In this episode, we sit down with Lauryn Bodden: athlete, chef, Netflix cooking show champion, and founder of Snoods, the noodle snack brand redefining comfort food. Lauryn’s path is anything but linear: from playing competitive soccer and studying sport management to working across every corner of the food world including private cheffing, editorial, restaurants, and reality TV.
We talk about:
Her early love of sports and what teamwork taught her about leadership
Her obsession with food: where it started, and how it’s evolved
The highs and lows of restaurant life, and what she still carries from that chapter
The wild story behind Snack vs. Chef and how she went from judge applicant to contestant, and ultimately, winner
The birth of Snoods: the aha moment, the product insight, and how she’s channeling her superpowers into building a brand
What it’s really like to be a CPG founder: favorite parts, hardest parts, and whether it still feeds her passion for food
Navigating a tough business partner breakup and the lessons she’s taking forward
Imposter syndrome, identity, and the quiet work of believing in yourself
This one’s for anyone who’s ever pivoted hard, followed their gut, or built something from scratch. Lauryn brings warmth, honesty, and a whole lot of flavor. Also, get 30% off your next Snoods order with code SAYMORE.

Links & Resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatsnoods

Website: https://www.eatsnoods.com/

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vqhs2C7v1w

https://www.laurynbodden.com/about

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM6H1seJ8j0

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