Lauren Aloise

Lauren Aloise, co-founder of Devour Tours and VP of Marketing at Walks-Devour Tours, shares her journey in food tourism, discussing how to scale a company while staying true to its roots. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling and strong local partnerships in creating memorable experiences. Lauren tackles the challenges of training guides to foster connections over information and adapting to modern trends like AI and social media. Her insights on maintaining authenticity amid expansion provide valuable lessons for purpose-driven businesses.