Who You’re Actually Sitting With

Most weeks on At the Table, Channon sits across from a guest listening, asking questions, and creating space for someone else’s story. This week, she pulled her own chair up. In this solo episode, Channon shares the path that shaped her. From eight-year-old dreams to a business graduate who helped grow the Gluten Free Certification Organization from three certified companies to over 1,300 brands across six continents. But the heart of the episode isn’t about growth metrics. It’s about the moment certification stopped being professional and became personal. When her four-year-old daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease and learned to look for “Mommy’s logo” before eating at a friend’s house. It’s about learning that leadership isn’t about authority, it’s about congruence. Showing up the same way, every time.It’s about integrity.And friendship. If you’ve ever wondered why GIG and GFCO hold the line so firmly… or why this community work runs deeper than a job description… this conversation answers that. Pull up a chair. Now you know who you’re sitting with.