Dear Citrus Diaries

Lauren Hodgen

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

  1. HACE 4 DÍAS

    Olly Dixon of Something & Nothing

    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: Shazia shares how she brings ancient food wisdom into everyday baking, making nutrient-rich cake mixes that fit today’s busy lifestyles EnjoyThyFood proves desserts can be both delicious and wholesome, with gluten-free, paleo, and sugar-conscious ingredients Feedback from consumers inspire new flavors, products, and ideas, keeping EnjoyThyFood evolving with its community IG enjoythyfood_ | enjoythyfood.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

    29 min
  2. 23 SEP

    Courtney McHugh of amplifyeP24

    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: Courtney explains how amplifyeP24 helps your body get more out of the protein you eat and why protein feels so “trendy” right now Discover how precision fermentation is transforming everyday foods into more powerful, health-supporting meals Amplifye’s approach not only supports personal health but also contributes to a more sustainable food system. 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

    49 min
  3. 16 SEP

    Patrick Coyne of Laoban

    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: How Patrick took the concept from just an idea to a DC restaurant to a CPG line The importance of bringing Chef Tim Ma onto the team Expanding from dumplings to bao to the new crispy line How to hold steady to the ethos of high quality ingredients when expanding IG laobandumplings | laobandumplings.com The Goods Report Vol 3: Design: Bachan’s refresh Strategy: the trend cycle of pistachios & “Dudeslop” (ManCereal & Dogfood) Food: Carnation’s jalapeño milk ft. Tini (130M+ views) & cinnamon rolls having a moment (Spiral & Losers) Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

    44 min
  4. 2 SEP

    Daniel Goetz of GoodPop

    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: what were the early days of Good Pop like and how did its grassroots beginning shape the company’s values and growth? Scaling a brand with clean ingredients, organic sourcing, and no added sugar The mission behind the Good Food Collective How to navigate building a values-driven business while operating in the competitive world of CPG and large-scale retail 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: Design: Cracker Barrel rebrand & Billie x Chia Pet Strategy: YSL gifting influencers cherry pies & Blondery closing in public Food: Vermouth spritz & She’s the Sauce protein-ification Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

    1 h y 2 min
  5. 12 AGO

    Chelsea Kim of Ribbon Kitchen

    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: What inspired the use of non-toxic, premium silicone How to strike a balance between being beautifully designed and deeply practical Favorite ways to use Ribbon products (e.g. hosting, lunchtime, baking) Go-to recipes IG ribbonkitchen.co | ribbonkitchen.com Find Me: IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studio citrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.com Create your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

    22 min

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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