S2E3: Funding Food Freedom

In this episode of Resilience and Hope: A Food Allergy Podcast, host Lesley-Anne Stone interviews Jessie Brown, a food allergy parent and Founder of the Small and Mighty Foundation.Jessie, a working mother of four, shares her family’s journey managing severe food allergies with her teenage children, including her son’s complex diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) and her daughter’s experiences growing up with food allergies. Both children participate in the Tolerance Induction Program at the Food Allergy Institute, which requires extensive out-of-state travel and significant financial commitment.Jessie explains what motivated her to create the Small and Mighty Foundation, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to food allergy families pursuing the Tolerance Induction Program and her vision for the future of the organization. This episode includes a discussion about the costs of the program, the barriers many families face, and Jessie’s personal mission to help more children achieve food freedom.Jessie Brown, Small and Mighty Foundation: Instagram: @smallandmightyfoundationWebsite:  www.smallandmightyfoundation.comFollow Resilience & Hope: A Food Allergy Podcast:Instagram: @resilienceandhopepodcastTikTok: @resilienceandhopepodcastYouTube.com/@ResilienceandHopePodcastEmail: [email protected] by Joshua D.W. SmithDisclaimer:  This podcast is co-created and co-produced by Food Allergy Institute and The 12 Co.  Listeners should know that the podcast host, Lesley-Anne Stone, is not a physician or a licensed medical professional, and the purpose of his podcast is strictly limited to storytelling.  Any content shared within the podcast is not intended to be medical advice and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment purposes.  All listeners are urged to consult their healthcare providers.  The creators, host, and guests of this podcast are not liable for any decisions or actions taken by any persons who claim to rely upon the content of this podcast.