09/23/2026
My story with Local Beet really started with a simple idea: I wanted to make healthy eating easier.
I’ve always loved food and cooking, but I also understood how difficult it can be to eat well when life gets busy. I saw an opportunity to create meals that were convenient, nourishing, and actually something people would look forward to eating. That idea eventually became Local Beet Meal Prep here in Yakima.
When I first started Local Beet, I never imagined it would grow into what it is today. I’ve learned almost everything through experience: how to run a business, lead a team, manage the ups and downs, connect with customers, and constantly adapt. There have definitely been challenging seasons, but each one has taught me something and pushed me to grow as a business owner and as a person.
Over the years, Local Beet has evolved, but the heart of it has stayed the same: making healthy, plant-based food accessible and convenient for people in our community. What started as an idea has now become a business that has been part of the Yakima community for seven years, and I’m incredibly proud of that.
Looking back, I think one of the most meaningful parts of the journey has been realizing that I didn’t have to have everything figured out when I started. I just had to be willing to start, learn, and keep going.