Podcasts about botanical science

Podcast Show Notes: Featuring Tara – Botanical Beauty Pioneer & Founder of a National Hair Growth Brand   Guest Spotlight: Tara – A Visionary in Natural Haircare Solutions   In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tara, a trailblazer in the hair and beauty industry with over 20 years of experience and a passion for plant-based innovation.   Her journey from working with a pioneering French company to launching her own hair growth line—now sold in grocery stores across the U.S.—is nothing short of inspirational.   Ambassador Elisha opens the conversation with heartfelt gratitude, drawing a beautiful analogy between personal growth and a once-dry mango tree now bursting with fruit—perfectly capturing the transformation Tara embodies.   What You'll Hear in This Episode:   ✅ How Tara's early career in salons led her to work with the “grandfather” of botanical haircare in France.   ✅ The science and inspiration behind her revolutionary hair growth products, rooted in nature and decades of expertise.   ✅The biggest challenges she faced in building her brand—from sourcing specialized ingredients to getting her products into retail stores.   ✅Insider advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to break into the grocery or beauty retail market.   ✅ A deep dive into key botanical ingredients like Saw Palmetto and Pygium Africanum, and how they naturally outperform harsh synthetic alternatives.   Tara's story is a masterclass in persistence, purpose, and the power of nature. Whether you're a beauty industry professional, a wellness advocate, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with gems you won't want to miss.   Connect with Tara: Want to learn more about Tara's products or follow her journey?  https://hairxt.com/   You get 20% off your order if you use the discount code WITNESSES here on Tara's Website: https://hairxt.com/discount/WITNESSES   Final Words from Elisha: Tara's story reminds us that investing in ourselves and following through with purpose not only bears fruit—but attracts opportunities and opens doors.   Thank you, Tara, for your time, wisdom, and incredible contributions to natural beauty and holistic wellness.   ---   Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who needs a spark of inspiration and leave us a 5-star review!   Let's Stay Connected: Follow The Witnesses Podcast for more conversations!  .....   Want to be a guest on WITneSSes? Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/ambelisha       Elevate your business with Anastasia's expert consulting. Use code Elisha3 for an exclusive offer and transform your business today! https://resurrectionmentor.wixsite.com/so/42PDEPEB8?languageTag=en       Join my Substack subscribers chat here: https://open.substack.com/pub/ambelisha1/p/join-my-new-subscriber-chat?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3z233v  

In this episode, Ramon Vela interviews Jeff Avila, Co-founder of Reap and Glow, about innovative skincare.    Jeff reminisces about his mentorship under the legendary Jay Patrick at Alacer. Hear firsthand how Jay's pioneering product development strategies shaped Jeff's impressive 25-year career in the industry.   Jeff passionately shares his commitment to working directly with ethical growers, particularly in Colombia and Costa Rica, harnessing the incredible antioxidant properties of coffee fruit for skin care.   We also delve into the complexities and rewards of market innovation, as Jeff emphasizes the importance of unique products backed by rigorous clinical data. Learn about their groundbreaking collaborations for encapsulated hyaluronic acid and safety testing, ensuring every product delivers on its promise.   Explore Reap and Glow's fantastic range of affordable and effective products, including a coffee-fruit antioxidant cleanser, a Turmeric peptide-firming and smoothing serum with Ayurvedic complex ingredients, and a soon-to-be-released deep hydrating rejuvenation cream.   From Jeff's transition from science to entrepreneurship to overcoming sales challenges, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom.    Tune in now and embark on a journey of scientific rigor, sustainable beauty, and entrepreneurial spirit with Jeff Avila.   For more on Reap & Glow, visit: https://reapandglow.com/   If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand a rating and review.    Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.    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. Shopline - An All-in-One Commerce Solution for Brands: https://www.us.shopline.com/story Shopline is offering a complimentary three-month trial when you schedule a demo. Seamlessly manage multi-channel sales, create user-friendly websites, and drive conversions with targeted marketing. Ready to streamline operations and accelerate your business? Visit our unique link.

The chief botanist and director of research at the Australian Institute of Botanical Science, Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Sydney Brett Summerell and his team are determining genetically appropriate plants for specific regions based on climate projections, safeguarding species against extinction at PlantBank and uncovering threats to Australian flora and ecosystems.  Brett Summerell is recorded live in conversation with Benjamin Law at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/brett-summerell

To help protect plant species from the impacts of climate change, scientists from the Australian Institute of Botanical Science and UNSW created a cutting-edge data framework for predicting seed germination using a thermogradient plate.

