Podcast Episode

Founder Storytelling & Personal Brand with Javaneh Hemmat

Dose of Social: Actionable Social Media Tips for Small Businesses and Brands·Lindsay Mauch and Kayla Perlstein·29 July 2026·31 min

About this episode

In this episode of Dose of Social, we sit down with my friend and client, Javaneh Hemmat, founder of Hummus Chick and Wild Lotus Snacks, to talk about the power of founder-led storytelling and why your personal journey is one of the most valuable marketing tools you have.Javaneh shares how a surfboard revelation, a passion for bringing people together through food, and just $40 led to building a nationally recognized food brand. We also dive into how authentic storytelling creates deeper customer connections, why showing up on camera matters more than perfection, and how founders can create engaging content without a massive budget. Whether you're building a product-based business or growing a personal brand, this conversation is packed with practical advice for creating content that resonates and builds lasting community.Here’s what we’re diving into:How the story behind Hummus Chick came to life—and why it resonated with customersWhy founder-led content consistently outperforms polished brand messagingHow to decide what to share publicly while maintaining personal boundariesTips for overcoming camera shyness and becoming more confident on videoCommon content mistakes CPG brands make on social media Connect with Javaneh Hemmat: Website: https://hummuschick.com Instagram: @hummuschick Instagram (Wild Lotus Snacks): @wildlotussnacks TikTok: @ilovehummuschick YouTube: @hummuschickConnect with us: Follow Dose of Social on Instagram Subscribe on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Check out our website💬 Want to be a guest on Dose of Social or have a topic you'd love us to cover? Reach out—we'd love to hear from you!