How I Used the Foods of My Heritage to Change a Community | S02 | 2024 | Episode 11

In this episode of the Stop Digging podcast, hosts Nancy and Susan kick off a new series on cultural diversity, featuring serial entrepreneur Aida Camelich Lowe. Aida shares her journey from a corporate design job to starting her own food business, Aida Food Company, outside Eugene, Oregon. She discusses the importance of food in expressing culture and how she experiments with various recipes, focusing on authentic and fusion Mexican cuisines. Aida also talks about the challenges she faced in starting her business, including getting into farmer's markets, pivoting during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her passion for connecting with her roots through food. Additionally, Aida discovers her passion for entrepreneurship through various endeavors, including a unique venture with Llama Brew, a natural plant food created from llama droppings. This episode underscores the role of creativity, courage, and persistence in entrepreneurial success, along with the power of food in bridging cultural gaps.Get your Stop Digging free development worksheet & join the free online podcast group to interact directly with host, co-host, & guests at asquaredlamps.org/podcast.