Episode 22 – Interview Reflections on the Gluten Free Garage, Part 2

Let’s start the blog with the Show Notes for this episode:

This episode featured the voices and opinions of different people who attended the Gluten Free Garage Food Show in Toronto on May 27, 2018.  I have attached a list of the sponsors, for your information.  Many of those I interviewed mentioned specific companies and products, that you can follow up with.  The link to vendors on the Gluten Free Garage site is https://glutenfreegarage.ca/exhibitors/

My Thoughts –

Again, I shared lots of my comments between the interviews, but I would like to highlight some of the thoughts about those I interviewed.

There are lots of individuals who blog about gluten free and celiac disease.  Many of them have quality content.  What can make a difference is when these bloggers and influencers leave their computers to attend community events.  Attending events is the best way to really know your audience, including their joys and challenges.  There are usually two things I look for when I begin to follow influencers – Do they attend events that involve their community AND do they belong to organizations that support their community.  The Canadian Celiac Association is THE organization in Canada, along with the FQMC in Quebec, that speaks for those with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten intolerance.

I very much enjoyed interviewing the younger attendees at The Gluten Free Garage.  Their parents have taught them well about gluten free, and they seem comfortable with their diet.  What makes a difference for children eating gluten free, is to see other people, many other people, of all ages following the diet too.  Feeling part of a welcoming community is quite special.

Thanks again Gluten Free Garage for arranging an event to bring our community together.