Building An Accessible Snack Brand with Breanna of Kokada
Breanna of Kokada, bright colors, bold seasonal flavors, cool-down drinks, and simplicity
Happy Monday! It was a busy and rainy week last week but this week it’s supposed to be almost 80 degrees + sunny. You can clearly tell by the images in today’s newsletter that I’m ready for all things summer — the bright colors, bold seasonal flavors, cool-down drinks, and simplicity. Enjoy <3
Podcast:
I’m so happy to welcome Breanna of Kokada to the podcast this week! She makes one of my favorite snacks and has recently launched their version of dunkaroos which are just spectacular. Breanna’s story is so inspiring and will give you a much needed push forward on your journey.
About Breanna:
Breanna’s lifelong dream was to play sports at the highest level. She went on to play volleyball in college, where she met and fell in love with Jared, and on the national team level. Throughout her international travels through sport and work, she went out of her way to find sweet, “not too unhealthy” snacks that would satisfy her cravings but not harm her health. After years of exploring, she started creating coconut spread in her kitchen.
After sharing with coworkers, friends, and family, she realized that coconut spread is one of the most shareable snacks in the world. Vegan, refined sugar free, peanut allergic, and everyone else in between could enjoy Kokada. What she loved most was that Kokada created more opportunity to connect with others.
After years of experimenting, she launched Kokada to share with more people!
Find Kokada—
IG eatkokada | TikTok eatkokada | kokada.com
What We Chat About
Transitioning from a D1 + national team athlete to CPG business owner
Building an accessible healthy snack brand
Taking back your health
Listen to the Episode
Check it out below and on all of your favorite podcast streaming platforms :)
Everything I’ve Been Loving, That I Have No Business Buying
Gentle Being All Balm — my skin has been so dry from the changing weather & after seeing samanthainperson share this balm, I feel I need it
Mind Liquid Studio V2 Sweater — even though we are approaching warm weather this sweater just looks so perfect & cozy
Like Family Oils — I saw the Meyer Lemon and Chili oil stocked everywhere in Portland and I so wish I picked some up!
Ippodo Shoin Matcha — I just picked this up at a local coffee shop after running out of my stockpile and it’s quite good
Consumption Guide
Recipes — Orange Creamsicle Matcha | Ghia Espresso Tonic | Strawberry Cream Matcha Latte | Cherry Tomato Margarita | Pistachio Cappuccino | Beer Sunshine
Music — I saw Bendigo Fletcher in concert last week & immediately became obsessed
Podcast —
Video/Other —
ICYMI
Developing Your Palette As A Home Chef
xx,
Lauren (Hodgen)