Podcast appearances and mentions of cindi bigelow

For those of you playing along at home.... while this season has highlighted a number of different voices, there is at least one that is characteristically missing -- that of a female owner taking over leadership of their family business. Our discussion with Carolyn Kindle at St. Louis CITY SC hit on pieces of this work, but this was in the context of starting something new -- a soccer club in the MLS. There is something different about stewarding something that already exists. How do you lead that well? What does it mean to own something from a deep understanding of who you are. And so with that, we queue up, Cindi Bigelow of Bigelow Tea. Special Guests: .

Who doesn't love a nice cup of tea? Cindi Bigelow of Bigelow tea stopped by the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about their tea, their future and their work in the community. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz

Female Founders! Cindi Bigelow is third generation President and CEO of Bigelow Tea, her grandmother Ruth, was the OG of female founders. Get her whole story and advice for any women in the corporate field!

Do you have a fear of needles? Dr. Jennifer Wider spoke to Anna and Raven about a solution to help you conquer that fear. (:30) Watching TV with friends can be fun, but if you chat the whole time, that's all I need to know about you! (4:00) Amazon Prime is trending because of their deals, but Anna has her doubts about them… (7:07) Have you ever gotten lost before? One family went on a fun Halloween trip, but it ended up being scarier than they expected! (11:14) Have you ever had Bigelow Tea? Most tea drinkers have and Anna and Raven were so excited to sit down with Bigelow's CEO, Cindi Bigelow! (19:01) Gwenyth Paltrow is no stranger to controversy, but Anna was shocked when she saw how the Hollywood star uses her Oscar! (23:01) What's hanging on your rearview mirror? Anna was shocked to see how many people had something hanging in theirs, despite the fact that many places have a law against it! (25:54) Amanda's father is very opinionated and wealthy. He has offered to replace the roof on their home because it's in rough shape. He doesn't want to be paid back, just wants to help them out. Amanda's husband, Craig, doesn't want to take the money, they can wait another year or two. He thinks that her father judges him and he feels like this is another power move on his part to try to prove that she married an idiot. He's also been unemployed since the pandemic but is a stay-at-home dad. She says he's just trying to help them, why is he being so difficult? Whose side are you on? (33:26) Caitlyn has got a shot at $200! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (42:29)

The Connecticut Technology Council's Women of Innovation event is the state's first women in tech awards, which now includes over 800 women as winners and finalists. So we'll touch base with CTC's new Executive Director to get the latest on how the CTC can help if you are in a tech or STEM field - and how you can help support Connecticut's Women of Innovation. Then, we'll welcome back Cindi Bigelow to talk about this year's Bigelow Tea Community Challenge and meet representatives from one of the nonprofits this 35-plus year tradition helps fund - Bridge House, a supportive and empowering community for adults with persistent mental illness. And we'll wrap with two spokespeople from Norwalk's Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America, promoting its research and services to improve life now for people living with lupus, and touting  the upcoming fund and awareness-raising Walk to End LupusNow, coming to Norwalk in October.

