This week, we’re joined by Diana González, the visionary founder of Cactus Foods, a woman-owned snack brand turning the cactus (nopal) into delicious and sustainable plant-based snacks. While managing a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s and inspired by her family’s history of colon cancer, Diana embarked on a journey to create healthier snack options — blending her nearly two decades of sales and marketing experience (including at NBC/Universal) with a passion for wellness and innovation.

Diana’s mission is to transform cacti — nature’s wonder — into snacks that are as good for the planet as they are for you. Her vision? To become a leading innovator in plant-based snacks that support biodiversity, reduce environmental impact and inspire global culinary exploration.

In this episode, host Arianna sits down with Diana to explore how she stayed r ...