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The Eleventh guest on Capitalism: The Remix is Evan Lutz, founder and CEO of Hungry Harvest. He is also one of the first founders to come through the Conscious Venture Lab! Evan is a 31 year-old social entrepreneur from Baltimore, Maryland who is passionate about food justice, entrepreneurship, and the Baltimore Ravens. He's a frequent guest on NPR, the Washington Post, and Baltimore News stations. He's been recognized in both Forbes 30 under 30 and Baltimore Business Journal's 40 under 40 lists and Montgomery County Emerging Business of the Year Award (previous winners include Honest Tea, Sweet Green, and Comcast). Evan was also featured on ABC's Shark Tank, where he made a deal with Robert Herjavec. In this episode of "Capitalism: The Remix,". Jeff and Evan explore Evan's journey creating a social enterprise aimed at reducing food waste and promoting food justice. Evan shares his motivations, challenges, and experiences, including behind-the-scenes insights from his appearance on Shark Tank and the subsequent growth (and pivot) of his business. They explore themes of resiliency, the impact of food waste, and the evolution of the U.S. food system. Evan's Top 5 Albums/Artists Abbey Roads - The Beatles Essential Springsteen - Springsteen Good Kid, Mad City - Kendrick Lamar Eagles - The Eagles Evan's company, Hungry Harvest - hungryharvest.net LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lutz-949b0833/ Instagram - @evanmlutz Follow us on social media: IG: @capitalismtheremix LinkedIn
During Hunger Action Month, we sat down with Leah Paley, CEO of the Anne Arundel County Food Bank and Evan Lutz, Founder and CEO, of Hungry Harvest to discuss food insecurity and what their community organizations are doing to tackle the issue to support their neighbors.Learn more:Anne Arundel County Food BankHungry Harvest
Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Evan Lutz, founder of Hungry Harvest, a farm to doorstep produce delivery service on a mission to end food waste & hunger. Make sure to check out Hungry Harvest at: https://hungryharvest.net Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, The Washington Hotel by Luxurban Hotels. In the heart of the Financial District, this upmarket hotel is a 4-minute walk from both the Wall Street subway station, and the National September 11 Memorial. Make sure to book your next stay in NYC at: https://www.washingtonlx.com/ Thank you to this episodes closing sponsor, STK Steakhouse, combining the modern steakhouse & chic lounge into one vibe dining experience. With many premium city locations, make sure to book your next meal at: https://stksteakhouse.com/
We have another incredible episode in store with Cynthia Plotch and Jamie Norwood, the founders of Stix, the company transforming women's health experiences. Stix was founded to “create a convenient, discreet, and judgment-free way to get the products you need.” Cynthia and Jamie walk us through their negative personal experiences that drove them to create Stix. Plus, they share their ideas to evolve Stix past being just a DTC brand and becoming an entire community of women who can help each other with anything health related. Cynthia and Jamie also explain what led them to go down the VC route for funding this journey. Themes in this episode include knowing when is the right time to fully commit yourself to your passion project, today’s women’s health climate, and what's next in DTC. For The Room Podcast in your inbox every week, subscribe to our newsletter. 4:30 - What were the first few years of Jamie’s career like?5:17 - What brought Jamie to Hungry Harvest and broke her into the world of D2C?6:18 - How did Cynthia’s early career influence her decision to start Stix?9:35 - Did Cynthia and Jamie always plan on being founders?11:26 - When did Cynthia and Jamie know that they were ready to go full-time on Stix?16:41 - How would Cynthia and Jamie describe Stix?17:52 - What was the initial mission for Stix when Cynthia and Jamie founded it?19:29 - How has Stix been connecting to its community and helping solve their problems?23:30 - What prompted Cynthia and Jamie to raise VC funding?25:39 - What advice would Cynthia and Jamie give to founders thinking about starting in D2C?27:25 - What is the process like of getting an affordable product delivered discreetly to those who need it?29:32 - Why is it so crucial for Stix products to be delivered discreetly?33:16 - What does the future of D2C look like?35:27 - What does Amazon acquiring One Medical mean for the future of health care?37:54 - Who is a woman in Cynthia and Jamie’s lives that has had a profound impact on them and their careers? WX Productions
Jamie Norwood, named to Inc.'s Top 100 Female Founders and Forbes 1000, is the co-founder of Stix, a fast-growing startup in healthcare challenged by how to serve extremely distinct customer needs. In this episode we look at how Modes can create confident shoppers, a sense of community, and continuity across shopper journeys. Tune in and discover how you can apply these frameworks to businesses of any size or category. IN THIS EPISODE: [1:20] Intro to Jamie Norwood and her company Stix. [4:38] Personalization and individualization for customers. [7:52] What questions should a company ask to get started with modes? [13:05] How to support different customers and their different needs - breaking the products into “mode” categories. [16:03] What are ways to engrain it in an experience beyond obvious customer touchpoints? [22:00] What are other ways to better personalize on a standard Shopify site? [28:12] What it looks like to shop on Instagram using modes. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Companies should focus on six to eight of their most basic modes. The focus should be on positive and negative modes and tell the story of how the company can be there for the customer as they evolve. Dashboards allow for more customer control. They allow the customer to be in charge of their journey, and products aren't pushed on them that they do not need or want. Modes are situational. They are a mindset and set of behaviors that the customer is in; they want to get further into the mode or out of the mode, so showing them how to do so with your site is important to allow them to feel safe to make their purchase/that this is the right purchase for them for the mode they are in. LINKS MENTIONED: Stix Website Stix Instagram Stix Facebook Stix TikTok Stix Twitter RealTalk BIO: Jamie Norwood, named to Inc.'s Top 100 Female Founders and Forbes 1000, is Stix's co-founder, leading brand & experience. Jamie co-founded Stix in 2019, a health brand that empowers women to make confident decisions, starting with reproductive and vaginal health products. Before starting her own company, Jamie was on the founding team of Hungry Harvest, where she built and scaled the customer experience and product departments. Jamie received her BA from Tulane University and is a Venture for America alumna.
Welcome to Works In Process / Ep (No episode number) Ritesh is a Wieden+Kennedy alum, a former director at 2 Shark Tank companies, and specializes in product design, product management, branding, and growth analytics for mission-driven companies. He recently rebranded and rebuilt https://www.realm.fm/ (Realm) a podcast studio on app with https://www.motherdesign.com/ (Mother Design), https://fnh.mx/ (Felt Not Heard), and an incredible internal team. It debuted at #1 on the Apples podcast charts and was featured in https://www.itsnicethat.com/news/mother-design-realm-rebrand-graphic-design-290421 (It's Nice That) as well as https://www.printmag.com/post/serial-box-becomes-realm-and-gets-a-thorough-rebranding-from-mother-design (Print Mag). And https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_identity_for_realm_by_mother_design.php (Brand New) named it one of the https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/the_year_in_review_part_5_the_best_in_icons_monograms_wordmarks_and_mascots_2021.php (top 10) wordmarks and monograms of 2021. And before that, Ritesh has worked with and for https://sagmeisterwalsh.com/ (Sagmeister & Walsh), Cooper Hewitt, Disney, and Hungry Harvest. Currently, he's the Senior Director of New Product Ventures at Gannett/USA Today. We'll get into some of that, but I want to focus on his support and championing of the shift in Design, to include more advocacy, accountability, and access. Ritesh has been helping change the landscape with his volunteer work for https://www.watbd.org/ (Where Are The Black Designers?) -a nonprofit design advocacy organization.. and with his upcoming venture as Founder of https://www.usefulschool.com/ (Useful School), A useful, fun, affordable, 10-week product design virtual program catered to the people who needed it. Ushering in more diversity, autonomy, and practicality into the profession. Enjoy! --- Mentionshttps://www.realm.fm/ (Realm) https://sagmeisterwalsh.com/ (Sagmeister & Walsh) https://www.gannett.com/ (Gannett) https://www.usefulschool.com/ (Useful School) https://www.watbd.org/ (Where Are The Black Designers?) https://www.futurefonts.xyz/ (Future Fonts) https://sharptype.co/ (Sharp Type) https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/book/9781797203850 (SPIKE LEE Book) Other links Ritesh wants you to know about: https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/what-does-it-mean-to-decolonize-design/ (What Does It Mean to Decolonize Design?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJmlSOZapUE (Dori Tunstall: Decolonizing Design Practices in Academia) (VIDEO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_oS6azqtYI (Even by design - Linda Dounia Rebeiz (Config 2021))(VIDEO) https://themaleescholarship.org/ (The Malee Scholarship) --- Follow via: ———— Credits Produced by https://hearsay.productions/ (HearSay Productions) Intro / Outro Music: https://youtu.be/x-YJDmyMld0 (The System Has Failed Us - The Passion HiFi) ———— Like what you just heard? Support the process and http://wip.show/apple_podcast (rate us on Apple Podcasts :) ) About the Works In Process Podcast: A podcast series by George Garrastegui, Jr. — designer, educator, and creative catalyst. Works In Process is a collection of discussions that explore and demystify the creative process. I interview individuals to gain more insight into the ways they work and the projects they produce. Follow Works in Process: https://www.instagram.com/works_inprocess (Instagram) / https://www.facebook.com/works.inprocess (Facebook) / https://www.linkedin.com/company/wip-podcast (LinkedIn) / https://twitter.com/works_inprocess (Twitter)
Welcome to Works In Process / Ep 21 This is Part 2, the combined episode with be listed as a bonus :) Coming Soon Design is About feedback There's a really big need for us to rethink the entire curriculum that we've been teaching for 50 plus years. Advocate strongly for unlearning and have honest conversations with the graduates. Because if we're not getting feedback from the people who have gone through our classes, you're doing a disservice to the institution as well as the students.— Ritesh Gupta, Founder / Volunteer / Lover of Techno, Streetwear, and Greyhounds--- Ritesh is a Wieden+Kennedy alum, a former director at 2 Shark Tank companies, and specializes in product design, product management, branding, and growth analytics for mission-driven companies. He recently rebranded and rebuilt https://www.realm.fm/ (Realm) a podcast studio on app with https://www.motherdesign.com/ (Mother Design), https://fnh.mx/ (Felt Not Heard), and an incredible internal team. It debuted at #1 on the Apples podcast charts and was featured in https://www.itsnicethat.com/news/mother-design-realm-rebrand-graphic-design-290421 (It's Nice That) as well as https://www.printmag.com/post/serial-box-becomes-realm-and-gets-a-thorough-rebranding-from-mother-design (Print Mag). And https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_identity_for_realm_by_mother_design.php (Brand New) named it one of the https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/the_year_in_review_part_5_the_best_in_icons_monograms_wordmarks_and_mascots_2021.php (top 10) wordmarks and monograms of 2021. And before that, Ritesh has worked with and for https://sagmeisterwalsh.com/ (Sagmeister & Walsh), Cooper Hewitt, Disney, and Hungry Harvest. Currently, he's the Senior Director of New Product Ventures at Gannett/USA Today. We'll get into some of that, but I want to focus on his support and championing of the shift in Design, to include more advocacy, accountability, and access. Ritesh has been helping change the landscape with his volunteer work for https://www.watbd.org/ (Where Are The Black Designers?) -a nonprofit design advocacy organization.. and with his upcoming venture as Founder of https://www.usefulschool.com/ (Useful School), A useful, fun, affordable, 10-week product design virtual program catered to the people who needed it. Ushering in more diversity, autonomy, and practicality into the profession. Enjoy! --- Mentionshttps://www.realm.fm/ (Realm) https://sagmeisterwalsh.com/ (Sagmeister & Walsh) https://www.gannett.com/ (Gannett) https://www.usefulschool.com/ (Useful School) https://www.watbd.org/ (Where Are The Black Designers?) https://www.futurefonts.xyz/ (Future Fonts) https://sharptype.co/ (Sharp Type) https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/book/9781797203850 (SPIKE LEE Book) Other links Ritesh wants you to know about: https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/what-does-it-mean-to-decolonize-design/ (What Does It Mean to Decolonize Design?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJmlSOZapUE (Dori Tunstall: Decolonizing Design Practices in Academia) (VIDEO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_oS6azqtYI (Even by design - Linda Dounia Rebeiz (Config 2021))(VIDEO) https://themaleescholarship.org/ (The Malee Scholarship) --- Follow Ritesh Gupta via: https://www.ritesh-gupta.com/ (Ritesh's Website) ———— Credits Produced by https://hearsay.productions/ (HearSay Productions) Intro / Outro Music: https://youtu.be/x-YJDmyMld0 (The System Has Failed Us - The Passion HiFi) ———— Like what you just heard? Support the process and http://wip.show/apple_podcast (rate us on Apple Podcasts :) ) About the Works In Process Podcast: A podcast series by George Garrastegui, Jr. — designer, educator, and creative catalyst. Works In Process is a collection of discussions that explore and demystify the creative process. I interview individuals to gain more insight into the ways they work and the projects they produce....
Welcome to Works In Process / Ep 20 This is Part 1, the combined episode with be listed as a bonus :) Coming Soon Speak their language It's relatively rare to have a designer who can speak or is even interested in speaking both design and data… To be able to say, I did an A B test, and that means it equals another $333,000. That's a really powerful and really exciting thing that a designer is able to say. — Ritesh Gupta, Founder / Volunteer / Lover of Techno, Streetwear, and Greyhounds--- Ritesh is a Wieden+Kennedy alum, a former director at 2 Shark Tank companies, and specializes in product design, product management, branding, and growth analytics for mission-driven companies. He recently rebranded and rebuilt https://www.realm.fm/ (Realm) a podcast studio on app with https://www.motherdesign.com/ (Mother Design), https://fnh.mx/ (Felt Not Heard), and an incredible internal team. It debuted at #1 on the Apples podcast charts and was featured in https://www.itsnicethat.com/news/mother-design-realm-rebrand-graphic-design-290421 (It's Nice That) as well as https://www.printmag.com/post/serial-box-becomes-realm-and-gets-a-thorough-rebranding-from-mother-design (Print Mag). And https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_identity_for_realm_by_mother_design.php (Brand New) named it one of the https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/the_year_in_review_part_5_the_best_in_icons_monograms_wordmarks_and_mascots_2021.php (top 10) wordmarks and monograms of 2021. And before that, Ritesh has worked with and for https://sagmeisterwalsh.com/ (Sagmeister & Walsh), Cooper Hewitt, Disney, and Hungry Harvest. Currently, he's the Senior Director of New Product Ventures at Gannett/USA Today. We'll get into some of that, but I want to focus on his support and championing of the shift in Design, to include more advocacy, accountability, and access. Ritesh has been helping change the landscape with his volunteer work for https://www.watbd.org/ (Where Are The Black Designers?) -a nonprofit design advocacy organization.. and with his upcoming venture as Founder of https://www.usefulschool.com/ (Useful School), A useful, fun, affordable, 10-week product design virtual program catered to the people who needed it. Ushering in more diversity, autonomy, and practicality into the profession. Enjoy! --- Mentionshttps://www.realm.fm/ (Realm) https://sagmeisterwalsh.com/ (Sagmeister & Walsh) https://www.gannett.com/ (Gannett) https://www.usefulschool.com/ (Useful School) https://www.watbd.org/ (Where Are The Black Designers?) https://www.futurefonts.xyz/ (Future Fonts) https://sharptype.co/ (Sharp Type) https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/book/9781797203850 (SPIKE LEE Book) Other links Ritesh wants you to know about: https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/what-does-it-mean-to-decolonize-design/ (What Does It Mean to Decolonize Design?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJmlSOZapUE (Dori Tunstall: Decolonizing Design Practices in Academia) (VIDEO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_oS6azqtYI (Even by design - Linda Dounia Rebeiz (Config 2021))(VIDEO) https://themaleescholarship.org/ (The Malee Scholarship) --- Follow via: ———— Credits Produced by https://hearsay.productions/ (HearSay Productions) Intro / Outro Music: https://youtu.be/x-YJDmyMld0 (The System Has Failed Us - The Passion HiFi) ———— Like what you just heard? Support the process and http://wip.show/apple_podcast (rate us on Apple Podcasts :) ) About the Works In Process Podcast: A podcast series by George Garrastegui, Jr. — designer, educator, and creative catalyst. Works In Process is a collection of discussions that explore and demystify the creative process. I interview individuals to gain more insight into the ways they work and the projects they produce. Follow Works in Process: https://www.instagram.com/works_inprocess (Instagram) / https://www.facebook.com/works.inprocess (Facebook) /...
This week we welcome guest Noni Vaughn-Pollard, to discuss normalizing gaining weight as we go through different transitions in life, unlearning perfectionism, and much more. GUEST INFO Noni is a native New Yorker who loves a good bagel and an old movie. She is a registered nutritionist and a mental health counselor & psychotherapist. Noni unlearned the fatphobia and diet culture she was taught in college and now practices intuitive eating. She encourages others to use their intuition in order to step away from perfectionism & food anxiety. MENTIONS Connect with Noni: @afroandappetite https://afroandappetite.wordpress.com/ https://www.rootsarttherapy.nyc/ https://www.nycpsychotherapy.org/ Weight Gain is Normal eBook SHOW SPONSORS Save the rejected produce! Get $10 off your first Hungry Harvest order. Enter code “TONYABEAUCHAINE” at checkout. Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow Us: Instagram and share your "Wait, what?" moments with us. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Let us know on our Facebook page.
Have you ever thought about what kind of eater you are? We'll dive into why this is a helpful piece of information for you as you recover your intuitive eater. This episode is about the eating personalities, as defined in the Intuitive Eating book by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. They've identified some of the main types of approaches we have to eating in order for us to understand our subconscious way of feeding ourselves. Learning about what type of eating personality you often default to will help you from getting too hungry, from disconnecting with your body, or from missing your last bite threshold. This all is part of building interoceptive awareness. MENTIONS Episode 120 Interoceptive Awareness Episode 99 Health at Every Size SHOW SPONSORS Just Thrive Probiotics - Get 15% off your first order using code: tonyabythespoonful Save the rejected produce! Get $10 off your first Hungry Harvest order. Enter code “TONYABEAUCHAINE” at checkout. Thred Up - Online Thrift Store : Get $20 off your first purchase or if you're ready to sell, get free expedited processing on your first kit. CTA Subscribe to our Newsletter to access your Intuitive Eating Assessment Scale Book a free 15-minute discovery call with Tonya
Cynthia Plotch co-founded Stix in 2019, a company on a mission to transform your health experience, starting with pregnancy, ovulation, UTI, and yeast infection products. Before starting Stix, Cynthia was on the founding team of Hungry Harvest where she led their national expansion. Cynthia received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Venture for America alumna.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.
