About Us
Global Hearth™ is a multi-faceted business founded by Natalie Keng—author, entrepreneur, speaker, and Sauce Maven™. At the intersection of food, storytelling, and community, Global Hearth™ brings people together through unique experiences that feed both body and mind. Whether it’s developing leaders, inspiring partnerships or building cultural bridges, we believe food is key to Opening Minds, One Mouth at a Time™!
What We Do
Cooking Up a Better World™ | Our unique, creative, and impactful leadership development platform harnessing the power of food and culture through interactive, immersive experiences developed to support business initiatives.Since 2009, Natalie has led over 500 programs across the country for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and schools—boosting team morale, enhancing retention, and fostering authentic leadership.
Sauce Maven™: Award-Winning “Recipe-in-a-Bottle” Sauces | Born in the South and infused with global inspiration, our Sauce Maven™ Recipe- in a - Bottle line features premium, natural ingredients in bold, fusion-forward flavors Our sauces have earned top honors, including 3x Flavor of Georgia Best Sauce Winner and the prestigious Specialty Food Association sofi Award.
"Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea" Cookbook | Natalie’s bestselling, nationally acclaimed cookbook highlighted in Southern Living and PEOPLE MAGAZINE as "A Love Letter to the American South. This "Book All Georgians Should Read" book broke new ground with its recipes plus a Resource Guide, local products, Community Allies section, and poignant stories of growing up Asian American Southern, and how food and culture can improve human relations.
The Marketing Alliance & Community Collaborations | Through strategic partnerships, in-kind contributions, joint events, and collaborative campaigns, Global Hearth supports women entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local communities. Our Cookbook Collaborative and Marketing Alliance initiatives help amplify underrepresented voices and give back to organizations that nourish our communities.