/littlegfchefs

    More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes

    WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com

    INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox

    More about Jenny Finke

    Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.

    INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree

    TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree

    Never miss an episode. Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!

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    42 分