#17 - Michele Leff | Principal of 12th St. Catering

Welcome back to the Shadow Her Podcast! In this episode, Marcia sits down with Michele Leff, Founder & Principal of 12th St. Catering.

Michele shares how she started with 12th Street Cantina in Reading Terminal Market in 1982, then expanded into wholesale with La Cantina Provisions. She later opened the fine dining Mexican restaurant Zocalo and, in 1988, launched 12th Street Catering. Now operating out of a 32,000 square foot location in University City, Michele talks about how she has continued to adapt her business to meet client needs and support the community over the years. Tune in to hear Michele’s insights on building a successful catering company and her experiences in the culinary world.

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#16 - Michelle Carfagno | CEO & Founder of The Greater Knead

In this episode, Marcia sits down with Michelle Carfagno, the CEO and Founder of The Greater Knead. Michelle's passion for baking began early, and when her sister and grandfather were diagnosed with Celiac Disease, she embarked on a mission to recreate their favorite foods—leading to the start of The Greater Knead in 2012.

Michelle opens up about her journey as a woman entrepreneur, sharing the highs and lows, the lessons she's learned, and the wisdom she wishes she had before starting her business. With a commitment to authenticity and integrity, Michelle's mission is to empower others and inspire change by creating gluten-free and allergen-free foods that people can trust.

Since its founding, The Greater Knead, has grown to service 35 states and over 1,000 locations along the East Coast, with plans to expand nationwide. Through passion, persistence, and honesty, Michelle and her team ensure that the allergen-free community can eat confidently, one bagel at a time.

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#15 - Dr. Bev Weinberg | Founder & Executive Director of Integrate For Good

Today, Marcia sits down with Dr. Bev Weinberg, founder and executive director of Integrate For Good. Bev is a doctoral-level Occupational Therapist with a remarkable dedication to partnering with individuals and organizations to create inclusive communities that value the talents and contributions of people of all abilities.

Bev's career is defined by her innovative approach to improving health, well-being, and community engagement. After completing her clinical doctoral OT program at Temple University, with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship through the Fox School of Business, Bev has consistently sought new opportunities to advance the lives of individuals with disabilities through research, teaching, and program design.

In 2019, Bev launched Integrate for Good, a nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for people with diverse abilities to volunteer their time and talents across the Greater Philadelphia area, making a profound impact on the community.

Join us as we delve into Bev's inspiring journey, learn about her groundbreaking work in occupational therapy, and discover how she's transforming communities by empowering individuals with diverse abilities.

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