after adopting her son Greg from Ukraine. Greg had a hard time eating solids, so Dietz-Livolsi began making multi-nut and seed butters in her blender at home to ensure he was getting enough protein and healthy fat. After one too many times cleaning out her blender, she decided life would be much easier if she could just buy her creation at the grocery store.
Amy Taylor has served as the CEO of Zevia since August 2022, previously acting as president and as a member of the board of directors since March 2021. Previously, she worked at energy drink company Red Bull, where she drove sales and marketing collaborations across twelve regions to deliver record-level growth and market share.
Best friends Lauren Berger and Marla Felton are the cofounders of REAL Cookies. They were motivated to bring more healthy, wholesome and clean foods into people’s lives by having kids of their own – especially ones with food sensitivities. “We decided to create an anytime treat that would be satisfying and indulgent for those with or without dietary restrictions and made with only clean, sustaining, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients,” they say.