Dear Citrus Diaries

Lauren Hodgen

Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast focused on CPG food and beverage entrepreneurship, featuring founders, executives, and brand creatives who discuss business-building and their personal journeys. Strong candidates include founders and senior leaders of emerging or established food, beverage, wellness, and lifestyle brands, as well as cookbook authors and culinary entrepreneurs; booking is likely medium difficulty because guests have meaningful industry credibility but are generally accessible category leaders rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 150

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@citrusdiaries.com

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Host

Lauren Hodgen - Host and creator of Dear Citrus Diaries, focused on conversations with founders and creatives shaping the CPG food and beverage industry.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:

Founders, CEOs, and senior leaders of food, beverage, wellness, and lifestyle brands; cookbook authors; and culinary or brand creatives with demonstrated business-building experience.

Required Achievements:

Founded or led a notable consumer brand, Achieved meaningful retail distribution or commercial growth, Published a cookbook or established expertise in culinary and wellness fields, Built an innovative product, manufacturing, or brand strategy

Recent Guest Discussions

Liz Zwillinger - Women’s Health, Hormonal Wellness, Entrepreneurship, And Building A Science-based Consumer Brand.

Trinity Mouzon Wofford - Building An Approachable Wellness Brand, Entrepreneurship, Cooking, Nourishment, And Her Debut Cookbook.

Gina Galvin - Building A Family-run CPG Brand, Food Manufacturing, Retail Expansion, And Creative Brand Packaging.

Elisabeth Galvin - Building A Women-owned Pretzel Manufacturer, Food Entrepreneurship, Retail Growth, And Artisanal Production.

Brit Obenauer - Cooking Education, Culinary Confidence, Entrepreneurship, And Making Everyday Cooking More Accessible.

Recent Topics

Cpg, Entrepreneurship, Food, Beverage, Cooking

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Dear Citrus Diaries

Mike Cioffi & Courtney Malsatzki of Phoenicia Diner

October 07, 2026

Phoenicia Diner is a beloved Catskills institution serving up nostalgic diner classics since the 1980s. Tucked into the mountains and recently featured in Apple TV’s Severance, the diner has become a destination for both longtime locals and visitors seeking great food, familiar flavors, and a little old-school charm.Now, Phoenicia Diner is bringing a taste of that experience beyond its four walls with a line of pancake mixes in three diner-inspired varieties: Buttermilk, Buckwheat, and Vegan....

Alison Seibert, Founder of The James Collective

September 29, 2026

The James Collective is a bicoastal PR and integrated communications agency founded by Alison Seibert, specializing in CPG, food & beverage, travel, wellness, wine & spirits, and design. Since 2015, the agency has partnered with leading lifestyle brands to build awareness, shape compelling stories, and create meaningful connections with consumers through strategic public relations, tastemaker and influencer relationships, partnerships, experiences, and communications strategy. With te...

Elisa Marshall, Co-Founder of Maman

September 24, 2026

Elisa Marshall is the co-founder of Maman (French for “mother”), a beloved café, restaurant, and event space with over 50 locations across the U.S. and Canada. A lifelong lover of baking, design, and hosting, Elisa’s early career spanned fashion, PR, events, and catering before she and her fiancé Ben Sormonte channeled their passions into creating Maman in 2014.Maman opened its doors in Soho, NYC in October 2014. Quickly embraced by New York locals and international visitors, the café, restau...

Frequently asked questions

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Dear Citrus Diaries

How do I get in touch with Dear Citrus Diaries?

Dear Citrus Diaries is hosted by Lauren Hodgen. Its publicly listed email is hello@citrusdiaries.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Dear Citrus Diaries?

The publicly listed email for Dear Citrus Diaries: hello@citrusdiaries.com.

How many listeners does Dear Citrus Diaries have?

Podseeker estimates Dear Citrus Diaries reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Dear Citrus Diaries?

Dear Citrus Diaries typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, and senior leaders of food, beverage, wellness, and lifestyle brands; cookbook authors; and culinary or brand creatives with demonstrated business-building experience. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a notable consumer brand; Achieved meaningful retail distribution or commercial growth; Published a cookbook or established expertise in culinary and wellness fields. Recent guests include Liz Zwillinger, Trinity Mouzon Wofford, and Gina Galvin.

How hard is it to get booked on Dear Citrus Diaries?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Dear Citrus Diaries cover?

Recent episodes cover Cpg, Entrepreneurship, Food, Beverage, and Cooking. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@citrusdiaries.com

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