Gluten Free Unwrapped

By Jenny Finke

Gluten-Free Unwrapped peels back the label to reveal the real stories behind the gluten-free brands, trailblazers, and tastemakers shaping the industry. Hosted by Jenny Finke, each episode dives in

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November 19, 2025 Orly Gottesman on Creating the Iconic Modern Bread & Bagel Restaurant
In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, Jenny chats with Orly Gottesman, the founder of the legendary Modern Bread and Bagel restaurants.
Modern Bread and Bagel is a 100% kosher and gluten-free bakery cafe that has become a go-to hot spot for bagels, cinnamon rolls, and more.
Orly’s journey into gluten-free baking began when her husband, Josh, was diagnosed with celiac disease. She began experimenting in the kitchen, discovered a natural talent for gluten-free baking, and pursued professional training as a pastry chef. She even launched her own line of gluten-free baking mixes.
In this episode, we explore Orly’s path from home baker to entrepreneur, the inspiration behind her most beloved creations, and the challenges and joys of building a gluten-free business in the heart of New York City.
About Orly and Modern Bread & Bagel:
Visit https://www.modernbreadandbagel.com/ to order online or find a location near you.
Instagram: @modernbreadandbagel
Facebook: @modernbreadandbagel
About the Host:
Jenny Finke is the host of Gluten Free Unwrapped. She's a longtime blogger at Good For You Gluten Free and founder of the popular gluten-free subscription boxes, Love Me Gluten Free.
You can follow Jenny on Instagram at @goodforyouglutenfree or subscribe to her newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
You can snag a Love Me Gluten Free subscription box at lovemeglutenfree.com and follow her journey on Instagram (@lovemeglutenfree) or Facebook (@lovemeglutenfreebox).
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51min
November 12, 2025From Food Network Competitor to Gluten-Free Baking | Chef Alina's Culinary Journey
On this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, I’m diving into the story of Chef Alina Eisenhauer. She started as a professional pastry chef and bakery owner who competed on multiple Food Network shows, including Cupcake Wars.
Chef Alina's career took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, an autoimmune thyroid disorder, and felt her world crashing in. As a prolific baker, it was evident her craft was making her sick.
She shut down her bakery and relearned everything she could about baking without gluten. She even discovered she had a knack for gluten-free baking and developing reliable recipes, even for hard-to-make foods, such as gluten-free breads and pastries.
In this episode, we dive into:
Chef Alina’s health journey and what led her to change course and go gluten-free
How she navigated the challenges of learning to bake again without gluten
Her experiences competing on Food Network shows and running her own bakery
The inspiration behind creating her thriving online gluten-free baking community
The gluten-free flours she says every gluten-free home baker should have in their pantry
Plus, we cover some fun rapid-fire questions, including her go-to potluck dessert, the most underrated gluten-free ingredient, and the one skill she wishes she were better at.
About the Guest:
Learn more about Chef Alina on her website, chefalina.com
Join Chef Alina's free gluten-free baking group on Facebook
Check out Chef Alina's Online Courses & Bootcamp
Follow Chef Alina on social media:
Instagram @chefalinae
FB @chefalinae
YouTube @chefalinae
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alina-eisenhauer-75444729/
About the Host:
Jenny Finke is the host of Gluten Free Unwrapped. She's a longtime blogger at Good For You Gluten Free and founder of the popular gluten-free subscription boxes, Love Me Gluten Free.
You can follow Jenny on Instagram at @goodforyouglutenfree or subscribe to her newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
You can snag a Love Me Gluten Free subscription box at lovemeglutenfree.com and follow her journey on Instagram (@lovemeglutenfree) or Facebook (@lovemeglutenfreebox).
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55min
November 05, 2025The Art of Autoimmune (AIP) Friendly Baking | Kerry Brown on Launching Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R.
On this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, I’m chatting with Kerry Brown, co-founder of Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R., a line of nutrient-dense baking mixes designed for people following restrictive and restorative diets like the autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet.
Kerry shares her personal health journey, including challenges with Type 1 diabetes, thyroid issues, and autoimmune conditions, and how discovering the AIP diet transformed her approach to food and wellness.
We dive into:
Kerry’s path to discovering the AIP diet and what the diet involves
How she and co-founder Heather McDonough came together to start Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R.
The inspiration behind the company’s unique name
Product development, ingredient choices, and creating mixes that are both flavorful and compliant with the AIP diet
Marketing a niche product, scaling a business, and navigating early challenges, such as launching a new business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plus, we have a fun rapid-fire segment where Kerry shares the one baking mix she could eat on repeat, and the most unusual ingredient she's experimented with.
About the Guest:
Find Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R.'s baking mixes online at eatgangster.com.
Use the coupon code LOVEMEGLUTENFREE for 15% off.
Follow Kerry on Instagram (@eatgangster) and Facebook (@eatgangster)
About the Host:
Jenny Finke is the host of Gluten Free Unwrapped. She's a longtime blogger at Good For You Gluten Free and founder of the popular gluten-free subscription boxes, Love Me Gluten Free.