Jeff Cherry, founder of Conscious Venture Lab, is invested in supporting early stage founders on their entrepreneurial journeys.From expectation management to stakeholder theory, Jeff has lessons to share that are relevant to founders at every stage.Rather watch? Catch the video recording: https://bit.ly/3xmROyfHave feedback? Connect with Scott Case on LinkedInVisit foundersfocus.com to connect with other founders and see what topics are up next.
Care More Be Better: Social Impact, Sustainability + Regeneration Now
In just 30 years, the world's annual waste output will reach an estimated 3.4 billion tonnes. This worldwide garbage tsunami endangers our environment, economy, and even our relationships. To survive, we must not only contain it, but also use it. When we realise that our waste has value, we can start to see how we might put it to greater use in our life. We can change our lives, as well as the businesses and communities around us, by adopting this approach. To reverse the trend, forward-thinking investors and inventors are constructing an economy that views trash as a valuable commodity and an ever-renewable resource. Kelsey's book, Trash to Treasure: Exploring What It Takes to Build a Business from Waste explores the experiences of modern-day pioneers who are making waves—and money—by turning trash into treasure. A few businesses you can explore to learn more about reducing waste in your life are Patagonia, Rust Belt Riders and Hungry Harvest. These businesses are as much climate and environmental activists as they are businesses and companies. They are all on a mission to make a sustainable impact, change the world and make it healthier. About Our Guest: Kelsey conceived a plan to leverage her passion for problem-solving to have a positive influence on the world around her from her family's Midwestern farm. Kelsey is now a part of Miami's startup ecosystem, where she assists entrepreneurs in developing businesses that address environmental, economic, and social challenges. Website | LinkedIn 00:00 Introduction 5:02 Where can we start reducing the amount of trash and waste in the world? 6:47 Tips to recycle properly 9:31 What is Terracycle? 12:37 How to build companies that are actually embedding sustainability into reusable products 22:05 What companies are already doing a great job of reducing pollution and waste 30:47 Think regeneratively 32:53 Minimalism 35:39 Living a zero waste lifestyle 39:06 It's never too late to start reducing your output of waste Join the Care More. Be Better. Community! Clubhouse: @CareMoreBeBettr (weekly on Wednesdays @3pm Pacific) Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Email | Clubhouse Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability Podcast Care More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show. Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started!
Care More Be Better: Social Impact, Sustainability + Regeneration Now
In just 30 years, the world's annual waste output will reach an estimated 3.4 billion tonnes. This worldwide garbage tsunami endangers our environment, economy, and even our relationships. To survive, we must not only contain it, but also use it. When we realise that our waste has value, we can start to see how we might put it to greater use in our life. We can change our lives, as well as the businesses and communities around us, by adopting this approach. To reverse the trend, forward-thinking investors and inventors are constructing an economy that views trash as a valuable commodity and an ever-renewable resource. Kelsey's book, Trash to Treasure: Exploring What It Takes to Build a Business from Waste explores the experiences of modern-day pioneers who are making waves—and money—by turning trash into treasure. A few businesses you can explore to learn more about reducing waste in your life are Patagonia, Rust Belt Riders and Hungry Harvest. These businesses are as much climate and environmental activists as they are businesses and companies. They are all on a mission to make a sustainable impact, change the world and make it healthier. About Our Guest: Kelsey conceived a plan to leverage her passion for problem-solving to have a positive influence on the world around her from her family's Midwestern farm. Kelsey is now a part of Miami's startup ecosystem, where she assists entrepreneurs in developing businesses that address environmental, economic, and social challenges. Website | LinkedIn 00:00 Introduction 5:02 Where can we start reducing the amount of trash and waste in the world? 6:47 Tips to recycle properly 9:31 What is Terracycle? 12:37 How to build companies that are actually embedding sustainability into reusable products 22:05 What companies are already doing a great job of reducing pollution and waste 30:47 Think regeneratively 32:53 Minimalism 35:39 Living a zero waste lifestyle 39:06 It's never too late to start reducing your output of waste Join the Care More. Be Better. Community! Clubhouse: @CareMoreBeBettr (weekly on Wednesdays @3pm Pacific) Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Email | Clubhouse Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability Podcast Care More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show. Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started!
This episode answers….WTF is Healthism? With a shift in making wellness more of a lifestyle, we have gotten caught up in the idea that we can control more of our health than we actually can. This healthism mentality has affected various socioeconomic levels and created a divide between those who can afford a wellness lifestyle and those who cannot. In this episode, we explain why health is not an achievement, and how to go about prioritizing healthy habits with a non-diet mentality. MENTIONS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7419309/ Crawford R. Healthism and the medicalization of everyday life. Int J Health Serv. 1980;10(3):365-88. doi: 10.2190/3H2H-3XJN-3KAY-G9NY. PMID: 7419309. Christy Harrison’s book Anti-Diet https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Diet-Reclaim-Well-Being-Happiness-Intuitive/dp/0316420379/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= SHOW SPONSORS Save the rejected produce! Get $10 off your first Hungry Harvest order. Enter code “TONYABEAUCHAINE” at checkout. If you’re ready to give therapy a try, OnlineTherapy.com is providing an exclusive offer to our listeners for 20% off your first month. If what I shared today resonated with you and you want a space to explore this further. Click the link in our show notes to sign up for a free discovery call with Tonya. CTA Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow Us: Instagram and share your "Wait, what?" moments with us. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Let us know on our Facebook page.
Welcome to Reimagining Company Culture, a series discussing emerging trends and priorities shaping the future of workplace culture and employee wellbeing. We highlight thought leaders who are constantly evolving their strategy and can provide insight to folks about how to address new business challenges. AllVoices is on a mission to create safe, happy, and healthy workplaces for all, and we're excited to learn from experts who share our mission.In this episode of Reimagining Company Culture, we're chatting with Vanessa Paige, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager at Hungry Harvest. Vanessa spearheaded the development of Hungry Harvest's first DEIB initiative. She is is a key driver for cultivating a supportive and inclusive work environment for all Hungry Harvest employees.About AllVoicesIn today's workforce, people often don't feel empowered to speak up and voice their opinions about workplace issues, including harassment, bias, and other culture issues. This prevents company leadership from making necessary changes, and prevents people from feeling fulfilled, recognized, and included at work. At AllVoices, we want to change that by providing a completely safe, anonymous way for people to report issues directly to company leaders. This allows company leadership real transparency into what's happening in their companies—and the motivation to address issues quickly. Our goal is to help create safer, more inclusive companies.To learn more about AllVoices visit us at www.allvoices.co!
Gained the Quarantine 19? Looking for tips for eating more healthy foods? In this episode, medical students Terrence Tsou, Daniel Weng, and Allie Berges talk about suggestions for developing healthy eating habits, drawing both from scientific literature and their own personal experiences. The episode begins with a brief news update by Neha Anand and Allie Berges on the coronavirus vaccines and birth rates in the U.S. Mentioned in this episode: Hungry Harvest (https://hungryharvest.net/), Meal Tracking Apps like MyFitnessPal (https://www.myfitnesspal.com/) Content discussed in this podcast does not reflect the views of our institutions. This podcast is also not meant for medical advice. Original music composed by Ved Tanavde (adapted from composition by Thomas Le, Alina Spiegel, and Antonio Salas) For more news updates on the coronavirus, follow @covidup2date on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter for concise daily updates from medical students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 15 of The Pikesville Pawdcast (hosted by Airish de Silva) shares the following stories and segments: - An interview with James Cramer (conducted by Maxwell Gorodiskiy) about his experience as a Towson University student and his experience as a teaching intern at PHS - starts around 1:00 - Return to In-Person Learning: students and staff share their thoughts about returning to the school building - starts around 30:30 - An interview with Evan Lutz, PHS class of 2010 (conducted by Ben Matz), about his experience starting Hungry Harvest, a subscription-based service that delivers produce that might otherwise be wasted - starts around 37:00
In this episode, Tonya talks about her deconstruction and reconstruction of faith. She talks about her struggle to reconcile what she was taught about her body and caring for it, versus what is actually her truth. Tonya addresses the effect purity culture had on her intimate relationships as well as how dieting within the church became toxic for her. This is a vulnerable yet important topic to dive into, as most of us are struggling with the role of the evangelical church in our society and in our lives. SHOW SPONSORS Save the rejected produce! Get $10 off your first Hungry Harvest order. If you’re ready to give it a try, OnlineTherapy.com is providing an exclusive offer to our listeners for 20% off your first month. Get $20 off your first pair of Rothy’s shoes. If what I shared today resonated with you and you want a space to explore this further. Click the link in our show notes to sign up for a free discovery call with Tonya. Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow Us: Instagram and share your "Wait, what?" moments with us. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Let us know on our Facebook page.
Who would have taught that freshness can still be found in food waste? By sourcing ingredients from things that would otherwise be simply thrown away by many, imagine what that can do in minimizing garbage and addressing hunger. This is exactly what Evan Lutz does through his company, Hungry Harvest. Besides sharing about his delivery service that finds perfectly good food from waste and transforms them into the freshest produce, he also talks about his life as a young entrepreneur. Evan discusses how to find the right mentors and business partners as you evolve professionally (and the dangers of getting the wrong ones), the importance of due diligence, his marketing strategies, and the proper approach to all kinds of feedback.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join The TIG Talks Community today:tigbrands.comFacebookLinkedIn
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This episode answers the question, what the actual eff is HAES? You might have heard a bit about Health at Every Size when you’re learning about Intuitive Eating, but not really understood how it correlates with the anti-diet movement. Measures of body weight and body size do not accurately reflect an individual’s health status and often lead to ineffective interventions rather than efforts that actually enhance health and wellness. In this episode, we unpack a few common myths of HAES® and truly hope you walk away with a better understanding of how the Health at Every Size principles are based on inclusivity and support the Intuitive Eating movement. MENTIONS https://asdah.org/ https://haescommunity.com/ Episode 27 HAES Explained SHOW SPONSORS Tonya by the Spoonful Intuitive Eating Coaching: Schedule your free consultation today! Check out our Amazon list for resources we recommend on the podcast. Hungry Harvest curates rescued fruits & veggies packs them up & delivers the box to your doorstep. Their customizable boxes come in a variety of sizes so you can find the Harvest that's right for you! Go to Hungry Harvest and use the code: TONYABEAUCHAINE for $10 off your first order. If you want more freedom with food, peace with your body and to stop obsessing about movement, don’t wait another minute to download our free We’re Not Weighting Workbook and get started. It’s a game-changer. Go to the link in our show notes to sign up and get instant access and then shoot us a DM and let us know what you experienced. ******** Follow Us: Instagram and share your "Wait, what?" moments with us. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Let us know on our Facebook page. Individual Coaching Joint Package: Work With Us
Evan Lutz is the founder of Hungry Harvest, and he joins Sean Russell on the SoFlo Vegans Podcast to discuss their service, giving back to the community, and challenges as an entrepreneur scaling a business to service locations across the country.
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YouCollective Pathmakers Podcast episode features Cynthia Plotch, who is building a highly successful e-commerce business for women. In the episode, we talk about how Cynthia started Stix, what she learned, and her advise for founders. Cynthia Plotch co-founded Stix in 2019, a company on a mission to transform women’s health experience, starting with a direct-to-consumer pregnancy test. Stix most recently wrapped up the prestigious Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator in New York City. Before starting Stix, Cynthia was on the founding team of Hungry Harvest. As an early employee, she expanded the produce delivery company from Baltimore to Philadelphia and went on to lead their national expansion. Cynthia received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Venture for America alumni.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Scott fell hard when Sarah Tocco, the head chef at Fine Creek Brewing Company, posted a photo of Peach Pizza on Instagram. He knew he had to know more about the pizza and its creator, so he and Robey drove out to the Powhatan brewery to meet Sarah, hear her story, and learn more about her fantastic looking food. This episode of Eat It, Virginia is brought to you by Hungry Harvest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Whole View, Episode 428: Quarantine Holidays Welcome back to episode 427 of the Whole View. (0:30) Stacy welcomes everyone to the holiday season. And reminds us that the holidays may look a little different this year. She goes on to say that this top has been at the top of her family's mind. She wanted to make sure that they share with listeners some of the ideas they're talking about for this quarantine holiday season. Stacy reminds listeners that everything in life is all about mindset. If you approach this as an opportunity for new traditions to carry forward, it can keep the holidays' magic from being completely squelched. She jokes one way to do this is to start celebrating sooner and shares she plans to put her tree up next week! She shares she is looking at this as an opportunity to add to traditions her family already has instead of focusing on what she may be missing out on. Stacy then reminds us that we're definitely not going to feel good about it if we go in with a negative mindset. Sarah loves the idea of using this as an excuse to extend the festivities (at home). She shares a story of a neighbor who has Halloween decorations of skeletons dressed up as pirates in their front yard. But for eight days, she was convinced these skeletons were dressed up as Santa-elves. She has now decided that blending Halloween and Christmas decorations is the most brilliant idea ever. Stacy takes a moment to make a shout out to anyone listening in from Canada and hopes that you had an amazing Thanksgiving. She apologizes for the off timing, seeing as both she and Sarah celebrate in the US. Butcher Box Stacy takes a minute before jumping into this week's topic to make listeners aware that Butcher Box is offering a free turkey this year. She lets listeners know that they are not sponsoring this show. But she feels it's such a great deal she wants the audience to know out it. If you sign up before November 15th, you can add a 10-14 lb, free-range turkey to your box. You can visit Butcher Box for more info! Stacy and Sarah have both taken advantage of many different grocery box services, such as Thrive Market and Hungry Harvest. Stacy adds that it's a great way to limit exposure within our communities as we continue to see increasing levels of Covid cases (which is higher than it's ever been). Sarah warns listeners that this means is the "height" of the pandemic hasn't actually happened yet. Stacy thanks Sarah for that dark moment. Stacy adds that just because we are all "over it," it doesn't mean the danger is over. She confides that she is very concerned for everyone's loved ones going into this winter gathering season. Stacy encourages listeners to review and follow the CDC recommended guidelines as they plan their holiday festivities. And to pay attention to any additional guidelines in their specific areas. She also reminds the audience that she and Sarah are not experts. They are merely sharing what they and their families have decided to do, based on the guidelines that apply. Halloween: Quarantine Holidays Sarah takes a moment to say how the traditions we're used to doing, like costume and office parties, aren't very safe this year. (10:53) So she feels it's important to talk about what we can still celebrate. Stacy shares that Halloween is her favorite holiday. And she admits that they have done very little to celebrate this year because she's been a little upset "normal Halloween" isn't happening. Every year, she holds a costume party, which is how she's met a lot of fellow paleo-people and made a lot of great friendships and connections. Stacy's Alternatives Not having this tradition this year left Stacy a little heartbroken. (12:50) But after a little research, she decided that this year, their tradition would be working through a "Halloween Movie Watchlist" with her boys, now that they're old enough. Stacy assures Sarah that not all of the movies are super-scary-horror movies. And that there are many "campy" and fun alternatives. She also jokes that there are some traditional horror films on that list that she will not be watching, leaving Matt and her oldest son to check off the list for them. Stacy also shares that she will be starting "You've Been Boo'd" today now that she's fully prepared for which neighbors she's decided to "Boo." Sarah shares a similar experience when he first moved into her house, where someone left a treat on her doorstep, rang the doorbell, and ran away. Stacy explains to listeners that it's a pay-it-forward game and is a fun, low-contact way to interact with others. She also talks about holding a Halloween Scavenger Hunt or a Candy Hunt to get the kids outside and moving around. She also recommends checking out virtual alternatives for parties and contests. Stacy also mentions that you very well may love a new idea you try out and want to continue it in future years as well. You can refer to Stacy's post for more ideas for alternative Halloween activities. Staying on Track During the Quarantine Holidays Stacy mentions that as we get closer to November, that's where we start to move away from the "fun for the kids" holidays and into gathering seasons with Thanksgiving and Christmas. (21:49) She adds that this is when we're going to be drawn comfort food while in quarantine. It becomes even harder to not give in to all that comfort food when we're not feeling our best or getting enough sleep. Stacy adds that making healthier choices is easier this year since there won't be as much pressure from family or work parties. If you don't make it or buy it, it's not in your house. Stacy suggests that whatever it is you want this year, come up with the plan now. You don't need to wait until New Year to make a resolution. And that you can decide what your holiday season will look like this year. Stacy shares that her mental health is very tied to physical activity, and that is why she started going on her daily walk. Her other workout methods weren't doing enough for her. Plus, autumn is her favorite month! So she decided to go out and find new paths through the neighborhood she doesn't normally go down. Sarah shares that she also walks for about an hour every morning, rain, or shine. She shares the secret to this habit is her high-energy dog is only well-behaved if she gets that long walk every morning. Sarah also has realized some of the inclement weather walks she's been on this summer have been (surprisingly) her most fun walks. The Importance of Mental Health Stacy tells us that sometimes self-love doesn't feel great in what we're telling ourselves we need to do, but we feel so much better after. (32:14) For Stacy, physical activity is definitely an act of self-care and self-love because she feels so much better after. She adds getting more sleep and giving herself a break to her acts of self-care list. Stacy reminds listeners that beating yourself up when your to-do list starts to slide. Telling yourself negative things isn't helping anything. It's important to remember this going into this holiday season because it is statistically one of the worst mental-health seasons. Adding the added stress of a global pandemic isn't doing to make anything any easier. She shares a quote that's stuck with her: "Whoever needs to hear this right now, you're staying home, and self-isolating might have saved a life. You don't know