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Welcome back from our summer hiatus! This week Jamie is back and chatting with Aishwarya Iyer, founder and CEO of Brightland. They discuss how she got her start, launching a prestige olive oil brand, marketing strategies, her lessons learned, and so much more! Jamie's Brightland favorites: Pizza Oil The Duo Alive and Awake Olive Oil set Follow along on IG: @itsJamieStone and @ALittleTooMuchPodcast Follow along on TikTok: @itsJamieStone

Almost every home cook knows that most recipes begin with olive oil, but most can't tell you which brand or type they use, or if they even use 100% olive oil. This inspired Aishwarya Iyer, CEO and Founder of Brightland, a premium olive oil company, to launch her brand and ultimately revolutionize the olive oil industry. After innocently Googling "bad olive oil," Aishwarya stumbled across the fraudulent activities taking place in the olive oil industry. As she searched for premium 100% olive oil, Aishwarya knew it was up to her to tell the story of the farms in California producing quality olive oil. With this partnership, Aishwarya created Brightland, a premium olive oil brand sourced directly from the farmers. Choosing to start small, Aishwarya bought just 1000 bottles, which sold out within three days. In six years, she has grown the business to 8 plus figures and forever changed the way people think about olive oil. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support

“The things that you run away from, you end up going back to as you get older.” —Aishwarya Iyer  Because of our busy schedules, it's all too easy to rush through meal preparation on autopilot. But cooking with presence and awareness has profound benefits for both body and soul. With each conscious action in the kitchen, whether stirring a pot of soup or mixing a salad, we nourish our mind and spirit, as well as our physical needs. The mindfulness we cultivate over the stove can spread throughout our day, improving mood and relationships toward more conscious living. Aishwarya Iyer's passion for conscious cooking inspired her to create Brightland, where she strives to elevate people's connection to their food through products that encourage mindfulness. By sharing the stories of the farmers and flavors behind each product, she aims to help customers more present and aware during mealtimes, allowing them to reap the mental and physical benefits of living in the moment while nourishing themselves and their loved ones. In this episode, Justine and Aishwarya talked about overcoming self-doubt, the importance of surrounding oneself with knowledgeable people, Brightland's organic and regenerative products, Ash's strategic approach to growing the company, and the value of mindful cooking and making thoughtful choices to nourish both body and soul.   Meet Aishwarya: Aishwarya Iyer is the founder and CEO of Brightland, an olive oil, vinegar, and honey company based in California. She launched Brightland in 2017 after becoming passionate about food and cooking oils. Under her leadership, Brightland has grown to produce a variety of high-quality, organic, and regenerative olive oils, vinegar, and honey. Brightland partners directly with small farms to source ingredients and tell the story of sustainable agriculture. Prior to founding Brightland, Aishwarya worked in the beauty industry and tech startups. She credits her experiences in consumer products and the startup world with giving her the skills to successfully launch and scale her own company. Aishwarya is committed to building Brightland through a strategic and calm approach while delighting customers.   Website Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 00:55 Walking the Path of Entrepreneur 05:19 Overcoming Barriers to Success 10:30 Mindful Cooking 15:06 Partnering with Local Farmers 18:57 The Value of Advisors 23:51 Emphasis on Quality and Uniqueness  31:02 AVoiding Rancidity  

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands.  In this enlightening episode, Ramon Vela takes a deep dive into the world of food and beverage with Aishwarya Iyer, Founder, CEO, and visionary behind Brightland.  Join us as we uncover the passion, challenges, and innovative strategies behind building a brand that's as much about quality and sustainability as it is about its products. Brightland makes artfully crafted ingredients to help pour on a little bit of the good life. Best known for our iconic olive oils, we source all our products directly from small, family farms in California and Hawaii. Key Highlights: Entrepreneurial Well-being: Aishwarya discusses the role of gratitude and meditation in managing the stress of entrepreneurship, offering listeners a glimpse into the daily practices that keep her grounded. The Genesis of Brightland: Learn about Aishwarya's journey to starting Brightland, inspired by the health benefits of olive oil and a commitment to transparency, quality, and sustainability. Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges: From handling disappointment and uncertainty to the significance of self-compassion, Aishwarya shares her hurdles and how she's overcome them. Behind the Scenes of Product Creation: Get an insider look at Brightland's meticulous approach to creating its products, which involves prioritizing quality over cost, working closely with family-owned farms, and adopting a unique vinegar production method. The Art of Olive Oil: Explore the parallels between olive oil and wine. Aishwarya provides expert advice on storing, tasting, and even incorporating olive oil into your coffee for an extra health boost. Brightland's Products: Delve into the world of Brightland's oils, vinegar, and honey, learning about the importance of quality sourcing, innovative blends, and the brand's plans for retail expansion and education on olive oil's health benefits. Conclusion: Aishwarya Iyer's journey with Brightland is a testament to what passion, resilience, and a focus on quality can achieve in the entrepreneurial world.  Whether you're a food enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone curious about incorporating healthier options into your lifestyle, this conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration.  Tune in to discover the heart and soul behind Brightland and find a new appreciation for the humble olive oil in your kitchen. For more on Brightland, visit: ​​https://brightland.co/ Remember to subscribe and follow The Story of a Brand Show on Apple Podcast and LinkedIn for more conversations with industry leaders and to stay updated on the latest consumer products, brands, trends, retail, and beyond!  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review. Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: Compass Rose - Advisor for CPG Brands: https://compassroseventures.com/ramon/ Compass Rose is offering “no-cost” CPG advice exclusively for the Founders and CEOs featured on The Story of a Brand Show and listeners. The calendar is limited, so book your one-on-one call (a $500 Value) with the Compass Rose team today. Visit using our unique link.   SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands: http://storybrandoffer.com/ Claim an "exclusive onboarding" offer for the listeners of The Story of a Brand Show. The Saral Team will work directly with you and offer weekly check-ins and 1:1 consulting until you succeed. Visit using our unique link. 

