Podcasts about kuli kuli

Imagine discovering a single plant so powerful it could transform health, fight climate change, and empower communities worldwide. That's exactly what happened when Lisa Curtis tried moringa while serving in the Peace Corps. A decade later, she turned that discovery into Kuli Kuli Foods, bringing this ‘miracle tree' to 11,000 stores across the U.S. In this episode of the Conscious Design Podcast, host Ian Peterman dives into Lisa's journey—from launching her first moringa product to scaling her brand nationwide. Lisa shares how she overcame retail challenges, built an ethical supply chain, and why sustainable superfoods like moringa are the future of nutrition. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a sustainability advocate, or just curious about how food brands grow, this episode is packed with valuable insights. 

These days, keeping it simple is one way to be different. At a time when brands are packing their products with processed ingredients and novel sweeteners, some companies are taking a stripped down approach… and getting noticed. This episode, which features an interview with Stephanie McGregor, a veteran food and beverage executive and founder of plant-based drink brand Ringa, explores that dynamic. Show notes: 0:25: Mussel-ed Out. RSVP & See You In S.B. Real Corn Flakes. Live Slice. Miso & Pita. Kartik FTW. – Ray shares some important advice about dining out based on recent experience. Our Miami meetup is 10 days away – we'd appreciate it if you register for the event. The ECB folks snack on some premium simple cereal and talk about how consumers may perceive it versus competing products. They also chat about a couple soda brand revamps – including that of a classic brand now marketed as “healthy” – snack on extra crispy pita chips, and highlight a miso-infused tomato sauce and a brand called “DryWater,” before Mike unpacks a box of goodies sent to him from Doosra founder (and CPG king ) Kartik Das. 27:28: Stephanie McGregor, Founder & CEO, Ringa – Launched in 2023, Ringa is a brand of plant-based functional beverages made with all organic ingredients, including moringa, apple cider vinegar and prebiotic fiber from agave inulin. A veteran food and beverage brand executive who has worked with vitaminwater, Pop Chips and Smashmallow, Stephanie talks about her inspiration to launch a beverage brand, how she is attempting to align education about functional ingredients to a common habit, why she's not chasing demand for gut-friendly sodas, and what she's learned from taking a slow and sustainable approach to retail growth. Brands in this episode: Ringa, The Real Cereal Co., Ringa, Chef's Life, Live Soda, Better Booch, Slice, Suja, Sauz, Terranean, Bitchin Sauce, DryWater, Sacred Bev, See The Elephant Amaro, Sip Herbals, Rishi Snacks, Doosra, Baabu, Chikka Chikka, Fishwife, Huwa, Kimbala, Vitaminwater, Pop Chips, Krave Jerky, Bark Thins, Smashmallow, Kuli Kuli

In this episode of Her CEO Journey, we're joined by Lisa Curtis, the dynamic founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods. Lisa's journey began during her Peace Corps service in Niger, where she struggled with finding nutritious food. A group of local women introduced her to moringa, a superfood that helped tackle malnutrition—and that simple solution later became the foundation of her thriving business. Recognizing the potential of moringa as both a powerful source of nutrition and a way to support the livelihoods of small farmers, Lisa began her journey in partnership with these farmers. She set out on a mission to introduce this superfood to the global market. As Kuli Kuli grew from a grassroots effort to an international brand, Lisa Curtis faced challenges such as consumer education and fundraising for her mission-driven company. Key TakeawaysAligning your company's mission with both profit and purpose is crucial for long-term success, especially in the CPG industry.Finding a product that resonates with your passion and values helps create a more meaningful and mission-driven business.How Kuli Kuli collaborates with women farmers in developing countries to create positive change in the food industry. Achieving scale in the CPG industry is essential to drive cashflow positivity and optimize economies of scale across supply chain and manufacturing.Kuli Kuli leveraged a variety of financing strategies—crowdfunding, angel investors, grants, and customer loans—at different stages of growth, each tailored to the company's needs at the time.Episode Highlights[04:20] – Lisa's Peace Corps journey and discovering the power of moringa to found Kuli Kuli Foods.[10:05] – The early challenges of building Kuli Kuli and securing funding.[14:45] – The challenges and rewards of introducing a new superfood to the U.S. market. [17:20] –  Developing a successful pricing and margin strategy to achieve growth and profitability while staying true to the mission. [19:30] – Understanding each retailer's game and creating a pricing strategy for each one. [20:30] – Unexpected direct costs that undermine the margin and Kuli Kuli's ability to learn from experiences around distributor's fees. [25:00] – How to create and maintain an ethical and impactful supply change and the value of high-chain diversification to manage quality.[28:15] –  How Kuli Kuli integrates social impact into its business model working closely with each group of local farmers.[29:50] - Expand and grow Kuli Kuli's business model to other superfoods.[31:20] - Lisa discusses the challenge of reaching profitability in the CPG sector, emphasizing how difficult it is to make money when you're a small business.[31:48] -  Lisa shares how Kuli Kuli navigated financing challenges by using a mix of different financing paths. [36:20] - Negotiating loan terms and finding investors that align with your mission. ResourcesKuli Kuli Foods website: kulikulifoods.comLisa Curtis' LinkedInConnect with Christina Sjahli on LinkedInEnjoyed This Podcast?If you enjoyed today's episode and want to dive deeper into how women entrepreneurs are creating sustainable and impactful businesses, make sure to subscribe to Her CEO Journey. We deeply appreciate your thoughts, so don't hesitate to share this episode with your network and help us expand our impact even further!

