About us
Created by a Chicagoland mom, Crunchy Culture is a local community designed around natural-living and holistic wellness. Our mission is to help you make meaningful connections guided by the topics that matter most to you.
If you’re passionate about or work in the fields of: holistic wellness, sustainability and responsible farming, “crunchy-conscious” food, organic gardening, the mind-body connection, kids wellness, etc., you’ve come to the right place! We welcome all naturally-minded folks, no matter where they are in their crunchy journey, and we firmly believe that our diverse backgrounds and interests can help us learn and grow.
Secondly, our mission is to elevate local small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations that align with your interests. We want to make it easier for you to discover resources that will help you lead a happier, crunchier life.
Finally, we are focusing on in-person connections because we believe that a strong sense of community is the most important factor for a healthy lifestyle. You’ll find regular events around Chicagoland including: family meetups, networking opportunities, wellness workshops and more!
Meet Founder “Crunchy” Jane
My Journey to Natural-Living
I wasn’t always crunchy. If you told me 15 years ago that future me nicknamed myself “crunchy Jane” I would have laughed, spit out the beer I was sipping and chocked on my waffle fries. I probably would have sneered at you if you tried to talk me into eating organic or using natural products to clean my home.
Then something changed: I started doing longer distance running including the full 26.2 and realized that the food I was eating made a noticeable difference in my performance. Then I went down the natural-living rabbit hole and my life was changed. Read about my journey here.
Why Crunchy Culture?
My passion for crunchy living only grew since becoming a mom: I found myself not just craving a healthy lifestyle, but also healthy connections for my family and I. Although I’m pretty outgoing, I also skew introverted and enjoy deep conversations more than small talk. I enjoy meaningful in-person connections which I believe are an endangered species.
When I meet fellow crunchy folks interested in topics like: sustainable agriculture, real food-based nutrition, outdoor activities, kids wellness, etc. we can geek out for hours and learn so much from one another. Crunchy Culture is here to help you make those types of connections; that’s why regular in-person meet-ups and events are at the heart of our mission.
Another passion of mine is supporting local small businesses and entrepreneurs. For a long time, I’ve admired folks that have the courage to follow their dreams while serving their local community. It’s my goal to connect the Crunchy Culture community to local resources that align with their interests.
I can’t wait to meet you. Let’s get crunchy!
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