Episode 14

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1st Dec 2024

Nourishing the Next Generation with FoodNerd's Sharon Cryan

In this inspiring episode of Shelling Peas, Chef Ryan Jennings sits down with Sharon Cryan, CEO and founder of FoodNerd, to discuss her journey from attorney to entrepreneur. Sharon shares the pivotal moments that led her to create FoodNerd, a company dedicated to revolutionizing children's nutrition with whole-food, plant-based solutions. Fresh off her million-dollar win at the 43North competition, Sharon reveals how her passion for health, driven by personal and family experiences, fuels her mission to combat ultra-processed foods and promote nutritional equality.

Tune in to hear Sharon's take on the challenges of scaling innovative food technology, the impact of early childhood nutrition, and how FoodNerd is setting a new standard in the food industry. Plus, learn how she’s balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood while striving to make every child’s life healthier—one puff at a time.

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Shelling Peas
A plant-powered podcast with Chef Ryan Jennings of Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen
Join Chef Ryan Jennings as he delves into the dynamic intersections of food, entrepreneurship, and the compelling stories behind his guests’ journeys. Each episode offers an inspiring blend of culinary insights, business wisdom, and personal narratives that highlight the passion and drive shaping the world of food and beyond.

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Ryan Jennings

Ryan Jennings is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen, a chef-prepared, plant-based meal delivery and co-packing company based in Rochester, NY.
Ryan is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, where he honed his culinary expertise before returning to Rochester to lead several esteemed dining establishments, including Rio Bamba and Max Rochester. At Sweet Pea, he champions innovative and efficient food production, with a strong emphasis on sourcing locally within New York State. As the winner of the 2022 Grow-NY Competition, Ryan and his team are focused on regional expansion, working to make whole-food, plant-based lifestyles accessible to everyone.

Shelling Peas began with the simple idea that when a chef peers beyond the kitchen into the dining room, they are given the rare opportunity to touch the lives of a diverse cross-section of their community. In his weekly podcast, Ryan delves into his guests’ past, present, and future, exploring shared experiences and building new connections that deepen their relationships and introduce them to broader audiences.

In addition to Shelling Peas, Ryan hosts Plant Powered, a cooking show on the Eat This TV Network. Watch Season 1 here:
https://youtu.be/mFUFlkBC_Ic?si=k_26oURHPkMZgrv2