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The Importance of Ancient Grains and Wheat Featuring Brooke Lucy, Bluebird Grain Farms

July 18, 2022 | an article by Diana Fryc

How do nutritious, ancient grains and wheat positively impact the environment?

For quite some time, people have been unaware of ancient grains’ and wheats’ importance. In 2005, Brooke Lucy and her husband, Sam Lucy, started their vertically integrated farm business to raise awareness, grow, process, and sell organic ancient grains and heritage wheat varieties. Now, she’s here to share the challenges and lessons they’ve learned while growing and selling heirloom grains.

In this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Brooke Lucy, the Co-owner and Founder of Bluebird Grain Farms, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey in growing, processing, and selling organic ancient grains and wheat. Brooke explains the fundamental shift in people’s demand for ancient grains and wheat, product development and the farming practices they use to grow their grains, challenges they’ve faced, and her advice to new farmers and entrepreneurs.

In this episode we learn:

Brooke Lucy talks about Bluebird Grain Farms and why it exists
The fundamental shift in people’s demand for ancient grains and wheat
Brooke explains how her role as a wilderness ranger impacts her leadership style
What are Brooke’s principles for product development?
Brooke explains the farming practices they use to grow their grains
Why entrepreneurs lose sight of their end goal
The people that influenced Brooke and her husband’s grain-growing process
Brooke shares the challenges they’ve faced and her proudest moments
Brooke’s advice to new farmers and entrepreneurs
What’s next for Bluebird Grain Farms?
Women leaders that Brooke would like to elevate

The Importance of Ancient Grains and Wheat Featuring Brooke Lucy, Bluebird Grain Farms

About Brooke Lucy

Brooke Lucy is the Co-owner and Founder of Bluebird Grain Farms, a vertically integrated farm business that produces, processes, and sells ancient and heritage wheat and grains. Brooke is a visionary, educator, people person, and networker. She believes that people deserve access to pure, clean food, and she believes that producers have an obligation and social responsibility to the planet and humankind to grow and deliver sustainable food with minimal water use and a low carbon footprint. Brooke is honored to be an entrepreneurial environmentalist where she can work with the land and integrate her infinite wisdom while driving good food to the people.

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LinkedIn Brooke Lucy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-lucy-b4ba6947

Website: https://bluebirdgrainfarms.com

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Running a Successful Wellness Beverage Brand Featuring Angela Zeng, Karviva

July 4, 2022 | an article by Diana Fryc

How do you provide wellness through healthy drinks — and run a successful brand?

More people want to consume healthier foods and beverages — and it’s up to entrepreneurs to leverage this. Angela Zeng believes that earth has provided us with an abundance of simple, natural, and nutritious plant-based ingredients — not just to sustain life, but to help it flourish. With this in mind, Angela started her beverage brand to take care of people in a natural way. Now, she’s sharing the challenges and lessons she has learned while running her company.

In this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Angela Zeng, Founder and CEO of Karviva, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey running a successful, healthy beverage brand. Angela explains where the idea for Karviva came from, how to manage food waste, the challenges and lessons she learned maneuvering a young, growing brand in the beverage industry, and the impacts of veganism and plant-based foods on the American diet.

In this episode we learn:

Angela Zeng talks about Karviva and what it stands for
Angela explains where the Karviva product idea came from
Angela talks about food waste, how to solve this problem, and what people should know about low-carb diets
How Angela knew that she was headed in the right direction
Angela’s experience maneuvering a young, growing brand within the beverage industry
Generational differences in driving innovation and running businesses
The impacts of veganism and plant-based foods on the American diet
Angela shares a fun fact about postbiotics

Running a Successful Wellness Beverage Brand Featuring Angela Zeng, Karviva

About Angela Zeng

Angela Zeng is the Founder and CEO of Karviva, a wellness beverage brand. Angela has over 17 years of experience within the functional beverage and juice industry. Her passion for natural healing is rooted in her strong belief in traditional Chinese medicine and herbal sciences. Angela’s heritage and passion for Eastern medicine, combined with her education and experience in modern medical research, motivated her to create something new for consumers.

LinkedIn Leigh Keith : https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelazeng1/

Website : https://karviva.com/

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How To Succeed in the Refrigerated Snacks Space Featuring Leigh Keith, Perfect Snacks

June 27, 2022 | an article by Diana Fryc

Do you have what it takes to succeed in the refrigerated snacks sector? At age 19, Leigh Keith started Perfect Snacks with her family. Now, they’ve revolutionized the billion-dollar protein category. How did they do it?

