In today's episode, I am talking to Katie Wilson, co-founder of BelliWelli, a low-FODMAP snack bar company geared towards those with IBS. The former matchmaker turned entrepreneur is on a mission to make life with IBS better and to remind people that Hot Girls Have IBS! During our conversation, Katie shares her own experience being diagnosed with IBS. She talks about her journey to creating BelliWelli, starting the discussion about IBS and why all hot girls have IBS. In this episode, we cover:
- From celebrity matchmaker to entrepreneur [2:17]
- A low-FODMAP snack and destigmatizing IBS discussions [13:23]
- Raising awareness and funds for IBS [19:40]
- Hot Girls Have IBS campaign [23:42]
- Scaling BelliWelli with retailers [29:10]
- Lessons for starting your own business [34:24]
Today's episode is sponsored by Seed. Their signature product, the DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic, is a combination of science-backed probiotic strains and prebiotics that work in synergy to promote healthy digestion, ease of bloating, glowing skin, and more. You can learn more about Seed and the Daily Synbiotic at
www.seed.com. Use my code erinjudge15 for 15% off your first month's supply. About our guest: Katie Wilson, former celebrity matchmaker and current IBS-sufferer, spent years struggling with gut health and discomfort. Recognizing the need for more delicious, low-FODMAP, gut-friendly snacks that can be eaten anytime and anywhere Katie and her husband Nick created BelliWelli, one of the only low-FODMAP, gluten-free, vegan, gut-friendly snacks on the market. Katie's mission is to educate people on the importance of a healthy gut and provide people with a delicious snack that can be enjoyed by anyone - anytime...anywhere. Connect with Katie & BelliWelli
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