Episode 216: Redefining Business Through Inclusive Food Innovation with Angelica Ford
What if changing the world started with something as simple as what we eat and who we hire?
In this inspiring episode of Stress Free SOULutions, Sarah Alysse sits down with Angelica Ford, founder of Fueled by AF, a purpose-driven food brand that’s redefining inclusivity, wellness, and entrepreneurship. What began as a passion for fitness and protein packed snacks has evolved into a movement that empowers individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and innovative, clean eating.
Angelica shares her journey from personal health struggles to building a brand rooted in community, purpose, and resilience. She opens up about balancing business growth with hormone challenges, learning to lead with appreciation, and showing up with authenticity even when it’s hard.
This conversation is a reminder that purpose-driven business isn’t just about products, it’s about people.
✨ What You’ll Learn
• How Fueled by AF turned a kitchen experiment into a thriving, inclusive food brand
• The power of creating job opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• How health challenges shaped Angelica’s leadership and mindset
• Why leading with appreciation creates stronger teams and communities
• The connection between food, wellness, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship
⏱ Episode Highlights
02:00 Finding purpose through personal health struggles
04:00 Turning fitness passion into an inclusive food business
07:00 Managing hormone health and entrepreneurship
10:00 How Fueled by AF supports individuals with disabilities
15:00 Leading with appreciation and intention
20:00 The power of consistent action and gratitude
24:00 The future of Fueled by AF and new product innovations
28:00 How purpose fuels resilience and stress free success
Connect with Angelica Ford
✨ Shop and learn more: fueledbyafsnacks.com
✨ Follow on Instagram: @fueledbyaf
✨ Support the mission by leaving a 5-star review on Amazon
🎧 Press play to discover how purpose, wellness, and inclusivity can reshape the way we build and lead in business.
