Teal Podcast
By Teal Team
Teal PodcastMay 25, 2021
Teal Podcast #13 Allergy Friendly meet Nutritious and Delicious
We're back for some more great conversations with some inspiring and special people within the allergy community and free from space.
Our latest guest is no stranger to allergy life; and certainly is an example of someone who has created their own solutions. Kari Sherman is the Founder of Tom Pom Organic, a baby food brand inspired by her own experiences of feeding her children, particularly her youngest, Tommy. He was born with several food allergies, including dairy and peanuts. They struggled to find prepared food he was able to eat and, with little sleep, it was hard to prepare anything from scratch!
Alongside her partner Andy, a GP, they set out to research and innovate a new range of baby food. One that would satisfy a baby’s nutritional needs and taste buds too. And one that would help other parents who need a healthy, safe and convenient option at mealtimes.
So Tom Pom Organic was born. A brand with a purpose, here to help parents everywhere live out their own positive, well-balanced weaning story.
Visit our show notes for more information - and be sure to listen to the end of the episode for an extra bonus!
Teal Podcast #12 supporting under-represented allergy groups and new parents
It is the first season finale of the Teal Podcast and we want to thanks all our guests and listeners for an epic start to a new chapter for us. We have had so many great conversations. We've laughed, shed the odd tear and gained poignant insights into the allergy community and the individuals and organisations who are committed to serving them.
Our latest guest is no exception and stranger to allergy life. Nessa Keddo is Founder of Munch Free - an allergy friendly, vegan and organic baby and toddler food brand. Nessa launched Munch Free following her son's diagnosis with a dairy and egg allergy at birth, and struggling to find baby food that was allergy friendly. Not only are their products delicious, packed with quality, high fibre and gut friendly ingredients, they also purposely have no 'may contain' warnings. She recently launched Munch Free into Whole Foods Market UK stores, with new listings being announced in the coming months. With a mission to bring delicious, high quality free from infant food to the market, Nessa is also in conversation with international retailers since there is such a gap in the global market".
Here are some of the highlights from the the latest episode of the Teal Podcast.
- Nessa shares her personal journey from PHD to entrepreneur in the food space; and the lessons learnt to ensure that Munch Free is safe for people with allergies.
- Nessa provides advice to other aspiring "shepreneurs" on the cusp of starting their own ventures
- She speaks about the impact of Brexit on her business and international and expansion plans for 2021.
- As a food manufacturer, Nessa shares her experiences around the pitfalls around labelling and protecting the consumer and the need to change legislation so that there is better control and clarity.
- The lack of support for under-represented communities and new parents and a need for localised hubs
- The need for better education and awareness around allergies
Teal Podcast Episode 11 empowering your family's allergy journey in a pandemic with Sabine Klaus-Carter and Cara Redpath
The Teal Podcast was in for a treat when we were joined by Sabine Klaus-Carter and Cara Redpath; who have known each other for many years and whose connection has been integral to their personal and professional development.
Those of your who have listened to our previous episodes will remember Sabine who joined us to share her journey as the allergy Mum turned entrepreneur. Calvin's Free From Foods was developed to create a FreeFrom solution so that her son Calvin may be able to eat. This is a truly inspiring story you can listen to here for free on the Teal App which is free to download on the app stores.
Cara is a BANT Registered Nutritional Therapist who has played a large role in supporting Calvin personally and is the Inhouse Nutritionist for Calvin's Free From Foods. Cara has provided so much advice and support to the allergy community in her own right too and continues to do so. She even shared her fantastic 3 point strategy for us to empower ourselves and become CEOs of our own health journeys this year; which you can listen to here or on your Teal App. This is an episode that is worth returning to and dipping back into.
Here are some of the highlights from the the latest episode of the Teal Podcast with our guests Cara and Sabine.
- Talks about their journey together and how it has meant empowerment for Sabine's family; what they miss about hanging out together and the input they have had on their professional evolutions.
