# Sydney Karmes-Wainer > Founder of French Squirrel Sydney Karmes-Wainer is the founder of French Squirrel, a wellness snack brand inspired by her French roots and personal healing journey. After struggling with disordered eating in college, she studied in Bordeaux and reconnected with a balanced, joyful relationship to food. While working at Erewhon, she began making protein bites that helped her heal—and quickly gained a cult following. Encouraged to turn her hormone-friendly snacks into a brand, French Squirrel was born. Today, her mission is to help women nourish their bodies with snacks that are as good for the soul as they are delicious…Protein bites, Stuffed Dates, Clusters and Date Peanut Butter. How I can help you: - How to create a national food brand - How to understand the food industry - How to balance business & wellness - How to build a brand without raising capital (boot-strapped) - How to use social media for sales **Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $70.00 ## Links - [Expert profile](/SydneyKarmes-Wainer) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1335086TO_128_t.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)