Leigh shares the journey of how Perfect Snacks managed to be successful in creating fresh, grab-and-go snacking options. She says that to succeed in this space, you have to be passionate and expect challenges but have a mindset that every misstep is taking you somewhere.

In this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Leigh Keith, the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Perfect Snacks, to discuss the entrepreneurial journey as a successful refrigerated snacks brand. Leigh talks about Perfect Snacks and some of the challenges of running a business as a young person, their acquisition by Mondelēz International, leadership strategies, and her advice to other entrepreneurs.

In this episode we learn:

Leigh Keith talks about Perfect Snacks and what it stands for
Leigh shares what worked and didn’t work for her when running the business at age 19
Leigh explains what failure means
How Leigh knew that they were headed in the right direction
Where did the name “Perfect Bar” come from?
Mistakes that were pivotal to the success of Perfect Bar
Leigh talks about their acquisition by Mondelēz International
How Leigh’s upbringing and current work environment influence her leadership style
Mentors that were instrumental to Leigh’s success
Leigh’s advice to other entrepreneurs — and what’s next for Perfect Snacks
Women leaders Leigh admires

How To Succeed in the Refrigerated Snacks Space Featuring Leigh Keith, Perfect Snacks

About Leigh Keith

Leigh Keith is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Perfects Snacks, which makes fresh-from-the-fridge protein snacks out of love for optimal health, fitness, and nutrition. Leigh has remained steadfast in building healthy communities from the inside out. In July of 2019, Perfect Snacks gained a majority interest acquisition from Mondelēz International, the global snacking leader. Leigh and Perfect Snacks have been awarded the NEXTY Award from New Hope media, and San Diego Magazine also named Leigh a Woman of the Year finalist.

LinkedIn Leigh Keith : https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-keith-11b7b726/

Website : https://perfectsnacks.com/

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How to Successfully Run a For-Good, For-Profit Brand Featuring Suz Hernandez, MamaP

June 20, 2022 | an article by Diana Fryc

If we take care of Mother Earth, in turn, she’ll take care of us. So, how do you promote affordable and eco-friendly products?

After becoming aware of the lack of options in the eco-friendly product space, Suz Hernandez founded MamaP. She shares their journey, challenges, and the lessons they’ve learned running MamaP to encourage other brands that it is possible to have a for-good, for-profit brand that’s eco-friendly. Suz believes that together, people have the power to make a difference and put Mother Earth first.

In this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Suz Hernandez, the Founder and CEO of MamaP, to discuss ways to successfully run an eco-friendly brand. Suz explains the reasons why MamaP exists as a for-good, for-profit brand, the challenges and lessons they’ve learned, and how they’re growing and creating change.

In this episode we learn:

Suz Hernandez talks about MamaP, why it exists, and where the idea came from
Suz talks about their disposable products and how to discard them
Suz explains how she knew that she was headed in the right direction
How Suz became a socialpreneur
Challenges MamaP has faced that changed its trajectory
How Suz has leveraged past experiences to overcome some of the challenges they’ve faced as a brand
Suz’s proudest milestone in the company
Suz’s advice to other leaders
A surprising fact about plastic toothbrushes
Women leaders Suz admires

How to Successfully Run a For-Good, For-Profit Brand Featuring Suz Hernandez, MamaP

About Suz Hernandez

Suzan (Suz) Hernandez is the Founder and CEO at MamaP, a CPG brand that strives to make Mama Earth proud by offering affordable, eco-friendly alternatives to everyday products in beauty, health, and home goods. Coupled with an MBA from Indiana University and work experience at leading companies like Nike and P&G, Suz has a passion and drive for blending consumer products with purpose, sustainability, and design. Suz is leading the vision, product innovation, and go-to-market for MamaP. MamaP is a triple bottom-line company — focusing on people, planet, and then profits.

LinkedIn Suzan Hernandez : https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzan-hernandez-204b65b/

Website : https://mamap.life/

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Fueling the Path To Feeling Better Featuring Tara Staten, Bulletproof

June 13, 2022 | an article by Diana Fryc

Want to provide healthy food and beverage options? Do you have what it takes to push the boundaries in this field?

