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Description
In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, Jenny sits down with Gail Becker, the determined founder of Caulipower, to share the story behind one of the most recognizable names in the frozen food aisle.
What started as a mom on a mission — determined to create safe, delicious options for her sons with celiac disease — turned into a category-defining brand that changed the way we think about pizza and better-for-you comfort food.
But this wasn’t an overnight viral success story.
Gail opens up about:
- Walking away from a successful corporate career to bet on an idea no one fully understood
- Creating and launching a cauliflower crust before cauliflower was “cool”
- What it really takes to manufacture and scale a frozen product
- Watching competitors flood the market once she proved the concept
- How she protected her brand, her mission, and her sanity in the chaos
Gail’s story is a reminder that sometimes the most disruptive brands aren’t created by industry insiders — they’re created by smart parents solving a problem at their own dinner table.
Special Note: Be sure to listen to the end. Gail shares a secret code you won’t want to miss for an exclusive offer that allows you to try Caulipower for FREE. 👀✨
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Website: eatcaulipower.com/
Instagram: @caulipower
Facebook: @caulipower
Tiktok: @caulipower
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Chapters
00:00 Gail Becker's Inspiring Journey
03:18 Resilience and Family Influence
06:57 The Diagnosis: Celiac Disease
10:27 The Birth of Caulipower
11:59 Taking the Leap: Leaving Corporate America
16:38 Rapid Growth and Market Challenges
23:24 Pride in the Journey and Impact
27:40 Family Involvement in Business
29:44 Resilience Through Challenges
31:46 Navigating Industry Trends
35:34 Innovations and Future Directions
37:39 Personal Insights and Rapid Fire Questions
43:07 Community Engagement and Free Offer