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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 36 MIN

Episode 66: Saffron, Startups, and a Mission for Mental Wellness, Alessio Monterosso, Ariana Naturals

from Munching on Molecules · host Lara Tiro and Christine Farkas

We sit down with Alessio Monterosso, Founder of Ariana Naturals, for a conversation about personal healing, entrepreneurship, and building with purpose.Founded in Ottawa, Ariana Naturals, started as Alessio’s personal search for solutions while navigating depression. The nationally expanding CPG brand of saffron-based tea products can now be found in 100+ retail stores across Canada.A few highlights from the episode: From personal struggle to purpose-led brand building Why the right partners matter Scaling with intention A mission bigger than the productAlessio shares what it really takes to turn personal adversity into entrepreneurial momentum and why building the right team, listening to customers, and staying relentlessly focused on innovation matters. Drink Saffron. Be Happy.Links:Discover Ariana Naturals at www.ariananaturals.comFollow Ariana Naturals on Instagram and on LinkedIn.

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