Gwen Smith
Founding Editor, Allergic Living magazine
Gwen Smith, Allergic Living’s co-founder and editor, is a journalist with years of experience in both Canada and the U.S. Among her credentials, she has been the deputy managing editor and national editor of The Globe and Mail newspaper, the editor-in-chief of a national women’s magazine, a magazine writer and a radio and TV producer at CBC. She and the editorial team may be reached at editor@allergicliving.com.
Gwen knows the realities of life with allergies. She has food allergies to soy, shellfish and peanuts and environmental allergies. She is co-owner of the publishing firms AGW Media Inc. and AGW Publishing Inc.
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Nov. 5, 2025
331: Planning Safe Travel for Guests w/ Food Allergies: What’s in the New Guide
When it comes to traveling with food allergies, knowledge truly is power. In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Lianne Mandelbaum, founder and CEO of No Nut Traveler, and Gwen Smith, Editor of Allergic Living Magazine to unpack the new Allergic Living's Airlines and Allergies Guide—a comprehensive resource designed to empower travelers living with food allergies. Together, we dive into the immense behind-the-scenes detective work that went into gathering up-to-date airline policies, emergency procedures, and the reality of onboard meals (spoiler alert: don’t rely on them!). We also discuss the impact of regulations like pre-boarding rights and FAA rules for epinephrine auto-injectors, as well as why meeting planners and travel professionals should engage with this guide to ensure safer, more inclusive journeys. Listen to hear inspiring advocacy stories, surprising research findings, and tangible tips for keeping every traveler safe in the sky.
Guests: Lianne Mandelbaum , Gwen Smith
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June 7, 2022
141: Making the Invisible Visible
Food Allergy Awareness Month Epsiode If you were to look at a group of people would you be able to point out the ones who have food allergies or celiac disease? Probably not. They don’t look different from others standing next to them. This is great...
Guest: Gwen Smith