that, and you can't point to it, but you are worth congratulating yourself for making that sacrifice for others." Stacy reminds you that even when something goes unplanned, to give yourself a break and move forward. Practicing Gratitude Stacy also admits, thanks to Sarah, she's gotten back into gratitude. She jokes that she refuses to call it meditation, however. Sarah shares that her almost-eleven-year-old is the one that struggles the most with the physical isolation of Coronavirus. They have worked really hard to schedule video calls and such to try and help with feeling connected. Her daughter is also very empathetic towards what's going on in the world and with others. Sarah shared they often practice gratitude to help alleviate some of the stress the pandemic causes. She cites equal-footed boding with their new puppy is one highlight of being stuck at home. She goes on to say that this doesn't mean they don't get frustrated. It's all about acknowledging the challenges and that we're not alone in facing them. Connecting Virtually Stacy points out that we do a lot of connecting through social media and phone calls. But that's not really the same as a face-to-face connection. (41:20) She reminds us that as we go into this quarantine holiday season, we need to get better at continuing to connect with others without the aspect of physical touch fully. Stacy says that it's going to be different from the first few months we were doing this because our body and minds are tired. We have to make calculated and intentional decisions for how we make those connections with others. Sarah's Quarantine Holidays Sarah's Quarantine Holiday Plans Stacy hands it over to Sarah to share what she's planning for her holidays. (42:43) Sarah's family decided to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving this year. They are considering celebrating both this year. She loves that the holiday revolves around spending time and being thankful. It doesn't have a lot of the stress associated with other holidays. Plus, she loves cooking. She shares that they had a freezer malfunction, which caused their turkey to thaw. So they decided to celebrate with all their Canadian relatives this year and eat the now-thawed turkey. Sarah also tells the audience that her mother has been doing these "Zoom dinner parties" where they cook the same meal and then eat together over Zoom each week. She shares that due to most of her family still being in Canada, they've gotten pretty used to the separation over the last 15 years. Sarah has loved how much time they've been able to spend virtually with her family long-distance. And they plan to continue doing so in the future as well. Stacy expresses how much she loves the idea of making the same meal and have a "dinner party" over a video call. Stacy's Quarantine Holidays This Thanksgiving is Stacy's mother's 60th birthday. And that for her father's 60th, the family had gone on a European cruise. So her mother was hoping for a celebration that was also a big deal. Stacy still wants to do something special for her mother, since her big deal party won't be happening as she'd hoped. Stacy lives near a bunch of state parks where you can rent cabins. They're planning to have each family rent their own, cook Thanksgiving dinner, and then figure out a way to be together outside to celebrate the quarantine holidays. She lets the audience know that they are keeping an eye on the situation and the CDC guidelines. They are also playing with ideas of isolating beforehand and planning the smartest way to be together. She also expresses that it's all up in the air and may not happen the way they want it to at all. Stacy circles back to how important it is to be kind to yourself. If your intuition is telling you something isn't right, listen to your gut. She also says she's constantly thinking of the worst-case scenario if one of them catches it at a store. And who they could potentially spread it to. Stacy reminds the audience that you have to do the best with what you know. Covid Reminders for the Quarantine Holidays Sarah shares that she knows people who have had everyone tested before a gathering. They are also self-isolating before hand. She also reminds listeners of proper masks to buy and wear. And best practices outside of masks that we should all be doing. Sarah also explains that there is an ebb and flow to covid cases. Some days consistently show more cases due to when people go in for testing. She says not to just look at today's numbers. But to look at the seven-day reports and compare those numbers to get an accurate view. Stacy reiterates how important it is to be safe when forming a "pod." And that infection can happen when we're not expecting it. She says that she thinks people are learning since we've been doing this for a while. But she does underline that it's important to plan to set yourself up for success and safety. Stacy tells listeners that to have successful quarantine holidays, you will have to think outside the box, keep it virtual, and/or keep it small. She also expresses how much she likes the idea of small gatherings for quarantine holidays because of their intimacy. Stacy believes the most important thing is to keep an open and positive mindset. And that creating new fun traditions isn't necessarily a bad thing. New Year's in Quarantine Stacy expresses how fed up she is with the idea of gaining the "quarantine 15." (1:02:01) Sarah reminds readers of a prior episode, where they talked about how damaging the stigma of being overweight is to mental health. She says to expect so much media attention, posts, and stories about the "Quarantine 15" and that all it does is add to the shame and guilt and feelings of inadequacy. None of us are living our "normal" lives, and that is reflected in our bodies. Sarah says that she refuses to allow someone else's perception of how she should be managing her life during a pandemic to make her feel shame about her body. That is not okay. She will not be trying to lose the quarantine 15 after the quarantine holidays. When it comes to achieving a healthy weight that centers on healthy choices, Sarah recommends habit resolutions are far more effective for success. They also allow us to have a positive, self-care mindset. It always allows us the grace to figure out the give-and-take. Final Thoughts Stacy also warns against fake detoxes. Stacy shares that one of her resolutions is to get more sleep. She also plans to be more active and work on other habits she'd like to improve. She also reminds listeners that the clock strikes midnight in 2021 is not a miracle time. She recommends not thinking all the problems associated with the global pandemic will magically end next year. 2021 will most likely be off to a rough start, and attributing everything bad to 2020 is just setting up for disappointment. Sarah talks more about the pitfalls of resolutions that may result in biting off more than we can true. She encourages thinking about manageable steps and progression and making sure we're setting ourselves up for success. Sarah also says it's important to focus on being able to do the best we can in the situation we're in and give ourselves the grace to not be perfect. There is not going to be such a thing as perfect for the holidays- this year or next year. Stacy thanks listeners for sticking with them through 2020. She hopes that she and Sarah have helped set you on a positive personal path to approach each of the major quarantine holidays coming up. Stacy invites you to pop over to Patreon for their episode recap and their unfiltered thoughts. She also reminds listeners of the Butcher Box deal for a free turkey to kick off your quarantine holidays. Stacy thanks listeners for their support and love! Thank you for listening!
To say that a lot has happened in 2020 would be an understatement. The arrival of COVID-19 put the restaurant industry on uncertain footing. That uncertainty is reflected in many recent "Eat It, Virginia!" podcast interviews. But this week, we take you back in time. All the way back to January 2020, when we sat down with Brenner Pass co-owner James Kohler to learn about his accession from Richmond dishwasher to partner at one of the city's top restaurants. We also caught up with Southern Kitchen owner Shane Roberts-Thomas about her fight to stay open during COVID and her recent appearance in "Chopped." This week's episode is brought to you by Hungry Harvest. Subscribe to the new "Eat It, Virginia!" YouTube page for your chance to win free Hungry Harvest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to a brand new episode of the SoFlo Vegans Podcast. You're going to notice a bit of a difference in this episode. In addition to having a featured guest at the end of each podcast, expect to hear news segments covering topics important to the vegan community at large. You do not need to live in South Florida to get value from our show. It's designed for anyone living a vegan lifestyle, we just happen to tell it from the perspective of the SoFlo Vegans Community. On today's episode, we are joined by Eric Vincent from the THIRST Group to talk a 120 Billion dollars stimulus to save the restaurant and food industry. Hodo Foods CEO Minh Tsai talks about how he founded Hodo Foods and what they reaching out to the South Florida community. This episode is brought to you by Hungry Harvest. Hungry Harvest curates weekly variety boxes of healthy produce and vegan pantry items while making no contact deliveries directly to your door. Every delivery saves at least 10 pounds of food from going to waste and supports the work of local hunger-solving organizations with produce donations. Get 50% off with code SOFLO at http://hungryharvest.net/ (hungryharvest.net)
When Phish announced it had to reschedule its entire 2020 Summer Tour due to COVID-19, thousands of fans across the country adjusted their plans. Jim Hamilton adjusted his life. Phish hired the Richmond-based chef as touring chef after meeting him at the band's historic Baker's Dozen run at Madison Square Garden. No concerts in 2020 meant no need for a touring chef. But Hamilton decided to get back on the road. Not with bands but with burritos. He launched Sous Casa, delivering frozen burritos to homes in and around Richmond. On this week's episode of Eat It, Virginia!, Hamilton talks about his new business, his time on the road with some of the world's biggest musical acts, and is extremely patient while Scott (a Phish fan) asks too many fanboy questions. **Hey Phish fans, the Phish talk gets going around the 29:30 mark.** Eat It, Virginia! is sponsored by Hungry Harvest. Subscribe to the new Eat It, Virginia! YouTube page for your chance to win a FREE Hungry Harvest box. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Burnam from House of Chick'n joins us to talk about his path to veganism, being a blegan, entrepreneur, and other topics focusing more on compassion. This episode is sponsored by Hungry Harvest and we thank them for their belief and support in our mission.
Being awestruck in high school by the enormous amount of perfectly good food going to waste and learning about the newly formed Food Recovery Network, Wes Hopkins immediately volunteered to help. His experience and passion eventually led him to an internship with a new startup company founded by Ben Simon called Hungry Harvest. From the early days of knocking on doors trying to sell boxes of “ugly fruits and veggies” to now being a significant part of the fast-growing national company Imperfect Foods, Wes has truly charted an unconventional path to his position as Chief of Staff with a company's whose mission is to “eliminate food waste and build a better food system for everyone”. In this episode, we learn about what it takes to get a company like imperfect Foods started, and what happens when you encounter growing pains along the way. One major key to success seems to be the importance of keeping your eye on the mission at all times! For more information, videos and links, check out the Show Notes at https://www.toogoodtowastepodcast.com/post/wes-hopkins-ep-09 Thanks to our sponsors: NETZRO, SBC - www.netzro.us Upcycled Food Association - www.upcycledfood.org Produced by Hi-Fly'n Productions www.hiflyn.com Producer | Host: Kevin May Associate Producer: Amy Gilbert Creative Development: Sue Marshall --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/toogoodtowaste/message
Welcome back to episode 405 of the Whole View. (0:27) Today Stacy and Sarah are talking about a super interesting topic submitted a listener. Which, if you didn't know this already, we love it when you email us. Sarah shared some behind the scenes information on where listener questions come from. There are Stacy's requests, listener questions, and the really challenging listener questions. The question in discussion in this episode is one of those really hard ones that has been in the queue for a long time. Sarah was able to pull together the information for this show because she actually did a lot of research on this topic for her gut microbiome book. And of course, Sarah did extra research to address the many facets of this challenging question. Stacy is excited about this science rich show. Listener Question Is the EWG's dirty dozen list based on strong science? (3:37) My husband listened to two episodes of the Skeptoid podcast on organic vs. conventional farming. Mr. Dunning said that we are being duped into paying extra for organic produce. It is sprayed with larger amounts of pesticides than those used in conventional farming and the organic pesticides have been shown to cause disease. My husband believes Mr. Dunning because he provides references and appears to be liberal and non-biased in other podcasts. I have been purchasing organic produce according to the Environmental Working Group's dirty dozen list. It says on the Activist Facts website that "There’s really only one thing you need to know about the Environmental Working Group when it comes to its studies of toxins: 79 percent of members of the Society of Toxicology (scientists who know a little something about toxins) who rated the group say that the Environmental Working Group overstates the health risk of chemicals. I am walking around with holes in my shirts, and I haven't gotten the air conditioning fixed in my car, so that I can afford organic food. Am I wasting my money? I feel like I cannot trust anyone but you. Preface Stacy wanted to refer listeners to listen back to previous episodes for information on how both Stacy and Sarah have evolved the way they purchase and prioritize their own foods within their budget. (5:06) Neither Stacy nor Sarah buys everything organically. Nothing that Stacy and Sarah are going to discuss in this episode is intended to be a judgment on you or your family or what you did in the past or what you are doing now. This is all education so that you can be empowered to make the choices that are best for your family at the correct time for you. Where Stacy's family is today, ten years later, is a lot different than where they were ten years ago. The goal of this episode is to help you so that you can walk away and ask questions. There is a larger philosophy that each family needs to adapt to what works best for them. No one is perfect. If you are starting in your journey, you don't need to forego the necessities to have organic food. There is a way to prioritize your budget in a way that is consistent with what your family believes in. Healthy living choices are so personal. Foundational Choices & Next Level Choices Sarah wanted to emphasize that there are foundational health principles. Nutrient density diet, eating a lot of fruits and vegetables, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and living an active lifestyle. Then Sarah thinks of the next level steps like adding some biohacks, supplements, purchasing grass-fed beef, and organic fruits and vegetables. We need to first make sure that we are focusing on the foundational principles and adding in the next level choice if and when it makes sense. Eating organic is beyond the basic principles, but is overall a better choice. The EWG's overall approach is in many ways more rigorous than the American regulatory agencies. The EWG tends to align with the European Union, Health Canada, and these other regions of the world where the criterion for approving a chemical or pesticide is firmer. In America, the thought process is that chemicals are assumed fine unless proven bad. In Europe, a chemical is not ok until proven safe. Conventional Evaluation of Pesticide Safety The FDA's safety assessment for chemicals in foods have a variety of criteria. (13:11) They look at acute chronic and subchronic toxicity, carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity, neurotoxicity, and immunotoxicity. Pesticides also go through additional impact evaluation on the environment and ecology. The vast majority of the studies evaluating the effects of pesticides show problems to human health only with occupational exposure, rather than the much lower exposure the majority of us would have simply by eating produce from crops treated with these chemicals. However, there are some challenges with this. We can see high exposure in rodents causing all kinds of problems. The assumption is that acute exposure is not the same as low dose chronic exposure. Where the Standards Differ One of the challenges that we have in evaluating pesticides is that our exposure is already so vast. There are no humans that don't already have multiple points of exposure to pesticides. There are studies that are linking the chronic low dose exposure to pesticide residues that have correlated pesticide exposure in the food supply with a number of health issues. In the United States, there are 72 pesticides that are routinely used that are completely banned or are in the process of being completely phased out in Europe. Of the pesticides used in USA agriculture in 2016, 322 million pounds were of pesticides banned in the EU. Twenty-six million pounds were of pesticides banned in Brazil and 40 million pounds were of pesticides banned in China. Pesticides banned in the EU account for more than a quarter of all agricultural pesticide use in the USA. It is important to understand that the European Union is looking at the same science as the EPA. And they are making a different judgment based on the strength of the data. We have a challenge that our metric is, 'is it toxic' and 'does it cause cancer'. WHO Guidelines for Safety of Chemicals in Food are much more thorough, and add to the above. They include general system toxicity, allergy and hypersensitivity, and GI Tract Considerations (includes microbiome). Pesticides and the Microbiome (Sarah’s Biggest Concern) Microbial diversity is generally considered to be the most important measurable criteria for a healthy microbiome. (24:31) The more different species you have, they tend to keep each other in balance. The bacteria basically control the growth of each other. We are also looking for the growth of these really important probiotic strains. In addition, we are looking for completely absent levels of pathogens. We are also looking at the balance between the two main phylum of bacteria in the gut. It is important to understand that rodent studies are actually really good studies for understanding the gut microbiome. We would want to eventually be able to do a similar study in humans. But what Sarah wants to emphasize is that these rodent studies are a really good model for understanding what is happening in humans. Let’s go through some of the most commonly-used pesticides in agriculture for food crops. Permethrin is a broad-spectrum chemical often used as an insecticide for cotton, corn, alfalfa, and wheat crops—unfortunately, it’s also lethal to bees. It’s also used to treat lice, ticks, and scabies. For more on this, visit this link here. PEM has higher antibacterial activity against some beneficial bacteria, (including Lactobacillus paracasei and Bifidobacterium). Than against pathogens (such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, which only respond to higher concentrations of PEM). Carbendazim (CBZ) is a broad-spectrum benzimidazole fungicide, widely used in agriculture. In mice, 28 days of exposure to CBZ resulted in gut dysbiosis. It suppresses the growth of some of the most important probiotic families while increasing the growth of some problematic families of bacteria. And it decreases bacterial diversity. To learn more about this pesticide, see here. Epoxiconazole (EPO) is a broad-spectrum fungicide often used on grain crops, and that works by inhibiting the metabolism of fungal cells. It reduces the production of conidia—the asexual spores of a fungus that facilitate reproduction. In rats, EPO for 90 days decreased the relative abundance of Firmicutes and increased the abundance of Bacteroidetes and Proteobacteria, while also selectively enriching Lachnospiraceae and Enterobacteriaceae. To learn more about this pesticide, see here. More Commonly Used Pesticides Imazalil (IMZ) is a systemic fungicide used to combat fungi on vegetables and fruit (especially citrus), as well as tubers during storage. (30:39) In mice, IMZ exposure (at doses of 100 mg per kg of body weight daily for up to 14 days) reduced the cecal relative abundance of Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria, while also reducing microbiota richness and diversity. The IMZ-treated mice also exhibited colonic inflammation. In another study of mice, low-dose, environmentally relevant exposure to IMZ (0.1, 0.5, or 2.5 mg per kg of body weight daily) for 15 weeks resulted in gut microbiota changes. These changes included reduced mucus secretion, decreased the expression of genes related to cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CTFR) in the ileum and colon, and generally disturbed intestinal barrier function. Stacy shared her perspective on how she looks at this information. Think through the way how these pesticides are more heavily used on grains. Chlorphyrifos (CPF) is an extremely common organophosphate pesticide used to kill insects and worms, by interfering with acetylcholine signaling and disrupting their nerve processes. It’s commonly used on fruit and vegetable crops, as well as vineyards. This is one that was going to be banned in the USA, but Scott Pruitt reversed the planned ban. You can learn more about this here. Sarah shared on this study, this study, this study, and this study. This information should stimulate a reevaluation of the use of these chemicals in the food supply. Diazinon is an organophosphate insecticide used on a variety of crops—including fruit trees, rice, sugarcane, nuts, potatoes, and corn. You can learn more about this pesticide here. It causes different changes in male rodents versus female rodents. The researchers speculated that these differences—with male mice experiencing the most severe changes—were due to sex-dependent gut microbiota profiles present before treatment. You can read more about this study here. Two More Commonly Used Pesticides Propamocarb (PMEP) is a systemic fungicide used to control root, leaf, and soil diseases caused by oomycetes (water molds) by interfering with fatty acid and phospholipid biosynthesis and therefore changing the membrane in fungi. (41:41) It can accumulate in fruit at high levels, thus reaching humans. You can find more information on this pesticide here. In mice, 28 days of exposure to PMEP (at levels of 300 mg/L in drinking water) induced gut dysbiosis and changes in 20 fecal metabolites, including SCFAs, succinate, bile acids, and TMA. You can read more about this study here. Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide that can kill both grasses and leafy weeds. It works by inhibiting an enzyme (5-enolpyruvylshikimic acid-3-phosphate synthase, or EPSP synthase), which is used by bacteria, archaea, fungi, algae, some protozoans and plants to synthesize folates (vitamin B9), ubiquinone, menaquinones (vitamin K2), phenolic compounds, and the aromatic amino acids tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine. The pathway this affects doesn’t exist in animals, which is part of why glyphosate has historically been considered to have low toxicity in animals. Now that we understand that we have at least as many bacterial cells living within our body as we do human cells and that those bacteria are essential to our health, the relevance of glyphosate exposure comes into focus. Many bacterially-derived compounds that benefit human health are produced via the shikimate pathway. One rat study evaluated the impact on the microbiome of two weeks of glyphosate consumption, and showed a dose-dependent increase in fecal pH attributable to a reduction in acetic acid production, implying the metabolomic impact of glyphosate exposure. More on Glyphosate It's not that glyphosate is necessarily directly impacting our cells, but it is dramatically impacting the gut microbiome at levels that we are already being exposed to in the food supply. (48:50) In studies in poultry, cattle, and pigs, glyphosate exposure increases the ratio of pathogenic bacteria to probiotic microbes, reducing Bifidobacteria, Lactobacillus, and Enterococcus while increasing Salmonella and Clostridium. In a long-term rat study, the impact on the gut microbiome was evaluated following nearly two years of glyphosate exposure via drinking water at three different doses. Glyphosate caused a large increase in the Bacteroidetes family S24-7 (associated with obesity and inflammation) and a decrease in Lactobacillus species in females (more modest changes in males). It also altered the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio to one more closely associated with chronic disease. The authors concluded “our data suggests that the exposure to an environmental concentration of [Roundup] residues could have a role in the current epidemic of gut dysbiosis”. This occurs even at levels well below the US ADI of 1.75 mg/kg body weight /day. There is no strong dose-response. Sarah wants to emphasize that our glyphosate exposure in food is quite high. It is definitely above the cusp for an impact on our gut microbiome composition. The FDA has a report where they have been mandated to measure glyphosate residue in the food supply. In their 2016 report they measured measurable levels of glyphosate residues in 63% of corn food crops and in 67% of soybean food crops. However, they did not say how much residue was there. The 2018 report goes to a dead link now. A Swiss study of foods purchased at a grocery store showed that legumes had the highest concentrations of glyphosate residues, up to 2.95 mg/kg. United Kingdom government testing of glyphosate residues in wholegrain bread showed levels up to 0.9 mg/kg. A study of foods purchased in Philadelphia, USA metropolitan area showed 59 percent of honey samples contained glyphosate residues, and 36 percent of soy sauce contained glyphosate residues. Third-party testing of popular breakfast cereals, crackers, and cookies by the Detox Project and Food Democracy Now! showed alarming levels of glyphosate residues in all products. Roundup Ready GMOs have the highest level of glyphosate residues. Studies prove that our current levels of exposure are sufficient for measurable amounts of glyphosate to get into our bodies. One study showed that 44% of city dwellers in 18 countries in Europe had detectable glyphosate residues in their urine, despite Europe’s more aggressive campaign against GMO foods. A pilot study in the United States of America evaluating 131 urine samples from across the country detected glyphosate residues in the urine of 86.7% of them. The highest observed detection frequency in the Midwest was at 93.3% and the lowest in the South at 69.2%. How to Look at this Science The EWG is looking at this much more broad group of criteria and they are taking a very similar standpoint to the European Union. (58:09) A small effect is still an effect and we need to be concerned about it. When Sarah does a deep dive look to look at the impact on the gut microbiome this is where Sarah sees the biggest area of concern. Sarah thinks it is especially important because it is not currently part of the criteria by the FDA and the EPA for whether or not these chemicals are going to be approved for use. This is the thing that Sarah really thinks needs to change. The good news is that a healthy gut microbiome and high fiber consumption can actually protect us from absorbing a lot of these pesticides. There have been studies that showed that lactobacilli can help reduce how much pesticide on our food gets into our bodies. There are also studies that show that higher fiber consumption can at least partially reverse the gut dysbiosis. As we get back to the heart of this question, there are studies that show that the answer is no. High vegetable consumption is still really important because it does support a healthy gut microbiome, to begin with. And a healthy gut microbiome is going to protect us in a lot of ways. For example, they can protect us against heavy metals. Even if we can't afford organic to not let that dissuade us from eating that high vegetable consumption because of this. Sarah sees this as an exciting two-way street. Even though pesticide residues are impacting the composition of our guts, the composition of our gut is influenced by more than just that. It is influenced by how many fruits and vegetables we eat, mushrooms, nuts and seeds, variety, how much fish, how quality the olive oil is that we are consuming, etc. All of these things help to determine the composition of our gut microbiome. Doing all of these foundational things becomes more important when we are not necessarily in a position to be able to seek out and afford the highest food quality. It is still really important to eat a vegetable-rich diet. That's why Sarah wants to classify all of this science as the next level. The foundational principle is still eating a lot of fruits and vegetables, even if our only access to that is conventional. Beyond that, yes the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists from the EWG are a wonderful tool. Not that Sarah agrees with everything the EWG has said, Sarah thinks that these are spot on in the sense of trying to minimize our exposure to pesticide residues. How to Limit Pesticide Exposure Stacy feels that the podcast referenced and the information they are sharing aren't so far apart. (1:02:10) Sarah and Stacy discussed a point shared in the documentary Food Inc. that really hit this information home. We do the best that we can with what we can, and become educated on what other things we can do to support healthy living. Nothing is ever perfect. Prioritize the foods you purchase and do the best you can. It is not good to stress about these things. The dirty dozen list includes strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery and potatoes The clean fifteen list includes avocados, sweet corn, pineapple, onions, papaya, sweet peas (frozen), eggplants, asparagus, cauliflower, cantaloupes, broccoli, mushrooms, cabbage, honeydew melon, and kiwifruit. If you are going to get something off the dirty dozen conventional, look at ways that you can wash that food very well or ways you can peel the food to remove the majority of the pesticide residue. USDA certification is very expensive, so a lot of small family farms are growing organically, but don't have the certification. Talk to farmers and find out how they are growing their food. Stacy can't handle the sight of bugs in her fresh vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetables is a good thing. Perfection is not the goal. Neither Stacy nor Stacy eats 100% organic, they both do the best that they can. Sarah has found that the prices at her local farmer's market are best. Develop relationships with your local farmers, and shop at the end of the market. Stacy subscribes to Hungry Harvest, which has a waiting list right now. Sarah prescribes to MisFit Market, there is also one called Imperfect Produce. One of the things that Sarah loves about her subscription is the surprise element of it, which forces her to get creative with her meal planning. At Stacy's house they meal plan when their box arrives, based on what they received. Stacy shared more information on their meal planning process as a family, and how focused they have become to make sure they are not wasting food. Building relationships with your local farmers is a point that Stacy echoed from Sarah. Buying things in season or frozen can also be a helpful way to save money. Stacy's organic box is at least 30% off had they purchased those items at a grocery store regularly. The thing that Stacy most loves about Hungry Harvest is that they give back to the community. Closing Thoughts Stacy thanked Sarah for all the research she did for this show! (1:23:13) If you have any follow up questions on all of this, you are welcome to email Stacy and Sarah using the contact forms on their blogs. You can comment on social media posts as well. Stacy and Sarah are always happy to hear from you! If you have been loving this show, please help spread the word to others by sharing a link to an episode you enjoyed with a family or friend, or leave a review. Stacy and Sarah so greatly appreciate your support! Thank you again for tuning in! Next week is another science-heavy show that builds off of this week's episode. We will be back again next week! (1:25:57)
Today is Tuesday, April 14, and we’re looking at Imperfect Foods vs. Hungry Harvest.
Welcome back to the Paleo View, 398. (0:40) For those of you who are listening in the future, we are still very much immersed in covid-19 at the time of the episode's recording. Specifically, in the United States, the number of diagnosed cases has surpassed other countries and continues to rise. For this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah wanted to share solutions to help us all cope with the quarantine. Stacy's resolution for the year is to be solution-oriented and to be a problem solver, which has worked out this year. We are all in unprecedented times, and we are all working through various stages of emotions from one day to the next. Fluctuations in these emotions are very normal. This period can cause trauma and will evoke stages of grief. We are all grieving a lot of different things right now, which brings about a range of emotions. All of this is normal. Stacy and Sarah want to help listeners identify the things you can focus your attention and energy on in positive ways. We want to help listeners positively and proactively funnel your energy so that if you are in a state of overwhelm you can do some things that help you. Stacy personally put some of the examples that they are going to share on today's episode into practice last week and she greatly benefited from them. All of the information that they are going to share is science-backed and has to do with emotional health. Personal Experiences One of the things that Sarah has been doing in her home is a chronic adaptation. (4:00) They have had to do a lot of problem-solving to figure out how to adapt to challenges during this time. Sarah is finding that this situation is challenging her adaptability. It is such a dynamic situation, and so much is out of our control. To recognize what to control in your immediate environment can be a difficult thing to assess. What has been most beneficial for Sarah's family is to fully adhere to social distancing and physical isolation guidelines. There are new studies looking at asymptomatic transmission and that you can still spread the virus when you are an asymptomatic host. (see here and here) More data needs to be collected on this, but until it is available, we have to respect the guidelines that are being given. We have to protect the vulnerable members of our community and it could be a long haul. Sarah is asking the question, "how can I make this time something healthy for my family?". How can we continue our priorities with a healthy diet and lifestyle? How can we support our mental health? And how can we still have social connections and make this physical isolation sustainable? We are all trying to figure this out. None of us have had to do this before, and figuring out how to do it is a big challenge. Stacy too loves the importance of distancing ourselves from the words "social distancing", but to instead think of it as physical distancing. While we are isolated, many of us are not actually alone. For those of you who are alone, Stacy's heart is with you. Make sure you are getting enough time for you. Stacy realized she wasn't getting alone time and had to make that shift. Working From Home While Stacy and Sarah are use to working from home, the challenge is that the house is now full of people. (14:10) Sarah and Stacy are missing their time alone, and the ability to think about their selfish needs. It impacts efficiency when you are working from home and accomodating those around you, especially students who need guidance with distance learning. Sarah has had to set up separate workstations for everyone in the family. They had to assess their needs and work around that when determining what each station needed. Stacy shared a glimpse into what her workdays look like. Set reasonable expectations for what you can accomplish each day. Stacy also shares her schedule with her boys and lets them know what she needs them to accomplish within the time frame that she is working. This is really helping with her effectiveness. Remember to feel good about the things you are accomplishing! Sarah has changed her daily routine quite a bit, and she shared more about her new schedule. They are still living following a routine. Bedtime is still a priority, but Sarah and her husband are no longer setting an alarm clock. Sarah is enjoying the chance to start the day working in her pajamas. She has been working a 7 to 3 schedule but is incorporating breaks for family time. Exercise time has been built into a time window when her focus typically changes. This has helped Sarah's productivity. Since Sarah's stress levels are overall higher, she is being very acutely aware of when she needs to pivot into stress-reducing activities. Sarah has been proactive to adapt to the day-to-day changes, emotions, stress levels, etc. Stacy shared on the importance of thinking through how your children are feeling during this time and giving them time to express those emotions. Feelings of chaos can trickle to those around you. Family meetings can be a great tool to help create a platform for sharing, managing expectations, and listening to others. In Stacy's household, they have had to recently be very mindful of their screentime usage. For Matt and Stacy, they position it so that the kids earn their screentime by doing various tasks. It became a positive mindset shift when the boys looked at it from the point of earning it, as opposed to screentime being taken away or reduced. Distance Learning Matt and Stacy's boys haven't yet been given the tools for distance learning. (36:20) They will soon be rolling out optional online classes starting in mid-April. However, Stacy doesn't exactly know what that means and she isn't going to worry about it until they need to. Sarah noted that one of the challenges that we are having as a country is that every area is doing things differently. The shutdown is magnifying inequities that were already there. Sarah shared about how frustrating it is to not know what to expect because things keeping changing so frequently. They are still trying to figure out with Sarah's kids how they will determine where the students will land within the curriculum by the end of the academic year. For Sarah, her daughters have loved learning from home. They too have been utilizing family meetings to identify what the kids need. Sarah feels so much gratitude for her kid's teachers and their school, and the innovative things they are doing. Regardless of where your school district is at in unrolling distance learning, finding a way to maintain structure and routine for kids is key. When they need breaks, let them take breaks. The kids will help guide what they need. Sarah shared more about how her daughters have been guiding and structuring their routines. Arts and crafts projects have also been a great use of time for them, especially as a way to connect with family and friends they can't see. They have also been going through their board game closet as well. Sarah and her husband have been working hard to maintain as much normalcy as possible, and take the things that are abnormal and use the time for family bonding. They will continue to troubleshoot and adapt as time goes on and as time presents new challenges. If you are not doing enrichment activities it is ok. Take the time and space you need to decompress and spend that time with your family. It will take time to find your new normal. For Stacy, they have been selecting activities for boys that they can do from start to finish. Also giving them tasks that they can own has been key. Some more ideas from Stacy: yard work, cleaning out closets, donating old clothes and toys, pulling items from your pantry for the food bank, and reorganizing bookshelves. Give the kids (and yourself) wins, whatever that may look like. Set yourself for as many wins as possible. Shopping Sarah wants to acknowledge the challenge of shopping for groceries and other essentials. (51:43) Stacy and Sarah are both tackling this differently, and they want to share some ideas and suggestions on this unique challenge. This has been one of Sarah's biggest changes to her routine. Sarah use to shop three to four times a week and is now picking one store and going only there. If they don't have something that was on their life they live without it. It has been challenging in terms of the meal planning aspect of it. Sarah has been shopping for 10-days at a time. It has been a mindset shift to be more flexible with meal planning and grocery shopping. Sarah had her first grocery shopping trip recently and she wasn't prepared for how anxiety triggering the experience would be. Part of it was the planning aspect, and the other part was how to social distance, not touch her face, utilizing self-checkout. She also expressed her appreciation for the employees showing up to do their job. Stacy added that one of the things we can do to express our gratitude for these essential employees is to reach out to our local stores and share your positive feedback with managers. It is also important to advocate that these employees should receive special pay for the work they are doing to help us live comfortably. The more we can advocate for them the more helpful it will be. Expressing gratitude to people as you encounter them while practicing social distancing, is really important. Stacy shared on the letter that Matt received for thanking him for his work and how special it was to receive that gesture of gratitude. A look into Stacy's grocery shopping experience: she went once and will not be going back again. Stacy did look into what the CDC says about where the virus can live and for how long. It can live on soft things, but it is very low risk. Stacy shared more about how they have been handling shipments. Check out this resource for more information. Sarah has been viewing things as potentially contaminated, but not necessarily requiring disinfection. Slow shipping has been an option that Sarah has been taking advantage of for a number of reasons. Sarah shared more on how she has handled shipments. Each of us needs to evaluate our individual risk. All of the recommendations that Stacy and Sarah are sharing are based on CDC and FDA resources. Stacy has restarted her Hungry Harvest subscription, and then uses that order to meal plan off of. She is also ordering from Butcher Box again. They are also ordering from Thrive Market now as well. Use this link and get $20 off, with no membership fees for 30-days. Stacy is ordering ahead knowing that there are shipping delays right now. Another route that Stacy is using is ordering from local stores that offer curbside pickup and/or delivery. It is an individual choice as to which approach is going to work best for you and your mental state. There are different ways to approach it that are going to make sense to you. Mental Health One of the things that both Stacy and Sarah have experienced with this pandemic is new mental health challenges. (1:15:30) Give yourself the grace to feel your feelings and be ok with the ways your feelings change. Stacy has been trying to enjoy things that they don't get to do very often. Finn loves to bake and Stacy has been making the time to bake with him, giving him different challenges during the process. Stacy has also been spending more time in the hot tub. Other self-care ideas include painting your nails, taking baths, and finding pockets of things that allow you to enjoy the process. One of the things that Sarah has been doing is calling friends and family. Reaching out to strengthen one-on-one connections has been very helpful to Sarah's mental health. Brushing up an old skill and an old hobby with her little brother has been very moving. Sarah has been focused on giving herself things to do that require her whole brain. She shared more on some of her current writing projects and how she is focused on incorporating hobbies as well. Finding a group to collaborate with can be very beneficial. Doing things together makes you feel a little less alone. Closing Thoughts Finding ways to not overwhelm yourself is critical during this time. (1:24:34) Set yourself up for success longterm - this is not something that is going to end next week. Do things that you can sustain, and not get yourself overwhelmed. Ask for help as well. Stacy shared information on how she is going to set boundaries and expectations around distance learning when the time comes. Turn to a support circle when you need to vent and process emotions. People want to hear that they are not alone in their feelings. Be careful about being in a negative mindset. A productive vent session can be a great goal to strive for. There are things we can't change, but taking everything one day at a time makes it more palatable. We are all in this together. This is a global, community-wide effort to protect the vulnerable and our healthcare workers. We are going to get through this and will one day tell our grandchildren about this experience. Take a step back and look at the challenge to find a creative solution that will work for your life. This is what we are all challenged with this normal that requires adaptation, self-sacrifice, but it is all something we are doing together for the greater good. Thank you for tuning in, and for however you are contributing to society right now. Stacy and Sarah will be back again next week! (1:30:39)
