Sep 7, 2026 · 44 min · 17 segments
Today’s guest is Maryam Ishtiaq, the chef, founder, storyteller, and mom behind It’s Actually, a bone broth brand inspired by her family, her heritage, and the healing power of food. Maryam joins host…
Maryam IshtiaqGuest
Kerry DiamondHost
You're listening to Radio Cherry Bomb, and I'm your host, Keri Diamond, coming to you from New York City.
She's a chef, founder, storyteller, and mom whose work sits at the intersection of food, wellness, and entrepreneurship.
Mariam is the founder of It's Actually, a bone broth brand inspired by her family, her heritage, and the healing power of food.
Miriam joins me to talk about building a company from her kitchen and how something as simple and soulful as broth became the foundation for a bigger mission, taking care of others.
She tells us about the food she grew up with as a child in Pakistan, her non-linear career path, competing on Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef, and building her company from scratch.
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