Orchids are found on every continent, except Antarctica, growing everywhere from hot swamps to cold mountain tops. Unfortunately, a large proportion of Aussie native orchids are threatened or endangered. From isolating the fungi needed to germinate their seeds to studying their pollinators - discover how scientists like Jessica Wait at the Australian Institute of Botanical Science are using science to help save orchids from extinction.

Learn how photosynthesis was uncovered by scientists, how this amazing set of biochemical reactions might help find aliens, and meet a cunning species of bacteria that's evolved with stolen photosynthesizing technology.

Imagine trying to put together a puzzle with over 900 million pieces without the picture on the box... That's how PhD candidate Stephanie Chen describes her world-first research assembling the complete genome of the iconic waratah species.

From M. Night Shyamalan to the Bible - this debut episode of our Fast Flora Facts edition of Branch Out covers all sorts of amazing bite-sized facts, stories and research about the biggest group in the plant kingdom - trees.

Our new host, Rose Kerr, sits down with Andrea Westerband, a field ecophysiologist, to find out what photosynthesis has to do with economics.Plants have to be careful where they “spend” water and nutrients during photosynthesis. Scientists like Andrea are trying to find out why and when they do this, in order to understand how plants will react to changes in climate. Even more curiously, some clues are hidden in the soil!This episode was recorded in collaboration with Pint of Science Australia, which runs from May 17th to May 28th, showcasing science through podcasts, events, talks, games and more. Check out their website for more information.

You are invited to join us for the global launch of the Australian Institute of Botanical Science. It's on the 25th of March at 7pm (AEST) and you can tune in here.Looking for some fresh plant science while you wait for new episodes of Branch Out? Watch our exciting new video series, What the Flora!? here.Branch Out will be returning in 2021 with new episodes to be released in the coming months.

Fungi can help trees communicate with each other. Dr Brett Summerell, Chief Botanist at the Institute of Botanical Science explains how this fascinating symbiotic relationship works.

Fungi can help trees communicate with each other. Dr Brett Summerell, Chief Botanist at the Institute of Botanical Science explains how this fascinating symbiotic relationship works.

Fungi can help trees communicate with each other. Dr Brett Summerell, Chief Botanist at the Institute of Botanical Science explains how this fascinating symbiotic relationship works.

Fungi can help trees communicate with each other. Dr Brett Summerell, Chief Botanist at the Institute of Botanical Science explains how this fascinating symbiotic relationship works.

Fungi can help trees communicate with each other. Dr Brett Summerell, Chief Botanist at the Institute of Botanical Science explains how this fascinating symbiotic relationship works.

When we hear 'pandemic' we immediately think of COVID-19. But there's a deadly plant disease pandemic called 'myrtle rust' tearing through Australia that arrived long before COVID-19. It's spreading fast and attacking plants in the Myrtaceae family such as our iconic eucalypts. In this episode you'll discover the cutting-edge science that is our best bet for saving our species. It's the same science that will could save us from COVID-19 - DNA research.

Australia is a no doubt a sunburnt country and the unique landscape shares a long and important relationship with fire. But even the most fire-adapted plants were devastated by the intense summer bushfires. While new growth is emerging and cutting-edge science is saving species - there's still a long road to recovery for the flora that went up in flames.

Do you need a brain to sense the world around you, remember or learn? Apparently not. Dive into the marvellous work of evolutionary ecologist Dr Monica Gagliano whose pioneering experiments are proving plants are learning behaviour in ways we never thought possible. But that doesn't mean our brains aren't special. Cognitive neuroscientist Dr Muireann Irish beautifully articulates how some of the complex processes such as memory work in our brain and what is still a mystery. One thing is for certain – this episode will inspire you, challenge your brain-centred worldview and leave you with even more questions.

Michael Balick is Vice President for Botanical Science and Director of the Institute of Economic Botany at The New York Botanical Garden. We talk about ethnobotany, collaboration, and chewing on ginseng. For more information: Plants, People, and Culture: The Science of Ethnobotany by Paul Cox and Michael Balick Plants and People of Vanuatu project description Category 5 Cyclone Pam Devastates Vanuatu by Alan Taylor Ancient Wisdom, Modern Practices: Three Decades of Studying the Plants and People of Belize on the New York Botanical Garden website 2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology lecture by Tu Youyou

In this episode of NPE Radio & Occult Health News, Gregory tackles the question, “Why med school curriculum eschews nutrition, botanical science, and… The post #134: Why Med School Curriculum Eschews Nutrition, Botanical Science, Sleep appeared first on Naturopathic Earth.