Turning Food Waste into Nourishment with Emmy Schroder of La Soupe

In this heartfelt and enlightening episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with Emmy Schroder, Executive Director of La Soupe—a Cincinnati-based nonprofit tackling food waste and food insecurity in groundbreaking ways. From their humble beginnings as a “Soup Shack” to becoming a model organization recognized nationwide, Emmy shares La Soupe’s journey of transforming discarded food into nutritious meals for those in need.Discover:How 40% of food in the U.S. goes to waste and what we can do at home to reduce it.Why nutritious meals are crucial for physical health, mental well-being, and even community safety.The power of community partnerships and how La Soupe leverages chefs, volunteers, and businesses to rescue over 25,000 pounds of food weekly.Emmy’s personal journey of overcoming imposter syndrome and aligning her passions with her purpose.This episode is packed with insights on systemic change, grassroots action, and the importance of building community through shared values and service. Whether you're inspired to volunteer, advocate for change, or simply rethink how you approach food at home, this conversation will leave you clapping and snapping your way toward action.💡 Take Action: Learn how you can support La Soupe, reduce food waste, and help feed hungry bellies in your community.🎧 Tune in now and share this episode to spread the mission far and wide!Support the showJOIN THE WAITLIST, NOW WHAT: https://forms.gle/upoSwPQEu5vm1wYW6Connect with Betsy:Website: writeyourownstory.coEmail: [email protected]: write_your_own_story_co Or betsyleoYoutube:writeyourownstorypodcast