Founder and CEO Aishwarya Iyer did not set out to become an entrepreneur, but her passion for cooking and high-quality ingredients spurred her to launch Brightland. To make the career switch, she had to overcome founder impostor syndrome. Now, Brightland is a fan-favorite olive oil, honey and vinegar brand that has set the standard for what pantry staples should look and taste like.To learn more about Brightland and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/brightland-

“Nothing lasts forever, we're all gonna die. It's all very short. So, having that perspective kind of makes you say, ‘We're not around for that long, we probably should make the most of it and be happy.'” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Aishwarya Iyer, founder and CEO of Brightland, a stylish olive oil, vinegar, and honey company that sources its products directly from small family farms in California and Hawaii. Aishwarya was inspired to create Brightland as an ode to her family's passion for food and the nourishment that comes from sharing a table with loved ones. Tune in to hear how self doubt nearly stopped Aishwarya from following her dream, the resources she targeted to get the brand launched, and how Brightland has evolved since its 2018 launch.  We talked about:  The entrepreneurial spirit doesn't always start early on (02:14) How working with a life coach can be transformational (10:16) Aishwarya's R&D process for Brightland (14:29) The decision to raise venture capital (22:16) The evolution of Brightland's marketing strategy (26:45) Connect with Aishwarya Instagram LinkedIn Brightland Join us for Entreprenista Founders Weekend: Join us from May 3-5th at The Ritz-Carlton in Orlando for your opportunities to connect and build relationships with the most powerful women in business. We can't wait to be with you in person at our Founders Weekend Wealth & Wellness Retreat. Reserve your tickets here.  Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results?    Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at entreprenista.com/join! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay   Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

This month, we got to chat with Aishwarya Iyer, founder and CEO of Brightland, a company known for its beautifully bottled olive oils, vinegars, and other pantry essentials. Launched in 2018, Brightland turned the olive oil category on its head by eschewing its trademark green for bold, bright colors and putting quality, trust, and traceability at the forefront of their company. They've graced the kitchens of celebrities like Oprah, Florence Pugh, and Gwyneth Paltrow, and we had the chance to catch up with Aishwarya about what her founder journey's been like. Learn more about Brightland at brightland.co and @wearebrightland  Follow Aishwarya at @helloaishwarya and check out her new podcast, Recent Eats. Save 20% on TeuxDeux with code SOMEDAYLIST.

On today's show, two very different food world CEOs. First up, Aishwarya Iyer, the founder of Brightland, a collection of thoughtfully sourced and crafted olive oils, vinegars, and honeys. Aishwarya never planned on becoming an entrepreneur or working in the food startup space, but her plans changed when she fell in love with the world of olive oil. Today, her Brightland brand is beloved by home cooks and connoisseurs alike. Aishwarya joins us to talk about her origin story and what's next for Brightland. In the second half of the show, it's Ellis Singer McCue, the CEO of Territory Foods who loves problem-solving as much as she does healthy food. Ellis shares her professional journey from Deloitte consultant to systems expert at Gap to CEO of Territory. Ellis also talks about how Territory is working to disrupt the meal delivery category and she shares her predictions regarding the food as medicine movement. Our podcast is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here!Want to come to Jubilee 2023? Snag early-bird tickets here.More on Aishwarya: Instagram, BrightlandMore on Ellis: Instagram, Territory Foods

