Friday Apr 18, 2025
From Crohn’s Disease to Clean Nutrition: Emilia’s Wellness Pivot | Mental
In this episode of Mental, Corey sits down with Emilia Rizzuto, founder of All Things Elderberry, to unpack her powerful journey from battling Crohn’s disease to launching a health and wellness brand rooted in ancient remedies and modern science. Emilia shares how a personal health crisis and a love for research led her to elderberries—and how a simple Facebook post turned into a full-blown business with loyal fans and expanding product lines.
We talk about:
What makes elderberry so effective for immune health
The story behind Emilia’s first homemade batch
Why Missouri is leading in elderberry farming
Turning her kitchen project into a shelf-stable brand
Mouthfeel, street sales, and wild growth
And what’s coming next (yes… elderberry candy 👀)
👉 Check out Emilia’s work:
https://allthingselderberry.com/
https://www.instagram.com/allthingselderberry/
https://www.facebook.com/allthingselderberry
🎧 Whether you’re into wellness, entrepreneurship, or just love a good origin story—this one’s packed with flavor (literally and figuratively).
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