Women in Power 2023 - Cindi Bigelow

Can Indoor Farming Save Our Food Supply From Climate Change? "A.I has enabled us to get very precise measures and give the plants precisely what the plans need...(So) The yields in our greenhouses are about 30x the traditional farm." and without any chemicals. Jackie Roberts on Electric Ladies Podcast (known as Green Connections Radio) What if we could grow our fruits and veggies without worrying about the weather? A new massive indoor farm called AppHarvest thinks they have found a way. Listen to Jackie Roberts, Chief Sustainability Officer of AppHarvest, describe how their massive 60-acre indoor farm is climate resilient and innovative - and produces yummy produce – in this engaging conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson. Jackie was also awarded the White House Presidential Environment and Conservation Challenge Award. (This was recorded under the show's previous name, Green Connections Radio.)   You'll learn: How A.I. and micro-sensors enable them to target nutrients and water to exactly what plants need and w Why their crops are non-GMO (genetically modified) – and when GMO is a good thing. How precision agriculture is a gift to sustainability. How their farm is climate resilient, even in hurricane and tornado prone Appalachia, and prepared for very high wind sheer. ..valuable career advice for women in any career and at any level from her varied career, including previously at the Environmental Defense Fund working with multinationals, and at influential private equity firm The Carlyle Group, and now at AppHarvest.   "I really appreciate that in each role, I've learned something new…(always) working with integrating sustainability into all functions and financial systems. " Jackie Roberts on Electric Ladies Podcast   You'll also like: (some of these were recorded under our show's previous name, Green Connections Radio) Dr. Lara Ramdin, Chief Innovation Officer, Dole Sunshine Foods, on preserving nutrition in fruits and veggies to combat climate change. Erika Wollam Nichols, President & General Manager, The Bluebird Café, iconic Nashville music venue Cindi Bigelow, CEO, Bigelow Tea, on converting a 75-year old tea company to combat climate change. Gabrielle Rubenstein, Managing Partner and Founder, Manna Tree Partners, investors in food companies making our food supply more transparent and healthier. Robin Currey, Professor of Sustainable Food Systems at Prescott College. Amy Bachman, DC Central Kitchen on food security and reducing food waste. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Also, join our Facebook Page  and share your insights! Join our mailing list to stay up to date on the top podcasts and special offers!

There are two new brews on store shelves, thanks to a new collaboration between Fairfield's Bigelow Tea Company and Branford's Stony Creek Brewery. We spoke to Cindi Bigelow of Bigelow Tea about the idea behind this project and what the brews taste like! ((00:00)) Double duty: we spoke with both Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter and Fire Chief Lance Edwards about safety tips this holiday and winter season. ((15:40)) As flu season surges in the U.S., a purchase limit on children's pain and fever medication is being brought down at some major retailers across the country. We spoke with Dr. Joseph Vitterito about the problem at hand and what parents should be talking to pediatricians about. ((32:44)) IMAGE CREDIT: Stony Creek Brewery Facebook

Cindi Bigelow is the 3rd generation President and CEO of the family-owned Bigelow Tea company. She was born with the name. But name alone does not make for sustainability at the top. It takes the skill and determination to make themselves better every day. For over 25 years, Cindi has made sure that she's better and better every day. Bigelow Tea is the national market leader of specialty teas. Cindi's initiatives have included leading the company's greening efforts.  Conserving water and natural gas earned Bigelow Tea's 2012 designation of being a ‘Zero Wat to Landfill' company.

”Think about food design as a system. We are innovating at the product end, but we're also trying to innovate ….to get food that would be otherwise be wasted back into the food supply chain…(including through) canned (and frozen) fruit and vegetables, which are really good accessible nutrition,” especially in the face of climate change. Dr. Lara Ramdin on Electric Ladies Podcast We spend Labor Day weekend focused in part on food, from BBQs to picnics, to meals with friends and family. But our food supply is threatened by climate change – as we've seen with tons of food destroyed by droughts and floods. Today, there are 2.37 billion people across the world who are food insecure, including millions in the U.S.  Believe it or not, packaged fruits and vegetables may be a way to address these challenges. How? Listen to Dr. Lara Ramdin, Chief Innovation Officer of Dole Sunshine Foods explain it and much more in this enlightening and inspiring interview with Electric Ladies podcast host Joan Michelson. You'll hear: What a circular food supply looks like, from farm to table to plant to table. How surprisingly nutritious canned, frozen and dried fruits and vegetables are – especially for people living in “food deserts” where fresh fruits and vegetables are scarce. How packaged fruits and vegetables help combat climate change, and reduce food loss from it. How design thinking is reinventing their process of developing new and more nutritious fruit and vegetable products, and more sustainable packaging for them that also retains the food's nutrition. Great career advice, especially for women in mid-career. “Look for things outside of your comfort zone…And, I think that, especially in mid-career and above, what becomes more important is…that whoever it is that you report to…understands what it is that you bring to the organization and what your strengths are and allows you to be authentic to yourself…and is also able to give you feedback and allow you to grow.” Dr. Lara Ramdin on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan's related Forbes articles here too. You'll also want to listen to: (some of these were recorded under our previous name, Green Connections Radio) Michele Wucker, thought leaders and author of “You Are What You Risk: The New Art & Science to Navigating an Uncertain World.” Gabrielle Rubenstein, Managing Partner and Founder, Manna Tree Partners, investors in food companies making our food supply more transparent and healthier. Rosemary Atieno, Women Climate Central International, on women addressing climate change through everyday activities like feeding their families Robin Currey, Professor of Sustainable Food Systems at Prescott College. Jackie Roberts, AppHarvest, on their massive sustainable indoor farm Cindi Bigelow, CEO, Bigelow Tea, on converting a 75-year old tea company to combat climate change. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson

