Emily Schildt’s appetite for life has created the foundation for a life well-lived—and well-traveled. Emily is the founder of Pop Up Grocer, a traveling grocery store that showcases hundreds of products from over 150 innovative food, beverage, home, pet, and body care brands.

Since the shop’s inception, Emily has brought Pop Up Grocer around the country and, in turn, has been able to fuse her love for food, discovery, and storytelling to create a one-of-a-kind destination. But as the world was upended by COVID-19, Emily was forced to assess her relationship with food and the important role Pop Up Grocer can play in bringing value to her community—both online and off. 

Naturally, storytelling has played a role in this shift. In this interview, Emily kindly shared more of her own story, what living and working on the road has been like, and the questions she hopes people ask her more often. This episode also opens with a story contributed by Olivia Gossett Cooper.

NOTE: This interview was recorded in April 2020. We are conscious of the current state of the world, but we hope this episode gives you a bit of respite and inspiration. Thank you for listening!