We had a blast covering Innov8MD earlier in November and now you get a chance to hear all the amazing people that were able to create a unique atmosphere that Friday evening in Baltimore. Tune in to hear all the entrepreneurs present featuring the likes of Pava LaPere CEO of Innov8MD & Evan Lutz founder of Hungry Harvest and many more! #entrepreneur --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-district-channel/support
By now you must have spent a few hours touring the Dookie campus - we bet your stomach is rumbling! So run, don't walk, to the hungry harvest precinct, where a variety of food & drink will be available for tasting - including purple bread, Dookie wine, and more. While you're there, make sure you give Bertie the black Labrador a good pat.Excite your senses with an educational and delicious culinary journey through our food and wine precinct. Whether it’s learning about microbes and bread-making fermentation processes, tasting our famous Dookie apples, freshly picked from the Dookie campus orchard, or seeing how Australian native plans can spice up a meal, you’re sure to come away with fresh ideas on flavour. The precinct offers a variety of Dookie dining options, gourmet barbecue, specialty coffee, wine sampling and other locally sourced produce.VISIT BERT’S BAR: Sample Dookie wine’s with wine tasting, and cheese platters from locally sourced products.MAKE YOUR OWN FRUIT SMOOTHIE: Burn some energy and make your own pedal-powered fruit smoothie using a bicycle!INDIGENOUS BUSH TUCKER COOKING DEMONSTRATION: Time: 12.00pm and 2.00pm Where: Wolithiga Wares (Hungry Harvest)Event Details:22 Sep 201911:00 am - 03:30 pmDookie Campus,Building 505,940 Dookie-Nalinga Road, Dookie.Register here: https://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/dookie-dayExecutive Producer/Concept: Andi HorvathSupervising Producer/Concept: Matthew HolmesSound Engineer: Silvi Vann-WallEditor: Arch CuthbertsonGuests Featured: Dr Kate Howell, Academic, Agriculture & Food, and Chris Barnes, Lecturer in Wine Technology & Viticulture.This podcast is proudly brought to you by the University of Melbourne. To see our full range of podcasts, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/news-resources/podcasts
By now you must have spent a few hours touring the Dookie campus - we bet your stomach is rumbling! So run, don't walk, to the hungry harvest precinct, where a variety of food & drink will be available for tasting - including purple bread, Dookie wine, and more. While you're there, make sure you give Bertie the black Labrador a good pat. Excite your senses with an educational and delicious culinary journey through our food and wine precinct. Whether it's learning about microbes and bread-making fermentation processes, tasting our famous Dookie apples, freshly picked from the Dookie campus orchard, or seeing how Australian native plans can spice up a meal, you're sure to come away with fresh ideas on flavour. The precinct offers a variety of Dookie dining options, gourmet barbecue, specialty coffee, wine sampling and other locally sourced produce. VISIT BERT'S BAR: Sample Dookie wine's with wine tasting, and cheese platters from locally sourced products. MAKE YOUR OWN FRUIT SMOOTHIE: Burn some energy and make your own pedal-powered fruit smoothie using a bicycle! INDIGENOUS BUSH TUCKER COOKING DEMONSTRATION: Time: 12.00pm and 2.00pm Where: Wolithiga Wares (Hungry Harvest) Event Details: 22 Sep 2019 11:00 am - 03:30 pm Dookie Campus, Building 505, 940 Dookie-Nalinga Road, Dookie. Register here: https://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/dookie-day Executive Producer/Concept: Andi Horvath Supervising Producer/Concept: Matthew Holmes Sound Engineer: Silvi Vann-Wall Editor: Arch Cuthbertson Guests Featured: Dr Kate Howell, Academic, Agriculture & Food, and Chris Barnes, Lecturer in Wine Technology & Viticulture. This podcast is proudly brought to you by the University of Melbourne. To see our full range of podcasts, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/news-resources/podcasts
The robotic Dookie dairy is a unique site just off the main campus where you can see cows being milked by an automated system. Come down and see the friendly Friesians Molly Dolly, Mrs. Brown, Baby Moo and more at the resilient dairy farming precinct. What is the future of dairy farming? Learn more about our robotic dairy and hear from researchers and industry partners about the latest resilient dairy practices, data sharing and the benefits of the local dairy industry. You will be able to discover Murray Dairy activities and gain insight on career pathways. BUTTER MAKING: Make sure you get everyone involved to produce your very own butter! Hot tip; it spreads beautifully on our Dookie bread which can be found in our Hungry Harvest precinct. ROBOTIC DAIRY FARM TOURS: Discover how the Dookie robotic dairy farm operates, start to finish! Event Details: 22 Sep 2019 11:00 am - 03:30 pm Dookie Campus, Building 505, 940 Dookie-Nalinga Road, Dookie. Register here: https://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/dookie-day Executive Producer/Concept: Andi Horvath Supervising Producer/Concept: Matthew Holmes Sound Engineer: Silvi Vann-Wall Editor: Arch Cuthbertson Guests Featured: Brendan Cullen, agricultural scientist, and Damien Finnegan, dairy coordinator. This podcast is proudly brought to you by the University of Melbourne. To see our full range of podcasts, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/news-resources/podcasts
The robotic Dookie dairy is a unique site just off the main campus where you can see cows being milked by an automated system. Come down and see the friendly Friesians Molly Dolly, Mrs. Brown, Baby Moo and more at the resilient dairy farming precinct.What is the future of dairy farming? Learn more about our robotic dairy and hear from researchers and industry partners about the latest resilient dairy practices, data sharing and the benefits of the local dairy industry. You will be able to discover Murray Dairy activities and gain insight on career pathways. BUTTER MAKING: Make sure you get everyone involved to produce your very own butter! Hot tip; it spreads beautifully on our Dookie bread which can be found in our Hungry Harvest precinct. ROBOTIC DAIRY FARM TOURS: Discover how the Dookie robotic dairy farm operates, start to finish!Event Details:22 Sep 201911:00 am - 03:30 pmDookie Campus,Building 505,940 Dookie-Nalinga Road, Dookie.Register here: https://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/dookie-dayExecutive Producer/Concept: Andi HorvathSupervising Producer/Concept: Matthew HolmesSound Engineer: Silvi Vann-WallEditor: Arch CuthbertsonGuests Featured: Brendan Cullen, agricultural scientist, and Damien Finnegan, dairy coordinator.This podcast is proudly brought to you by the University of Melbourne. To see our full range of podcasts, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/news-resources/podcasts
On the first episode of Charmed City, I sit down with Evan Lutz, CEO of Hungry Harvest. Evan and I discuss his company, food waste and why Baltimore will always be home. If you are interested in learning more about Hungry Harvest visit: https://www.hungryharvest.net/ and use promo code Baltimore10 for 10 percent off on your first order If you are an interesting person doing interesting things in and around Baltimore and would like to be interviewed on the podcast - please contact Sam at CharmCityPod@gmail.com
Podcast hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey team up with Kiplinger’s staff writer Brendan Pedersen to discuss how to prevent and recover from the most common forms of identity theft. The pair also break down some old school investing truisms. — Links — Market truisms at a glance: www.kiplinger.com/slide...x.html; ID Theft – Act Now to Protect Yourself: www.kiplinger.com/artic...f.html; How to manage your passwords: www.kiplinger.com/article/business/T057-C000-S002-how-to-manage-your-passwords.html; Freeze your credit in 3 steps: www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T017-C011-S003-freeze-your-credit-in-3-steps.html; FTC: www.ftc.gov/; ID Theft: identitytheft.gov/; BK Coffee: www.bk.com/coffeesubscription; Hungry Harvest: www.hungryharvest.net/; Imperfect Produce: www.imperfectproduce.com/; Misfits Market: www.misfitsmarket.com/
In this episode, Jamie talks with Vanessa Paige of Hungry Harvest. They discuss how to simply and inexpensively get healthy fresh foods in your diet. Hungry Harvest is a company on a mission to end food waste and hunger. Learn how they are doing so and how they are delivering farm to doorstep fruits and veggies for an unbeatable price. Get 30% off your order by using the code BUSYTOBALANCED Check out Hungry Harvest at: hungryharvest.net Hungry Harvest Facebook Page Hungry Harvest Instagram Hungry Harvest Twitter Page If you would like to contact Vanessa herself, you can reach her at vanessa@hungryharvest.net
Whether you're starting a new diet as part of your New Year's Resolutions or getting back into the groove after the holidays, the key to dietary success is meal planning! On this week's episode, Stacy and Sarah are here to give you their best meal planning tips to help you keep your 2019 going strong. They share their family strategies for meal planning, as well as their favorite resources and tools to save time, money, and stress and ultimately make eating healthy easy! Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 334: The Secret to Dietary Success: Meal Planning (0:00) Intro (0:40) News and views Happy new year! This podcast is officially coming to you from 2019! We've got a whole bunch of New Year's themed topics coming up this January so if you're starting a new diet or wellness practice or getting back into the groove of your routine, this month of the podcast is perfect for you! (2:38) Today's topic: meal planning One of Stacy's most frequently asked questions on social media is about her family's meal planning board. There are many different ways to approach meal planning from extremely structured like you'll find in Stacy's cookbooks and Sarah's cookbooks or more informal and go-with-the-flow. Meal planing is highly customizable so it's important to tailor it to what works for you, your schedule, and your preferences. That is what will set you up for success. Start by thinking ahead: What will my challenges be this week? Do I have a free night to cook? What do I want to eat this week? What meals can I make that will give me leftovers? Is there a night or morning that I won't have time to cook and will need leftovers? (10:06) How Sarah's family meal plans Sarah personally does a more informal style of meal planning because she has so much experience cooking and planning. She buys the same staples every week - foods that her family enjoys and are easy to make - so she can throw meal together when needed. When she first started cooking paleo, however, she preferred the more structured version of meal planning! (12:15) How Stacy's family meal plans Stacy's family, on the other hand, holds a weekly family meal planning meeting. One method that's made meal planning successful is having food delivered directly to their house. Stacy is a huge fan of Hungry Harvest because they help cut down on food waste by purchasing the foods, especially produce, that is perfectly good, but isn't "up to par" for grocery stores. Find out where Hungry Harvest delivers here. Stacy's family cleans out the fridge on Friday, receives their box of produce on Saturday, and based on what's in the box (because it's often a surprise!), the family creates a meal plan. By taking the time to meal plan, Stacy's family has saved time, money, food waste, and stress! During the family meal planning meeting, each person picks a meal they want to make that week. The boys love this! It gets them engaged in food preparation and makes them excited when their meal comes during the week. Stacy's family made a meal planning board at an AR Workshop, but there are many different ways to make a meal plan! Stacy has found that visually displaying it has made a big difference. (23:30) Meal planning resources and tools This is not a sponsored podcast, but if you plan on using any of these products or services, please support Sarah and Stacy by clicking their links here in the show notes! Thank you :) One of Sarah's favorite meal planning resources is Real Plans. It's subscription meal planning service that will generate meal plans based on your diet preference. There are over 12,000 recipes and meal plans for Paleo, AIP, keto, etc. Subscriptions start at just $6. You can get incredibly specific requesting recipes with specific equipment, recipe prep time, servings, budget, etc. You can also specify ingredients you don't want. Based on the meal plan, the app will generate a shopping list and you can take off items you already have in your pantry. Many bloggers, Sarah included, have their recipes on this app for an extra dollar a month! Yes, all The Paleo Mom recipes (over 300 recipes) are already loaded into Real Plans! It turns meal planning into a 10 minute (or less) process! Stacy loves ButcherBox, which delivers grass-fed meat to her home each month. This has helped streamline the grocery shopping process! ButcherBox is now doing salmon! If you're interested in trying ButcherBox, for the month of January, you'll get 2lbs of Free Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon with your first order! Click here to claim that offer! One tool that will simplify meal prep is an Instant Pot! This magical pressure cooker is perfect for making soups and stews! It pressure cooks, slow cookers, sautés, can make yogurt, rice, etc. Sarah is a big fan of batch cooking. She likes to cook double or triple of a recipe the night before and then serves it as leftovers at another meal. Often, while she's cooking one meal, she likes to have an extra thing cooking at the same time. Get your questions in! We want to hear from you! And there's no end to questions we can answer and topics we can address! Engage on social media! That's how we get feedback! Thank you for listening. Resources Meal Planning: Whole 30 and Affordable Paleo Guest Blog: Meal Planning with The Foodie and The Family Our favorite cookies and cookbooks for meal planning! Month of Meals: Our Family Meal Plan January 2018 Sarah's Plantain Waffles
It is amazing that an act that we perform so many times a day (and that is essential for our survival) can be so complicated, but as our guest on today’s podcast will share with us, the choices we make around food are at the center of our wellness. On today’s episode of Wonder Your Way to Brilliant, we talk with Jessica DeLuise, founder of Eat Your Way to Wellness, a holistic wellness practice committed to educating people about the power of food and guiding them to make choices that support health. We cover everything from why our relationship with food is complicated, what makes figuring out the food landscape so complicated, and how we can educate and empower ourselves. And for the Hungry Harvesters out there, she teaches us how we can get the most out of our Hungry Harvest boxes.
Today’s podcast kicks off our month-long exploration of courageous connections to food. On today’s episode of Wonder Your Way to Brilliant, we talk with Vanessa Paige, Philadelphia Market Manager for Hungry Harvest, a company on a mission to end food waste and hunger. As Vanessa shares, we regularly throw away huge amounts of perfectly good food while so many people live in a state of food insecurity. Tune in and learn about Hungry Harvest’s innovative approach to addressing both issues and how you can get involved.
Courtney is the founder of Hungry Harvest (at the time of recording called Ungraded Produce), an ugly produce delivery service operating in the Raleigh-Durham of North Carolina. She founded the company after spotting an opportunity to divert food that normally goes unpicked or unsold due to its appearance to consumers that have difficulty accessing fresh produce.Since 2016, Hungry Harvest has rescued over 40,000 lbs of ‘ugly' and surplus produce from going to waste and donated 18,000 lbs of produce to local food banks. In 2017, Courtney won the 18th Annual Duke Startup Challenge and the Audience Choice Award for her work.In this episode we discuss:How Courtney found her mission and started the companyThe networks and support that helped her get off the groundHow they are able to offer a delivery service and still undercut commercial retailers by 30%-50%The realities of being a female entrepreneur in this industryThe barriers and issues to overcome when growing this kind of venture and how the company is going to scale up from hereIf you want to find out more about Hungry Harvest you can have a look at their website here, or follow them on social media:FacebookTwitterPinterestInstagram
Ep. 313: The Bone Broth Show Part 2 In this episode, it's been years since we've talked about it, so let's rediscover how much bone broth rules! Click here to listen in iTunes If you enjoy the show, please review it in iTunes! The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 313: The Bone Broth Show Part 2 Intro (0:00) News and Views (0:40) Sarah's kids are back at school! Time is now SQUINCHED! Today we're sponsored by Kettle and Fire Bone Broth! The Paleo View listeners get 10% off (one per customer with no minimum purchase) No code needed just visit https://www.kettleandfire.com/paleoview The Bone Broth Show from 2014! Seemed like about time to do part 2! Rapid Fire Broth Questions! Can I reuse bones, and if yes how many times? Until they are crumbly! With chicken this might be one time First time is more collagen, more times is more minerals. Mine never gels! To gel or not to gel, does it really matter? Not really. It just means more collagen in the broth. You'd need a lot of skin or connective tissue to get gelling or more concentration Try chicken feet or pig feet or ox tail or ham hocks or chicken heads if you want that. And it's cheap! Tip: skim off the scum that rises after ten minutes or dump and refill after ten minutes for a better, less bitter broth! Is two hours really long enough for broth in the the instant pot? That would be fine, but we do several cycles of two hours for best broth. 2 for chicken, 4 for beef Divide by four for what you would do on the stove top. How can you consume bone broth with a histamine intolerance? Histamine is created by immune cells in an allergic reaction. Lots of food contain histamine, particularly meat foods. Its converted histadine In The Paleo Approach, Sarah has a list of every food that has been tested for histamine. But there is no study that has broth as a high histamine food! If you're having problems, make your own from cold bones and don't keep it at room temperature. Check out our collagen show for more! I’m struggling with the taste, any tips? When do I add my veggies when making it? Make sure you're skimming or dumping the bitter scum! Don't add your veggies too soon! Only in the last hour of cooking! Take the fat off, but don't reuse it! That fat is oxidized and not good for eating! Try different kinds of broth! Any animal will make a broth! Salt your broth so it's not so bland! And if you don't want to drink a mug of broth, that's totally fine too! Add it to recipes, make soup! Do you need apple cider vinegar to make broth and if yes, why? No you don't! It's supposed to help demineralize bones. But you're not adding enough to actually do anything. And it doesn't add free glutamate either Does it matter if I buy the more expensive, or will any bone broth do? Are there bone broths as good as homemade? Kettle and Fire, of course! It's made with real grass fed bones. Keep in mind that broth is not nutrient rich. It's for the collagen mostly! You need a quality base for that broth. When drinking broth is there any other ingredient needed to aid in the absorption? Check out the amino acid show! You'll absorb the amino acids very well with broth. If you forget your broth overnight is it spoiled? Did it simmer over night or was it off and sitting? Hey! Just boil it for ten minutes to disinfect. The important thing is are there food particles in there? Because bacteria needs something to cling to. How often should you drink/cook with it to have gut health benefits? Depends on the overall quality of your diet! Are you getting a lot of other collagen? For AIP people, Sarah says 1/2 C per day Take whatever applies to your life and make that a habit! Why is it now so popular when it’s been around forever? Because it's amazing! Stacy noticed it started its revival when Brodo started in New York City Plus it has been popularized by GAPS diet and Weston A. Price Foundation as well. It's also a way to use your food more! Stacy recommends Hungry Harvest as well Is it true that microwaving kills the good stuff? Absolutely not! It's the same as heating any other way! Get your questions in! We want to hear from you! And there's no end to questions we can answer and topics we can address! Engage on social media! That's how we get feedback! Thank you for listening!