In this episode of @Getting to Aha!, @Darshan Mehta is joined by @Lisa Curtis, founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods. Join them as they discuss Lisa's journey in promoting nutritious and sustainable food products, the challenges of sourcing high-quality ingredients, and her commitment to paying it forward.

Today on our programming at The Bow, we do an exclusive edition of the Eat It Series .With the high cost of things in Nigera,the people look for alternative ways to eat nutritious yet cheap foods. Kuli Kuli (yes.....the roasted but crunchy peanut snack)is a typical alternative nutrtious snack seasoned with spices that people eat to fill up(while they use the oil which is less expensive to cook)..The Kuli Kuli Story is the show tonight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/THE-BOW/support

In this episode, Daniella sits down with Lisa Curtis, CEO and Founder of Kuli Kuli Foods to discuss her journey as a social entrepreneur. Lisa shares how she learned about moringa's benefits in West Africa and was inspired to bring it to the US market, overcoming challenges such as investor skepticism and low awareness of the plant's benefits. Lisa highlights the importance of early consumer research and leading with product benefits even as a mission-driven company. Lisa also discusses the importance of sustainable sourcing and farmer relationships, and Kuli Kuli's plans to introduce new products and promote other sustainable drought-tolerant crops beyond moringa. She reflects on the company's growth from a startup to a multimillion-dollar business, and offers sound advice for entrepreneurs: be strategically small, tell your story effectively, and take care of yourself to avoid burnout. EPISODE KEY MOMENTS: The story of how Lisa founded Kuli Kuli Introducing moringa to the US market Early consumer research and leading with product benefits Strategic partnerships with retailers like Costco and Walmart Fundraising $11 million for Kuli Kuli Sustainable sourcing and farmer relationships Brand strategy and effective storytelling Navigating supply chain disruptions Starting small and avoiding burnout as an entrepreneur Where to connect with Lisa on the internet: Kuli Kuli ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Lisa Curtis Use code PLANTAS for 20% off (First time customers only) PLANTAS POD CREDITS: Host: ⁠⁠⁠Daniella Allam⁠⁠⁠ Producer: ⁠⁠⁠Jacqueline Smith⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Plantas Strategy website⁠⁠⁠ For episode transcripts, go to the Plantas Pod website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠. If you have any feedback or questions about the podcast, email ⁠⁠info@plantasstrategy.com⁠

Kale is often considered the go-to green superfood. In the Battle of the Supergreens, however, moringa (or “super kale”) is a formidable opponent! While working with women farmers in West Africa, Lisa Curtis was introduced to the profound healing and energizing powers of moringa. Out of that experience, Lisa created Kuli Kuli, a Certified B Corp that allows Americans to experience the power of superfoods like moringa while also empowering farmers around the world. Today, this award-winning entrepreneur and thought leader joins us to share the incredible health benefits of moringa, Kuli Kuli's journey from Peace Corps to grocery store, and some of the strategies the brand uses to educate consumers about its nutritious superfood products. We also touch on how Kuli Kuli is pioneering the future of food, delicious ways to add moringa to your diet, and so much more. To find out how Lisa is aligning mission and product to revolutionize the superfood industry, be sure to tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:The incredible health benefits of moringa compared with kale.Building a brand that empowers farmers and delivers nutritious superfood products.How Kuli Kuli is pioneering the future of food through the plants of the present.When Lisa first learned about moringa as a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger.Tactics that Kuli Kuli uses to educate consumers about the power of moringa.Certifications and business initiatives that make Kuli Kuli a force for good.The combination of luck and preparation that launched the success of Kuli Kuli.Ways that regenerative agriculture can be more profitable than conventional agriculture.How you can use moringa to boost energy, reduce blood sugar, and more.Different ways to consume moringa, whether fresh, powdered, or frozen.Where you can get your hands on Kuli Kuli's products (at a discounted rate!)Lisa's favorite superfoods, indulgent snacks, impact-driven leaders, and more.What “better for the world” means for communities, packaging, and consumers.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Lisa CurtisLisa Curtis on LinkedInLisa Curtis on XKuli Kuli Foods20% Discount Code for First-time Customers: MODERNSPECIES‘Battle of the Greens: Moringa vs. Kale'MUDWTRAlter Eco Truffle ThinsJacqueline NovogratzThe Blue SweaterModern Species Gage Mitchell on LinkedInGage Mitchell on XBrands for a Better World WebsiteBrands for a Better World on YouTubeBrands for a Better World emailImpact Driven Community

