Sharon Flynn, founder-owner of The Fermentary, shares the power of fermented foods to improve gut health, add fabulous flavor, and preserve seasonal abundance.

She tracks her journey from experimenting with fresh and cultured foods as a teenager in Australia, Malaysia, and Denmark to mastering the art of fermentation while living in Japan, Belgium, and the United States.

To support her daughter’s recovery from a serious illness, Sharon harnessed the healing work of kefir, sauerkraut, and other probiotic-rich foods, then leveraged her fermentation expertise into a thriving business.

Listen as she humorously recounts her transition from mom selling kefir out of the trunk of her car to go-to fermentation whisperer for Australia’s most famous chefs and restaurateurs.

Rather than sacrifice her principles and wellness to large-scale production, Sharon scaled down, and reprioritized nurturing community and belonging. In her cozy shop in Melbourne, her in-person classes bring people together and celebrate the food stories of local cooks and farmers.

Sharon will get you fired up to “go with your gut” in every part of your life, trust your intuition, and lead with your passion and creativity. “Do what you’re drawn to. That’s what the world needs from you.”