Chandice Probst

Chandice Probst is a prominent figure in the food blogging and gluten-free community. She is the Founder and CEO of Holiday Food and Fun, as well as the voice behind This Vivacious Life, a popular food and entertaining blog.12

Professional Background

Chandice serves as the COO & Sponsorship Director at Tastemaker Conference, where she has been involved since its inception in Salt Lake City.13 She excels in working with sponsors to achieve their marketing goals and planning memorable experiences for conference attendees.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In addition to her blog and conference work, Chandice has founded several successful ventures:

1. Holiday Food and Fun
2. This Vivacious Life
3. Gluten Free Calendar - a company that aggregated information about gluten-free events and conferences2

She even pitched Gluten Free Calendar to Mark Cuban, who joined as an angel investor, demonstrating her strong pitching skills.2

Expertise and Advocacy

Chandice is known for her expertise in:

• Gluten-free living and recipes
• Food and entertaining
• Brand partnerships and sponsorships

As someone with Celiac Disease, she has been a strong advocate for the gluten-free community. Chandice has:

• Led Celiac awareness nights with MLB and NBA teams
• Worked with the Celiac Disease Foundation to raise money for research1
• Served as Founder and President of the Celiac Disease Foundation Arizona East Valley Chapter4

Education and Background

Chandice holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and health wellness.4 This background, combined with her personal experience with Celiac Disease, has informed her work in the food and health space.

Publications

Chandice is the co-author of "Gluten-Free on a Budget," which she wrote with her mother.1 Her work has been featured in various print and online industry publications, as well as on television.1

Throughout her career, Chandice has demonstrated a passion for helping others live gluten-free lifestyles while creating engaging content and experiences in the food and entertainment industry.