 Show Summary: "Based on the scientific research of Dr. Jed Fahey, who started the Chemo Protective Institute at Johns Hopkins University, cruciferous Moringa and Broccoli share closest properties such as the NRF2 pathways and sulforaphane, which detoxifies and fights off cancer."Moringa is the phenomenal superfood you never thought you needed. A humble yet miraculous tree found in third world countries, its leaves are the locals' secret that keeps their bodies healthy and strong. Declared the national vegetable in the Philippines and a staple of ancient Ayurvedic medicine, it is a source of 49 vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids, not to mention the abundant medicinal benefits of its tiny leaves and the entire tree.Our guest, Lisa Curtis, is the CEO and Founder of Kuli Kuli Inc. She was a former Peace Corps assigned to Niger, Africa, and as a vegetarian, she survived only through the subsistence of rice and millet. Feeling terrible, she soon learned of the amazing Kuli Kuli, or what is globally known as Moringa Oleifera.After including Moringa in her daily diet, she dramatically felt energized, and her joints hurt much less. Then, through more profound research, she knew that bringing it to America would positively impact more people and even help save the planet. As a result, they distribute 90% of their products with post-consumer recycled plastic and have planted 24 million trees in their supply chain.Combat malnutrition and hunger in your own home through Moringa. Join us and listen to Episode 49 of the Gutsy Health Podcast to learn more!Exceptional Highlights:Offering a wide range of health benefits, the Moringa has high fiber, helps with satiety, weight management, blood sugar, and cholesterol control, and even lactation enhancement for breastfeeding moms.Moringa has nine times more protein than yogurt, ten times more vitamin A than carrots, 15 times more potassium than bananas, 17 times more calcium than milk, and 25 times more iron than spinach.Moringa is more bioavailable than Turmeric, which means that the absorption rate of its potent active ingredients is higher.Show Highlights: Pickers communities in the US are obsessed with Moringa because it provides everything the body needs. Lisa Curtis 09:32Composed of 80% water, it has more space to carry macronutrients and phytonutrients in its leaves. It's also anti-inflammation, anti-cancer, and a cruciferous vegetable.Kuli Kuli products contain 400 to 500 milligrams of active Moringa ingredients.Lisa Curtis 18:03 Moringa can be mixed in for lattes, oatmeal, and pancakes. Superfood shakes, peanut butter, chocolate bars, and gummies are also perfect for kids. Use the code GUTSY to get 30% off when you order.Kale's origin as a superfood example of how it took time before it became widely acceptedLisa Curtis 28:04 Kale was a backyard weed that Pizza Hut only purchased as a garnish or a salad bar ornament fifteen years ago. Since then, the American palate has evolved and is more open to bitter tastes due to its superior nutritional content.Get 20% off your first order of Resist Nutrition Bars, a powerhouse snack for hormone and blood sugar regulation. Order yours at www.resistnutrition.comSponsor Link:www.resistnutrition.comImportant Links: Kulikuli Foods WebsiteGutsy Health Academy

Bricks and Clicks is hosted by Johnny Valeriote and Colin Davidson, two of the three managing partners at Omnium. Produced by Rolled Up, submit your comments and questions to us on Twitter.Lisa Curtis is the Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods, the leading brand pioneering the sustainable superfood moringa. Moringa is a protein-rich leafy green, more nutritious than kale, with anti-inflammatory benefits rivaling turmeric. Kuli Kuli's superfood powders and snacks are sustainably sourced from African women and other small farmers around the world. Lisa began working on Kuli Kuli while serving in the Peace Corps and has grown it into a multi-million dollar social enterprise with products in over 11,000 stores. Prior to Kuli Kuli, Lisa served as the Communications Director at Mosaic and wrote political briefings for President Barack Obama!

