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Dear Citrus Diaries

Each episode, I"ll sit down with inspiring founders + creatives who are making waves in the CPG food and beverage world. From innovative entrepreneurs to trailblazing executives to game changing creatives, we delve into their stories and who they are outside of their title. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and equipped with the insights you need to succeed in the kitchen and your career. @citrusdiaries.studio | citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com

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00:13:10

Mike Cioffi & Courtney Malsatzki of Phoenicia Diner

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2026/10/07

Phoenicia Diner is a beloved Catskills institution serving up nostalgic diner classics since the 1980s. Tucked into the mountains and recently featured in Apple TV’s Severance, the diner has become a destination for both longtime locals and visitors seeking great food, familiar flavors, and a little old-school charm.Now, Phoenicia Diner is bringing a taste of that experience beyond its four walls with a line of pancake mixes in three diner-inspired varieties: Buttermilk, Buckwheat, and Vegan. Rooted

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00:40:58

Alison Seibert, Founder of The James Collective

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2026/09/29

The James Collective is a bicoastal PR and integrated communications agency founded by Alison Seibert, specializing in CPG, food & beverage, travel, wellness, wine & spirits, and design. Since 2015, the agency has partnered with leading lifestyle brands to build awareness, shape compelling stories, and create meaningful connections with consumers through strategic public relations, tastemaker and influencer relationships, partnerships, experiences, and communications strategy. With teams in

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00:28:51

Elisa Marshall, Co-Founder of Maman

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2026/09/24

Elisa Marshall is the co-founder of Maman (French for “mother”), a beloved café, restaurant, and event space with over 50 locations across the U.S. and Canada. A lifelong lover of baking, design, and hosting, Elisa’s early career spanned fashion, PR, events, and catering before she and her fiancé Ben Sormonte channeled their passions into creating Maman in 2014.Maman opened its doors in Soho, NYC in October 2014. Quickly embraced by New York locals and international visitors, the café, restaurant

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00:41:22

Ashley Fields & Kim Anderson, Co-Founders of Fields Good

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2026/09/15

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Fields Good is a modern functional cookie brand founded by Ashley Fields and Kim Anderson. Built on the belief that a delicious cookie should be one of the best parts of your day, Fields Good creates soft-baked, ready-to-eat cookies designed to support how you move, think and rest without sacrificing taste or texture. The brand pairs nostalgic, homestyle flavor with smart ingredients to bring together comfort and function in one bite.Find Me:IG + TikTok

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00:30:44

Marian Leitner-Waldman, Founder & CEO of Archer Roose...

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2026/09/08

Marian Leitner-Waldman is the founder and CEO of Archer Roose Wines, one of the fastest growing wine companies in the U.S., dedicated to uniting world-class winemaking with sustainable packaging. She is on a mission to democratize fine wine by making the wine industry more inclusive and leveraging format to fit the lifestyles of modern consumers. The brand’s Emmy-award winning commercials, starring business partner and actress Elizabeth Banks, have been lauded by the San Francisco Chronicle as the

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00:29:01

Rachel Solomon, Co‑Founder and CEO of Boarderie

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2026/09/01

Boarderie is redefining entertaining and gifting with beautifully arranged, ready-to-serve cheese and charcuterie boards delivered straight to your door. Founded in 2021, the family-run company was born out of the pandemic, when a Palm Beach hospitality business was forced to close. What started as a solution for bringing the restaurant and catering experience home quickly grew into a nationwide DTC brand, earning recognition from Oprah’s Favorite Things, Shark Tank, and Forbes.Find Me:IG + TikTok

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00:40:17

Liz Zwillinger, Co-Founder of Biologica

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2026/08/25

Liz Zwillinger spent years working as a divorce lawyer while raising three children and serving as a trusted sounding board to her husband, Joey Zwillinger, as he built Allbirds. Somewhere in the middle of that balancing act she began paying closer attention to the hormonal shifts that shape a woman’s life, and the way the wellness industry had turned them into a maze of single ingredients, conflicting advice, and overstuffed supplement cabinets. Biologica is a women’s health company creating

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00:43:02

Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Author of Eating at Home and...

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2026/08/18

Trinity is an entrepreneur and writer who built a career on challenging long-held beliefs about wellness. In 2017, she founded Golde, a lifestyle brand focused on making the category more approachable with better-for-you products that fit seamlessly into everyday rituals. The mission resonated, making her not only the youngest Black woman to launch a line at Sephora, but an industry-wide thought-leader. Now, with her debut cookbook Eating at Home, she approaches cooking with the same unique ethos

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00:35:42

Elisabeth and Gina Galvin, Co-Founder of Stellar Snacks

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2026/08/04

Founded in 2019 by mother-daughter duo Elisabeth and Gina Galvin, Stellar Snacks is the only women-owned pretzel manufacturer in the U.S. Baking pretzels from scratch daily, the brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with bold, chef-inspired flavors like Maui Monk, French Dijon, Bold & Herby, and Cinnamon Dolce.After struggling to find a pretzel manufacturer that met her standards, Elisabeth, a French food entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, partnered with her daughter to build their

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00:29:34

Brit Obenauer, Founder of Home Ec

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2026/07/29

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.IG homeec.co | homeec.coFind Me:IG + TikTok

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00:24:21

Sarah Galletti, Founder of Tattooed Chef

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2026/07/24

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 |

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00:42:02

Lesia Dallimore, Senior Vice President of Brand &...

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2026/07/24

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

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00:42:46

Alysa Seeland, Founder & CEO of FOND Regenerative

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2026/07/07

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

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00:27:47

Nikki Seaman, Founder of Freestyle Snacks

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2026/06/30

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,

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00:37:24

Steven Shonts, Founder of The Hermit

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2026/06/23

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.comFind Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com |

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00:25:19

Andrew Thomas, SVP Marketing at Archer Meat Snacks

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2026/06/16

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,

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00:34:56

Felicity Chen, Founder of DOU

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2026/06/09

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

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00:28:11

Rachel Krupa, Founder of The Goods Mart

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2026/06/08

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

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00:28:54

Caroline Foulk, Co-Founder & CEO of Beer Girl

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2026/06/02

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. BassyCaroline 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

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00:28:49

Cygne Cooper, George Youmans, and Evan Quinn of Hiyo

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2026/05/19

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,

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