Marketing Director at Bulletproof, Tara Staten, shares her entrepreneurial journey of how they challenge the nutrition norms to create healthy products that help people live their best lives. She shares her leadership style, challenges, and lessons she has learned in leading a successful CPG brand. Don’t miss out!

In this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Tara Staten, the Marketing Director at Bulletproof, to discuss ways to run a healthy, successful food and beverage brand. Tara explains the lessons she has learned that have contributed to her success, the leadership style she uses and how it has evolved with time, the importance of having mentors, and advice to leaders.

In this episode we learn:

Tara Staten talks about Bulletproof, why it exists, and her role there
Tara shares her entrepreneurial journey and when she realized she was headed in the right direction
Lessons Tara learned that contributed to her success
Tara explains her leadership style and how it has evolved with time
Mentors that have helped Tara in her journey to success
Tara’s proudest milestones in the company and what’s next for Bulletproof
Tara’s advice to other leaders
Fun facts Tara learned while working at Bulletproof
Women leaders Tara admires

Fueling the Path To Feeling Better Featuring Tara Staten, Bulletproof

About Tara Staten

Tara Staten is the Marketing Director at Bulletproof, where they believe that the right nutrients can help you tap into your potential. By creating products that fuel a path to greatness, Bulletproof helps you feel your best every day. Tara’s passion for delighting customers with better-for-you products motivated her to lead microbiology lab work to develop and market new products in the fast-paced CPG world.

LinkedIn Tara Staten : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-staten-85a4944/

Website : https://www.bulletproof.com/

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Intrapreneurship in the Veggies-As-Snacks Industry Featuring Katrina Borisjuk, Dirt Kitchen Snacks

June 6, 2022 | an article by Diana Fryc

Want to maintain a healthy lifestyle by snacking on veggies? Here’s how one intrapreneur is helping you do so.

With her love for veggies and passion to provide people with healthy options, Katrina Borisjuk founded Dirt Kitchen Snacks. She shares tips on how they came up with a healthy snacking brand of veggies within a multinational established big brand and how they overcame most of their challenges during the process. So, tune in and learn about intrapreneurship and how you can leverage the advantages you have as a startup in a big company.

In this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Katrina Borisjuk, the Senior Director of SnackFutures and Intrapreneurial Founder and Lead of Dirt Kitchen Snacks, to discuss her intrapreneurial journey in the healthy foods industry. Katrina explains the value of intrapreneurship and lessons she has learned, the process and challenges they faced launching a startup during the pandemic, and her advice to other entrepreneurs.

In this episode we learn:

Katrina Borisjuk talks about Dirt Kitchen Snacks and why it exists
Katrina explains the value of intrapreneurship and lessons she has learned
Katrina talks about Dirt Kitchen Snacks’ path in the right direction
Challenges Katrina and the team faced launching a brand during the pandemic — and how they overcame them
How experience in a multinational established big brand impacted Katrina’s startup process
Katrina’s advice to other entrepreneurs
What’s next for Dirt Kitchen?
What’s a fun fact about veggies?
Other women leaders that Katrina admires

Intrapreneurship in the Veggies-As-Snacks Industry Featuring Katrina Borisjuk, Dirt Kitchen Snacks

About Katrina Borisjuk

Katrina Borisjuk is the Senior Director of SnackFutures and Intrapreneurial Founder and Lead of Dirt Kitchen Snacks Brands, the first business launched under Mondelēz International’s Innovation and Venture hub. Dirt Kitchen Snacks is on a mission to make real veggies irresistibly snackable and help consumers get more veggies into their lives.

Katrina has been with Mondelēz International and its precursor Kraft Foods for over 15 years. Through several roles in the global growth organization, Katrina has had the privilege to travel the world, gaining consumer insights and international experience through project work across both developed and emerging markets, including Western Europe, Russia, China, and Mexico. Katrina’s current role as an intrapreneur has her growing a startup across both e-commerce and brick and mortar retail from the ground up. Prior to joining the food industry, Katrina worked in investment banking for Bear, Stearns, & Co. and Barnett & Partners LLC in New York.

LinkedIn Katrina Borisjuk : https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-borisjuk-08b7335/

Website : https://dirtkitchensnacks.com/

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Tips To Run a Healthy Social Venture Featuring Nina Tickaradze, NADI

May 30, 2022 | an article by Diana Fryc

Do you have what it takes to run a social entity and achieve its goals? Social ventures come with their challenges, but the benefits of helping communities far outweigh the difficulties.

