Celebrating Women Owned Businesses: Our Story & Brands We Love

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and innovation of women across industries. As a women owned business, this month holds a special place in our hearts at Spread The Love Foods. It’s not just about recognition, it’s about honoring the journeys, challenges, and wins that come with building something from the ground up.

From kitchen-table ideas to full-scale brands, women entrepreneurs are redefining what it means to lead, create, and inspire. Today, we’re sharing our story, celebrating our growth, and highlighting other incredible women-owned businesses we admire.

Spread The Love was co-founded by Val Fishbain, whose journey is deeply rooted in resilience, purpose, and passion.

Val was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States at just 15 years old with her mother and sister, chasing the dream of a better life. Her early career was dedicated to helping others, working with children with developmental challenges and supporting families through Los Angeles County Child Protective Services.

But like many founders of a women owned business, her path evolved from a deeply personal place.

As a mother, Val wanted healthier, cleaner food options for her family. What started as a simple mission in her home kitchen soon grew into something much bigger: Spread The Love.

Together with her husband Zach, Val built a brand centered on clean ingredients, nourishing products, and purpose-driven impact. Today, that same mission continues through every jar we produce, and through initiatives like the Spread The Love Forward Scholarship, which gives back to the community and supports future changemakers.

Val is also a proud mom of two daughters, continuing to lead by example, showing them what’s possible when passion meets perseverance.

Moments like these remind us why we started, and why we keep going.

When you support a women owned business, you’re doing more than making a purchase, you’re investing in:

• Economic empowerment
• Gender equality in entrepreneurship
• Community-driven innovation
• Future generations of women leaders

Studies show that women reinvest more into their communities and families, creating a ripple effect of positive impact. Supporting women owned brands helps level the playing field and encourages more women to pursue their ideas with confidence.

Whether it’s buying a product, sharing a brand, or simply telling a friend, every action contributes to a larger movement.

1. Something Sweet Dough

• Delicious, nostalgic cookie dough made with high-quality ingredients—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

2. Tea Drops

• A unique and innovative take on tea, offering dissolvable pressed teas that are both convenient and beautifully crafted.

3. Good Girl Snacks

• Bold, flavorful pickles with personality, bringing fun and spice to everyday snacking.

4. Gato Dates

• Naturally sweet, nutrient-dense snacks made from premium dates, simple, clean, and delicious.

5. Hummuss Goodness

• A fresh twist on traditional hummus with creative flavors and wholesome ingredients.

6. Savor by Suzie

• Better-for-you pretzels that are gluten-free, crunchy, and incredibly addictive.

7. Skinny Dipped

• A fan-favorite for chocolate-covered nuts with just the right amount of sweetness and a focus on clean ingredients.

Each of these women owned businesses represents creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things differently, and we’re proud to support them.

Women’s History Month is a time to reflect, celebrate, and continue pushing forward. As a women owned business, we’re committed to:

• Continuing to create clean, nourishing products
• Expanding our impact through community initiatives
• Supporting and collaborating with other women entrepreneurs
• Inspiring the next generation of founders

To every woman building something, whether it’s a business, a dream, or a new path, we see you, and we’re cheering you on!