NaturallyLA and Salt & Main are proudly partnering to host an panel celebrating the

Queer community and its contributions to the Food & Beverage Industry.

Queer visibility and representation are more important than ever as the LGBTQIA+

community faces an onslaught of legislation aimed at undoing recent victories in

progress and acceptance.

Our Pride Panel features an open discussion with LGBTQIA+ founders and operators in

CPG addressing the importance of visible representation and the impact of visibility in

our industry from both professional Queer identities and Queer-owned brands on shelf.

Additionally, we'll uncover the power of food & beverage to influence cultural change

and aid in societal advancements. We are proud to invite you to amplify and elevate Queer voices and perspectives in

CPG followed by a vibrant mixer & pride kickoff celebration in Los Angeles.

Speakers include:

Moderator: Lex Evan, Founder LEXINGTON BAKES and Salt&Main

Gefen Skolnick, Founder Couplet Coffee

Michelle Johnson, Ghost Town Oats

Natasha Case, Lunch Bunch

Spencer Hoddeson, Gay Water

Rana Manzi, Naturally LA

About NaturallyLA

Founded in 2020, Naturally, Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of the Naturally

Network which currently has branches in Boulder (the founding entity), Bay Area, Austin,

Chicago, San Diego, North Bay and New York. Our mission at Naturally Los Angeles is to

stimulate conscious growth, foster sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship, and develop

exceptional leaders while growing the Los Angeles natural and consumer products ecosystem.

We are the only collaborative community for natural CPG in Los Angeles – join us or support us!

About Salt & Main ​

Salt & Main is a platform dedicated to food people. In its first series, Conversations with Food

People, Salt & Main shines a light on people working in various professions across the food

world to understand where passion for food is born and how it shapes our lives and the world.