Nina Tickaradze runs a social entity with a mission to create job opportunities for refugees, and at the same time, serve people with healthy product options. Through running this company, she has learned that all businesses need to be unique in terms of their products, have funds, and have a purpose if they want to be successful. Business leaders also need to be in entrepreneurial networks to learn and have the support they require.

In this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Nina Tickaradze, the Founder and CEO of NADI, to discuss tips on how to successfully run a healthy social venture. Nina explains the challenges of running a social venture and lessons she has learned as a leader, the importance of being in an entrepreneurial group outside of your organization, and her advice to other women leaders.

In this episode we learn:

Nina Tickaradze talks about NADI and why it exists
Nina explains the challenges of running a social venture whose goal is bigger than the financial rewards
Nina talks about NADI’s path in the right direction
NADI products and how they’re marketed to the average American consumer
Lessons Nina has learned as the leader of NADI
Nina explains the importance of being in an entrepreneurial group outside of your organization
Nina’s advice to other women leaders
What’s next for NADI?
Women leaders Nina admires

Tips To Run a Healthy Social Venture Featuring Nina Tickaradze, NADI

About Nina Tickaradze

Nina Tickaradze is the Founder and CEO of NADI, a certified women-owned enterprise and social venture with a mission to create jobs for displaced refugees. NADI produces organic juices and healthy snacks that are sold in organic grocery stores and supermarkets across the US. NADI’s products are inspired by ancient Georgian health traditions and old family recipes.

Nina is a native of the country of Georgia and was educated primarily in the United States. Nina is the Founder of the Georgia to Georgia Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes relationships between the state of Georgia and the country of Georgia. Nina is also the Co-chair of the Atlanta Tbilisi Sister City Committee and builds stronger business and cultural ties between Atlanta and its sister city of Tbilisi, which is the capital of Georgia. Nina is passionate about the ancient culture of the country of her birth and is an advocate for educating others about Georgia’s history, hospitality, and vibrant food and wine scene. Nina is a Certified Sommelier through the International Sommelier Guild.

LinkedIn Nina Tickaradze : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninatickaradze/

Website : http://www.getnadi.com/

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The Changing World of Allergens Featuring Catherine Jaxon, Mission MightyMe

May 23, 2022 | an article by Diana Fryc

Are your kids struggling with food allergies? Would you like to learn proven tips on how to prevent food allergies from infancy?

Food allergies are on a rise, especially in the United States. Studies show that about 50% of kids in the US have food allergies. As parents, how do you prevent these allergies? First, you need to know the types of allergen foods. Next, you have to figure out which food your child is allergic to. And finally, you need a solution. There are products being created to help you as a parent prevent food allergies from kids before it gets worse.

In this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Catherine Jaxon, the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Mission MightyMe, to discuss ways parents can prevent food allergies in their children. Catherine explains the importance of introducing microdoses of the allergen foods into babies’ diets early, the types of allergen foods we have, and the products Mission MightyMe creates to help prevent food allergies.

In this episode we learn:

Catherine Jaxon talks about Mission MightyMe and why it exists
Catherine explains the importance of introducing microdoses of the allergen foods into babies’ diets early
The types of allergen foods
What products does Mission MightyMe produce and how are they used to prevent food allergies?
Catherine talks about competition in the industry
What kind of initiatives does Mission MightyMe support?
Catherine explains their path in the right direction and the feedback from customers
What triggered Dr. Gideon Lack to do the LEAP study
Who was Catherine’s mentor and what other women leaders does she admire?
What’s next for Catherine and Mission MightyMe?
The brands and trends Catherine has her eyes on

The Changing World of Allergens Featuring Catherine Jaxon, Mission MightyMe

About Catherine Jaxon

Catherine Jaxon is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Mission MightyMe, a revolutionary food company on a mission to end the food allergy epidemic by making it easy for parents to include peanuts and other common food allergens in their babies’ diets early. Catherine is a mom of three, and her oldest daughter is allergic to most nuts. As a mom who knows what a burden food allergies can be, Catherine is passionate about helping other parents get proactive about preventing them. Prior to founding Mission MightyMe, Catherine was an award-winning journalist with CNN and is still an avid researcher and a journalist at heart.