Bricks and Clicks is hosted by Johnny Valeriote and Colin Davidson, two of the three managing partners at Omnium. Produced by Rolled Up, submit your comments and questions to us on Twitter.Lisa Curtis is the Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods, the leading brand pioneering the sustainable superfood moringa. Moringa is a protein-rich leafy green, more nutritious than kale, with anti-inflammatory benefits rivaling turmeric. Kuli Kuli's superfood powders and snacks are sustainably sourced from African women and other small farmers around the world. Lisa began working on Kuli Kuli while serving in the Peace Corps and has grown it into a multi-million dollar social enterprise with products in over 11,000 stores. Prior to Kuli Kuli, Lisa served as the Communications Director at Mosaic and wrote political briefings for President Barack Obama! Experience as an intern for ObamaFounding and starting Kuli KuliChallenges of playing in multiple categories (powders, snacks (gummies / bark), drinks (tea / shots)Stay tuned for part 2 as we had some technical difficulties with this episode.

Ever heard of the ingredient Moringa? It's more nutritious than kale, rich in plant protein with vitamins and plenty of antioxidants. Lisa Curtis, Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, wanted to bring this superfood to the world for all to experience the benefits. So she developed superfood powders and snacks with Moringa and Kuli Kuli was born. Hear how this former Peace Corp extraordinaire was able to create not only products and a company, but also one that is sustainably sourced from small farmers around the world and sold in 11,000 U.S. stores. She shares what it is like to create a category, lead and scale a category in the great world of food. Plus we hear about what challenges she has encountered as well. You don't want to miss this episode for sure! On this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/304 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/kulikulifoods https://twitter.com/kulikulifoods https://www.linkedin.com/company/kulikulifoods https://www.instagram.com/lisamcurtis https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamariecurtis https://twitter.com/lisacurtis To learn more about Kuli Kuli Foods as well as purchase it: https://kulikulifoods.com/

Sarah talks with Lisa Curtis - founder of Kuli Kuli. They discuss Lisa's story on bringing Moringa to the US and how she accidentally discovered Moms everywhere love MORINGA! For more from Juna, check out the Juna App and our Courses on Breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Birth Prep, and Starting Solids.

The question I hear so often is "How do I" build a brand, get into retail or food service, find a broker or co-packer? These are important questions for first-time F&B entrepreneurs.  Lisa Curtis, the CEO and Founder of Kuli Kuli is the perfect interview for anyone asking "how do I" grow my business or anyone who loves a great success story.    Kuli Kuli is a native snack for many cultures around the world - albeit by a different name. But this moringa superfood had not found its way into the mainstream American diet. Not until Lisa Curtis, a Peace Corps volunteer, was introduced to the transformative food during a low point in her life. She was subsisting on rice and feeling awful when a local nurse introduced her to a local snack. Origin story Kuli Kuli - the Moringa superfood Best advice Lisa was given before the birth of Kuli Kuli Testing grounds Surveys Conversion rates Messaging Why are people buying - this may surprise you Putting people in the right mindset to buy Whole Foods Prioritization strategy Fundraising tips that work! Brand Ambassadors New products Connect with Lisa Curtis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamariecurtis/ Kuli Kuli: https://www.kulikulifoods.com/   About your Host Tony Moore and the Winning at Work podcast: Are you looking for a fun and light-hearted podcast to stay current on the trends shaping the $1.6 trillion food and beverage industry? My totally awesome brands featured here take us deep into the world of sustainability, plant-based, food tech, CBD, and good for you. Want to learn how to grow a brand? Scale a brand? I've got you covered.  Join me on my mission to discover what makes these companies different, better, and special. Episode 119 is sponsored by: Timpl Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, and operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/ Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235. Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/differentbetterspecialbrands/ Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/get-the-funk-in License code: SF3WUKBUJQULFHXE  

Today's guest is Lisa Curtis, Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, the first brand to bring the superfood moringa to the US market. Lisa shares with Guru her incredible story, from her discovery of moringa in the Peace Corp to launching her multi-million dollar brand in 11,000 stores across North America. Lisa was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2018 and offers valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, scaling, and the future of food retail.