Aishwarya Iyer started Instagram's favorite olive oil company, Brightland, for her own wellbeing and was inspired to make high-quality olive oil from farms in California more accessible. She didn't grow up wanting to be an entrepreneur–as a child of immigrants (and an immigrant herself), she valued stability and safety. On today's episode of The Everygirl Podcast, she talks about finding which career path was best for her, how she revolutionized the way we think of food, and pulling inspo from local artists and fashion companies to create her signature branding. Aishwarya also talks about how she prioritizes wellness with a busy schedule, the work she did to find self-confidence, and tips that will impress your guests when entertaining. Check out Brightland on The Everygirl Gift Guide here and The Everymom Gift Guide here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We want your feedback! Fill out our listener survey for a chance to win a $100 Patagonia gift card. Join us on November 30 for a live, virtual episode of Climavores. Come ask a question about food, nutrition, and eating for the climate. As a Climavores listener, you know that we spend a ton of time trying to understand and help you understand how climate change affects food, and vice versa.  From beef to corn to rice to deforestation and overfishing, to water and soil, and even to food waste, our current food system is not great for climate change, or people – but that also means there's huge opportunities to build a better one. Today we want to introduce you to Important, Not Important – it's science for people who care, like Climavores! The critically-acclaimed show, hosted by Quinn Emmett, guides listeners through in-depth conversations with incredible humans working on the frontlines of the future, from climate to COVID, heat to hunger, agriculture to AI ethics. Quinn teases out stories, tips, and tactics from senators and scientists, investors and doctors, students and CEO's, and more, helping you to answer everybody's favorite question: “What can I do?” In this episode, Quinn welcomes Aishwarya Iyer, founder of Brightland, the wildly popular maker of climate-friendly and delicious olive oils and vinegars, to try and understand what it's like to start a food company in the climate era, why their bottles are both beautiful and useful, and what California's drought means for food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By now, you may have seen Brightland's gorgeous bottles adorn the aisles of your local grocery store. The brand offers high-quality olive oils, honeys, and vinegars that stand apart from their mass-produced shelf mates with a focus on integrity and transparency. The woman behind the brand is founder and CEO Aishwarya Iyer, who launched the business in 2018 to sellout success within a week, compiling a 1000-person wait list. Now, the brand's products are available in over 700 stores nationwide in addition to Brightland's own website. But before Iyer dove into the world of luxurious pantry staples, she spent over a decade in public affairs and corporate communications at various technology companies in both New York City and L.A. And back before that, she began her career in the luxury-products division at Lancôme. Tune in to hear about all the unexpected twists and turns and how they landed Iyer at the helm of a tasty empire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aishwarya Iyer was living in New York, cooking often, and started thinking about where the fundamental ingredients from her pantry were actually from. She realized she had no idea what good or bad olive oil actually meant, and this led Aishwarya to start looking into a way to source and produce a better olive oil, and she moved to California to meet different farmers and continue her learning. Aishwarya was new to the world of food, but she believed that there was a real opportunity to disrupt the industry with Brightland. And then this happened.

It's a tasty episode this week as Elizabeth welcomes Aishwarya Iyer, Founder & CEO of Brightland, a modern pantry brand creating artisanal olive oils, vinegars, and honey from family run farms. Aishwarya talks about her love of food from a young age, and how her ancestors each paved their own way in the food and farming space. She shines a light on many of the current problems in olive oil production today, and why she saw a need to change the industry with Brightland. She and Elizabeth chat about the importance of working through fear, challenging your inner critic, and the benefits of having some “phone away” days. Aishwarya also shares what's next for Brightland and some of her favorite ways to use their tasty olive oil including salads, ice cream, and of course, granola.  Mentioned: Find All Season 4 Episodes Here Rotten60 Minutes - “Don't Fall Victim to Olive Oil Fraud” Reset with Liz Tran Never Have I Ever PODI Life Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | InstagramBrightland: Website | IG Aishwarya: IG 

Aishwarya Iyer is the Founder + CEO of Brightland, the deeply loved olive oil, vinegar, and honey brand. On this episode of ITS, Aish and Ali talk about channels, roadmaps, and playbooks, oh my! Spoiler: there isn't one way to build, or a "best" sales or marketing channel. There's what fits for the product, the team, and the vision.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Brightland might be the first sustainably sourced DTC olive oil company to exist, and it has achieved cult-status for its freshness, its colorful and beautifully designed bottles, and its personal touch. All of this is thanks to Brightland's founder, Aishwarya Iyer, who joins us this week to share her story, and some tips for finding your own success story. It often seems like crossing the distance between an idea and its execution is impossible, especially when you have a product in mind but no clue where to start. In this episode of Ecommerce Building Blocks, Jason wants to find out from Aishwarya Iyer how she went from corporate communications to founding Brightland, the much-heralded sustainably sourced California olive oil company. Aishwarya eschewed the typical marketing tricks used by DTC founders and chose to lean into her skill set. She focused on what she could do, and on how she could educate herself in areas where she needed to learn making every step of the production process into something personal and meaningful. Topics Discussed: -The difference between product affinity and brand affinity, and why it matters for your marketing strategy -How Aishwarya Iyer got the idea for Brightland -Her thought process in telling the story of Brightland -Why she began with PR and Communications instead of branding -How Aishwarya Iyer legitimized her product even without a background in food -Using your superpowers as your marketing compass -The preparation that went into creating Brightland's supply chain: olive education, establishing relationships with farmers, creating packaging -How packaging and shipping are intertwined, and how to prepare for common pitfalls -How to use DTC's major communication advantage when you experience delays -What makes a cult favorite? -How Brightland takes their customers on the journey with them, and why that is so valuable. -Aishwarya Iyer's if she could do it all over again advice to herself as a young entrepreneur ➡️ Building Blocks website: bbclass.co

Brightland is best known for its slick white bottles of olive oil and punchy, modern branding. Founder Aishwarya Iyer was among the first entrepreneurs to spot an opportunity to modernise olive oil back in 2018, and in the years since has built a thriving DTC food business. Partnerships have been the backbone of Brightside's success, along with some punchy press hits and a killer product. We dive into all of this, plus Aishwarya's thoughts on the challenges facing consumer brand founders right now.  This episode is brought to you by Gorgias, the ecommerce helpdesk that turns your customer service into a profit center. We can't hype up our new sponsor enough—learn more about how Gorgias can help you build your personalized experience, and nab a free two month trial here:https://gorgias.grsm.io/fgtl7d2cuz4j Links: www.femalefounderworld.com  hthttps://brightland.co/ instagram.com/femalefounderworld instagram.com/jasminegarnsworthy  Get the free 10-minute newsletter keeping thousands of consumer brand builders in the know: www.femalefounderworld.beehiiv.com