- We are hoping that Cara's People Have the Power Shower becomes a thing as this a great endorphin boost during these winter month and a great start to the day!
- We learn about the Lion Mother and what that means in the allergy world and protecting your children
- As it is such a tough and isolating time; we talk about the importance of accessing support and your community - with some links to learn more about how the Teal App; Calvin's Free From Foods and Cara Redpath Nutrition have created accessible opportunities to connect with you.
Teal Podcast Episode 10 with Emma Amoscato and positive mental strategies for 2021
The Teal Podcast is joined by acclaimed journalist, speaker and author Emma Amoscato, who is also the brainchild of the S.M.I.L.E. programme. Emma is a national features journalist and has written for The Times, The Guardian, The Independent and The Sun. She speaks openly about allergies in the media and has appeared on This Morning, BBC News and LBC radio. She is also a regular speaker at The Allergy & Free From Show and a judge on The Free From Food Awards and the Allergy UK Hero Awards.
This episode shares the stories behind Emma's books, Living with Allergies: tips for the whole family and You, Me and Food Allergies.
She shares her insights and advice for families with children with allergies and advice for transitioning to school and educating staff and peers.
Emma talks about key issues affecting allergy consumers including product recalls and labelling issues.
Having worked tirelessly to support mental health, Emma shares the realities of the emotional toll that allergy families carry and the team talk candidly about their own anaphylaxis experiences.
With emphasis on controlling what we can and accepting what we can't Emma shares great strategies for dealing with mental anxiety and lets us into the core of what is behind S.M.I.L.E.
Visit the show notes for more content and a special offer from Emma Amoscato.
Episode #9: Conversations with Teal's UK Ambassador, Julianne Ponan, CEO of Creative Nature
Our first episode of the Teal Podcast in 2021, is with a special guest Julianne Ponan; who is CEO of Creative Nature and none other than the Teal UK Ambassador.
Julianne Ponan is a successful entrepreneur having taken on and developed one of the UK’s leading free-from and superfood brands, Creative Nature.
In this episode, Julianne shares how her personal challenges around allergies, led to the birth of an amazing business that provides a diverse range of food products that are top 14 free from allergens. These include baking mixes, snack treats and superfoods. It is this diversification that has also supported Creative Nature's ability to adapt to the changing landscape in the socio-economic environments impacted by BREXIT and COVID-19.
Julianne shares her entrepreneurial advice and tips for other businesses navigating these challenges, too.
Be sure to check out the Teal Bundle, a special product offering from Creative Nature that comes free with annual membership.
Episode 8: Cara Redpath, Nutritionist
We're not ringing in 2021 with large parties and fireworks, instead it is a more intimate affair at home and probably a time for introspection and reflection as we cautiously enter the new year. We speak with Cara Redpath about an effective strategy that puts your health at the forefront in the new year and in the midst of a pandemic.
She delves into the following areas:
- Arming yourself with a support network
- Focus on nutrient density within the confines of a limited diet
- Important supplementation
We have a special gift for all of our listeners - not just our premium members! Save £2 when you order two or more packs of Calvin's Free From Foods Original Coconut Bread - valid until 14th January 2020.
Use the code 2TealEpisode 7: Christmas Special 2020
It's the best time of year, and Caron & Joey have a great host of guests on the show to kick off the holidays! Spend time with Ruth Holroyd of What Allergy, Michelle Berridale Johnson & Cressida Langlands of the Free From Food Awards, and Julianne Ponan of Creative Nature + Teal's Ambassador.
The group engages in a lighter conversation, discussing traditions, the year's ups & downs, and hopes + resolutions for the coming year!
We have a special gift for all of our listeners - not just our premium members! Save £2 when you order two or more packs of Calvin's Free From Foods Original Coconut Bread - valid until 14th January 2020.
