Ithaca, New York’s locally famous cookie brand “VIA’s Cookies” was started by Olivia Carpenter, recent graduate of Ithaca College. Via’s mission is to provide her community with insanely delicious cookies while also baking them so they can be enjoyed by people with and without food restrictions. She talks to us about how community, perseverance and opening up her mind are deeply rooted in her journey. Disclaimer, we discuss some intense, touch and relevant topics including: bullying, racism, minorities, women of color, LGBTQ+, BIPoc and Roe v Wade.