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Podcast: Eating at a Meeting
Episode: Building a Food Business That Brings People Together—One Cheese Board at a Time
Description: This Women's HERStory Month, I'm celebrating women who are using food to build community, preserve culture, and spark meaningful change. One of those incredible women is Mahfam Moeeni-Alarcon , the founder and co-owner of Mingle + Graze, a cheese shop and eatery in downtown Chandler, Arizona, that is so much more than a place to eat—it's a space for connection, learning, and inclusion. Mahfam's journey from selling marinated olives at farmers' markets to pioneering grazing boards in the Phoenix area is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for hospitality. Drawing from her Iranian heritage and her hu...