“Our concept of fresh produce got exploited in the marketing of food. Color television, magazines, food network... changed the consumers mindset about produce. They took seeking out ‘fresh' to seeking out ‘perfect.' We're seeing food that has been waxed or dyed, or sorted out because it doesn't stack in those beautiful pyramids you see at grocery retailers...” Stacy Carroll, Director of Partnerships for Hungry Harvest is passionate about eliminating waste, and eliminating hunger in our nation. From dorm room, to Shark Tank, to a booming food delivery business, Hungry Harvest has experienced incredible growth. Hungry Harvest markets the produce that was deemed “off-spec,” and would have been thrown out, instead of placed in grocery stores for purchase. They believe that fruits and vegetables are a right, not a privilege, and every fruit and vegetable deserves to be eaten. “Our huge impact came from small steps… your contribution matters. It's so important to get started. Not knowing what you're doing can be one of your greatest assets. You won't overthink it. Just putting one foot in front of the other can lead to great impact.” Hungry Harvest has a multifaceted approach to solving the problem of food waste. They're aim is to create new customers that wouldn't be able to afford, or potentially wouldn't have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Their approach creates a win for all individuals involved. Additional business is provided to farmers, consumers have convenient and affordable access to fresh produce, and with each purchase, a donation is made to local partnerships who feed individuals in need. “Every year, 40% of food in the US is going to waste. 20 billion pounds of that waste is produce that is lost before it even leaves the farm. Food that farmers have grown the water and love has gone into it and they can't harvest because they can't connect it to a buyer. So, they can't afford to pull it off the plant.” Hungry Harvest is here to collaborate and replicate these concepts. They desire to work towards the bigger mission of fighting hunger nationwide. You can find them at Hungryharvest.net. Input your zip code to see if they deliver to your area. Get $5 off your first delivery with PROMO CODE- MOMS. If they don't deliver to your area (yet), give them your email to stay connected, and help bring Hungry Harvest boxes to your area! Some Topics we talk about in this episode: Introduction // Stacey Carroll - 1:15 What is Hungry Harvest? - 2:56 What Does Hungry Harvest Do? - 7:34 The Story of Hungry Harvest- 11:42 Why is Food Waste Such a Critical Issue? - 16:20 What Makes Hungry Harvest Unique? - 20:52 The Concept of Food Justice - 25:39 Wrap-up - 30:05 How to get involved Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week! https://www.facebook.com/groups/316715662104709/ Reach out to us - we'd love to hear more about where you're at in life and business! Find out more at www.theproducemom.com If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!
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Begun as a college exercise in social entrepreneurship, Evan Lutz founded Hungry Harvest with a mission to achieve zero food waste and put an end to hunger. Four years and a successful Shark Tank deal later, Hungry Harvest is making "ugly food" a beautiful thing, making food deserts flourish, and nourishing body and spirit. Join us for this inspiring and informative interview with Stacy Carroll, Hungry Harvest Director of Sales and Partnerships. We explore the concept of zero food waste, are tempted by Monster Meals and new delicacies from Chef of the Nation: Ashley Christensen (such as carrot top pesto and broccoli kimchi) and are reminded of the profound impact of healthy food on physical health and well-being. At the time of this interview, you can become a Hungry Harvest customer in 9 different states and receive delivery of customizable boxes of fresh produce direct to your door.
Savings, budgets, retirement. Oh my. No matter how on top of our lives we feel, talking about money still makes us squirm. And…well, we’re tired of it. Today on NYG, we talk about where those financial fears come from—and what we’re doing to get over them. To help us out, we chat with Shannah Compton Game, a Certified Financial Planner and the host of the Millennial Money podcast. Shannah’s all about helping people like us get more comfortable thinking and talking about money, and she’s quickly become one of our fave resources for financial info. > When you don’t talk about something, you feel really isolated, and you feel like you are alone. Like nobody could possibly have the same money issues you have. But the reality that I try to tell everybody is: you’re so wrong! We are all so much alike when it comes to money, especially the things that we’ve not done so well. > —Shannah Compton Game, host, Millennial Money Shannah tells us all about: Why money is such a taboo topic (but shouldn’t be) Which financial advice to take, and which to ignore Why we all hate the B word (budget, ugh) Why it’s totally not too late to get your finances in better shape Also in this episode: Sara celebrates her presidential birthday Katel survives on pizza by the slice Jenn gets deep into the meal prep lifestyle Sponsors This episode of NYG is brought to you by: Shopify, a leading global commerce platform that’s building a world-class team to define the future of entrepreneurship. Visit shopify.com/careers to see what they’re talking about. WordPress—the place to build your personal blog, business site, or anything else you want on the web. WordPress helps others find you, remember you, and connect with you. Harvest, makers of awesome software to help you track your time, manage your projects, and get paid. Try it free, then use code NOYOUGO to get 50% off your first paid month. Transcript Jenn Lukas [Ad spot] This episode of No, You Go is made possible with help from our friends at Shopify. Their mission is to make commerce better for everyone—and they’re growing their world class team to make that happen. And you know what? They’ve read plenty of cover letters over the years. So this time they want you to read theirs. Because they don’t just want you to apply to them, they want to apply to you. Visit shopify.com/careers to see what they’re all about [music fades in, plays alone for 12 seconds, fades out]. Welcome to No, You Go, the show about ambitious—and sticking together. I’m Jenn Lukas. Katel LeDû I’m Katel LeDû. Sara Wachter-Boettcher And I’m Sara Wachter-Boettcher, and this episode is going to come out the day after my birthday [someone says, “woo hoo!]”. Mm hmm. And it’s a very special birthday. I will be turning [clears throat] 35. KL Woo! SWB Which means I could be president. KL Yes! JL Nice! SWB Definitely can’t be president. KL No, you definitely should be [chuckles]. SWB Oof. I don’t know. Looks like a terrible job [laughter]. I’m not real pleased about how it’s going right now, and probably I’ve got too many skeletons in the closet [laughter]. However, the other thing they always say when you turn 35 is that, according to the financial quote/unquote “rules,” I am supposed to have two times my annual salary saved right now… Two times! My annual salary. Yeah. So I—I don’t have that. And I will say, like, I’m—I’m pretty organized. I’ve saved a lot for retirement, particularly starting when I was about 29, but I haven’t caught up to that mark yet, and I get a little stressed out whenever I think about it. So to help us with some of that stress, we are talking today with somebody who knows a lot about money: how to save it, how to budget, and how to even think about maybe retiring someday. That would be Shannah Compton Game. She is a Certified Financial Planner and the host of the Millennial Money podcast. Don’t worry, it’s not just for millennials. JL I’ve been listening to her podcast over the last few weeks and it’s been really awesome because actually about over the last month, month and a half, I gotta tell you: I’ve been taking a—a journey into money. SWB Uhhhh what kinda journey? [2:24] JL Well, every year around tax time, I get really anxious and I start going, “Hmm. Oh no I should’ve sent all this to my CPA awhile ago,” and then I look at the list of things I have and I go, “I was supposed to do this thing last year. Oh! I was supposed to do this thing the year before.” And I have this really organized list in Wunderlist about all the uh—it’s called my Adult List and [chuckles] it’s got all the things I’m supposed to do like [inhales deeply] allocating and diversifying my assets, giving things to Cooper’s future college fund, I’ve got this whole list of things I’m supposed to do and have I done them?… [Sucks teeth] No. Do I look at that list?… No [laughs]. KL And then you realize a year has passed. JL Yes! SWB And then like three years has passed. KL Yeah. JL Mm hmm! Where does that go? And then, you know, like other people, I start to think about it and again the anxiety starts to build up and I’m like, “No, thanks.” But then I started thinking like, “Ugh! I really—I just like really—I have to start learning about money.” Like, I have to. I can’t keep pushing this off. And, you know, it’s a mix of like looking at the taxes, thinking about my son, and just being like, “What am I doing?” And so my CPA had recommended the book Get a Financial Life and I found it on Audible [chuckles] because that’s my jam now. And I was like, “You know what? Maybe I’ll try giving this a shot because I can’t—” I’ve tried reading through other money—finance books before and though I can like really get down with like other books, the finance books just like I start glossing over, and I was like, “But maybe if I listen on Audible, I’ll like get into it.” So I did! And it’s abridged so it was only like two hours, which again was perfect because it was so short and listening to it at like 2X speed means it’s like over in an hour [laughter] and it’s like really basic but like just gave a lot of good overviews, and then I was like, “What other Audible books are out there?” And then I started getting a little wild. So I’ve been like reading slash listening to all these books, and reading these magazines, reading these blogs, listening to these podcasts, and I know so much more than I knew six weeks ago. SWB Do you feel more confident with what you should be doing now? JL I do! It’s awesome. So I’m now actually in the search for a financial planner. And that’s the other thing like I—I wanted to get some time with a financial planner but I didn’t wanna use my time at someone’s hourly rate to be explaining to me like what the difference between stocks and bonds are. You know like because that felt like a waste of money of something I could learn myself. So I felt like I should take some time, learn about real basic stuff, and then pay a professional to help me with like the real specifics to me, and not just like, “Here’s things about money.” [4:56] KL Yeah I like that and that sounds so… practical. And I think like something that we all really liked hearing from Shannah is that you kind of don’t [sighs] sometimes the first thing you think about isn’t the fact that you have to take into account your own personal goals and sort of like how your life is shaking out, and like whether you’re having kids or not, or like if you have a partner, or your business, or like all these variables that are… like you’re not like every other textbook case of, you know, what you should do with your money. So, I don’t know, it’s just I—I think that was like so important for—for me to hear, especially, just cuz it’s like you don’t know. If I wanna retire when I’m 60, that’s totally different than if you’re like, “Ok, I actually might work a lot longer than that.” And we’re all living a lot longer. So I think, I don’t know, just like taking into account all those things and realizing that there is a lot of research you can do on your own before you start talking to a professional. JL Right. Yeah and there’s so many—I mean that’s the thing like it—you can gather all these opinions and then you just have to factor them for you and what you wanna do. I mean there’s people now that are trying to retire at 25, and then there’s people that wanna work, you know, until the day they die. And I—or and obviously everything in between. So, I think it’s so important to like really think about what you wanna do and then start setting those goals for you. And there’s so many resources out there now. That’s the thing and it’s really intimidating to get started but I think like you just have to do it, and we’ve heard this before, right? Just like with starting businesses and starting projects, it’s one step at a time. You know? So if it’s even just like, “I’m gonna look up one term today.” Or, you know, “I’m gonna read one article or listen to one podcast.” Then like you’ve done more and learned more than you knew yesterday. SWB And for me it’s also been like I mean I need to do some things, right? So… it’s like ok I need to check some stuff off the list. So actually I go to the same accountant as Jenn and… he has also given me certain recommendations, right? So thinks like, “You and your husband should have wills at some point.” And things like that. And we’ve done some of them and some of them I haven’t gotten around to yet. But on my list for this year—and this is like the kind of thing that goes on like a year to-do list, because it’s such a pain in the ass—is like, I need to move some accounts to consolidate at a financial institution where I can manage them more effectively, and deal with some of my long-term like retirement planning. And just I know that the process of moving those accounts is going to be a bit painful and so I’m kind of setting myself, I’m saying like, that is a task I need to set aside some time for. You know there will be like paper forms, somebody might make me fax something. God knows that’s gonna take me a week [Katel laughs]. I know you can fax online. It will still take me a week. But, you know, this is achievable, but it doesn’t feel achievable sometimes in the moment, and I try to remind myself that like, look, it is very normal to feel this way. I happen to be in a lucky position where I like—I have money I can theoretically be saving. I know that not everybody does. Like, I’m doing fine. Give myself some, you know, break the tasks down. Just like anything that’s big. Break it down a little bit. And set some time frames that are realistic and allow myself to feel good about getting some of the things done and not so upset about the things I didn’t get to. [8:18] JL Yeah. I mean you know when you get that like new IKEA cabinet and it comes with like 20,000 pieces and you just look at it and you’re like, “Fuck my life.” [Katel laughs and says, “Yeah”] That’s like sort of looking at like your money to-do list and you’re like, “Oh my god I have to roll over a 401K. Ughhhhhh!” I mean how many of us have 401Ks that are like sitting somewhere and you’re like, “I don’t know what it’s doing?” From like a previous job. KL Yeah. You’re like, “It’s there. I think.” SWB I told you I started saving for retirement when I was 29. Do you know what I did when I was 29? That’s when I started working for myself. I literally never took advantage of an employer 401K while I had a traditional job. KL Yeah! SWB Whoops! KL But it’s more complicated than just being like, “Oh. This thing is available.” SWB I know. And I also really felt like I needed that money at that point in my life. KL Absolutely. JL Totally. And I mean that’s the like—the other thing that’s really like important and—and we’ll talk about this a little later on is that like, it’s ok. You can start saving now. And for me that was like so important because like the anxiety of like, “Ok well, you know what? I didn’t start investing when I was 18. So, you know, what now?” And the thing is but I’m doing it now. And that’s the other thing that I feel like stopped me from learning more. It’s like then I just start feeling bad. I’m like, “Oh I’ve got this like sitting in a money market account and it’s not like diversified enough. Like inflation is basically eating away my savings.” And now I’m like, “You know what? I can start now.” And—and that’s the thing it’s always like, you just need to start when you’re gonna start. And if it’s not tomorrow that’s ok too. If it’s next month, that’s ok. But like giving yourself that slack and being like, “I’m gonna do it.” So like I’m now moving all—like—like I have like two 401Ks that I need to move over from previous jobs and I’m like finally getting it done. And it’s a pain in the ass, I’m not gonna lie. But it’s also not as hard as I thought it was gonna be. So it’s like a combo. [10:01] SWB Some of this stuff I feel like the hardest part is that like mental blocker about it because it’s about something that makes you feel a little anxious. I mean I have, you know, like I know that in my family… my mom really started getting her retirement stuff together in her forties because she didn’t really make much money till then, till she became a professor, and before that, you know, we were pretty poor. She was extremely frugal, but there’s just not that much money, so there’s not that much money. And so I look at that stuff and it makes me stressed, and then it makes me both like wanna put a lot of money away but also like… not wanna deal with it. Like deal with it sort of like emotionally and—and I feel like I’ve gotten over a ton of that and I feel like getting over that has been super helpful for me to make some better plans around retirement and around—around just sort of like having my financial shit together in general, to the point where, look: I may be turning 35 and not exactly have two times my salary set aside, but I actually feel really fucking good about where I am financially right now as well as like kind of that I—I do have my shit together. Not everything but like no, I’ve made a lot of steps, and they’re good steps, and they were like tough to get to and now I fucking did it, and I can do future stuff. KL Yeah. I think that’s the thing like… that is a universal thing. It’s complicated. 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That’s 15% your brand-new website at wordpress.com/noyougo [music fades in, plays alone for six seconds, fades out]. [13:21] Interview: Shannah Compton Game SWB Shannah Compton Game is a Certified Financial Planner, and she’s the host of the Millennial Money podcast, where she dishes “life-changing money and lifestyle tips to jumpstart your finances, ignite your savings, and empower you to reach all your awesome goals,” which sounds pretty good to us. We are super excited to have Shannah on the show today because we know we have money questions, and we are dead certain that some of you have money questions, too. So why don’t we get into it? Welcome to No, You Go, Shannah. Shannah Compton Game Thank you so much for having me. I’m so excited. I—I love talking about money, obviously [laughs]. SWB Yeah so speaking of that, ok you run a podcast about money, you’re a Certified Financial Planner, what does your day to day look like? Like obviously you talk about money all day. How does that break down? What’s the mix of things that you typically do? SCG Yeah, you know, I have a really interesting background, kind of a mix of both creative skills with sort of, you know, these money and business expertise skills and so a couple of years ago when I started my podcast I just thought, “You know I want to create a company and a brand that creates products that really help, you know, everyday people understand how to not only grow their money but—but how to deal with this money stuff in like a really relatable and dare I say, interesting and fun way.” So that was sort of the reason that I started the podcast. So every day for me looks completely different. Some days I’m writing a bunch of articles or I’m working on my first book right now. So there’s a lot of writing there. Other days are podcasting, other days are interviews. I also do a lot of teaching and I have—I host a lot of kind of like interesting dinner parties where we talk about money. So really every day I wake up it’s so completely different [laughs]. JL Oh! What are those dinner parties?!? SCG Yeah so it’s my version of talking about money. I’m sort of the anti, like, conference room person. So I get a bunch of people together, people who don’t know each other, and we have a chef come cook us an amazing meal, and we sit around and we talk about money, and we talk about life, and we talk about business, and all sorts of things, and so, you know, you walk outta there with like 20 new friends, and hopefully that you’ve been inspired to, you know, go do things a little bit differently. SWB So, that sounds really cool and this also sounds like a really interesting mix of things. Was there a moment when you realized like—I assume, you know, you were working with clients doing typical financial planner stuff when you realized that there was something else that you wanted to do. Like how did that happen? [16:00] SCG My dad had been in the financial industry for about 40 years and I started working with him and we worked with really high-net-worth clients, people who had a lot of cash, and it was great because it was really like a crash course to learning all of these things about money and then I got my—my Certified Financial Planner designation, and I thought, “Ok I’m gonna have, you know, my own planning practice.” Which I did for—for quite a few years. And then I just decided, you know what? I really like the creative side of money and I feel like we don’t have a lot of modern-day people talking to us about money. You know, there’s Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey—those are kind of the most popular names. But they’re a little old school I think in their thinking, and so I would just kind of tap into that like crazy entrepreneurial spirit and I’m like, “Ok well why not try to create something different? And something new and fresh?” But it hasn’t—it certainly hasn’t been easy but working with the clients for about 12 years really gave me an understanding of a lot of the similarities between people and then, you know, learning some of those like really tricky techniques as well. SWB Yeah, so, you mentioned a little bit that you felt like there were a lot of people who were kind of old-school doing financial planner work, or sort of being financial planning, I don’t know, “personalities” out there. What do you think is sort of the difference between what you would describe as sort of this old-fashioned take and the way that you approach it? SCG Look: I think we’re just in a really different climate. I mean there a lot of people, especially a lot of younger people, that are becoming