Hi, I'm Anna!
An entrepreneur*, food allergy advocate, & unshakable optimist dedicated to helping you navigate food allergies without sacrificing your quality of life.
*Oh, I'm also the Founder of this slice of internet heaven you found, known as Allergy Scout, a lifelong Allergy Warrior, and an Allergy Mom to one tiny yet ferocious little firecracker.
My hunch is someone you trust mentioned this site, or you stumbled upon one of our posts, interviews, or online articles. Whichever path you took, I'm really glad you're here. This site is full of terrific resources and ideas that can help you change your life (seriously!). And now that we've covered how you got here, here's a little bit of how I got here:
A born-and-raised American girl with nothing more than passion and a dream, I'm honored to bring you a socially conscious place to make life with food allergies safe and fun.
Through honest & medically accurate online programs, blog articles, social media posts, email newsletters, and guest appearances, I help food allergy sufferers like you become food allergy warriors, living life to the fullest with trustworthy information, real-life inspiration, and meaningful results. Whether you're managing a child's food allergy or your own, this is true.
I get asked often, "What allergy are you managing?"
For as long as I can remember, I've managed a severe peanut allergy, which later morphed to include soy. (Which can seem like it's in everything!) But when I was growing up, there just weren't great resources available for navigating the sometimes-terrifying world of food allergies. Which, for me, meant a childhood full of far too many emergency room visits, panicked Epi-Pen jabs, and stressful memories.
So, after 30 years of managing my allergy, I knew I wanted to create a place that was more than cold medical terminology, endless streams of unanswered questions on online threads, and, let's face it: confusion.
So around here, we advocate, inform, and encourage. After all, the reality that food can be fatal is alarming. It's natural to feel stress in the face of such an enormously important challenge, to get discouraged, or wonder what you did wrong to make this happen.
You're not alone. Millions of people struggle to navigate food allergies, and every single one of them deserves better. YOU deserve genuine connection with real people showing you their whole selves in today's world.
This is why Allergy Scout honors your unique circumstances, character, sense of humor, and, most importantly, heart.
Whether you're managing your allergy, someone else's, or simply trying to be more aware of allergy safety, a loving and whole-hearted approach is essential to living fully with food allergies in the modern world and experiencing the joy and fulfillment you deserve.
No matter your hopes or challenges, you have the power to change your life by going from allergy sufferer to allergy warrior, and by doing so, you can change the whole world, too.
This philosophy (plus a lot of hard work) has led to remarkable milestones for allergy warriors. For instance:
Partnering with FARE, the non-profit Food Allergy Resource & Education group, to bring hope, love, and accurate information to allergy warriors.
Making life-saving tools and resources affordable and accessible through our one-of-a-kind online program, The Ulitmate Guide to Food Allergies.
Developing new, creative ways to make allergy safety fun and easy for families at every stage, from a toddler's diagnosis to college and beyond.
From these milestones and many others, I continue learning new things each day and expanding my ideas about what it means to live a safe, full, and meaningful life with food allergies.
This brings me to you.
I'm here to serve you. Allergy Scout is built on a foundation of love, respect, a passion for what's possible, and unwavering dedication to being an effective force for good in the world.
This is about making a difference through free information you can trust, affordable resources that make life better, and anything else we offer. All to help you navigate a life with food allergies that you truly love. A life that's safe, smart, and confident.
As someone who's successfully made it through allergy: testing, reactions, medical emergencies, and hospital stays, plus domestic and international travel, from school to work to the grocery aisle and the homes of friends and family – I get what navigating a food allergy truly means. I wholeheartedly believe your food allergy experience matters & that in ways big and small, you have the power to add calm to the chaos.
So whether you’re just starting your food allergy journey or continuing a lifelong path, Allergy Scout is here to help you reach your highest possible level of allergy warrior status. (Which is truly whatever level works best for you.)
Yes, this is a business. Yes, we share opportunities to go deeper. Yes, we sell things. And yes, we’re honored to do this work and deeply thankful for the chance to provide you with some of the best food allergy resources in the world, while in return earning a living for our family and making a positive difference.
You may be curious to know the vast majority of our work is offered to you 100% free through social media posts, blog articles, interviews on public platforms, appearances at events, and our email newsletter.
My promise is to bring you the best of what I’m living and learning while keeping it genuine, honest, and warm. Because who needs another cold medical article or online community that doesn’t have the answer you need when you need it? No one!
So, please don’t expect perfection here. Instead, look forward to someone real, who truly cares about you, being real. From food allergy basics to mouth-watering recipes, breathe-easy travel tips, an ear that understands, and so much more, we've got you.
This is about a deep conviction that, as allergy warriors, we can make the world a safer place while enjoying life along the way. That having a food allergy doesn't have to mean limiting your potential or living in constant fear, but instead can be a catalyst for empowerment, confidence, and living a rewarding life you love.
If you’ve read this far, hooray! Thank you. Hopefully, this is just the beginning of our relationship. I’d love to learn more about you. The best way to share that and stay connected is to join our email crew — you can sign up below; it only takes a few seconds.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. I'm so happy we're connected and excited for the journey ahead.
Here's a quick lay of the land so you can find what you're seeking, and we can start something terrific together.
The perfect bite-sized articles full of easy tips, quick stories, and epic inspo, for anyone looking to better understand and manage a food allergy via The Allergy Warrior Blog ➜
A comprehensive yet simple step-by-step program for your first year navigating a food allergy (all in less time than it takes to watch a movie on Netflix) with The Ultimate Food Allergy Field Guide ➜
See you soon, warrior! With all my love,
Anna