Host Nidhi Suresh is joined by Aishwarya Iyer of Scroll who talks about her series on the Hindutva campaign around the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. In her series, Aishwarya talks about the five Hindu women whose petitions demanding permission to pray at the mosque have propelled the campaign. She examines their links with a former Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Sohan Lal Arya who had filed a similar plea in 1995. “One common point for these women was their desire to attend prayers together in the premises,” Aishwarya says, “Their petition did not have anything regarding the Shivling but now it has motivated them to go deeper into the case.”Nidhi and Aishwarya also discuss the sociocultural fallout of the communal campaign against Gyanvapi. “Only a person born and brought up in Varanasi can understand the loss of its beautiful culture,” Aishwarya argues while explaining how the targeting of the mosque has caused unease among the city's Muslims. This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn't, and what shouldn't have.Tune in.Contribute to our NL Sena projects Bulldozing a New Image in MP and The Yogi Who Has It All.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:36 - Gyanvapi mosque00:17:10 - Sociocultural fallout00:43:25 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAishwaryaLovesickTour of Duty model could add to majoritarian violence and affect army efficiencyNidhiThe Worst Person in the WorldEducatedProduced and recorded by Tehreem Roshan, edited by Satish Kumar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

READ FIRST: There are spoilers in this episode. But also, if you haven't watched Season 2 of Bridgerton by now…that's a little bit on you. Ku, Su, and Claire give their hot and bothered takes on the show. We also have gift ideas, gender-neutral clothing, and bra upgrades – normal eppy stuff, but honestly we really just wanted to talk about Kanthony the whole time. Plus, our first Sidebar with SuChin of 2022 with Brightland Founder, Aishwarya Iyer.    Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.  Ku and Su started the episode off revealing their eyeliner stickers from PaintLab Matt McConkey gifted Kulap refillable, reusable, plastic-free, environmentally-friendly, (and much to Su's delight) FRENCH lipstick from La Bouche Rouge. He got her a leather case and the color Nude Red  SuChin is upping the ante on her newsbook look with Kidōriman pants. She loves the seal of the Geylu Harem pants and the skater look of the Pokku pant Also, did YOU know that bra technology has been upgraded from sock material? Su didn't until she tried bras from ThirdLove Bridgerton Season 2 is here and we get into it SuChin talks to Aishwarya Iyer from Brightland     Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 128, Quinn unpacks the most delicious olive oil in the world, how it came to be, and what it means to start a food business in the age of climate change. Our guest is: Aishwarya Iyer, dreamer, doer, and eternal optimist. Ash is the founder and CEO of Brightland, the new gold standard in pantry essentials. They are proponents and advocates for authenticity and transparency in the food industry, starting with olive oil. There are something like six bajillion bottles of olive oil at your local supermarket, and that's just the extra virgin stuff. And yet, despite the options (organic, cold-pressed, etc) you'd be hard-pressed (sorry) to find pure, quality oils – ones that aren't blended, rancid, or worse.  Thankfully, you don't have to cross the Atlantic (and the Mediterranean) in order to find the good stuff. It's available right here in California. Ash has been hard at work extending olive branches (you're welcome) to local family farms, getting them to buy into the mission and the message. Brightland is also branching out into sweet and sour territory with truly addictive honey and vinegar offerings. Making a difference often means shopping responsibly. It's wonderful having one more option when it comes to it. Today's episode is brought to you by Avocado Green Brands, where sustainability comes first. They craft their GOTS certified organic mattresses, pillows, and bedding with natural materials sourced from their organic farms in India, in their own clean-energy powered facility in Los Angeles, where their team shares a singular purpose: To raise the bar for what it means to be a sustainable business.  Avocado is Climate Neutral Certified for net zero emissions and donates one percent of all revenue to environmental nonprofits through its membership with 1% For the Planet.  https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=INI_November (Find out what it means to sleep organic at AvocadoMattress.com). Have feedback or questions?http://www.twitter.com/importantnotimp ( Tweet us), or send a message to questions@importantnotimportant.com New here? Get started with our fan favorite episodes athttp://podcast.importantnotimportant.com/ ( podcast.importantnotimportant.com). Important, Not Important Book Club: https://bookshop.org/contributors/axel-vervoordt (Timeless Interiors) by Axel Vervoordt https://bookshop.org/shop/importantnotimportant (https://bookshop.org/shop/importantnotimportant) Links: https://brightland.co/ (brightland.co) Use code INI at Brightland to get 10% off anything you buy through 2021 Last day for ground shipping before Christmas: December 13 3 day shipping drop-dead is December 20! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishwarya-iyer-44112a19a (linkedin.com/in/aishwarya-iyer-44112a19a) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloaishwarya/?hl=en (@helloaishwarya) | https://www.instagram.com/wearebrightland/ (@wearebrightland) https://brooklyndelhi.com/ (brooklyndelhi.com) https://www.burlapandbarrel.com/ (burlapandbarrel.com) Connect with us: Subscribe to our newsletter at http://importantnotimportant.com/ (ImportantNotImportant.com)! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ImportantNotImp (twitter.com/ImportantNotImp) Follow Quinn: http://twitter.com/quinnemmett (twitter.com/quinnemmett) Follow Brian: https://twitter.com/beansaight (twitter.com/beansaight) Like and share us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ImportantNotImportant (facebook.com/ImportantNotImportant) Intro/outro by Tim Blane: http://timblane.com/ (timblane.com) Important, Not Important is produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media) Support this podcast

It all started with a stomach ache in 2015. Several.After years of living in NYC and going out for meals every night, my partner and I decided to start using our kitchen again.Having been raised in a family of passionate cooks, I grew up cooking. But moving to the city for undergrad made me rebel against that. For years, I didn't even ...(Read More).