Meet the the leader of LiveGirl, and and learn how to get your daughter involved with this non-profit empowering girls through year-round leadership development and mentoring that builds self-confidence and fosters diversity. Then, visit with Cindi Bigelow, and meet a couple of recipients of The 35th Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge. We'll tell you how to get yourself and the whole family in on the fun supporting local agencies like Pivot Ministries and the Mercy Learning Center. And we'll close leaving you dancing - or at least getting you prepared to see some awesome dancing as we visit with Adam's House, which is hosting its Dancing With The Stars event to benefit their program of grief education and peer support for families following the loss of a close loved one.

Creating a family business and a legacy is at the heart of this story which is why Bigelow Tea, a 3rd generational company gets better every year. It all started in a kitchen in a New York City brownstone where Ruth Campbell Bigelow was inspired from an early Colonial recipe. Ruth saw a need and was able to capitalise on it. Needless to say, Ruth and her husband David experienced many hardships early on that would have stopped most people. Cindi Bigelow, President and CEO,  joins Karen and Ted for a conversation that helps listeners understand the inner workings of a family business over 3 generations. Karen realises and touches on the foresight needed early on while Ted finds out about other family members' involvement from the beginning. Cindi shares how her father (the 2nd generation) helped bring BIgelow Tea to what it is today and shares 3 important tips she learned. Karen is able to get fantastic insight on Cindi's involvement in the family business at the start and why she was interested in continuing with it. When Cindi first joined after schooling, she quickly learned a lot of important lessons including how different the environment was, what she needed to do in order to succeed and realised that people are going to judge you simply because of your name.  A huge part of Cindi's success, as she shares, is the fact that she took her time with each position, learning it from the inside out and understanding the fundamentals of the business which is still very important for anyone joining the company. Ted enlightens the listeners about the difficulty to give younger generations more control while Cindi provides fantastic insight on how her father passed the baton down to herself. At the end of the day, a company needs to be run with hundreds of employees depending on leadership so Cindi shares 4 super helpful tips on how to lead. Karen inquires about other Bigelow's working in the business and Ted wants to know if family members can join. Cindi is very clear on the next steps of the business and shares what this will look like for the next generation, her children.  Connect with Karen & Ted: https://www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com/  Connect with Cindi: https://bigelowtea.com/ 

“I think the biggest issue is there are no quote unquote ‘incentives' at the national level to require companies of any size, whether they're private or public to do this hard work, right. And corporate sustainability really is hard work, especially when you're talking about reducing carbon emissions within their supply chains……. (Europe has mandatory ESG reporting, but not the U.S.)  So, it's only those companies that really believe in it, leaders who really care and understand that it can build resiliency, that it can also provide long-term longevity to their business models, if they embrace sustainability.” Kate Gaertner, on Electric Ladies Podcast Companies are under increasing pressure to report their environmental impact, carbon emissions and diversity statistics, and accurately, including from employees, consumers and investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it's working on mandatory reporting requirements, but hasn't released them yet. So, it's still only “voluntary” in the U.S.  Many companies made bold commitments at the big UN Climate Conference known as COP26 and now they have to figure out how to meet them. How will they do it and what impact will doing so have on company operations, suppliers, employees, and profits as they have to pivot to meet what's called ESG criteria (or environment, social and governance)? Listen to Kate Gaertner, CEO of Triple Win Advisory, a sustainability consulting firm, explain it all in conversation with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson in this important and engaging interview. You'll hear about: How companies can assess their ESG status and develop a plan to improve it What's really at stake in this transition and transparency – challenges and risks – and opportunities. The need for government incentives to nudge companies to be more aggressive. How to engage employees in the effort, and leverage “purpose” authentically Plus, insightful career advice …. “What kind of impact do you want to have, in your life and your family's life and your community, and of course, on the planet. Everyone says, well, ‘what are the career options in sustainability and corporate sustainability?' They're endless because every industry, every sector, every company is going to have to embrace this and soon… Figure out where you want to play, and specifically where that focus is going to be in sustainability and just start to it, because there's so much need, and there's not enough people yet that are dipping their toe into sustainability.” Kate Gaertner on the Electric Ladies podcast  Read Joan's Forbes article with insights from this interview here too. You'll also want to listen to: Kathryn Pavlovsky, Deloitte Energy, Resources & Industrials, on the energy transformation and ESG Kristen Sullivan, Deloitte Sustainability & Supply Chain practice, on companies “doing” ESG, and the supply chain. Cindi Bigelow, CEO, Bigelow Tea, on converting a 75-year old tea company to combat climate change. Anne Kelly, VP of Government Relations at nonprofit Ceres, which helps businesses and policy come together for the planet and people, as well as the economy Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson    