LinkedIn Catherine Jaxon : https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-mitchell-jaxon-3b94bb48/

Website : https://missionmightyme.com/

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How To Run a Healthy Brand Featuring Sophia Maroon, Dress It Up Dressing

May 16, 2022 | an article by Diana Fryc

Dressings should be as healthy as your salad. So, where can you get clean, high-quality, classic-flavored dressings to whip up a delicious and healthy dish?

People need to understand what they are eating — if it’s healthy or not — and that includes the dressing they use on their salad. Sophia Maroon shares her entrepreneurial journey of how she started her dressing and marinades company to provide tips to entrepreneurs on how to run a successful business — and educate people about healthy eating.

In this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Sophia Maroon, the Founder and CEO of Dress It Up Dressing, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey in making healthy dressings and marinades for salads. Sophia explains her 10-year journey of scaling Dress It Up Dressing and the mistakes she avoided, the kind of networks an entrepreneur should have to succeed, and her advice to entrepreneurs.

In this episode we learn:

Sophia Maroon talks about Dress It Up Dressing and why it exists
How Sophia’s “messy life” influenced the genesis of her company
The 10-year journey of scaling Dress It Up Dressing
How Sophia realized they were moving in the right direction — and mistakes she avoided
Sophia’s proudest moment and milestone
How Sophia’s background in anthropology and filmmaking influence what she does now
What kind of networks should you have as an entrepreneur, and which entrepreneurs does Sophia admire?
Sophia’s advice to entrepreneurs
What’s next for Dress It Up Dressing
Sophia shares brands and trends she has her eyes on and why

How To Run a Healthy Brand Featuring Sophia Maroon, Dress It Up Dressing

About Sophia Maroon

Sophia Maroon is the Founder and CEO of Dress It Up Dressing, a company that offers olive oil-based dressings with gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, paleo, keto and Whole-30-friendly varieties. Since Sophia couldn’t find a salad dressing on the market that resembled homemade — and because her brother challenged her — she decided to create Dress It Up Dressing using her mother’s recipe. Sophia is also a filmmaker with three kids.

LinkedIn Sophia Maroon : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-maroon-sofine/

Website : https://dressitupdressing.co/

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How To Drink Better and Drink Clean Featuring Donna Katz, G’s Hard Ginger Beer

May 9, 2022 | an article by Diana Fryc

Are you struggling to find healthy beverages that you can enjoy as a consumer? How can you have a great business catering to these needs as an entrepreneur? What tips can help you achieve these goals on both the consumer and producer side?

Many people nowadays are seeking transparency and cleaner alcohol options to support their active and healthier lifestyles. As an entrepreneur, you should view this as an opportunity to come up with a solution for them. That’s why Donna Katz shares her entrepreneurial journey, tips, and lessons she learned as an entrepreneur — and how people can stay healthy.

In this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Donna Katz, the CEO and Founder of G’s Hard Ginger Beer, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey in beverages, specifically in the alcohol category. Donna talks about what inspired her to found G’s Hard Ginger Beer, the lessons she has learned developing the company, and the importance of growing through mentorship and industry networks.

In this episode we learn:

Donna Katz talks about G’s Hard Ginger Beer and why it exists
Donna explains what influenced her love for agriculture and growing things organically
At what point did Donna realize that she was headed in the right direction and started getting traction?
Donna talks about the hospitality channel and if they’ll get their product there
Does ginger have the same benefit when mixed with alcohol in a better-for-you context?
Donna shares lessons learned from growing her company
How Donna gained mentorship and joined networks to grow her company
Donna’s proudest moments with her company
Donna’s advice for other entrepreneurs
What’s next for Donna and her company in the next 12 months?
Trends and brands Donna has her eyes on

How To Drink Better and Drink Clean Featuring Donna Katz, G’s Hard Ginger Beer

About Donna Katz

Donna Katz is the CEO and Founder of G’s Hard Ginger Beer, a company that crafts vibrantly flavorful, absurdly aromatic, refreshing, and memorable dry hard ginger beers that are ready to drink and ready to mix. Donna is an Australian native who moved to Napa Valley, California in 2013. In 2014, Donna began dry-farming a small block of grapevines by hand and making restrained-style wines. Donna started fermenting ginger for her own digestive health, often incorporating foraged and seasonal ingredients. She quickly came to realize she was making beverages she couldn’t buy — ones that had no added sugar or sweeteners and were crafted with only real ingredients.

LinkedIn Donna Katz : https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnagkatz/

Website : https://www.gsgingerbeer.com/

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