Vegan Business Talk

In this episode I interview Heidi Lovig, founder of Heidi Ho! an organic vegan cheese company in Oregon. Heidi is fanatic about farm-to-table dining, sustainability, seasonal menus, and local. She honed her vegan chef skills during her time living in Hawaii in a sustainable community where she managed an eco-hostel and farm. She’s trained with vegans and raw foodies from all over the world and was introduced to the spiritual side of veganism including elements of Jainism and the ethics of kindness. This resulted in her developing a deeper connection to the ingredients she uses to create her products, which are made in a dedicated a dedicated vegan, soy-free and gluten-free facility. In November 2014, Heidi appeared on episode 610 of Shark Tank to pitch her products and was successful in getting a deal from entrepreneur Lori Greiner. This resulted in a ton of national and international media coverage, as well as a high-profile new fan: Ellen Degeneres. Since being on Shark Tank, Heidi Ho! has increased its