Once upon a time, there was a woman who was dissatisfied with the commodity tea's that were available to her in 1940's America... She took an old Colonial recipe and started combining; black tea, spices, orange zest.. and came up with a tea blend that took her friends and family by storm! In fact, she received "Constant Comments" on this new taste sensation - and the rest of the story is history. Join 3rd generation president and CEO of Bigelow Teas, Cindi Bigelow, and I, as she shares the history of the family enterprise she now captains. Her focus on environmental responsibility, community service, and celebrating all those who do the heavy lifting, will inspire! Cups up! ~ Delilah Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

McCarter & English LLP's Moy Ogilvie, Bigelow Tea's Cindi Bigelow, Otis Elevator Co's Robin Fiala, InCord's Meredith Shay, and Medtronic's Valerie Finarty shared stories and insights on leadership and navigating the pandemic at CBIA's May 26 When Women Lead conference. Patience, empathy, and listening skills are what helped these Connecticut business leaders guide their companies through the coronavirus pandemic. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact Katie Krajcik (katie.krajcik@cbia.com).

UpFront with Cindi Bigelow President and CEO, Bigelow Tea If you enjoy tea, then chances are you know the Bigelow Tea name. Cindi Bigelow is the third-generation president and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, the U.S. market leader of specialty teas that produces more than 2 billion tea bags annually. On this episode Cindi shares her childhood memories of tea tasting in the family kitchen, her ambition to one day run the company and memories of her grandmother Ruth Bigelow who founded the business in her New York City apartment. Cindi's inspiring story gives us an inside view of what it's like to run a family business, the challenging lessons learned throughout her career and why fluidity makes great leaders. Sit back, brew your favorite cup of Bigelow Tea and enjoy an UpFront conversation with Cindi Bigelow. UpFront is a monthly podcast that features Connecticut-based top performers in their respective field and how they are making a positive impact in their industry and community. Hosted by Derek Beere from Mason, the show takes a deep dive into how our guests achieved success and more insights into the person. www.bigelowtea.com www.facebook.com/bigelowtea www.instagram.com/bigelowtea www.twitter.com/bigelowtea About Mason: www.mason23.com www.twitter.com/mason_inc www.linkedin.com/company/mason-inc