Use the code 2TealEpisode 6: Sabine Klaus-Carter, Founder of Calvin's Free From Foods
This week, Caron & Joey sit down with the Sabine Klaus-Carter, the founder of Calvin's Free From Foods. Sabine describes how her food allergic son inspired her free from entrepreneurial journey:
"We embarked on a journey making great Free From Food products, our first product to market is our Original Coconut Flatbread which is naturally 14 allergens free, gluten-free, grain-free, plant-based, paleo and vegan."
If you'd like to try Calvin's Original Coconut Flatbread, you can find them here as the newest vendor on the Allergy Store. If you start your Teal Premium Membership, you'll have access to a 10% discount by checking the show notes!
Episode 5: The FreeFrom Food Awards with Michelle Berridale-Johnson & Cressida Langlands
The Teal Podcast is joined this week by it's first duo - Michelle Berridale-Johnson & Cressida Langlands - of the FreeFrom Food Awards. Since 2008 nearly 5,000 freefrom products have been blind tasted by their specialist judging panels, which includes hundred chefs, manufacturers, dieticians and allergy reactors, many of whom are well-known figures in the food and allergy worlds. The two share their insights on the freefrom industry as a whole and on how their awards have shined a light on the great work that allergy-friendly companies are doing.
If you're the top freefrom chef in your household, you'll love this week's show notes' special offer - 10% off our new food allergy aprons with fun slogans on them. These aprons are the newest product to the Teal Merch Shop & make the perfect present for your home's freefrom chef!
Episode 4: John Eshelby from ARK Solutions
This week's episode features John Eshelby from ARK Solutions. Our discussion with "Mr. Anaphylaxis" offers insight on the pharmaceutical industry, its epinephrine shortage, advice for communicating with teachers about your child's food allergy, & more. John brings great background from the industry and shares information about his company's Anaphylaxis Rescue Kits. ARK Solutions also has a number of helpful resources that are worth checking out, including their Anaphylaxis FAQs.
This week's Show Notes are a bit special because we're making them available to everyone as part of the continued launch event that started this week with the debut of the web version of the app and our announcement of Julianne Ponan's Teal Ambassadorship. You'll get get some additional information about the resources ARK provides and can learn about this week's special: a 50% lifetime discount on a Teal Premium Membership.
Episode 3: An Interview with Jayne Tarrant From Medpac
Caron & Joey introduce their first guest onto the Teal Podcast: Jayne Tarrant, the founder of Medpac. Jayne shares how her experiences raising children who carry life-saving medication for epilepsy, being a personal food allergy sufferer, and interacting with customers have contributed to the careful design of the Medpac.
You can listen to Jayne's story and try her cases firsthand while saving 10% with the special code provided in this week's Show Notes.
Episode 2: Debuting the Teal Personal Allergy Assistant
Caron & Joey lift the veil and introduce the Teal Personal Allergy Assistant. The web version of the software goes LIVE today and the team highlights how users will be able to create profiles for their entire family to receive personalized recommendations within the app and track food trials in a central location. The Personal Assistant will also be accessible within the EpiCenter App on November 30th.
This week's Show Notes highlight more information about what's on the way within the Teal Personal Allergy Assistant and gives you the chance to sign up for the software & receive a LIFETIME 50% discount on premium membership. This special will be valid until November 30th, so be sure to take advantage!
With any subscription the Teal Personal Allergy Assistant, you'll also receive 12 free months of membership to the EpiCenter Allergy Store to save on allergy-friendly products.
Episode 1: Introducing the Team Behind Teal
In this introductory episode, co-hosts and designers of the Teal App, Caron Pollard and Joey DiGangi, introduce themselves & share their food allergy stories that inspired them to start their own companies and make a difference. The two preview what's to come in future episodes, including guests from throughout the food allergy industry and more information about the upcoming Teal App.
For this episode and all future editions, you can visit the Show Notes to get more context beyond what was discussed on air & access the episode's special offer. This week, you can save 10% on all Teal Merchandise. This offer will be valid from November 12-November 26.