entrepreneurs because they kind of have to, you know? The job market just isn’t what it used to be and people wanna create something. And there’s also a lot of debt, a lot of people still have student loan debt, a lot of people, you know, are having to plunk down a lot of money to buy a house. So I think there’s just a lot of really unique dynamics happening that just call for kind of a different approach. And I honestly feel with—I don’t know how you feel, but—with social media and, you know, Instagram and Twitter and Facebook and we’re always in other people’s lives… like the kind of pressure right now to compete with people financially even when you don’t have that money. I feel like there’s never been a time like now. SWB That’s really interesting that you mention that sort of sense of like it being—it seeming at least like all these people have all these fabulous things and are doing all of this amazing stuff in their life, and it does—it does create that sense of, like, you see people’s highlight reel on Instagram and you think that that’s how they’re living day to day, and like what you’re not seeing is, you know, the like sad peanut butter sandwich they’re having [chuckling] because there’s nothing else in their fridge right now, you know? SCG Yeah, it’s so true! I mean I even struggle with it myself where I’ll—I’ll get in this mode where I’m like, ok. This is like really silly. You have your own talents, your own skills. Like you don’t need to be, you know, comparing yourself. But it’s just—it’s so easy to do, you know? And like you said like we’re showcasing obviously usually like the flashy version of what we’re doing in life and not the realities which are, you know, tough. [18:59] SWB Yeah, so, it seems a little bit like the—the brand that you have, the podcast that you have, like the way that you talk about money, and sort of just the way you sort of position yourself feels… maybe a little bit more targeted to women, and I’m curious if that was something that you were doing intentionally or if that’s just sort of like my interpretation! SCG It wasn’t certainly intentional but I do feel, you know, that women—look: we are in a tough spot financially whether you know it or not. You know, women live longer than men. We start and stop our career. We just have a lot of issues that require us I think to think differently about money and then, you know, I’ve been an entrepreneur my whole entire career, so that’s really where a lot of my heart is in helping women—not only inspire them but also help them, you know, in the practical side of money because we just don’t learn this stuff anywhere. SWB Yeah, you know I was I thinking a little bit before this interview about the way that financial services I think have historically been pretty targeted at men and sort of advertised in a way that was targeted towards men and yet, you know, we’ve seen society really change around like a lot of women are breadwinners in their families and, you know, more likely to graduate from college. Like there’s a whole lot of—of shift happening in the role of women in the world and it’s like, you know, looking at the financial industry as sort of needing to catch up to that. So it’s cool to see people kind of like taking that seriously and looking at those issues more often facing women, you know, directly. SCG Yeah, absolutely, and I think particularly in the professional financial industry of—there are only about 70 some odd thousand Certified Financial Planners, which is kind of the highest echelon of—of financial planning designation you can get here in the US, and of that 70,000, only about 22% are women and it—that number is not increasing at all. Like it’s been stagnant at that number, and what I find working with a lot of of women, and particularly women entrepreneurs, is they don’t necessarily wanna like have a, you know, 60-year-old dude sitting across from them, lecturing them about their money, or taking time off to care for their newborn, or whatever it may be. You know, they want somebody that they feel they can relate to. And so it’s been a real interesting sort of sweet spot as well, you know, being a woman and—and having that expertise. SWB Oh my god, totally. As an entrepreneurial woman I can definitely say that I do not look forward to situations where I have to sit across a desk from a 60-year-old man who’s gonna tell me what to do with my life. Um [laughs]. SCG You and me both! SWB [Laughs] Ok so… thinking just a little bit more about your podcast and the writing that you do and this book that you’re working on, which I’m super excited to hear more about, does that all still feed back into doing financial planning for clients? Or is your career sort of like moved more into that… lots and lots of education and hosting dinner parties space, and you’re not doing as much of the like—of the one-on-one anymore? [22:00] SCG Yeah, exactly. The one-on-one is fantastic, I just have always felt pulled in this direction and, you know, it took me a few years of fighting against that pull to go, “Ok, ok. I [laughs] I give in,” you know? And so this is really where I feel my expertise lies. You know, I have an ability to connect with people I think and, you know, it works really well in this space, and, you know, I have sort of a separate brand where I work with female entrepreneurs, but kind of in a more business, money-centric approach, which is what I love. So, yeah, I mean for me, you know, I—I thought that if I was gonna be a CFP, I had to have a planning career and that was just the end of it. And it just felt, honestly, a little bit too boring for me. JL I mean it’s interesting you have this whole podcast about the subject of money, but a lot of people avoid talking about money. So what allowed you to overcome that stigma? SCG Honestly when I launched the podcast I thought, “Who in the world is gonna listen to a podcast of me just kind of like babbling on about money?” [Laughter] But what I have found is that, you know, like money revolves around every aspect of our lives: our relationships, our careers, our vacations, you know, everything that we do. And I—I think that, you know, for most people there’s a lot of like stress and fear around money and so I just approach it and the way I sort of approach everything is, you know, if we can sort of break you free from some of those stressors around money and like get you in a position where you can think about it differently and you can really understand that you can create the lifestyle that you wanna live. Like you have the tools right now in your bank account to do that, whether you know it or not, that, you know, that felt like a spot that was really comfortable for me because I’ve had my own kind of crazy money journey myself, and so, you know, I just wanted to be honest on the podcast. I wanted to share my own struggles, I wanted to share struggles that, you know, I’ve seen other people go through and how they’ve overcome those. And, you know, we just little by little, like sort of a grassroots movement, the podcast just has grown and grown and grown. JL Was it easy for you to start talking about it right away? Were you just like, you know what? I’m gonna be open and honest about this. SCG Not at all! It’s hard when you’re supposed to be the quote/unquote “expert”. You know? To admit like, “Oh, hey, when I came out of college, I had credit card debt,” and, you know, I’m very honest on my podcast. I went through a divorce in my really early thirties that was financially devastating for me, and I basically had to give up every asset that I owned in order to not have to pay my—my ex-spouse for 10-plus years. And take on debt. And that was a really hard position to be in, because I felt completely demoralized like, “Who am I to give advice to someone?” But I think I’m—I’m grateful for that because what I learned was I had these tools and these skills and I had the know how to pick myself back up and if I could instill those into other people, especially other women, to help them know that no matter what they go through in life, you know, they can get up, dust themselves off, and restart again, then maybe that was kind of the best thing that ever happened to me. [25:16] JL I think we try so hard to—to be perfect all the time. SCG Yes. JL And we try to like—and if we’re not, to definitely hide that. So I, like, I’m trying to think about the leap from like, “Ok. I’m gonna do it. I’m now gonna like admit to everyone that I’m not perfect.” SCG That’s a really tough space and I think honestly like you have to get there. First. You know like that to me is the starting point for change in anything that you—that you wanna, you know, achieve in life. And for me that was just the spot of—of being able to say to other people like, “Ok, I’m human. You know I’ve had stuff happen to me, and I’ve made mistakes, and I still sometimes spend too much on vacations, and, you know, all—all those sorts of things,” and I think for me it was, you know, speaking the reality of life and that’s what I try to get every guest on the podcast to do too that… through doing that people would figure that they’re—we’re all more alike than we’re different, particularly when it comes to our money. And that you just—perfect is totally unattainable when you’re thinking about your finances. So don’t even try to put yourself there. SWB I really love this and I’m so thankful to hear you kind of talk about about your own story and sort of saying like, “Look: I’ve been there. I’ve screwed it up. I’ve been in a bad place, and I worked myself out of it, and, you know, and other people can too.” I’m curious like… how did you work your way out of it? Like how did you go from that place of sort of having to kind of start over financially to feeling like you had it more together again? SCG The best advice I could give is just, I took it step by step by step. So if I looked at the entirety of the situation—like how much I was in debt, and how much I had to pay my ex-spouse, you know, all of the things that I had given up—like if I looked at in the entirety, I had, you know, those like panic, freak-out modes. And so I had to just break things down by little pieces. Like, “Ok. I’ve got this debt. Ok. I know how to attack debt, right? There’s two ways to attack debt, I’m gonna pick one of them and I’m gonna for it,” you know? So I started moving in that direction. And then I also know like, “Ok. I have all these skills, I have these talents. None of that was taken away from me. How do I turn that now and start having that be more revenue-producing for me than it was before?” So for me it was just literally about writing out goals, staying really focused, and, you know, trying to put these little steps together to get yourself to a place where you feel like, “Ok. I’m actually achieving things and it’s going in the right direction.” But it’s tough. It’s hard, especially when you’re in a tough emotional situation like that. But I think really being focused, and really seeing it like, “Ok, it might not be good financially but it is a clean slate to work from, so lemme just figure out how to, you know, start attacking some of this.” [28:07] SWB I love this idea that like you might feel like everything’s been taken away from you because you—you lost, you know, a lot of things financially, or people can feel like that if they lose a job, but like, nobody took away your talents. And like it’s a really good reminder that you’re still you, and you still have all of that. SCG Yeah! It’s really easy to feel down, to feel depressed, to have that anxiety, and I—I’ve certainly been there but, you know, yeah I mean that really for me was like the biggest realization. Like, “Ok. I had to give up all this stuff but I—yeah, I’m still me. I still have all of these talents and I can make these talents better and that’s something nobody can take away from me.” JL There’s so many topics in here that I think so many people would be afraid to talk about. And, I wanna ask you, Shannah, why do you think people are so afraid to talk about money? SCG I think it’s just this taboo topic and so because of that people just don’t talk about it. So when you don’t talk about something, you feel really isolated, and you feel like you are alone. Like nobody could possibly have the same money issues you have. But the reality that I try to tell everybody is: you’re so wrong! Like we—we are all so much alike when it comes to money, especially the things that we’ve not done so well. JL Right. How do you suggest people like start opening up about this to—to their friends or, you know, to others? Like when—when is the appropriate time to start talking about money? SCG Well, I think, you know, with friends you have to make sure you’re in good company. It’s really easy, I think, for other people to judge you, especially if you’ve never broached this topic. But I’m just a big believer, especially if it’s something where you feel really pent up about, like start talking to people in just a casual way. I mean you don’t to share everything, you know, that you feel like maybe has been a money mishap in your life, but start maybe having some conversations and see if that releases some of that pressure. JL You know how appropriate is it to talk about money with your coworkers? SCG You know that’s so interesting like the statistics are showing that people, especially people in their like twenties, are really, really open to talking about money at work with coworkers. It’s not a subject that I would probably talk about, you know, if I had coworkers. But, you know, I think again you just have to feel it out. You have to feel out like your comfort level and then you have to feel out, you know, the person that you’re talking to. Like is this person gonna be open or receptive to whatever I’m saying or any advice that, you know, I’m asking for? So it’s kind of like knowing your audience first is—is pretty key in that—that situation but the workplace is a little tricky, I think. [30:40] SWB I think that that’s one of those issues that’s coming up over and over recently because of so many conversations about like pay equity where, you know, particularly women and I’ve heard this from people of color and the you know like probably most of all I’ve heard this from women of color saying like, “You know we know we’re not achieving pay equity and if we don’t talk about what other people are making, then we don’t have any context and that sort of like keeps us more powerless in our workplaces.” And so I think that’s where at least some of that shift is coming from is from people who feel like they’ve been kind of like missing some context and wanting to go seek that out. I know I personally I mean I don’t—I don’t work in a company where I have coworkers, so I don’t get to talk to them about money, but I talk to people who are my peers all the time about the offers that they’re getting for jobs or like, well, you know, like, “Oh, well, I know somebody who was offered a position in a company that I think was similar and they were offered somewhere like this,” and, you know, “I’ve seen some other positions that were in this range.” And just trying to like give people more of that context so that they don’t feel so in the dark. SCG I think that’s a really good point, too, and I—I think that, you know, you—you said it maybe a little bit more eloquently than I did, but it’s also like I said, knowing your audience. So, yeah, I mean obviously for women like the pay equity thing is—is a huge—you know I’m not sure quite sure how we solve that issue but um—other than we just pay women what they actually deserve [chuckles] but I definitely do that as an entrepreneur, I’ll ask other people like, “Hey, what did you get for this contract or this client hired you, what did they pay you?” And some people are willing to open up about it and some aren’t and that’s ok. JL For me I know like Sara and I we’ve had conversations about money but, you know, those certainly didn’t happen the first time that we ever met. Um [laughter] that was definitely after many a happy hour [laughter], where you know, I felt that someone that I was like really confident in like both friend and—and working like that, you know, we could have these conversations and keep it between us and so I found it really important to find someone that I could sort of trust. Trust is such a huge part of these money conversations. SCG Yeah. For sure. Such a big part! JL So, you know, money can be very intimidating. The other day someone in like a work Slack channel said, “Every time I think about wanting to get better about it, I get too confused and I walk away.” [Laughter] I think a lot of us can relate to that. How do you suggest people get, you know, quote/unquote “better” about their money? [33:03] SCG I think that that’s what happens with a lot of people. You know I preach a lot about probably people are sick of hearing this but I preach a lot about a concept I call “Knowing Your Numbers.” So if you hate the word budgeting, I’m right there with you, I’m not a big fan of the word budget. But um, you know, the concept of knowing what cash is going out of your bank account, and where that’s going to, it gives you a lot of empowerment over your finances. And I think starting places like there where, you know, you can really have this awareness of what’s going on with your money puts you in this place of power, it puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your finances, and it helps you to make really educated decisions about what you’re doing with your money. But I—I do think, you know, it’s really easy because it can seem really complicated, you know, “What should I do with my money? Well, I can’t figure anything out so I’m just not gonna do anything,” but I think there’s so many resources out there. There’s podcasts. There’s so many articles. Gosh there’s books. I mean there’s apps. You name it. And it’s all about just pulling out what’s gonna work for you and throwing out the rest, because as I always tell people like money is not a one-size-fits-all. So what’s gonna work for you is not gonna work for me. And so I need to figure where there are pieces of information that maybe you have or money tips that you’re using that maybe would work for me and the rest I’m just gonna throw out because it—it doesn’t work for me. JL Yeah, I think that’s so important. I’ve been reading a ton of money books, and magazines, and listening to podcasts recently, including yours [laughter] and I just like—there’s so much information but of course not everything is applicable to me. SCG Yeah, you know, and it’s really interesting um we kinda talked about this earlier with that like idea of perfection. There’s this kind of underground movement right now happening. I just recently was—was quoted in an article about the downsides of extreme personal finance and so there’s this movement of—of bloggers and people who are saying… Dave Ramsey talks about this a lot, that you can’t have any debt to be quote/unquote “successful.” And I think that that’s really putting undue pressure on people, because I mean let’s face it, like, honestly sometimes having debt is the smartest decision you can make. Sometimes leveraging somebody else’s money actually works to your advantage. And so I think you know broad-sweeping these concepts across and telling people you know, “You have to do it this way. And you have to retire by 35. And you have to—” It just doesn’t work for everybody, and I think it puts us in this… you know more of a panic state when it’s just—it’s not applicable to our life. JL Right. I mean I get so concerned, right? Like I’ve listened to an abridged Audible book of Dave Ramsey [laughs and laughter]. I’m gonna put that out there. And I listen to and I—I remember thinking like, “Wow. If this had been the only thing I had listened to, like if this was the first thing, like I wonder what my life would be like.” Would I have just like done everything that he had told me to do? [36:01] SCG I think that happens a lot with money because I think, you know, look: we don’t normally learn about it at home, we’re not learning about it in school, nobody’s teaching us about money. And so I think that, you know, sometimes we just like glom onto the first thing. But really like I encourage people like listen to lots of podcasts, read lots of articles, you know, again like pick out what’s gonna work for you and just throw out the rest. SWB When I start trying to look at a lot of different sources to make a financial decision, sometimes it works pretty well for me. I can like read a few different things and come out feeling like, “Ok. I get it now.” I understand whatever this thing is, whether it’s like for example, you know, researching mortgages a few years ago when we bought our first house. And that’s great. Sometimes when I’m researching money things, and I would say like particularly with retirement stuff, I read a whole bunch of different stuff and I come out the other end going, “Well now I’m even less sure what I should be doing!” [Laughter] How do you recommend people kind of can make sense of what is gonna work for them or not get overwhelmed when you get all of this kind of like complicated and sometimes conflicting information? SCG Yeah, that is such a great point, especially when it comes to retirement. Most people are kind of in this like retirement fog like just not sure how much you should save or where it should go, you know? And this is really a case of it’s always a good idea to hire an hour or two of like a Certified Financial Planner’s time to figure out, ok, what actually is gonna work for you. Because somebody can look at your situation holistically. But I think it does really start with the place of—and this sounds really obvious but people forget this a lot of time—of what is the vision for your life? Realistically, what do you want your life to look like? You know, do you wanna retire at 50 or 70? Or you know I know some of those decisions are hard to think of now, but if you could paint a picture of what you want your life to look like what would that be? And then ok, now that you have that picture, how do you get your money to come alongside that picture and help make that actually happen? And I think when you start from that approach then you have this visualization and you can figure out then what you need to do with your money. What are those different steps you need to take to be able to fund that, to get you to that vision. JL So, you mentioned before budgeting. And I think a lot of the reason I think we avoid that is because it sounds like we’re just basically cutting all the fun out of life. So, how do you suggest people think about making a budget and how do they get started with that? SCG I always tell people like the only reason in the world that you’re ever