"A.I has enabled us to get very precise measures and give the plants precisely what the plans need...(So) The yields in our greenhouses are about 30x the traditional farm." and without any chemicals. Jackie Roberts on Green Connections Radio podcast What if we could grow produce in a way that was not at the mercy of weather swings or events? A new massive indoor farm called Appharvest thinks they have found a way. Listen to Jackie Roberts, Chief Sustainability Officer of Appharvest describe how their massive 60-acre indoor farm is climate resilient and innovative - and produces yummy produce – in this engaging conversation with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson. Jackie was also awarded the White House Presidential Environment and Conservation Challenge Award.   You'll learn: How A.I. and micro-sensors enable them to target nutrients and water to exactly what plants need and w Why their crops are non-GMO (genetically modified) – and when GMO is a good thing. How precision agriculture is a gift to sustainability. How their farm is climate resilient, even in hurricane and tornado prone Appalachia, and prepared for very high wind sheer. ..valuable career advice for women in any career and at any level from her varied career, including previously at the Environmental Defense Fund working with multinationals, and at influential private equity firm The Carlyle Group, and now at Appharvet.   "I really appreciate that in each role, I’ve learned something new…(always) working with integrating sustainability into all functions and financial systems. " Jackie Roberts on Green Connections Radio podcast   You'll also like: Cindi Bigelow, CEO, Bigelow Tea, on converting a 75-year old tea company to combat climate change. Gabrielle Rubenstein, Managing Partner and Founder, Manna Tree Partners, investors in food companies making our food supply more transparent and healthier. Robin Currey, Professor of Sustainable Food Systems at Prescott College. Amy Bachman, DC Central Kitchen on food security and reducing food waste. Haley Lowry, Dow Chemical’s Sustainability Director on reducing the carbon footprint of food packaging. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Also, join our Facebook Page  and share your insights! Join our mailing list to stay up to date on the top podcasts and special offers! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson        

“We’re really a botanical business. And our botanicals come from all over the world….All botanicals are going to be impacted and have been impacted by climate change, and the real challenge is trying to get in front of that.” Cindi Bigelow on Green Connections Radio podcast Do you or someone you care about drink tea? Grown around the world, it’s at the mercy of climate change, just like any other crop. But how do you pivot a 75-year old business to mitigate potentially catastrophic damage to your main ingredient from climate change? Listen to Cindi Bigelow, CEO of Bigelow Tea, started by her grandmother, explain the steps they are taking to do so in this engaging conversation with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson. You'll learn: How her grandmother started the tea business out of the ashes of the Depression – and grew it. Where they grow their tea and why it matters (all tea is not created equal). How they are reducing their carbon footprint and mitigating against climate change. What it’s like being a woman in this industry, and being the third generation to run the business. ..great career advice for women in any career and at any level. "Listening, observing a room, learning the room, learning where your biggest obstacle could be, learn who is connected to something you need to understand…Try to understand the audience and the pitfalls in advance….I’m bringing the stuff out from under the table before they do" Cindi Bigelow on Green Connections Radio podcast You'll also like: Laura Busse Dolan , President of Applied Imagination, botanical sculpture Gloria Reuben, Actor-Activist, president of Waterkeeper Alliance, protecting water from polluters. Sharelynn Moore, SVP of Itron on Conservation, Virtual Reality & Kids Maggi Reiss, on a new GCM study on women achievers Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Also, join our Facebook Page  and share your insights! Join our mailing list to stay up to date on the top podcasts and special offers! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson  

See more with Cindi Bigelow at WCBS880.com/Spotlight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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See the full conversation with Cindi Bigelow at WCBS880.com/Spotlight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Cindi Bigelow, third generation owner of Bigelow Tea about effective marketing and growing sales despite the pandemic hurting retail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bigelow Tea Enhances Sustainability with a Vehicle-to-Grid System Sustainability is a buzzword that's being bantered about up and down Wall Street, and corporate leaders have taken notice. Many companies have adopted environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, which are often tied to sustainability goals. In some cases, the pressure to do so has come from customers and/or investors, but in others, CEOs and boards are simply choosing to “do the right thing” to help save the planet. “A lot of companies are really recognizing, we need to use our money to make a difference, we need to use our money to make this world a better place,” Cindi Bigelow, president and CEO of Bigelow Tea, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. Bigelow Tea, which is 100% family owned and operated, has implemented several measures to enhance the company's sustainability. In addition to obtaining all of its electric power from renewable energy sources, Bigelow Tea also has a waste reduction, recycling, and composting program, which has resulted in all three of its facilities achieving zero-waste-to-landfill status. The company's most recent sustainability initiative involved installing a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system in collaboration with Fermata Energy. The V2G system includes a bidirectional charger connected to a Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV). “What those two elements are doing is they're operating behind the building's electric load, and they are managing the building's electric load in such a way that when the load starts to peak during the billing cycle, we dispatch energy out of the vehicle into the building load behind the meter. And what that does is it reduces the utility costs—the energy costs—for the building by however much dispatchable energy we were able to put into that load. So, we save the customer money,” David Slutzky, founder and CEO of Fermata Energy, said on the podcast. “It's a customer bill management application.” “Yes, it's reducing your utility bills,” Bigelow said, but the program accomplishes much more than that. In fact, she suggested there were three clear benefits. One is that the V2G system allows Bigelow Tea to identify when it is operating during peak-load periods, which lets the company make changes within its operational system to reduce load, which is important in the long term. Secondly, if more companies incorporate V2G systems, the total peak demand on the grid will be lessened, which benefits everyone. The third benefit is in Bigelow Tea's ability to utilize the EV for transportation purposes, which reduces emissions, because, as previously noted, the company gets all of its electric power from renewable sources. “So, there's many facets to why this program is so important and beneficial for our company,” Bigelow said. In the end, Bigelow suggested all CEOs need to spend time developing and implementing sustainability initiatives. She acknowledged that companies must focus on their core products and services, and turn a profit. “But at the same time, we have to remember, we can make a difference both for our employees, for the community, and the environment, and this is a very important part of what we do,” Bigelow said.

