The Comeback Starts Here: My Story of Resilience, Redemption, and Reinvention July 15, 2025Comeback Snacks When I walked out of prison in 2018, I carried with me more than just a record—I carried the weight of regret, uncertainty, and fear. But I also carried something...
Oh Canada, You’re Seriously the Best! July 01, 2025Comeback Snacks Canada Day always brings out my mushy side (and not just because I’ve overcooked the marshmallows again). Every July 1st, I find myself reflecting on how grateful I am to...
Popcorn, Pops and Pit Stops: Celebrating Summer (and My Dad) the Comeback Snacks Way June 15, 2025Comeback Snacks Summer in Canada is like that first bite of caramel popcorn—sweet, bold, and totally satisfying. The days are longer, the skies are brighter, and the air smells like sunscreen, lake water,...
Summer Break, Comeback Style: Sun, Snacks, and Second Chances June 01, 2025Comeback Snacks There’s just something magical about the start of summer, isn’t there? Longer days, sunny rays, and the sweet, sweet smell of adventure (and maybe a little caramel popcorn, too). Whether...
Popcorn, Prison, and the Power of Purpose: My Recipe for Mental Wellness May 14, 2025Comeback Snacks Let’s talk about mental health. Whether you’re hustling to run a business, trying to grow a family, grappling with stress from the news cycle (is Mercury always in retrograde?!), or,...
Small Business Week: Celebrating the Hustle, the Grit, and the Popcorn! May 01, 2025Comeback Snacks If you’ve ever started a business, I applaud you! It’s like climbing Mount Everest, but instead of snow, you’re wading through invoices, supply chain hiccups, and endless taste-testing sessions (which,...
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: The Real MVPs Behind Comeback Snacks April 15, 2025Comeback Snacks Volunteering Volunteering has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It started with my parents. They just loved helping people. They would take any...
Popcorn Pranks and Second Chances: A Cheesy April Fool’s Celebration April 01, 2025Comeback Snacks April Fool's! April Fool’s Day is a time for laughter, lighthearted pranks, and a little bit of harmless mischief. At Comeback Snacks, we love to have fun and not take...
Popcorn, Purpose, and the Superbowl: The Crunchy Story Behind Comeback Snacks February 11, 2025Comeback Snacks Hey there, snack lovers! Emily O’Brien here, CEO and founder of Comeback Snacks. As the founder of a company that started in some less-than-ideal circumstances (more on that later), I’m...
2024 – What a Year! January 14, 2025Comeback Snacks 2024 – What a Year! As Comeback Snacks approaches its 5th year in business—YES, it’s hard to believe it’s already been that long—we are incredibly proud of how far we’ve...
A Pop-tastic Start to the New Year: Resolutions, Comebacks, and Criminally Good Popcorn January 07, 2025Ryan Hall Happy New Year, friends! Can you believe we’re diving headfirst into another trip around the sun? It feels like just yesterday we were prepping holiday popcorn gifts and crafting snack...
Christmas 2018 at the Halfway House: A Popcorn-Powered Holiday December 01, 2024Comeback Snacks 2018 was my first Christmas away from my family. Instead of cozying up at home with holiday classics and a mug of hot chocolate, I found myself at the Ellen...