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My Fermented Life

My Fermented Life

By My Fermented Life

The story of an entrepreneurial family chasing their dreams of building a food and beverage brand. Join the journey as we discuss events, wins, losses, lessons learned, and meet some cool people on the way.
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August 10, 2018: Islla Street Brewing Company

My Fermented LifeAug 10, 2018

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Gut Brain Axis Part 1

Gut Brain Axis Part 1

Our latest podcast goes exploring the link of the Gut and the Brain. Listen along as we meet a Biomedical Researcher Tony Lopez and talk about how this link is so important and how this is something we need to be concerned about during this trying times.

Aug 26, 202039:40
April 1, 2020 No Fools Day: The Pandemic and Hope

April 1, 2020 No Fools Day: The Pandemic and Hope

My Fermented Life and how we are doing during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Time to launch a product? Sure why not.  More importantly, our mission of "Changing the World One Billion microbes at a time", has never been more crystal clear.

Apr 02, 202014:56
2020 a BIG YEAR in the Making!

2020 a BIG YEAR in the Making!

Jan 26, 2020: We're Back! Catch up with our very fermented life. Listen in on why we took 2019 off and hear all the big news going on. Plus, learn why we picked the microphone back up. Yes, we missed you too.

Jan 31, 202017:26
Dec 16, 2018: Part II Gastronomy Live Events with Chef Josh

Dec 16, 2018: Part II Gastronomy Live Events with Chef Josh

Chef Josh discusses side hustles and other insightful information for all of us food lovers. Check in with Madge's as we discuss some news around Farmer's Markets and SKU.
Dec 16, 201842:38
Dec 9, 2018-Part I:Meet Joshua Schwencke, Founder of Gastronomy Live Events

Dec 9, 2018-Part I:Meet Joshua Schwencke, Founder of Gastronomy Live Events

Part I: We meet Joshua Schwencke the Founder of Gastronomy Live Events. This amazing Chef is bringing the true meaning of food into our schools and transforming life in apartment complexes; all through food and fellowship.
Dec 09, 201852:20
Nov 16th- SAEW Live with Brushfire Farms

Nov 16th- SAEW Live with Brushfire Farms

Live podcast at San Antonio Entrepreneur Week. Unedited interview with James Vives, Founder of Brushfire Farms.
Nov 18, 201839:07
9/28/2018: Meet Alysa Seeland, Founder of Fond Bone Broth

9/28/2018: Meet Alysa Seeland, Founder of Fond Bone Broth

Meet the Queen of bone broth, Alysa Seeland as she discusses Fond Bone Broth's premium product and it's benefits. Plus, I make the case on how bone broth helps with balding. Then we check on Madge's Food and learn what has happened this last week.
Sep 29, 201838:60
Sept 21, 2018: James Canter Part 2

Sept 21, 2018: James Canter Part 2

We conclude the interview with James Canter the kimchi lovin' and hurricane surviving chef of Guerilla Gourmet. Plus, did we figure out Santa Clause's alias?
Sep 21, 201843:40
September 14, 2018: James Canter Part 1- Taking Texas by Storm

September 14, 2018: James Canter Part 1- Taking Texas by Storm

Meet the Chef/Food Truck operator who literally took Texas by storm. Hear James Canter, from Guerilla Gourmet, talk about his journey, hurricane Harvey, and even BETO.
This is the first part of a two part episode.
Sep 14, 201841:32
Sep 7, 2018: Pearl Mini Interviews

Sep 7, 2018: Pearl Mini Interviews

Remote at Pearl Farmer's Market in lovely San Antonio, We interview three small food businesses: RiceRise, Wild Flower Caramels, Grain-Free Haven. Plus we check in on Madge's and learn sometimes pain brings about good.
Sep 07, 201820:14
Aug 31, 2018: Launch SA

Aug 31, 2018: Launch SA

Meet Ryan Salts the Director of Launch SA. Hear how they are transforming and helping to build a thriving food business community in San Antonio. Plus, we check in on Madge's in our new format.
Aug 31, 201857:54
Aug 24, 2018: Meet the company bringing Boiled Peanuts to Texas

Aug 24, 2018: Meet the company bringing Boiled Peanuts to Texas

Today we meet the Founder of Lil Red's Boiled Peanuts, Mike McAndrews. Listen as he explains how he's bringing a Southern favorite to Texas and innovating this hundred plus year old snack into a dip and spread.
Meet him before this entrepreneur gets famous.
Aug 24, 201828:30
Aug 17, 2008: The New Texas Black Gold: Black Garlic

Aug 17, 2008: The New Texas Black Gold: Black Garlic

Interviewing the founder of Texas Black Gold Garlic and his story and what Stephen Paprocki is doing to change his course and those for local farmers as well.
Aug 17, 201822:21
August 10, 2018: Islla Street Brewing Company

August 10, 2018: Islla Street Brewing Company

Meet Joaquin Pena Cofounder of Islla Street Brewing. Hear their story as they startup a new brew pub.
Aug 10, 201836:03
Aug 3, 2018 Michael Grimes & Southern Grit

Aug 3, 2018 Michael Grimes & Southern Grit

Meet our guest Mike Grime,s the founder of Southern Grit, who is taking beignets to a whole another stratosphere. Southern Grit is putting Texas beignets on the map and he's ussing fermentation in the process. Listen along on his story and journey.
Aug 03, 201822:50
7/30/2018: Distractions & Prejudices

7/30/2018: Distractions & Prejudices

This episode let's discuss how distractions, especially with family can hamper you. Plus, our biggest rant- Food Prejudice
Jul 30, 201814:32
July 10, 2018: First Interview with a co-founder of Madge's -Jody Miller

July 10, 2018: First Interview with a co-founder of Madge's -Jody Miller

Today we introduce you to one of the Founders of Madge's: Jody Miller. Hear her perspective and what's it like to be an entrepreneurial couple and even her dish some inside dirt.
Jul 13, 201814:59
June 30, 2018 Family

June 30, 2018 Family

Behind the wheel series continues as I discuss the importance of family in our business.
Jul 03, 201814:12
Episode 6 June 23, 2018

Episode 6 June 23, 2018

Behind the wheel series- Let’s talk money and finance.
Jun 23, 201825:42
June 13, 2018:Packaging

June 13, 2018:Packaging

Behind the wheel series: Packaging a constant challenge
Jun 15, 201816:29
June 9, 2018-Sell, sell sell!

June 9, 2018-Sell, sell sell!

The story of how we got into our first mass retailer and the importance of starting at Farmers Markets.
Jun 10, 201825:58
May 28, 2018: In the Beginning

May 28, 2018: In the Beginning

Madge's was born. Our history
May 29, 201817:18
May 21, 2018: Introduction

May 21, 2018: Introduction

First episode. Welcome and our beginnings.
May 22, 201816:12