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As for the future, H owe envisions growth without excess. “I’d love a small brick-and-mortar someday,” she says. “A place where we bake in the back, people pick up their bread and go.” She is also focused on expanding her cracker line into retail. “That’s my 2026 project,” she says.
that,’” she recalls. “So I figured out how to make my own.” The result includes flavors with organic cheddar and a cayenne-kissed version called Bestie. “The cayenne hits after you swallow,” she says. “It doesn’t overwhelm. It’s balanced.” That word, balance, comes up often. H owe resists trend- chasing in favor of restraint. “I want to stay in my wheelhouse,” she says. “If you do too much, you don’t do any of it well.” Corporate gifting has emerged as a significant part of the business, with curated boxes sent monthly to clients across the country. “Everyone loves this,” H owe says. “And every box comes with instructions on how to refresh the bread. I want people to feel confident with it.”
Still, the heart of The Leavened Box remains personal.
“This started because I wanted to feel better,” H owe says. “Now it’s about feeding people something real, something intentional, something that makes them feel good.” And perhaps that is why her bread resonates. It carries patience, care and the quiet confidence of someone who knows exactly why she is doing what she is doing. u
MODERN HEALTH MEETS INTENTION, CURIOSITY AND CARE THROUGH THE DEDICATED WORK OF THESE LOCAL WELLNESS LEADERS.
By Jenny Starr Perez
Leavenedbox.com
Health and wellness, once confined to prescriptions and resolutions, now occupy a more expansive space. Today’s most compelling voices in the field are not promising perfection or shortcuts. Instead, they are asking better questions. How do we want to live. How do we want to feel. And what does it truly mean to care for the body over time. This special profiles section highlights three figures working at the intersection of medicine, mindset and modern life. A cardiologist rethinking how longevity
is measured. A physician advocating for lifestyle-led heart health. And a holistic health coach embracing technology as a tool for clarity and empowerment. Each brings a distinct perspective, yet all share a commitment to helping people build healthier lives with intention, education and personal agency. Together, their stories reflect a broader shift toward wellness that is informed, humane and grounded in real-world practice rather than empty promises.
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