This week, we chat with Aishwarya Iyer, founder of Brightland. We talk about what motivated her to start an olive oil company, her tips for finding high-quality cooking oils, and a new Brightland launch coming this fall! She also shares her advice for those starting their own brand and her tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome. We also talk about Becca's need for a beach day, Grace's salad with potatoes, and RomComPods making it to the Sunday Arts section of the New York Times!   Follow Aishwarya  @wearebrightland @helloaishwarya Aishwarya's fave food startups  @Seedandmill @PeepalPeople What she's reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reed Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian And use the discount code BadOnPaper for a discount on your order! Instagram Obsessions @blondebrokeandboughie Obsessions The Other Two La Gritona Tequila What We're Reading: The Other Me by Sarah Zachrich Jeng In Polite Company by Gervais Hagerty The Identicals by Elin Hilderbrand September Book: The Magic of Found Objects by Maddie Dawson Sponsor: Night - Go to discovernight.com and get 20% off with code BOPNIGHT at checkout. Uncommon Goods - go to uncommmongoods.com/BOP for 15% off your next gift Olive and June - go to oliveandjune.com/BOP and use the code BOP for 20% off your first Manicure system Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit Grace's blog, The Stripe. New posts daily! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.

This week, host Akanksha Kumar is joined by Aishwarya Iyer, a reporter with the Quint, and Monika Mondal, an independent journalist.They talk about Aishwarya's documentary Silencing Rape, which tracks the lives of four sexual assault survivors for over a year in Uttar Pradesh's impoverished Bundelkhand region. Reflecting on what she gathered from this reporting experience, she says, “As a society we have a long way to go. I honestly don't have much hope.” Uttar Pradesh is also facing a “hidden water crisis”, particularly in Muzaffarnagar. In this context, Akanksha highlights Monika's report on the Third Pole that tells us how sugar mills are responsible for the degradation of groundwater in the region. Monika collected water samples from a Muzaffarnagar home which the Third Pole had analysed in a lab. The water was found to contain the Coliform bacteria and very high levels of inorganic salts such as calcium, magnesium, sodium. “There are so many patients with tuberculosis there, so many patients who have gastrointestinal diseases, so many patients with kidney diseases. So if you go there, every house has some problem, every house has a patient,” Monika says.This and a lot more as Akanksha, Aishwarya and Monika talk about what made news, what didn't, and what shouldn't have.Tune in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A chance meeting in Jibhi with Aishwarya, made it possible for me to record this episode for Shruti outloud Podcast. As we go conversing about Pilates with Aishwarya, we get to know about her journey of becoming a Pilates Instructor. She talks about the certifications that you need to be a Pilates instructor, difference between Pilates and Yoga, origin of Pilates and who can take up Pilates. Instagram of Aishwarya https://www.instagram.com/_aish.iyer_/

In This Episode You'll Hear About:How her love for food was a part of her family culture and why she originally thought she'd pursue medicine or lawHow New York City changed her perspective on what was possible and what her many internships taught her during her time at NYUWhy she pivoted into the tech industry and then took some time in the venture space, learning a lot about startups, venture capital, the ups and downs involved with building a brand, and that she loved being an operatorWhat brought her to her next step, the creation of Brightland, after olive oil became a pain point in her own householdWhy she decided to bootstrap first, what her experience with fundraising was, and what advice she has for other founders when it comes to raisingWhat team building has been like for Brightland and what lessons Aishwarya has learned in building her team and building her brandWhat advice she has for aspiring entrepreneurs and what is new and exciting for BrightlandTo Find Out More:Brightland.coQuotes:“I went to a venture firm, spent some time there, but realized that I actually love operating. I love being in the weeds of a company and being a part of that growth rather than sitting on the sidelines.”“Eventually I took my own just digging into why I had this fear or kind of working it through with my own inner critics. It was a lot of deep work that I had to do to then be like, you know what? I am going to try this and do this.”“People are discovering brands and entities on their phones and people's attention span is two seconds. So I think that it is important to have, if you can, something that's striking, that is memorable, and that then usually means that there's a design aspect to it.”“It's a numbers game. You have to talk to a lot of people. And it's tiring because it's taking up time that you're like, oh, well, I could be furthering the business or doing something to push the envelope or push the ball forward. But then when you meet the people that make sense for you, then it clicks into place.”“Always having a mindset of abundance over scarcity... If you're playing the scarcity game and feeling that, then the person on the other side can feel it, too.”“I think we also have the luxury because we are a small team and I'm building this with a lot of intentionality and not just trying to like blitz scale it in any way, so we have capacity to be a bit more thoughtful about who we're bringing on.”“If wellness and what you're kind of ingesting can be considered beauty, then our product certainly can be."“Your website is basically your storefront, so really understand the story that you want to tell. The more personal you can tell, the greater resonance and customer loyalty you'll build.”“When you feel like you're getting overwhelmed, just take one step forward at a time rather than looking at the big picture.”“Your team is everything, and you are nothing without them and being able to recognize that and celebrate them and be able to understand. Empathy is important for everything.”