Andrea is joined by CEO of Bigelow Tea, Cindi Bigelow who talks about their new line of Botanicals Cold Water Infusions. Enhanced waters make drinking water delicious! Check them out at www.bigelowtea.com Before assuming her role as the third generation president and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea in 2005, Cindi Bigelow spent 20 years in virtually all areas of the company that her grandmother founded. Cindi is instrumental in expanding Bigelow Tea into new channels while building awareness and brand engagement across social media—all to ensure Bigelow Tea is accessible everywhere, 24/7. As passionate as she is about producing the finest cup of tea, Cindi is equally concerned about community and sustainability issues. She initiated the Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge that has donated over $1 million to local charities and participates in volunteer projects that include Habitat for Humanity’s Adopt-a-Home program. Under her leadership, the company was one of the first in Connecticut to install solar panels to offset energy usage, and she has implemented other innovations that have earned Bigelow Tea the distinction of being a Zero Waste to Landfill company.Cindi holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston College, MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management and Honorary Doctorates from Fairfield University and the University of New Haven. She frequently makes appearances speaking to students and industry leaders, sharing insights on business ethics and career development and has received numerous awards for her years of community service. Favorite pastimes include being with her children, skiing, tennis, yoga and drinking lots of tea.

Kelly & Lara could not be more thrilled to welcome Bigelow Tea’s President and CEO Cindi Bigelow to D(g)B. If you haven’t heard of Bigelow Tea, you may have been living under a rock for the past several decades! Bigelow is the #1 specialty tea company in America producing 2 billion tea bags a year - and they are a Certified B Corporation! Cindi is the 3rd generation President and CEO of Bigelow, which was started by her grandmother over 75 years ago, at a time when women rarely worked outside the home, let alone founded companies! Cindi is a leader who truly walks her talk. She runs her company in a way that reflects the family’s values and beliefs, and you can just feel the authenticity.  Bigelow is 100% family owned, has 400 employees, and manufacturing, packaging, & blending are all done in the US. In this episode, we talk about resilience, Cindi’s leadership, becoming zero waste, BLM & diversity. We learn how COVID impacted Bigelow and the good that’s come from this experience plus their programs for supporting the troops, sustainability, giving back, and even more in this fantastic episode. It didn’t even take 5 minutes to get to the first of many mic drops from Cindi in this episode.  Did you know? Bigelow Tea is headquartered in Fairfield, CT (which is attached to one of their three plants) and has a community garden that feeds hundreds in their area through donations to a local homeless shelter - and Cindi had to negotiate to get 1 tomato per year! Cindi visits the places where the tea and other ingredients are sourced - AND she takes her sales & marketing folks, so they can be a part of the product in all ways possible You can learn some cool Bigelow tea tricks like Kelly did! Check out Tea Time with Cindi Two, of several, mic drop moments: “You’re not going to be great unless you have other people who are pushing you forward.”  “If everyone thought about the greater good every day, the world would be a much better place.” We couldn’t agree more, Cindi. 

