Summer Fermentations - An evening with Aruna Lee, founder of Volcano Kimchi

​Fermentation takes time, care, the right conditions, and a little heat, much like building a business. Join us for Summer Fermentations, a special Ladysmith evening hosted by Aruna Lee, founder of Volcano Kimchi, at her studio in Dogpatch.

​We’ll sip signature cocktails, naturally fermented, of course, and reflect on the parallels between fermentation and the entrepreneurial path; the slow, transformative process of bringing an idea to life.

​We’ll tour Aruna’s space and see how she makes her small-batch vegan kimchi, including seasonal standouts like watermelon. She’ll walk us through the basics of fermentation, and we’ll build our own Bibimbap bowls with her signature flavors. 

​Aruna will share her founder story, how she built Volcano Kimchi, what she’s learned along the way, and where she’s headed next. From there, we’ll open the space for Q&A, then time for everyone to share. Just like our first Ladysmith gathering, this is a chance to talk openly about where we are in our own journeys, what we’re building, what’s working, and what we’re struggling with. Expect candid conversation, insight, and connection.