Aishwarya Iyer is the founder and CEO of Brightland, a modern olive oil company that champions authenticity in the olive oil industry and celebrates good design & California living. Aishwarya was living in New York City for years, enjoying all the restaurants the city had to offer before she started cooking at home. She started to make more meals at home but, instead of feeling better, she realized she was feeling worse, and ultimately ended up having chronic stomach issues.To her surprise, she learned that the olive oil that she was using in her cooking was the main issue, discovering that 70% of the olive oil Americans consume is either rotten, rancid, or has been adulterated. After years of research into the olive oil industry, Aishwarya decided to change the game and started Brightland in 2018 with a mission to transform the relationship we have with our food.We talk to Aishwarya about her path to finding her calling after years of feeling unfulfilled, the steps she took to build the courage to launch her business, how she overcame the inner critic that so many of us struggle with, and what it takes to disrupt an industry & launch a product with little experience.In this episode, we'll talk to Aishwarya about:* An introduction to Aishwarya, her childhood, and how it influenced her. [2:15]* How Aishwarya knew that going to NYU was the right step to take at the time. [4:57]* Marrying creativity and entrepreneurship, even in a corporate space like L'Oréal. [6:32]* The value of startup experience in learning what it means to move quickly. [8:04]* How Aishwarya's fascination with olive oil started with personal interest. [9:15]* What her thought process was at the time and how she built the confidence to bring her entrepreneurial vision to life. [11:23]* Find out how Aishwarya overcame her inner critic using various methods. [12:54]* The infinite value of knowing what you want, and how a vision board can help. [14:13]* What support Aishwarya had during the transition into launching her own business. [14:37]* The early stages of Brightland and why Aishwarya says product is everything. [15:34]* Her rationale for launching direct-to-consumer and the relationships it enabled. [17:35]* Creating awareness about her product as a first-time entrepreneur; from building a following prior to launch to securing media placement. [18:48]* What didn't work in the early days and what Aishwarya learned from those issues. [20:22]* Why dwelling on mistakes is pointless. [21:29]* Why Aishwarya's experience in venture capital discouraged her during fundraising. [21:55]* Navigating which investors are the right fit for your business; having support is key. [23:30]* Some of the challenges Aishwarya has encountered, including the labor placed on female founders to become influencers. [23:58]* How to hone in on your authenticity without getting caught up in comparisons. [25:28]* Managing and avoiding burnout as the founder of a rapidly growing business. [27:39]* The most common mistakes that Aishwarya sees young entrepreneurs making. [29:48]* A little-known fact about her that she is proud of: she is a classical Indian dancer. [31:35]* Aishwarya's definition of wealth: health and waking up feeling optimistic. [32:13]Follow Aishwarya: * Website: https://www.instagram.com/wearebrightland/ * Instagram: https://brightland.co/Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So, you have a genius idea for a new business: but how, exactly, are you going to pay for it all? We've talked a lot about bootstrapping this season on Girlboss Radio, but this week, Puno dives into the world of venture capital with Aishwarya Iyer, the founder and CEO of Brightland. How you fund your business affects how you build your business - and how long you have to make it happen.  Before anybody can give you any advice about what type of funding you should look into, you need to know the answers to these three questions: What are you building? How much is it going to cost? How much control do you want? Tune in for Aishwarya's unique perspective on venture capital after a decade in the industry. Discover Brightland's nourishing olive oils and follow them on Instagram at @wearebrightland Thank you to our sponsors:  Explore Vitruvi's all-natural, 100% pure essential oils and gorgeous diffusers at vitruvi.com/girlbossradio and use code GIRLBOSS20 to get 20% off your next purchase. Create a beautiful, on brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!

So, you have a genius idea for a new business: but how, exactly, are you going to pay for it all? We've talked a lot about bootstrapping this season on Girlboss Radio, but this week, Puno dives into the world of venture capital with Aishwarya Iyer, the founder and CEO of Brightland. How you fund your business affects how you build your business - and how long you have to make it happen.  Before anybody can give you any advice about what type of funding you should look into, you need to know the answers to these three questions: What are you building? How much is it going to cost? How much control do you want? Tune in for Aishwarya's unique perspective on venture capital after a decade in the industry. Discover Brightland's nourishing olive oils and follow them on Instagram at @wearebrightland Thank you to our sponsors:  Explore Vitruvi's all-natural, 100% pure essential oils and gorgeous diffusers at vitruvi.com/girlbossradio and use code GIRLBOSS20 to get 20% off your next purchase. Create a beautiful, on brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!

From conception, to development, to growth and marketing, Founder/CEO Aishwarya Iyer of Brightland (offering fresher, healthier California extra virgin olive oil and premium double- fermented vinegars, along with scented candles) takes us through the intriguing journey on building a company that sets a new standard for excellence in the oil and vinegar space---and why it actually matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The week’s episode of The Tartare Project hosted by Phil Toronto welcomes special guest Aishwarya Iyer, founder and CEO of Brightland.