We're opening our doors to the CEO of CHFA - the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority - to chat about how this quasi-public agency is working harder than ever to support renters and homeowners, rental housing operators, and to promote broader affordable and workforce housing across the state. Then it's time for our annual visit with Cindi Bigelow. The 2020 Bigelow Tea Community Challenge, like so many activities, is going virtual on September 27. So we'll get the lowdown on how you can get involved and also touch base with one of the event's key beneficiaries - The Connecticut Food Bank. Last but not least, we're calling all veterans and those who love them to register for the virtual 2020 Veterans Stand Down coming up September 24th and 25th. We'll connect the state Veterans Affairs Commissioner and clue you in on everything this year's Stand Down has to offer to our Connecticut heroes.

On this week's program, Ann Baldwin and guest host Beth Connor from The Connection welcome a very special guest to the show!  Cindi Bigelow, third generation president and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea joins us to talk about how her grandparents started the business here in Connecticut following the Great Depression and how today the company has become the US market leader of specialty teas, producing over 2-billion tea bags annually. Bigelow Tea has recently launched its newest product, the “Bigelow Botanicals Cold Water Infusion Line”--teas which slowly create a light and refreshing infused water.  Through her company, Cindi Bigelow nurtures a corporate culture of giving back to the community by supporting numerous non-profit organizations. Their biggest fundraiser is the annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge, a 5K run or 3K walk which is taking place virtually this year on September 27th.  To find out how you can participate and receive the very sought-after Bigelow Tea “goodie bag” and t-shirt visit to www.bigelowtea.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bigelow Tea President & CEO Cindi Bigelow shares how she coaches her team and will elaborate at the WCBS Business Breakfast on March 25 in Stamford. Join us! Register today at WCBS880.com/BusinessBreakfast.

This morning, John Voket and the award-winning For the People will be previewing an event we support every year - it's the 32nd Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge. We'll check in with Cindi Bigelow for details and meet two of the recipient nonprofits that will benefit with your participation. Then we'll welcome the director of the Connecticut Women's Education And Legal Fund to learn how this organization is advocating for and empowering women and girls in Connecticut - and meet two honorees of the October 1, One Woman Makes a Difference Annual Awards Dinner.

Family members of Bigelow are serious about protecting the environment, giving back to the community and taking care of their employees and their families.Family-owned Bigelow Tea is not just a company that produces delicious tea. The company also focuses on important global issues like sustainability and local missions, including community involvement and supporting American Troops. Family members of Bigelow are serious about protecting the environment, giving back to the community and taking care of their employees and their families.Cindi Bigelow, third generation President & CEO, joins host Andrea Donsky to reveal the history behind the company, how the company's tea is grown and harvested, and the processes Bigelow puts in place to ensure the highest quality tea on the market (at an affordable price).

President & CEO Cindi Bigelow is the powerhouse behind Bigelow Tea — listen as we discuss why relentless focus on making everyday moments exceptional, constant vigilance and attention to trends and conversations, and a sincere willingness to listen to the customer have created an amazing brand that customers truly love. [January 2019]

Break out the iced tea for summer.Summertime is perfect for enjoying a tall glass of iced tea. Cindi Bigelow recommends mixing tea flavors to create your own summer concoction. Bigelow carries a lemon ginger, lavender chamomile, and green tea that all have a probiotic available for summer. Peach green tea with turmeric and matcha green tea with turmeric also make an appearance this summer. To make iced tea, add two teabags to three or four ounces of boiling water. Let steep for a few minutes. Pour over ice and add your favorite sweetener. Listen as Cindi joins Andrea Donsky to reveal new and healthy summer teas.

Cindi Bigelow was literally born into her role as the 3rd generation head of the family business.  But that in no way should suggest she didn’t fully earn her spot.  Since the age of 16, she’s been working hard to be ready to take her place at the helm. Hear how she has helped the company (and herself) thrive by: keeping the business in front of ego; learning to not be a control freak; defining what “having it all” means to her; and creating an environment people want to work in. If you liked what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes or Stitcher. And, share your suggestions with us on Twitter @yrcareeryrterms, Facebook @yourcareeryourterms, or by emailing perry@yourcareeryourterms.com. For more information, visit yourcareeryourterms.com.