What's In This Episode: Did you ever pass on hiring a working mom because she had needs that extended beyond your workplace?  Meet Lisa Curtis, founder of Kuli Kuli, whose big business blunder highlights an all-too-common assumption about working moms that so many of us make. Find out what came of her experience and how it changed the way that she does business. Jill Salzman turns the mundane into inspiration and transforms the impossible into the achievable. Through defying expectations and breaking the rules, she succeeds in inspiring entrepreneurs to figure out what works for them by using meaningful action to create positive results. Jill is the author of The Best Business Book In The World* (according to my mom) and the Amazon best-seller, Found It: A Field Guide for Mom Entrepreneurs. She's shared the speaker stage with Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg, Daymond John, Marilu Henner, and Desmond Tutu among others, and professed her love of Eddie Vedder in her TEDx talk on 11/11/11. She hosts the top-rated entertaining business podcast, Why Are We Shouting?, a question she asks herself daily. CNNMoney calls her a “mommy mogul.” MSN Live says she's a “Cool Mom Entrepreneur We Love.” Forbes rated her a Top 100 Champion Small Business Influencer and voted The Founding Moms one of the Top 10 Websites For Entrepreneurs. When she's not speaking to audiences in patterned leggings or podcasting from her basement, she fruitlessly tries to convince her daughters that cassette tapes actually existed.

This episode, Ryan desperately tries to put off the necessary talk of slavery by procrastinating with talk of peanuts, snakes, voodoo and anything else he can think of!    Links / Thanks:  - Republic of Benin National Anthem (Instrumental) - https://youtu.be/NL3WQCTWAgQ - Recipe for Kuli Kuli (https://youtu.be/qpR6HvJveo0) - Tom's Talking Reptiles (https://www.tomstalkingreptiles.co.uk/)  - "Baracoon" (https://tinyurl.com/3ze4ch8f)   Contact us:  - hhepodcast.com  - hhepodcast@gmail.com  - instagram.com/hhepodcast  - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegovGJ6/  - twitter.com/HHEPodcast  - facebook.com/HHEPod  - reddit.com/r/hhepodcast

In This Episode, We Chat About: Moringa trees as a sustainable superfood and its benefits. How to build a more sustainable and ethical business model for the future. The shift towards ethical consumerism and its impact. The careers and passions that empower women.   Resources + Links:   Connect with Lisa on Instagram| @lisamcurtis   Check out Kuli Kuli's products | https://www.kulikulifoods.com/   Grow your brand, income, and impact!Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com   Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative @ellyandnoracreative   For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot   Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot   Apply HERE to be featured on Chicks Who Give A Hoot!  Show Notes: How do empowered women empower those around them? Our guest for today, the founder of Kuli Kuli Foods, Lisa Curtis, is the answer to that question! She's passionate about creating a positive change in the world by making sustainable, ethical consumption accessible to everyone. This episode, we take a deep dive into the sustainability and benefits of superfoods such as moringa. Then, we discuss what we can do as consumers to find more ethical ways to consume products, and what businesses can do to build sustainable models for the future. It's time to learn how we can work together for a more sustainable planet, so join us for a super amazing episode about superfoods! 01:40 Meet Lisa Curtis, founder of Kuli Kuli Foods and moringa super-fan! 02:15 How did you start Kuli Kuli? 04:25 What is moringa? Why do people not really know about it? 07:15 What is it like being an advocate for products unknown to the widespread market? 09:15 The process behind moringa. 11:35 How has your business helped support other women? 14:40 What is the impact of social enterprise? 17:55 How has your business helped another woman grow and expand her own community? 21:15 How are you creating a more beautiful and sustainable planet? 24:40 The benefits of value-based branding. 26:30 What can companies do to build a more sustainable and ethical supply chain? 29:00 What do you think has caused the recent shift towards ethical consumerism? 32:30 How have you been helping other women pursue their passions? 34:30 What is your advice to another woman who has an idea? 37:30 What are some of the new moringa products you developed? 40:25 What are the moringa products and where can we find them?

This week we are thrilled to feature Lisa Curtis on our podcast.  Lisa Curtis is the Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, the leading brand pioneering the sustainably sourced superfood moringa. Kuli Kuli's moringa powders, bars, and wellness shots are sustainably sourced from African women and other small farmers worldwide and sold in 11,000 U.S. stores. Lisa began working on Kuli Kuli while serving in the Peace Corps and has grown it into a multi-million dollar social enterprise. Prior to Kuli Kuli, Lisa served as the Communications Director at Mosaic, where she managed a team of six to grow the company from zero to over $5M invested in solar through Mosaic's online marketplace.  Previously, Lisa wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House, served as a United Nations Environment Programme Youth Advisor, and worked at an impact investment firm in India. Lisa was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and Inc Magazine's Top 100 Female Founders list. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about building a sustainable food system.