F*ck diamonds. Olive oil is a girl's best friend! Hippocrates called it "the great healer" and Homer called it "liquid gold." There are few things in this world that are as delicious as they are healthful– hell, it's even a beauty product! But with a reputation like that, why is so much olive oil… dare we say…. utter CRAP? Enter Aishwarya Iyer. Sick of literally getting SICK from consuming bad E.V.O.O (it can happen people! Beware!), she set out to make her own with the freshest olives in California and restore the glory of liquid gold... and thus, Brightland was born. This week, we're going deep into the importance of high-quality olive oil for both your body AND pantry. And fair warning: there are a lot of delicious recipes involved. XOXO Ari and Sophie The Having A Night Girls

Joining me on today’s episode is Aishwarya Iyer, the founder behind the most instagrammable olive oil company you’ll ever come across, Brightland. Brightland was founded when Aish was going through an elimination diet to figure out what was causing her stomach issues, and she discovered a frightening fact that 80% of the olive oil we consume is actually rotten. I know, so gross. She decided it was time to take this insight and create her own olive oil and boy oh boy are we glad she did. In this ep we’re covering the fresh approach she took when creating the brand; wanting it to be described like wine and marketing it like a beauty brand. How partnerships have been a critical element to the brands success, and the lessons she learned along the way as a female entrepreneur. LINKS WE MENTION: Brightland’s WebsiteBrightland’s InstagramAish’s InstagramFemale Startup Club’s InstagramIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for eCommerce businesses.

This week, I’m talking to Aishwarya Iyer. She’s the founder + CEO of Brightland, a modern pantry-essentials company.  In this episode, Aishwarya and I discuss the unpaid labor of female founders/influencers, performative social media, staying true to your brand values, growing organically vs. paid social, and building a food brand from the ground up (packaging, […]

Aishwarya Iyer joins Denise Love Hewett for a conversation about finding her calling as a founder of a consumer packaged goods brand specializing in olive oil, after a career in technology. She shares how she planned her individual goals for success in such a way that they wouldn’t allow fear to paralyze her. Aishwarya leaves us with many great takeaways, including her belief to operate like you have time, and the importance of being brave.    About Aishwarya Iyer: She is the founder + CEO of Brightland, a modern pantry essentials company based in LA that has been featured by the New York Times, Vogue, goop, Fast Company and more. Previously, Aishwarya spent over a decade in public affairs and corporate communications at various technology companies in both New York City and LA. She started her career at L'Oreal in the luxury products division at Lancome, and is a graduate of NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study.  Aishwarya is originally from Texas, and now lives in LA with her husband and dogs, Crosby and Madison. 

In the US, more people are shopping online than ever. This stark jump in ecommerce has left a lot of industry experts asking how new ecommerce businesses can successfully launch in the midst of a pandemic, where does the ecommerce experience still falls short, and if the pandemic has permanently changed how we shop. To answer all these questions, we're talking to Dan Frommer. Dan is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The New Consumer where he researches and writes about why and how people spend their money. (You may remember him from Episode 94.)Head over to the Lumi blog for links and images.

We're in California with Aishwarya Iyer, who explains how she built her fast-growing olive oil brand Brightland – then over to Norway where we talk about the future of video meetings with Øyvind Reed, CEO of Whereby.

Presented by Mastercard   Aishwarya Iyer was working in Silicon Valley when a bout of stomach issues led her to research olive oil companies. What she learned was alarming--nearly 70% of olive oil consumed by Americans is rotten or rancid. Instead of ditching it from her diet, she decided to disrupt the market and start her own line of olive oil instead. Say hello to Brightland, an artisanal, small-batch extra virgin olive oil label produced in California on a single-estate farm. But the secret to her success isn’t just in the sauce (or the oil, in this case), it’s also in the packaging. Her approach strays away from the typical olive oil branding and replaces it with elevated designs and powder-coated bottles that stand out amongst the competition on the shelves. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Aishwarya to learn about her Instagram-worthy bottle design, why she decided to bootstrap her business, and what it takes to disrupt an industry you have no prior experience in. Tune in to learn how you can master the art of the pivot and build a successful business that challenges the status quo. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.   Guest Aishwarya Iyer, @helloaishwarya @wearebrightland   Produced by Dear Media

Aishwarya Iyer started Brightland, an olive oil company, in 2018 with the idea of describing the products like wine and marketing it like a beauty brand. "Beauty leads the way in terms of talking about benefits, packaging -- the shine and glimmer that beauty's able to do, food just isn't able to do that. Maybe there are some standouts!" Iyer said on the Modern Retail Podcast. What's more, many DTC beauty brands rely on less traditional revenue channels, like big box retailers. Over the last few months, large wholesale sales have gone down for Brightland -- so it's had to focus much more on digital sales and smaller retail partnerships. "Everything's kind of moving back to this quote unquote normal place, save for the larger retailers still because they still probably have inventory on hand," Iyer said. Growing in wholesale's place are digital sales, according to Iyer, as well as and inbounds from gift box companies.

for someone whose background spanned beauty and fintech, our guest today, aishwarya iyer, couldn't have picked a more different field to dip into. but after launching in june of 2018, brightland, aishwarya's modern pantry essentials company, has already made its way into more than 150 doors and graced the pages of The NY Times, Goop and Domino. cliche as it may seem, brightland's success rests on aishwarya's commitment to the brand's story and core values, which include letting the olives, which are lovingly farmed in California, speak for themselves. from working with her dream artists to creating opportunities through smart brand alignments, aishwarya shows us the value of building a business through a unique and studied perspective.more importantly, she shows us that in a digital world where businesses are clambering for a spot on our feed, there is still plenty of room for people to connect through analog means. tune in!

