The People of Expo West 2025
Mar 18, 2025
Expo West is the largest natural food and products show in the world! This year, over 68,000 people gathered to celebrate the future of health, wellness, and sustainability. With nearly 5,000 vendors showcasing the best in organic food, clean beauty, supplements, and eco-friendly products, Expo West truly is a paradise for health-conscious foodies.
This marks my 14th year attending, and every year, it just keeps getting better! Walking through the halls, reconnecting with long-time pioneers, and meeting fresh faces who are bringing new innovation to the industry is always inspiring. The energy, passion, and commitment to making the world a healthier place is what makes this event so special.
From groundbreaking new products to exciting industry trends, Expo West is where the future of wellness is shaped. Here are some of of the incredible people I had the chance to connect with!
Mark Sisson, founder of Primal Kitchen - Sauces and dressings made with real, high-quality ingredients and completely free from seed oils! 
Max Goldberg Founder of Organic Inside News - One of the nation's leading organic food experts and trusted journalist in the organic food industry.
Vani Hari aka Food Babe Co-Founder of Truvani - Clean, organic plant protein with no unnecessary additives just pure, nourishing ingredients.
Francine is a nutritionist and juiceologist, who founded Nourish Cold Pressed Juice in 2017.
The Ezekiel team!
Dr Joel Gator Warsh & Rob Herring at my book signing! I first met these legends at the Kellogg's rally in 2024!
Chef Bae - Brooke "Chef Bae" Baevsky, is an LA-based celebrity private chef.
Eric Schnell, Founder & CEO of Beyond Brands - a full-service agency that helps turn ideas into sustainable, scalable, and successful businesses.
Richardson Nutritional Center team bringing b17 from apricot seeds to the world! If you want to make your body inhospitable to cancer eat at least 5 of these apricot seeds daily!
John Richardson - President of Richardson Nutritional Center.
Rafaelle and Stefano Cataldo - Oggi Authentic Italian gluten-free crusts.
Geri from the SunButter team!
Richard Pauwels, founder of Rich Nuts, discovered the power of sprouted nuts while working as a California firefighter, seeking a nutrient-dense, energizing snack. 
John Roulac!
Imlak'esh Organics team!
Protect our breast team doing amazing things! With Hayley Coordinator of The Earth Diet and Rich founder of Rich Nuts!
SunButter ladies Corina and Christina.
A. McLeod, part of the SWAT team - ensuring safety at this massive event. Thank you to the SWAT team!
Austin and Caleb brothers founders of Brothers Nuts committed to changing the world by ‘Evolving the way people snack.
Drew and Mac Anderson founders of Cleveland Kitchen, known for its kraut and kimchi products.
The epic and amazing Redmond team! 
Dr. Robert Scott Bell – recognized for his groundbreaking work in the ’80s and ’90s on silver’s tissue regenerative properties. He also hosts The Robert Scott Bell Show.
Marci Zaroff - Founder/CEO ECOfashion Corp | ECOlifestyle Pioneer & Author | Co-Founder BeyondBrands & Good Catch.
The first time the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) have been to Expo West!
Emma Stone and Audra Gold from MAHA Action!
Just Ingredients team including the founder Karalynne - all of their products are made using only a handful of carefully selected, clean and organic ingredients.
Lori, founder of Scott’s Protein Balls - creating nutritious, high-protein snacks for convenient, healthy fuel.
Bryce Wylde Functional Medicine Clinician VennMed.com, Founding Partner The DNA Company, Author and Brent Bishop Founder of Think Fitness Studios, Fitness expert, Celebrity trainer and Author.
Alicia and Taylor from Frontier regenerative Organic Spices. I just love that Frontier are going REGENERATIVE ORGANIC!
Gina Coccari the amazing and wonderful senior national sales manager at Dr Bronners!
Kacy and Jenna from the Sambazon team!
Bridget from the Nama juicer team! (Hi Joe Cross - love you)
Zen Honeycutt the Founder and Director of Moms Across America - A non-profit National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms. 
Brianna Fade - Wife to Australian legend who lives in Dubai Kris Fade, as seen on Dubai Bling and is the founder of Fade Fit foods.
Queen Street Bakery team! Amazing gluten free bread!
Tammy from Kroger/Vitacost.
Steph, Fries and Elysie Tarnofsky!
Yagiz Kilic, who is the Founder at drybox an amazing new organic dried figs with one ingredient: organic figs!
Paul Chappa - a hero and a veteran.
Kieran Murray- A fellow Aussie who loves natural food and product shows!
Michelle and Nikki - Co Founders of Elavi Protein bars turning dessert-inspired favorites into low-sugar high protein treats.
Adam from the Redmond team and Hayley Coordinator of the earth diet!
Lauren Skae aka the zen blonde!
Eli from Day Breakers.
Garrett from Lemon Perfect!
Jarret Christie!
Cindy and sons from Remedy Organics - Superfood shakes and immune-boosting wellness shots.
Christina Luna.
Good Sam team! 
SunButter girls!
Thank you to everyone who came to my book signings at the SunButter and RNC Booths this year.
Pablo from Good Sam Foods.