You can follow Jenny on Instagram at @goodforyouglutenfree or subscribe to her newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
You can snag a Love Me Gluten Free subscription box at lovemeglutenfree.com and follow her journey on Instagram (@lovemeglutenfree) or Facebook (@lovemeglutenfreebox).
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48min
October 29, 2025Gluten Free & More Unwrapped | Colin O’Neal on Growing a Print Magazine in Today's Modern Era
Colin O’Neal, president of Gluten Free & More, joins us to share his journey with celiac disease and the challenges of growing a print publication in today's modern era.
Diagnosed over 30 years ago, Colin reflects on growing up feeling unwell, the one food he avoided for decades, and how better gluten-free options have changed his diet today.
We also dive into his creative background as an artist, his family's entry into publishing, and his untraditional path to leading Gluten Free & More.
Colin shares how he’s grown a print and digital publication at a time when many print magazines are struggling, and how he keeps content fresh, engaging, and relevant.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Colin’s personal health and celiac journey
How his gluten-free diet has evolved over the years
Lessons from taking a family-run publication into the next generation
Strategies for growing a magazine in today’s challenging media landscape
Colin is a wealth of knowledge, and I know you'll enjoy learning from this publishing and creative master.
More about Gluten Free & More
WEBSITE: glutenfreeandmore.com
INSTAGRAM: @glutenfreeandmoremag
FACEBOOK: @glutenfreeandmore
More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes
WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com
INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree
TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox
More about Jenny Finke
Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree
TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
Never miss an episode. Follow @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!
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53min
October 22, 2025EpiLynx Unwrapped | How a Gluten Sensitivity Diagnosis Inspired Dr. Liia to Create a GF Skin Care Brand of Her Own
On today's episode of Gluten Free Unwrapped, you'll hear the story of Dr. Liia Ramachandra, the founder of Epilynx, an emerging skincare and beauty brand designed to be gluten-free, allergen-free, and free from the top 14 allergens.
Dr. Liia’s personal experiences with psoriasis and gluten sensitivity, as well as her unique background as a pharmacist, inspired her to create safe, non-toxic, and effective beauty products for people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and autoimmune conditions.
You'll learn about Dr. Liia’s personal health journey, as well as:
What it was like switching from drug development to creating a skin care product.
How gluten in beauty products can adversely affect people with gluten intolerance and celiac disease.
What ingredients in cosmetics are on the no-go list,
The challenges of starting and growing an allergen-friendly skincare business in a competitive landscape.
The one skincare trend that drives Dr. Liia crazy.
Find Epilynx products at epilynx.com or on Instagram @epilynxbydrliia
More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes
WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com
INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree
TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox
More about Jenny Finke
Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree
TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
Never miss an episode. Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!
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39min
October 15, 2025GF Jules Unwrapped | Jules Shepard on Building a Flour & Baking Mix Empire
Jules Shepard is a pioneer in the gluten-free world. As the founder of GF Jules, she’s sold over a million pounds of allergen-free flour and baking mixes while championing celiac advocacy long before “gluten-free” was a household term. She was instrumental in shaping the FDA’s gluten-free labeling laws and has spent years empowering home bakers and food businesses through her cookbooks, products, and recipes.
In this episode, we dive into:
Jules’ personal celiac journey and how it sparked her mission in gluten-free baking
The story behind GF Jules and how a rogue investor almost put her out of business
Lessons learned from advocacy work and her instrumental help in setting the FDA's gluten-free labeling standards
The struggles Jules faced in scaling and funding GF Jules
Jules’ favorite baking tips and recipes
The one gluten-free myth Jules wishes would go away!
Jules is a trailblazer in the gluten-free community and a true champion for gluten-free eaters everywhere. Tune in for an information-packed episode for anyone who loves a good business origin story.
More about GF Jules
WEBSITE: https://gfjules.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gfjules
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gfJules
More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes
WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com
INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree
TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox
More about Jenny Finke
Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree
TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
Never miss an episode. Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!
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54min
October 08, 2025KC Sunshine's Cookies Unwrapped | How KC Transitioned From Classroom Teacher to Baking Entrepreneur
When KC faced open-heart surgery in 2016, her perspective on health shifted dramatically. Recovery pushed her to overhaul her diet, which eventually sparked a passion for baking cookies that everyone could enjoy—regardless of dietary restrictions.
By 2020, KC had transitioned from classroom teacher to baking entrepreneur, launching KC Sunshine's Cookies.
In this episode, we discuss:
How KC made the leap from teaching to baking—and what’s actually harder: teaching or starting a business
How adopting a gluten-free diet changed her relationship with food
The challenges she faced along the way, including manufacturing setbacks that slowed her growing brand
How age, experience, and wisdom gave her the courage to persevere through the tough times
More about KC Sunshine's Cookies
WEBSITE: kcsunshinecookies.com
INSTAGRAM: @kcsunshinecookies
FACEBOOK: @kcsunshinecookies
More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes
WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com
INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree
TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox
More about Jenny Finke
Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree
TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
Never miss an episode. Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!