This episode of Reporters Without Orders has host Snigdha Sharma, Newslaundry correspondents Gaurav Sarkar and Ayush Tiwari and Aishwarya Iyer, a reporter at The Quint, discuss the Tabrez Ansari and Pehlu Khan lynching cases, Swami Chinmayanand, MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani and a lot more.The podcast begins with everyone sharing the most bizarre news they had heard all week. Gaurav talks about the Vice President of Goldman Sachs who has gambling problems while Ayush talks about a case in Florida where a burglar broke into a house and ended up cooking breakfast for himself. Aishwarya talks about the recent developments in the Tabrez Ansari case. Ayush and Based on their personal experiences while reporting from the ground, Aishwarya and Ayush tells Snigdha how police and society deal with such incidents. Aishwarya talks about how some people even avoid rearing cows in their homes after incidents like this occur in their village.Gaurav follows up with the Priya Ramani case with juicy details from the courtroom. “You could see a lot of strategy coming into play,” he says. Ayush discusses the Chinmayanand case he has been covering. Talking about Shahjahanpur where he went to cover the case, Ayush says, “There is an industry of misogyny in small-town India.”The podcast ends with the panel discussing stories that shouldn't have made news at all. For this and more, tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Brightland, you know exactly what you’re getting - authentic olive oil that’s never rotten, over processed, or fraudulent. With absolutely no fillers or artificial preservatives. On this episode Michelle catches up with LA based CEO and Founder Aishwarya Iyer. The two discuss how Aishwarya got her start in the industry, and the important role a good olive oil can play for our bodies.

Most people don’t understand the muddy manufacturing process of olive oil. Aishwarya Iyer is changing that. She is the founder of Brightland, a new olive oil brand that’s grounded in honest, conscious production and local sourcing of olives. After working in public relations and marketing for startup and technology companies in New York, Aishwarya switched coasts and careers. Now, she makes fresh, traceable olive oils with farms she trusts in California. The hand-harvested oils are meant to make you feel alive, awake and nourished from deep within. On this episode of Well Made, Aishwarya talks about building a traceable olive oil supply chain (7:14). She reveals moments of self-doubt before taking the leap of faith into entrepreneurship (8:21). A particularly warm harvest led to a switch in olive varietals. Aishwarya talks about how sharing that openly with their customers led to one of their largest sale days (12:40). She unveils how she vets her partners (15:35) and the practicalities of launching a brand (27:17). She describes the inspirations for Brightland’s photography, color palette, and white powder-coated glass bottles (29:22). Finally, Aishwarya shares her favorite ways to use Brightland (36:52) and the lasting influence of her mother’s cooking (46:13). Also mentioned on the show Blue ocean strategy Well Made Episode 72 with Backdrop Home: Connecting with Color Brightland's Spotify Link and images can be found on the Lumi Blog.

Aishwarya Iyer shares her journey from the tech start-up world of New York City to the scenic olive mills in California to found the artisanal olive oil company Brightland. With zero experience in the food industry, launching an olive oil company was nothing the 32-year-old ever could have predicted. A few years ago she decided to begin cooking dinner at her apartment (instead of ordering take-out) and she started routinely using olive oil. Suddenly, Aish started feeling sick to her stomach after every meal. After eliminating products, she determined the culprit was the olive oil; it was dated and rancid. In this show we delve into how Aish invested everything she had and moved across country to develop a healthier, high quality oil that avoids many of the issues in the scandal-plagued industry. Plus, her tips on how to purchase fresh, tasty olive oil at the grocery store (it’s not just about the expiration date) and her surprising advice on using it at high heats (the “smoke point”).

After discovering the rotten truth about most olive oils on the market, Aishwarya Iyer was inspired to start something different. Brightland is a California-grown olive oil that brings taste to your table, both in flavor and design aesthetic. To learn more and shop Brightland’s blends, visit brightland.co. Plus, follow along @wearebrightland on Instagram. DISCLAIMER: This episode's audio quality has been slightly compromised.

Aishwarya Iyer of Brightland—a modern olive oil company based in Los Angeles, California—is transforming the way we think about food. Despite being a first-time founder, Aishwarya is already making big strides in the slow food industry by raising the standards in production, as well as leading the charge in having transparent conversations regarding where the food we consume is coming from in the first place. In this interview, Aishwarya shared her thoughts on how slow content has been an intrinsic part of Brightland and what legacy she hopes to leave behind as a slow and sustainably-minded entrepreneur. The episode also opens with a story contributed by Jordan Soderholm of ABLE.

Ellephant Partners' Aishwarya Iyer joins the ladies to revel in the Hillz Shimmy, and chat NYC carbs. Rachael leans into vacation kitsch, Aish is confused by her silk devotion, and Sara partakes in a Shake Shack Showdown. And finally, dunkaroos, lunchables, and handi-snacks have the ladies craving some 90s munchies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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