Sarah Masoni, the OSU Food Innovation Center director, famously dubbed the "woman with the million-dollar palate" by the New York Times, and Sarah Marshall, the farm-to-table visionary behind Marshall’s Haute Sauce. Each week, this powerhouse duo sits down with startup founders to explore the grit, innovation, and passion required to turn a kitchen-table dream into reality. Join them as they talk with Chef Carla Briggs of Viola's Heritage Breads.

In this episode of The Meaningful Marketplace, we pull up a chair with Carla Briggs, the founder and culinary force behind Viola’s Heritage Breads. Named in honor of her mentor, Carla’s work is a powerful celebration of ancestral recipes, community foodways, and her rich history.

Carla shares her inspiring journey from home kitchen traditions to building a thriving, mission-driven food brand. We dive deep into what it takes to scale heritage products while keeping integrity at the core and how honoring our roots creates a stronger, more resilient local food economy. Whether you're an aspiring food entrepreneur, a supporter of local makers, or someone who believes in the power of food stories, this conversation is packed with heart, wisdom, and actionable inspiration.

• Viola’s Heritage Breads: Check out their products, catering, and upcoming events at violasheritagebreads.com (or follow on Instagram @violasheritagebreads).
• The Meaningful Marketplace: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a review to help more people discover local food stories!

Thank you for listening to The Meaningful Marketplace Podcast with your hosts, Sarah Masoni of Oregon State University's Food Innovation Center and Sarah Marshall, owner of Marshall's Haute Sauce. Connect with us on Instagram @meaningfulmarketplacepodcast.

Call our hotline with questions for Sarah and Sarah at 503-395-8858. If you want to support our show, write us a review, share episodes with friends, or subscribe to our Patreon.

Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
Audio engineer, mixer, and podcast editor: Haley Bowers

Restorative Food Practices & Community Healing with Chef Nephi Craig and Danita Macy

Welcome to the Meaningful Marketplace, the podcast that goes behind the scenes to tell the stories of food entrepreneurs. Join hosts Sarah Masoni, the OSU Food Innovation Center director, famously dubbed the "woman with the million-dollar palate" by the New York Times, and Sarah Marshall, the farm-to-table visionary behind Marshall’s Haute Sauce. Each week, this powerhouse duo sits down with startup founders to explore the grit, innovation, and passion required to turn a kitchen-table dream into reality. Join them as we talk with Nephi Craig of Cafe Gozhoo.

In this inspiring episode of The Meaningful Marketplace, we dive deep into the power of food as a vehicle for community wellness, cultural preservation, and ancestral healing. Joined by co-host Danita Macy, we welcome visionary White Mountain Apache chef, author, and advocate Chef Nephi Craig—founder of the Native American Culinary Association (NACA) and Executive Chef at Café Gozhóó.

Joined by co-host Danita Macy we explore how place-based Indigenous foodways serve as a bridge between agriculture, nutritional recovery, and generational restoration. Chef Nephi shares his journey in pioneering Restorative Indigenous Food Practices, building community culinary spaces, and using local food sovereignty to nurture both land and people.

Connect & Resources Mentioned:

• Native American Culinary Association (NACA): Learn more about Indigenous food systems and culinary education.
• Café Gozhóó & Rainbow Treatment Center: Discover Chef Nephi's work in Whiteriver, Arizona.
• Buy Nephi's Book: Our Knives Will Save Us

Thank you for listening to The Meaningful Marketplace Podcast with your hosts, Sarah Masoni of Oregon State University's Food Innovation Center and Sarah Marshall, owner of Marshall's Haute Sauce. Connect with us on Instagram @meaningfulmarketplacepodcast.

Call our hotline with questions for Sarah and Sarah at 503-395-8858. If you want to support our show, write us a review, share episodes with friends, or subscribe to our Patreon.

Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
Audio engineer, mixer, and podcast editor: Haley Bowers

Welcome to the Meaningful Marketplace, the podcast that goes behind the scenes to tell the stories of female food entrepreneurs. Join hosts Sarah Masoni, the OSU Food Innovation Center director, famously dubbed the "woman with the million-dollar palate" by the New York Times, and Sarah Marshall, the farm-to-table visionary behind Marshall’s Haute Sauce. Each week, this powerhouse duo sits down with startup founders to explore the grit, innovation, and passion required to turn a kitchen-table dream into reality. Join them as they talk with Heather Keisler Fornes of Portland Fruit Tree Project.

In this episode of The Meaningful Marketplace, we sit down with Heather Keisler Fornes, Executive Director of the Portland Fruit Tree Project, to explore how urban foraging, community harvesting, and local agriculture can transform food equity. Heather shares the inspiration behind harvesting untended urban fruit trees, reducing local food waste, and building resilient neighborhood food networks across Portland.

Portland Fruit Tree Project

Portland Fruit Tree Project Instagram

Harvester Equity & Urban Bounty: How the Portland Fruit Tree Project connects fruit tree owners with community harvesters to combat local food insecurity.

Beyond the Trees: Community orchards, youth workforce internships, and urban canopy preservation efforts.

Sustainable Food Systems: Practical advice for food producers and community members looking to turn local surpluses into impactful resources.

This episode is brought to you by the Food Innovation Center at Oregon State University, supporting agricultural innovation, product development, and food entrepreneurs across the Pacific Northwest.

Thank you for listening to The Meaningful Marketplace Podcast with your hosts, Sarah Masoni of Oregon State University's Food Innovation Center and Sarah Marshall, owner of Marshall's Haute Sauce. Connect with us on Instagram @meaningfulmarketplacepodcast.

Call our hotline with questions for Sarah and Sarah at 503-395-8858. If you want to support our show, write us a review, share episodes with friends, or subscribe to our Patreon.

Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
Audio engineer, mixer, and podcast editor: Haley Bowers