When the weather turns cold, there's no better remedy that a piping hot cup of tea.When the weather turns cold, there's no better remedy that a piping hot cup of tea. Seasonal teas are a great way to celebrate the flavors and aromas of the season. For three generations, the Bigelow family has delighted in crafting deliciously different, world class teas and herbal teas for your health and enjoyment, and they all begin and end with quality ingredients.What makes Bigelow's seasonal teas so special is that each one blends the holidays’ most indulgent flavors into an exceptional cup of holiday cheer -- without the calories.Listen in as Cindi Bigelow, CEO of Bigelow, joins Andrea and Lisa to discuss some of the newest flavors this season, how Bigelow selects their ingredients, storage tips, and the various benefits of Bigelow teas.

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Most of us know how important it is to put good things in our bodies to help us stay strong. What if it was as easy as drinking tea daily?Most of us know how important it is to put good things in our bodies to help us stay strong.But, not everyone knows the best way to get those elements into a daily regimen. Bigelow Teas' newest line, Benefits, is designed to help support your well-being, all while allowing you to enjoy the amazing flavors for which Bigelow Tea is known.The line focuses on these seven health concerns:Calm StomachSleepStay WellBalanceRefreshRadiate BeautyGood MoodListen in as Cindi Bigelow, CEO of Bigelow Tea, joins host Andrea Donsky to explain why the company developed this new line, as well as the benefits of each variety.

Bigelow Tea is a family-owned company that truly cares not only about the quality of the tea, but also its employees, U.S. troops, and the environment.Tea has amazing health benefits, from treating acute conditions such as cold and flu to more broad perks of anti-aging and everyday wellness.Bigelow Tea is a family-owned company that truly cares not only about the quality of the tea, but its employees and the environment. The company also sends tea to U.S. troops deployed around the world (about 1 million bags a year). This tea is not sold to the public, and the box was designed by a friend of the family whose son had served three tours in Iraq and ended up taking his own life after returning home from overseas.Bigelow Tea produces over 130 flavors, and offers options for iced and non-caffeinated varieties. Some teas even contain probiotics, which are essential for a healthy microbiome.Listen in as Cindi Bigelow, third generation President and CEO of Bigelow Tea, joins host Lisa Davis to share all of tea's benefits, as well as more information about the #teaproudly movement and the charitable work the company is doing.

You may think that you have to brew an entire pitcher of iced tea, but you can actually create unique flavors by the glass and create your own special recipes.Is there anything better than a nice tall glass of fresh-brewed iced tea during the dog days of summer?You may think that you have to brew an entire pitcher of iced tea, but you can actually inspire unique flavors by the glass and create your own special recipes.Cindi Bigelow, third generation President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, has the following suggestions: take two tea bags (don't have to be the same flavor). Fill cup with boiling water. Steep for a few minutes. Pour over ice. Brewing by the glass provides for high levels of antioxidants because the tea hasn't had time to oxidize, unlike most teas that are brewed in large batches and "sit around." Cindi also shares information about the Bigelow Tea Community Challenge (BTCC) which is held each year at the end of September to raise money for a variety of charities.

Drinking tea is good for your health and appearance.Drinking tea is not just a wonderful way to warm up or relax. It also provides health benefits.Certain teas are full of antioxidants. Tea is good for heart health, it can stimulate your organs, and some teas are wonderful for skin health.Cindi Bigelow, President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, joins Andrea to discuss just how great tea is for you.Bigelow also discusses some of the company's newest flavors and why we should all have a cup of tea.

Winter is a great time to enjoy a nice cup of hot tea.Winter is a great time to enjoy a nice cup of hot tea. January is "Hot Tea Month," and Cindi Bigelow, President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about her family's business and the many health benefits of tea, including its high levels of antioxidants.Bigelow also discusses some of the company's newest flavors, as well as tips for brewing the perfect cup of tea (hint: use fresh water every time, not water that's already in your kettle).