going to attempt to do anything like a budget is so that you can actually fund your goals. You know: do you wanna buy a house? Do you wanna—are you starting a family? Do you wanna stop working? You wanna start a business. You wanna go on vacation. Like what are those things that you wanna do? That’s the only reason that you do a budget, because you’re incorporating those goals into your budget so that you can structure your money properly. So that you’re actually able to achieve those goals. And I tell people, like, I don’t like the word budget. If you don’t like the word budget, change the name of it. Call it whatever [Jenn laughs] the heck you wanna call it! Just understand the principle of when you are tracking where your money is going, you are putting yourself in the driver’s seat of making changes with your money so that you can drive more money towards those particular goals. Even if your goal is you wanna pay off debt, it’s—it’s just when you have an understand of, you know, the what’s coming in is the easy part. Like that’s the part we all like. The what going out part, you know, most people are like, “Well I have some general idea of where I spend my money,” and then there’s a process that I go through with people where we dial down and we actually look at the bank statements and, you know, I—I come back to them and we compare the numbers of what they thought, and what they actually spent, and it’s kind of mind-blowing at times. So it’s—it’s putting yourself in a powerful position to be able to make changes and also to be able to anticipate when, you know, big expenses are coming up and things like that, and really, I mean, it can be as uncomplicated or as complicated as you want. Some people use Post-It notes, some people use pieces of paper, some people Excel templates. Microsoft has a ton of free templates or you can use budgeting apps. I mean so it’s really kind of based off of your temperament and something that will keep you motivated. [40:28] JL Huh. I never even thought about other options besides like an Excel spreadsheet. SCG Yeah. There are so many of them out there. So I always tell people, like, try a bunch of things until you figure out something that actually works for you. SWB There’s like nothing more terrifying to me than having to sit down and face how much money I spent in a given month on, like, coffee. SCG Yeah I—I know. Coffee [inaudible], you know, eating out is another—is another big one. I worked with a couple a couple of years ago and they wanted to buy a house and they just—they made really good money and they couldn’t figure out why they couldn’t have a down payment ever. And so they’d handed me this like, you know, scrap of paper budget that they had made probably like a year before, and of course it wasn’t accurate. And uh, you know, after we did sort of the exercise of looking at their bank statements, I came back to them and I said, “So like, how much did you think that you spent on eating out?” And they’re like, “Oh I think we spend like $300 or $400 a month.” You know? And I’m like, “Do you wanna know the actual number?” And they’re like, “Sure!” I’m like, “Well, the last like four or five months tracking back you’ve spent about $2,500 a month on eating out.” And they were like, “What?!?” And I’m like, “Yeah, I mean—” You know, they obviously knew they were going out to eat a lot but they just—it just wasn’t realistic to them but, you know, when they realized that then they were able to shift things a little bit and they bought a house in four months. So, if I understand like how scary that can be: for sure because there are times I don’t wanna look at my money but um I think if you—if you can flip it on the flipside of things and just say, “Look: the only reason I’m doing this is because I got all these other things out here and name them and visualize them that I wanna do.” And so if I don’t look at this, I can’t get to this. [42:14] JL Ughhhhh. Having to look. [Laughing] Having to look internally at ourselves is so hard! SCG I know! I know. I know. I know. It’s—it’s really hard but I promise you like after you do it… one or two times, if you can find that positive inspiration, it does start to change. JL You know it’s true, and then you have to like remember like, “Wow. I’m so happy I know this now.” So you can like identify these things. It’s almost like the not knowing is worse. SCG You know it’s—it’s just coming to the place where you—look: before—before I got divorced, like I was the girl who never wanted to look at the ATM receipt. I would deposit money and I wouldn’t look at the receipt. And it’s dumb because there was no reason because there was money—always money in the bank account. I just fixate on numbers and so I didn’t wanna look. And then when I got divorced I was like, “All right, I gotta look at the ATM receipt.” [Chuckles] Like, I gotta deal with this and, you know, the first few times were a little hard for me and then after that it was like, “All right, I got this. I can do this.” You know? And so I think as much as you can like positively inspire yourself, the better off you’re gonna be. JL So I’ve been trying to tackle this. In like the last couple of months I’ve been like, “I’m gonna learn more about money. I’m gonna do it.” And I’ve been doing it but like I’ll read a lot of advice that’s like, “Start saving in your twenties, otherwise you’re screwed.” And as someone in my thirties that makes [laughing] me feel terrible! SCG Yeah. Don’t listen to that. It’s not true. It’s not true. There’s always a way to remedy absolutely everything financially. So… that the stuff where it’s like, ok, they’re trying to get to clickbait on the article [laughs]. We’re also in a generation where we’re probably realistically gonna live well into our hundreds. So we’re probably not gonna like, you know, put up shop and stop working at 65 like maybe our parents did and so it’s gonna look completely different. I mean some people even argue that we’re not actually going to quote/unquote “retire”. We’re just gonna keep working and, you know, with the internet and—and side hustles and, you know, we’re gonna be in our nineties like side hustling. Um— SWB Oh my god that sounds so exhausting. SCG Right?! So I mean [laughter] I just—you know, don’t—don’t freak about it. JL With—with that in mind, you know, I think sometimes we’re hesitant to save for retirement because it seems like… like it’s not ever gonna happen. SCG Yeah! It’s this taboo word obviously that we hear all the time and I think, you know, once we get into our thirties we’re like, “[Gasps] Oh my gosh!” You know even though it’s 30-plus, potentially 40-plus years away. And, you know, their life is gonna bob and weave all around around them. So I think that it’s just about, you know, again having some goals and look: if you can only save a little bit of money each year for awhile, so be it. It’s not the end of the world. [45:00] JL So, Shannah, can you tell us a little bit about this new book you have coming out? SCG Well, it’s a little bit top secret so [chuckles]. I can’t dish a whole lot but I—I’ve always like when I was—when I was writing it I was sort of writing it under the idea of the anti-money money book. So for me it’s—it’s a book that is full of inspiration that’s gonna help you feel better about, you know, whatever financial situation you’re in, and then also the book shares a lot of stories from people that hopefully, you know, somebody can relate to… who have gone through different things in—in their lives and how they’ve kind of pulled themself back up or the different steps they’ve taken, and then it’s fused together with my own story. So it’s not a book where, you know, chapter one is “how to pay off debt” and chapter two is “buying a house.” It’s just not that type of book. It’s to me it’s—it’s always the type of book I’ve wanted to write, which is really making money come to life and helping it be relatable to people reading it that they can see maybe themselves through somebody else’s story or be inspired through their story. JL That sounds absolutely incredible and I know that I am very excited to read that when that comes out. But while myself and our listeners are waiting for your book, where can they get more Shannah? SCG Absolutely! So you can find the Millennial Money podcast on absolutely any podcast player, and we would love to have you listening. We do episodes twice a week, or you can head on over to my website shannahgame.com to check out all of the back catalogue [music fades in, plays alone for five seconds, fades out]. FYOTW KL I’m really hungry. But I’m also thinking about our Fuck Yeah of the Week. JL Well, you’re in luck, Katel, because this week’s Fuck Yeah is fuck yeah, meal prep! KL All right… tell me more! JL Ok. So we’ve all either like… are meal prep converts at this point or we’ve like read about meal prep and been like, “Oof! That sounds like a… investment of a lifestyle.” SWB The look on my face says, “Oh my god are you one of those people now?” JL I think you’re gonna like it because I feel like I’m someplace in the middle. So I’ve been reading all this meal prep and hearing about meal prep for like ever. Like, “Meal prep! Meal prep! It makes life so much easier, etc.” But I was just like, “I can’t get down. I can’t get down.” But! Like money, I’m taking those slow steps into like being like, “Well, let me try it out and maybe I can like figure out a way to make this work,” and so we’ve been like struggling in that our son needs to eat at an early hour. And it’s like right in like a weird time. And then we do bedtime, so like we would like to give him dinner at like 6:00, but then we wouldn’t eat and start making dinner until after bedtime, so then we’re eating like 8:30, 9pm, and like I’m trying to go to sleep at like 9:30 so this was— [47:46] KL Yeah, it’s like, “What are we in Spain?” [Laughter] JL [Laughing] What is going on here?!? Without, like, the glorious wine. KL Yes. JL So I mean there’s wine, it’s just not as good. So we were like, “You know what? Let’s like—let’s give meal prep a shot.” And like the thing is so we sort of looked at what we could do and—and we’ve got an Instant Pot, and we sorta became Instant Pop converts which, Katel—[laughs]. KL I wonder who helped you do that [laughs]. JL And then we’re also really into like sheet pan meals, and then the third part is um we’ve been doing these Hungry Harvest um like CSAs which are basically like they call like “ugly produce.” So like produce that stores reject for like one reason or another. Either if it’s like been over-production of something or mis-shaped apples. So they do a CSA and they deliver to your door which is awesome. So we get those delivered on Saturday, and then sometimes we’ll like supplement with an Instacart if we can’t go to the store because, again: baby. And then on Sunday we were like, “Well, let’s give this a shot.” So basically we just take all of these vegetables that we get from our produce share and we just like, we just roast ‘em with various things. And then I found a recipe for one-minute quinoa in the Instant Pot. So we do that. And then we do like one other like protein-ish thing which we freeze to then have later in the week. And then Sunday like when we’ve got time, we usually like grill something like a meat or a fish and then we’re like, ok. We’re gonna like just do the one like protein thing like… for the next two days, and then we like break out the thing that we froze from the Instant Pot. So like we tried and we’re like, “Oh!… This is kind of working.” And so now we—we’re saving time and we’re able to eat dinner at 6pm with our child. So we all eat dinner together as a family which is… really awesome. KL It sounds like it’s, you know, a good thing to manage sort of budget-wise also because you’re kind of looking at like …you know a week at a time or whatever length of time. So that’s like—that seems really helpful. [49:52] JL And we waste way less food. We were doing the thing like where we’d be like, oh yeah, you know, I want all this stuff. And we were trying like sort of live the lifestyle we had before like before having a kid, where it’s like, oh yeah, we can cook extravagant dinners and like make all this stuff. But like… what we’d end up doing is being like, “Ugh! We’re throwing out another head of kale?!” Like and then you just feel awful. Like for many reasons. Like, one, you just wasted food, and you wasted money, and you didn’t get to eat that kale. So like it’s always like a little bit of a bummer and now we’re like actually making sure that we’re cooking everything. SWB You know years ago Will and I were really good about planning out our meals for the week. We didn’t do like a ton of pre-prep, but we would really plan out ingredients. And also, to be honest, we were broke. Like we didn’t have that much money. When Will was in graduate school and we were in our early twenties, we would go grocery shopping every weekend together, and we would shop off of what was on the circular that week, which is like how I grew up. It was like a very like you would really look for what was on sale, and stock up on things when they were on sale, if you could at the time, and, you know, and so we used to do that and we were very good about thinking about things like, Ok, well… you know if we buy this kind of produce that is on sale this week, we need to have it in two different dinners. So we’ll like do it two different ways or whatever, right? And that worked pretty well, particularly because I wasn’t travelling that much then and so, you know, we would cook dinner together every night and it didn’t cost a lot of money. And it wasn’t perfect but it was good. And it kinda fell apart at some point because I travel a lot and we kind of stopped really doing those big shops together, and we just like stopped having as much of a plan, and so recently… I struggle with the meal prep in that like I have this piece of me that wants to like make dinner for the night that night. I really like it in a lot of ways. But I did get way better about going back into thinking through the week. What’s going on this week? How many meals can we prepare realistically? How many evenings this week are we going to be able to cook at home? And I’ve been really enjoying feeling a little bit more planned out. I’m not like micromanaging, but it makes me feel good to feel like I go into the week with like a little bit of a plan, the right kinds of stuff stocked, and a realistic sense of what I’m gonna do with all the kale I just bought or whatever, you know? [Laughter] But also like, don’t you sometimes have a plan and then you’re like, “I had a fucking Wednesday, and I just don’t wanna”? JL So, I will say this: the meal prep is new. So, I’m saying fuck yeah now, but I’m not sure if I’ll be saying fuck yeah in another five weeks. There are like points where I’m getting like a little bit tired of like what we’re eating. So now we’re trying to like think of like other things that we can do to make it different. Maybe we need more sauces, maybe we need to like, I don’t know, just expand something. So we’re gonna look into that. But like the other week I was going home and we’re like—we’re… right near some like really good pizza restaurants and this just like smell of garlic was like just coming through the air, and I got home and I was just like, I just looked at Sutter and was like, “I’m ordering a pizza.” [Laughs, laughter, laughing] I was like, “I do not care. This is just like I am ordering this pizza right now. Like that is what’s happening,” and it was so good. [53:15] KL I love that. I—we like awhile ago, Jon and I decided that we were going to try basically switching off every day. Right? So like one—like if I decided dinner and it doesn’t—it doesn’t have to be a cooked thing. It can be like you are just in charge of dinner. You’re PMing dinner. You can cook it, you can order it, we can go out somewhere, whatever. And that was like kind of great because you just like had the night off if it wasn’t your night. But then a pizza place—a slice pizza place—opened up across the street from where we live. So now it’s basically like both of our ideas all the time are just pizza slice [laughing, laugher], which does not [laughter]… it sounds fucking amazing like today. SWB It might not be like a long-term plan. KL [Laughing] It’s not a long-term plan. SWB So I think the thing about meal prep is—is sort of—it’s not even like just meal prep but it’s like kind of thinking about [sighs] how do I make sure that I have some of that time in the evening that is like good family time? Or how do I make sure that I eat the way that I wanna be eating more often? Or that I kinda stay on budget? It’s kind of like thinking about that stuff and sort of like giving yourself some space to figure out that out without, I think, without getting like too rigid about it and making it feel like another on the long list of shoulds, which I’m kind of like tired of feeling like I have all these shoulds. JL Totally. Fuck yeah. KL That’s it for this week’s episode of No, You Go, the show about being ambitious—and sticking together. NYG is recorded in our home city of Philadelphia and produced by Steph Colbourn. Our theme music is by The Diaphone. Thanks to Shannah Compton Game for being our guest today. If you like what you’ve been hearing, please make sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple podcasts. Your support helps us spread the word. We’ll be back next week with another great guest [music fades in, plays alone for 32 seconds, fades out to end].
Time stamped show notes: [0:39] Introduction to Evan Lutz and Hungry Harvest [4:50] Where he sees the future of technology going with produce [7:28] How we would redesign food production if we could [9:46] Journey to reach where he is now [13:18] Conscious Capitalism - Milton Friedman [14:06] 5 Stakeholders - buyers, suppliers, community, employees, and shareholders [14:43] Profit is not a goal; it's a byproduct of creating great value for stakeholders. [33:14] Great businesses are not built on the shoulders of accomplishments. They're built on the shoulders of learning from mistakes and failure. [34:24] Takeaways from his organization's growth Three key points: 5 Stakeholders - buyers, suppliers, community, employees, and shareholders Profit is not a goal; it's a byproduct of creating great value for stakeholders. Great businesses are not built on the shoulders of accomplishments. They're built on the shoulders of learning from mistakes and failure. Resources mentioned: Ford Pinto Case - https://users.wfu.edu/palmitar/Law&Valuation/Papers/1999/Leggett-pinto.html The Kitchen Community - https://thekitchencommunity.org Headspace - App (meditation) Imperfect Produce - https://www.imperfectproduce.com/ Last question: Help spread the word about what produce is, and what it is supposed to look like and taste like. Use EvanLutz to sign up at www.hungryharvest.net. Contact him: partners@hungryharvest.net Follow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @HungryHarvest
Fighting Food Waste One Produce Box at a Time Tons of fresh, nutritious, delicious fruits and vegetables are wasted every day because they never even make it to the grocery store. Maybe they’re too big, too small, blemished or otherwise imperfect, at least in the eyes of the grocer. Or perhaps the farmer grew too much to sell. Whatever the reason, Now, this “rescued” produce is available to consumers through Hungry Harvest, a service that gathers freshly harvested food and sells it online via subscription. The Baltimore-based business, which delivers in Maryland, Washington, DC, northern Virginia, Philly and South Florida, has expanded to South Florida. We spoke with Evan Lutz, whose belief that no food should go to waste led him to co-found Hungry Harvest. And we unbox one of their organic mini-harvest boxes to find out what’s inside, and why it’s there. (Spoiler alert: It’s all fresh and delicious).
Evan Lutz, CEO and co-founder of Hungry Harvest, started out selling "ugly" and surplus produce from the basement of his dorm at the University of Maryland. Now, after a lot of hard work and a successful pitch on the TV show "Shark Tank," Lutz's business has distributed 3 million pounds of produce that would have otherwise been wasted simply because it wasn't pretty.
49 million Americans struggle to put food on the table everyday, which is about 1 out of every 6 people. The USDA defines this as "food insecurity" which means it is not lack of food, but rather the continued prevalence of poverty and inability to provide for ones family. Evan Lutz, CEO of Hungry Harvest, is taking a completely new approach in order to solve this problem. Yes, I know that is a monumental task and a bold statement to claim, but after you listen to this episode you'll become a believer in his movement. At 24 years old, Evan has already grown his business exponentially and plans to be activated in 25 cities within a year. His drive and determination are off the charts, which makes it clear why Forbes honored him with the coveted 30 under 30 for Social Entrepreneurs and he was featured on ABC's Shark Tank, Season 7 Episode 13, where Shark Robert Herjavec agreed to sign on with Evan as a partner. Learn more at www.HungryHarvest.net and follow their social media channels. If you'd like to see our interview on video, go to www.VicariouslyPodcast.com
Global Warriors’ Keisha Reynolds speaks to the cofounder of Hungry Harvest, a company that works with farmers and distributors directly, purchasing produce that would otherwise be rejected from being sold in grocery stores because of appearance. Some of the food acquired by Hungry Harvest is sold to customers through a subscription service and other portions Read more about GW 005: Changing Lives through the Ugly Food Movement w/ Evan Lutz[…]
Evan Lutz launched his social enterprise, Hungry Harvest, from his dorm room at the University of Maryland. Hungry Harvest believes no produce should be thrown away, which is why they carefully source, hand-package, and deliver these fresh, although not so pretty, items to their customer's doorsteps at a discounted rate. Hungry Harvest was featured on Shark Tank in 2015. In this episode, hear about the rigorous and not-so glamorous Shark Tank experience; how the appearance affected the business; and all he learned along the way. You can also hear why Hungry Harvest is not just about the sales, Evan and his team are passionate about the company's social mission to reduce food waste and provide the more than 50 million Americans who are food insecure with healthy options. Listen to learn about the company's four criteria for their sustainable donation model and play along with another segment of "Kickstarter or Not."
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