Dear, Citrus Diaries Lauren Hodgen

Leesa Renae is a commercial photographer specializing in food, beverage, and product, based in the vibrant culinary scene of Portland, Oregon. Leesa thrives on translating the beauty and appeal of natural foods into captivating visual stories.

What We Chat About


Leesa’s career journey & how she found herself in food


Developing creative processes


Wellness practices at the intersection of self care & food



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IG itsleesa__ | leesarenae.com

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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.

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IG chickpeaoats | TikTok chickpeaoats | chickpeaoats.com

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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


The reality of creating + growing a healthy snack brand


What sustainable growth & products look like


Career trajectories



Find Lauryn—

IG eatsnoods | eatsnoods.com

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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


Transitioning from a D1 + national team athlete to CPG business owner


Building an accessible healthy snack brand


Taking back your health



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IG eatkokada | TikTok eatkokada | kokada.com

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IG @citrusdiariesss | TikTok @citrusdiaries

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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


Finding your cooking style + honing your skills


Changing your diet & the implications that brings besides just food


Vegetarian recipes & a deep love for coffee



Find Maggie—

IG coffeewithmaggie | Substack

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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


Introduction to the cured-meat space


Recipe development process


Food inspiring connection



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IG corofoods | corofoods.com

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