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.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comFood About TownFood About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/Pauly Guglielmo ShowPauly Guglielmo is a former radio guy turned food business entrepreneur. While running a manufacturing facility is his day job, he likes to dust off his broadcasting skills once a week on this podcast and talk to entrepreneurs and other influencers.