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35min
October 01, 2025Celiac Cruise Unwrapped | Maureen Basye on Building a Safe Gluten-Free Travel Experience
For most families, a cruise is about relaxation and indulgence. For Maureen Basye, a family cruise with her 4-year-old son was a wake-up call. Her son struggled to find safe food onboard, and while no one got sick, the stress of constantly worrying about meals made it hard for her family to fully enjoy the vacation. Maureen knew gluten-free families deserved better—that’s when the idea for Celiac Cruise was born.
In 2022, Maureen co-founded the Celiac Cruise with travel expert Connie Saunders to alleviate the “food burden” faced by gluten-free travelers. Every dining experience is carefully crafted, every staff member (even the kids’ club team!) is trained on celiac safety, and every meal is served with peace of mind. Along the way, Maureen has navigated her family’s health journey—her son’s diagnosis, her husband’s celiac, and her own struggles with Hashimoto’s—all while building a business from scratch.
In this episode, we dive into:
Maureen’s personal story and how a family vacation inspired Celiac Cruise
The challenges of starting a gluten-free travel business from scratch—right before COVID
How she teamed with Royal Caribbean to launch her first cruise
How she continuously refines the experience to make Celiac Cruise even more valuable to travelers
Where Celiac Cruise is sailing next—and Maureen’s favorite destination 🌍
From an inspired mom moment to a worldwide movement, Maureen’s story is about creating not just safe food, but safe spaces where gluten-free families can relax, connect, and celebrate together.
More about Celiac Cruise Line
WEBSITE: celiaccruise.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/celiaccruise
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/celiaccruise/
More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes
WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com
INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree
TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox
More about Jenny Finke
Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree
TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
Never miss an episode. Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!
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58min
September 24, 2025Celiac Service Dogs Unwrapped | Kendra Williams & Kari Bastyr Talk Pros and Cons of Gluten-Detection Dogs
In this episode, you'll hear the inspiring stories of Kendra Williams and Kari Bastyr—two leading ladies in the gluten-detection dog space. Both have celiac disease and rely on gluten-detection dogs, but their paths crossed in a way that changed the field forever.
In 2020, Kari saw a video Kendra posted of her dog training with loose flour and sent a DM on Instagram, warning that Kendra’s method was unsafe. That message sparked a friendship—and eventually a business partnership.
As they trained their own dogs and shared their celiac challenges, they realized how many people had been misled or were taught incorrectly. Combining Kari’s expertise as a gluten-detection service dog trainer with Kendra’s experience designing learning and development programs for corporations, they developed a series of courses to help others train their gluten-detection dogs safely and effectively.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Kendra’s celiac diagnosis and chronic symptoms inspired her to train her dog to detect gluten.
How Kari’s experience as a professional dog trainer and her own celiac diagnosis fueled her mission to help others.
The realities of having a gluten-detection dog - both the fun and not-so-glamorous sides of it all.
And you'll get to learn more about their dogs, Suki and Birdie, too!
COUPON: Get 10% off online courses with code Unwrapped10 at CeliacServiceDogs.com.
More about Kendra & Kari
WEBSITE: celiacservicedogs.com
INSTAGRAM:@sukipwd and @celiacservicedogs
More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes
WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com
INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree
TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox
More about Jenny Finke
Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree
TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
Never miss an episode. Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!
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56min
September 17, 2025Holidaily Unwrapped | Karen Hertz on Building a Gluten-Free Beer Empire
Karen Hertz’s journey began with a health scare. As a young mom facing melanoma and thyroid cancer, her doctors recommended an anti-inflammatory diet—which meant giving up gluten. For Karen, a longtime craft beer lover who worked at Coors for over a decade, going gluten-free wasn’t just a diet change—it meant giving up beer and part of the lifestyle she loved.
That challenge sparked inspiration. Karen dove into the world of brewing, learned everything she could, built the right team, and in 2016 launched Holidaily Brewing Company—Colorado’s first gluten-free craft brewery and the first female-owned gluten-free brewery in the U.S.
In this episode, we dive into:
Karen’s personal story and her journey to heal her body
How she started Holidaily and the grains behind great gluten-free beer
The difference between gluten-free and gluten-removed beer—and what it really means
How Holidaily became the official beer of the Celiac Cruise, including an exclusive “Sea Day” flavor for cruise-goers
The challenges of distributing gluten-free beer across states
Karen’s favorite gluten-free eats around Denver
Tune in for an insightful conversation about beer brewing, gluten-free living, and the perseverance it takes to trail-blaze in a new industry.
More about Holidaily
WEBSITE: holidailybrewing.com
INSTAGRAM: @holidailybrew
FACEBOOK: @holidailytaproom
More about the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes
WEBSITE: lovemeglutenfree.com
INSTAGRAM: @lovemeglutenfree
TIKTOK: @lovemeglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox
More about Jenny Finke
Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.
INSTAGRAM: @goodforyouglutenfree
TIKTOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
FACEBOOK: @goodforyouglutenfree
Never miss an episode. Follow us on @glutenfreeunwrapped on Instagram!
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46min

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