Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyansky and "News Not Noise" Host and Author Jessica Yellin to Speak at SXSW 2023

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Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) announced that CEO Julie Smolyansky will speak at the SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas, on March 12, 2023, at 2:30 PM CT. The session, titled "It Takes Guts: From Ukrainian Refugee to Kefir CEO", features Smolyansky and journalist Jessica Yellin, discussing leadership, community support, and the health benefits of kefir. Smolyansky took over as CEO at age 27 after her father's passing in 2002, guiding Lifeway's growth and innovation in the probiotic beverage market. The discussion will be held at the Austin Marriott Downtown and is open to all SXSW attendees.

The Session, It Takes Guts: From Ukrainian Refugee to Kefir CEO, is part of the Festival's Food Track

MORTON GROVE, Ill., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, announced today that CEO Julie Smolyansky has been selected to speak at the SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas on March 12, 2023 at 2:30pm CT as part of the Food Track. Julie will be joined by award-winning journalist, former chief White House correspondent for CNN, and News Not Noise founder, Jessica Yellin, for the session: "It Takes Guts: From Ukrainian Refugee to Kefir CEO."

During the session, hear from these two incredible women in leadership as they discuss Julie's path from Ukrainian refugee to Lifeway Foods CEO. Julie's parent immigrated from the Soviet Union to America in 1976. After her father's sudden passing in 2002, Julie took over leadership of Lifeway Foods and became the youngest female CEO of a publicly traded company at the age of 27. During her tenure, Julie has helped popularize kefir, an Eastern European fermented probiotic drink, in America and continued the brand's growth with creative product development and marketing.

Julie and Jessica will delve into other areas of business, specifically how to trust your gut in decision making while supporting your surrounding community. They will also touch on the many health benefits of kefir.

The inspiring conversation will be held at Austin Marriott Downtown in Waterloo Ballroom 3 on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2:30pm CT. All attendees who have badges to the SXSW festival are able to attend and hear from these two inspiring women.

The annual SXSW Conference & Festival celebrates the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture.

For more information on SXSW and Julie and Jessica's session, please visit: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2023/events/PP122255.

About Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Lifeway Foods, Inc., which has been recognized as one of Forbes' Best Small Companies, is America's leading supplier of the probiotic, fermented beverage known as kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable kefir, the company also produces cheese, probiotic oat milk, and a ProBugs line for kids. Lifeway's tart and tangy fermented dairy products are now sold across the United States, Mexico, Ireland and France. Learn how Lifeway is good for more than just you at lifewayfoods.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Media:
Derek Miller 
Vice President of Communications, Lifeway Foods
Email: derekm@lifeway.net 

General inquiries:
Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Phone: 847-967-1010
Email: info@lifeway.net

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FAQ

What is Julie Smolyansky speaking about at SXSW 2023?

Julie Smolyansky will discuss her journey from Ukrainian refugee to CEO of Lifeway Foods and the importance of trusting your gut in business decisions.

When is the Lifeway Foods session at SXSW 2023?

The Lifeway Foods session is scheduled for March 12, 2023, at 2:30 PM CT.

Where will the Lifeway Foods SXSW session take place?

The session will take place at the Austin Marriott Downtown, specifically in Waterloo Ballroom 3.

Who is joining Julie Smolyansky at the SXSW session?

Julie Smolyansky will be joined by journalist Jessica Yellin.

What is Lifeway Foods known for?

Lifeway Foods is known for being the leading supplier of kefir and probiotic products in the U.S.

What is the significance of Julie Smolyansky's leadership at Lifeway?

Julie Smolyansky became the youngest female CEO of a publicly traded company at age 27, significantly impacting the growth of kefir in the U.S.