The Wynn's Kitchen Podcast

In this episode of "Wynn's Kitchen Podcast," host Wynn Austin interviews Jimbo Somek, founder of Jimbo's Naturally, an organic grocery store. They discuss the importance of community involvement, environmental practices, and the journey of building a natural food brand. Jimbo shares his experiences from starting at a co-op to establishing his own store, emphasizing the signific...

Growing a Community-Centric Asian Food Business: The Ginger Rabbit's Journey Join Wynn Austin in this inspiring episode as he chats with Macy Ring, founder of The Ginger Rabbit, a Pan-Asian grocery store in Yucca Valley, California. Macy shares her entrepreneurial journey, from sourcing unique products directly from companies to creating a space that celebrates Asian food stories and communit...

In this episode of the Wynn's Kitchen podcast, host Wynn Austin speaks with Sashee Chandran, founder of TeaDrops, about her journey in creating a unique tea experience that combines convenience with quality. Sashee shares her background, the inspiration behind her innovative product, and the challenges she faced in growing her business from a kitchen project to a brand available in major reta...

In this episode of Wynn's Kitchen podcast, host Wynn Austin reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of celebrating small victories. She shares personal experiences and insights on how recognizing these moments can foster a positive mindset and encourage growth. Wynn discusses the loneliness of entrepreneurship and the significance of connecting with customers and i...

In this episode of Wynn's Kitchen podcast, host Wynn Austin speaks with Asha Mody, founder of Mindsy Design, about the importance of mindful branding. Asha shares her journey in the design industry and emphasizes the need for brands to have a soul and authenticity. The conversation explores the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the significance of mindfulness in business, and the power of sa...

In this episode of the Wynn's Kitchen podcast,  Wynn speaks with Jordan Karcher, founder of Eileen, an innovative app designed to help consumer product brands manage their products in retail stores. They discuss Karcher's background in the CPG industry, the challenges brands face in retail, the importance of data, and how his app Eileen connects brands with shoppers to gather actionable...

In this episode of Wynn's Kitchen podcast, host Wynn Austin speaks with Marka Basile of Grocery Geeks about the journey of emerging brands in the food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.  They discuss the importance of starting in farmer's markets, navigating distribution challenges, and the critical role of marketing in driving sales. Marka shares insights on the evolving retail...

In this episode of Wynn's Kitchen podcast, host Wynn Austin speaks with Jess Windell, founder of Maven's Consulting, about the intricacies of public relations (PR) and its importance for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. They discuss the evolution of PR, the challenges brands face, and the significance of storytelling in marketing. Jess introduces her DIY PR course, Catalyst, designe...

In this episode of the Wynn's Kitchen podcast, host Wynn Austin speaks with Soon Hagerty, founder of the Boundless Futures Foundation, about the importance of supporting women entrepreneurs. They discuss their personal journeys as Vietnamese immigrants, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the mission of the foundation to provide financial resources and mentorship to aspiring female busine...

In this episode of Wynn's Kitchen podcast, host Wynn Austin interviews Hilary Cocalis, founder of SipWell Wine, an award-winning premium sustainable canned wine brand based in San Diego and produced in California. Hilary shares her journey from working in the beer industry to creating a unique line of sparkling wines in cans, emphasizing the importance of convenience and quality. The conversa...

In this episode of Wynn's Kitchen podcast, host Wynn Austin interviews Amy M. Le, an author and founder of Quill Hawk Publishing They discuss Amy's journey from writing her first book, 'Snow in Vietnam', to establishing her own publishing company to help other authors navigate the indie publishing landscape. The conversation covers the challenges of self-publishing, the importa...

In this episode of the Wynn's Kitchen podcast, host Wynn Austin discusses the recent acquisition of Siete Foods by PepsiCo for $1.2 billion, reflecting on the inspiring journey of Siete Foods and its impact on the CPG industry. Wynn shares her personal connection to Siete's story and how it motivated her to pursue her own business, Wynn's Kitchen, focusing on better-for-you Asian sa...

