We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Zoe Messinger. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Zoe below.

Zoe, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What’s the best or worst investment you’ve made (either in terms of time or money)? (Note, these responses are only intended as entertainment and shouldn’t be construed as investment advice)

Investing in yourself so that you can show up fully for others.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I have always been inspired by ingredients, beauty and food shared. I was born into a family of chefs and creatives, studied hospitality and business, and went on to cook in various restaurants. Beyond my sheer love for food, I also believe that it’ s medicine.

In the midst of the pandemic, I came to recognize the benefits of collagen and found inspiration in the ancient wisdom of gelatin. Through modern transformation and with an artistic lens, I began to reimagine jello and give it its nourishing edge. Inspired by the classic jello of the 1960’s, Gelée strikes a balance between the traditional and experiential.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

I want to create light.

Cooking is that portal for me. It’s how I nourish myself and others, create community, and impart beauty into the world. I light up when I find something beautiful at the farmers market – flowering coriander or the smell of a perfectly ripe honeycrisp – these delights inspire dinner party menus, creations, and larger narratives I play out.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

The first meeting with my branding firm was a guided meditation that began with breath work where I opened a door into the world I wanted to build. Six months later, that meditation became the backbone of the entire brand I’m building. We are intuitive beings. When we consciously come back to our center we can make decisions based on instinct.

Gelée is about returning to yourself, becoming your own creator, and radiating luminosity.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.geleegelee.com
• Instagram: gelee__gelee
• Other: instagram https://www.instagram.com/gelee__gelee/

Image Credits
Paolo Abate
John Von Palmer