What if you didn’t have to give up cheese to eat plant-based?

In this episode of The Wild Party Podcast, Stefanie sits down with Ali Lawrence, founder of Spirit and Abundance, to talk about how traditional fermentation techniques are transforming dairy-free cheese into something truly crave-worthy.

Ali shares her journey from culinary school, where butter and heavy foods left her feeling disconnected, to discovering plant-based living through Zen Buddhism and a life-changing trip to Japan. What started as cooking classes quickly evolved into a small-batch cheese business built on whole ingredients, real cultures, and serious craftsmanship.

They dive into why most store-bought vegan cheeses miss the mark, how fermentation creates that rich, satisfying mouthfeel, and what it actually takes to build a food business from scratch, including losing her production space with just two weeks’ notice.

If you’ve ever said, “I could never give up cheese,” this episode might change your mind.

Shop now: https://www.spiritandabundance.com/

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What happens when a shopper gets frustrated enough to build the solution herself? In this encore episode of The Wild Party Podcast, Stefanie LaHart sits down with Nicole Areu, founder of Green Vegan Bags, to talk about creating a one-stop destination for stylish vegan handbags and accessories. Nicole shares her journey from e-commerce expert to mission-driven entrepreneur, the challenges of ethical sourcing, and why today’s consumers want brands that align with their personal values. If you care about business, branding, sustainability, or conscious consumerism, this episode is for you.

Shop now: https://www.greenveganbags.com/

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We believe that every business has the potential to change the world for good and we want to support our community to help make the world more ethical, compassionate and sustainable for all future generations to come.

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This Earth Month, we’re bringing back one of our most downloaded episodes. If you’ve ever wondered whether your recycling is actually being recycled, this conversation may change the way you see waste forever.

In this eye-opening episode, Stefanie sits down with Simar Bedi of Sol Recycling to discuss what’s really happening behind the scenes in the recycling industry, why so much waste still ends up in landfills, and how businesses can embrace zero waste strategies while saving money.

If you care about sustainability, circular economy solutions, or creating a cleaner future, this encore is a must-listen.

Learn more: https://solrecycling.com/

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