Benjamin Brandt was an Executive Director for an Assisted Living Facility for 20 years until the Covid-19 pandemic made his work so stressful that he took the leap to start his own business.
The business idea for Soul Seeds evolved naturally from a close examination of what was already established in his life that could be turned into a viable business. Ben had been making Savory Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) with organic, non-GMO Seeds and whole food ingredients for years, as a power snack to get him through afternoon energy lulls and times of high stress at work.
With encouragement from his friends and family, Ben began selling Soul Seeds at the Hood River Farmer’s Market. This spring, Ben approached MCEDD for a loan to purchase the equipment needed to increase production to meet the rising demand from his established online market.
Soul Seeds can be purchased at some select local stores, the Hood River Farmer’s Market, and online at https://www.soulseedslove.com/.