In this episode of The Wynn's Kitchen podcast, Wynn Austin shares her journey of starting a natural Asian sauce business from scratch. She discusses her initial dreams of working with food, the health challenges she faced that led her to explore healthier eating, and how she created a delicious, healthy version of her favorite Vietnamese sauce- The Sate Chili sauce - that resonated with her c...

In this episode, host Wynn Austin interviews Judy Tsuei,  the founder of Wild Hearted Words, a marketing agency based in San Diego. They discuss Judy's journey as an Asian American woman in entrepreneurship, the importance of storytelling in marketing, and the power of being seen and heard. They also touch on topics such as the impact of upbringing on self-expression, the role of curiosity in...

In this podcast episode, I interviewed our special guest Phil Gorman, the founder of CPG Brains , an online marketplace connecting CPG brands with independent industry experts. Phil shares his journey as a CPG brand owner and the challenges he faced in finding the right consultants and resources. He explains how CPG Brains aims to provide a platform for brands to connect with experts in various se...

To kick off 2024, one of my goals is to hop on the mic and create more solo episodes! This past year has been a transformative year for me and for Wynn’s Kitchen. Many people have asked me how I created a sauce from my kitchen, to eventually landing on the shelves of grocery stores. I’m ready to start sharing my journey of how I got into this business and the lessons that I’m learning along the wa...

Welcome to "The Wynn's Kitchen Podcast"  In this episode, I have a special guest,  Juliet Blake - founder of Ginsa - a brand new, sparkling ginseng tonic beverage. In this episode, not only do we discuss how we share a passion of sharing  flavors from our own culture with the world, but also the challenges it takes in starting a natural food and beverage brand. With over 20 years of...

Welcome to "In the Kitchen With Wynn" In this podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of nutrition and fermentation.  Our special guest is Mike Miller, CEO of Madge's Food. Join us as we embark on a flavorful journey, uncovering the secrets behind the importance of gut health and the positive impact of fermentation on our well-being. Mike shares with us the magic of probiotics,...

Get ready to learn the magic of unleashing the magic of storytelling to engage, inspire, and connect with your audience on a deeper level. Do you have a compelling brand story? How important is storytelling for your business? In this month's episode, I had a in-depth conversation with Courtney Shane, Founder & CEO of Challenger Brand Group, a consulting firm  that builds consumer-focused...

On this inspiring episode of In the Kitchen with Wynn, we head into the  journey of Ellen C. Lee—professional organizer and author of cookbook "Food That Anchors." With her love of organizing and food, Ellen was able to make healthy and quick meals in her kitchen to fit her on the go lifestyle. She never imagined that she would be destine to write a cookbook. Her destiny found her when s...

"Sustainable Seafood for me is harvesting species in a manor that is non-destructive to the fishing habitat, not overfishing, with minimal bycatch." - Tommy Gomes I had the opportunity to chat with Tommy Gomes, known as The Fishmonger in our home town of San Diego, and a TV personality on the Show "The Fishmonger" aired on the Outdoor Channel.  Tommy is a San Diego native, whos...

I had a wonderful time chatting with Christine Keller who is the founder, and CEO of Moodify Food. She is located in San Francisco, CA - a city that will always have a part of my heart.  Christine shares with me about her journey in starting a company that helps you start off the day the right way, with a healthy and nutritious oatmeal focused on ingredients that helps boost your mood!   With all...

In this episode, I had candid conversations with Rochelle about overcoming major setbacks in business. My favorite quote of hers is "Stay in the game, be patient and your business will thrive in divine timing." Listen in and learn about the MAJOR Setbacks that we both experienced, and what kept us moving forward. If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to share and  subscribe to the...

If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to share and  subscribe to the podcast on apple podcast, spotify, or i heart radio. Please leave us a review on apple to help others like you, find our podcast. To order our delicous & Keto Friendly Asian sauces & healthy recipes, please feel free to check out our website - www.wynnskitchen.com You can also connect with me on Instagram at Wynn’s...

"People don't realize the impact of what they put into their bodies, and on their bodies. It effects their hormones, mood, sleep". -- Steph. When I got a recipe emailed into my inbox, I was curious to check it out! I can't believe that it was from Steph, the owner of Bodyrok (a mega pilates class that I enjoy going to, time to time in between tennis) I checked out her blog and...