Why This Army Veteran & Healthcare Professional Chose Naturals2Go After Retirement - VIBEcast EPXX

Turning retirement into opportunity with vending and micro markets. In this episode of VIBECast, host Linda Ballesteros talks with Nate and Lori Kenworthy of 208 Snacks LLC. After long careers—Nate serving 23 years in the U.S. Army and Lori working more than 40 years as a radiologic technologist—they knew they weren’t ready to fully retire. With the help of a franchise consultant who conducted extensive research, they discovered Naturals2Go and decided it was the right fit for their next chapter. They launched boldly with 25 vending machines at once and have since expanded into micro markets, including a major hospital location. Along the way, they’ve built their business on relationships and community engagement: tailoring replenishment to demand, sponsoring employee-of-the-month gift cards, donating backpacks for school drives, and even showing appreciation with special meals at client sites. Their journey shows how vending can be more than a business — it can be a way to strengthen communities and create meaningful connections. For anyone considering entrepreneurship after retirement, or curious about how Naturals2Go supports new operators, this conversation offers a real look at starting strong and growing with purpose. #Naturals2Go #VIBEcast #VendingBusiness #MicroMarkets #Entrepreneurship #WorkLifeBalance #VeteranOwnedBusiness #RetirementBusiness #SmallBusinessSuccess #HealthyVending