Lisa Curtis is the Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, the leading brand pioneering the sustainably sourced superfood moringa. Moringa is a protein-rich leafy green, more nutritious than kale, with anti-inflammatory benefits rivaling turmeric. Kuli Kuli's moringa powders, bars and wellness shots are sustainably sourced from African women and other small farmers around the world and sold in 11,000 U.S. stores. Lisa began working on Kuli Kuli while serving in the Peace Corps and has grown it into a multi-million dollar social enterprise. Prior to Kuli Kuli, Lisa served as the Communications Director at Mosaic where she managed a team of six to grow the company from zero to over $5M invested in solar through Mosaic's online marketplace. Previously, Lisa wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House, served as a United Nations Environment Programme Youth Advisor, and worked at an impact investment firm in India. Lisa was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and Inc Magazine's Top 100 Female Founders list. She has been featured in numerous outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and on MSNBC's Morning Joe. Learn more at www.kulikulifoods.com and www.lisamariecurtis.com.Kuli Kuli is currently accepting submissions for moms to share their experiences over the pandemic; specifically stories of how the work-life balance of being a working mom has affected them. These women will be entered to win a prize! They have wonderful prizes they're giving away, from cash, to bundles of delicious Kuli Kuli products. 50 women will be selected as winners. To enter, visit https://www.kulikulifoods.com/pages/supermoms to nominate a supermom, or to submit your story. The contest runs until the end of November, so go, go, go! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When I started this podcast, I wanted to highlight all the behind the scenes takes and insider tips on building something with kids along side. If 2020 taught us anything, it's that working while parenting is NO JOKE! I have loved getting to hear founders' stories, specifically how they handled the craziness of these last two years. I am so excited to have Lisa Curtis, founder of Kuli Kuli, on the show today. She talks all about her brand and what this last year brought up for her. Lisa tells me what kick started her brand -- she joined the peace corp after college and needed an alternative for her vegan lifestyle. She was introduced to Moringa by some of the locals and she realized she wanted to start selling it as a way to support them. What started out as a way to bring connection to a local community turned into a business after she went back to the states and found herself at a job she wasn't connecting to. She started playing around with different snacks and selling them at the farmers market, which, spoiler, lead to one of her biggest partnerships! We chat about what CEO life really looks like in the beginning and how she juggled bringing on multiple other founders. Lisa then tells me her plans for the brand going forward and leaves you with a tip for starting a company. Finally, we chat about this amazing contest she started with two other female founders to highlight working mothers, and celebrating all they have been juggling this last year. Check out her Pandemic Super Moms award here. I love talking with Lisa and know you will love her story. Head on over to her site to snag some of her amazing snacks-- psst, they have holiday flavored ones!

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Join us as we discover and learn how these four dynamic returned women Peace Corps volunteers crafted their careers to become important leaders. We will also find out what hurdles they had to overcome and how they became influential and creative leaders. Their stories are valuable for all to hear, and we can all learn from their experiences. Lisa Curtis is the founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli, the leading brand pioneering the sustainably sourced superfood moringa. Kuli Kuli works with farmers in the developing world to access the nutritional power and economic opportunities of moringa. Curtis began working on Kuli Kuli while serving in the Peace Corps in Niger and has grown it into a multi-million dollar social enterprise. Previously, Lisa wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House, served as a United Nations Environment Programme Youth Advisor, and worked at an impact investment firm in India. The moderator for today's program is Frank Price, the vice president of the Northern California Peace Corps Association and Shriver Circle Member of the National Peace Corps Association. Price served in the Peace Corps in Côte d'Ivoire. He is currently president of the Stewardship of the Commons Foundation MLF ORGANIZER Frank Price NOTES MLF: International Relations SPEAKERS Lisa Curtis Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli; Served in Niger Karen DeWitt Journalist; Digital Newsroom Director, School of Global Journalism and Communication, Morgan State University; Served in Ethiopia Nalini Elkins CEO and Founder of Inside Products, Inc.; Served in Togo Rahama Wright Founder and CEO of Shea Yeleen Health and Beauty; Served in Ghana Frank Price Vice President, Northern California Peace Corps Association; Shriver Circle Member, National Peace Corps Association; Served in Côte d'Ivoire In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on August 26th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we discover and learn how these four dynamic returned women Peace Corps volunteers crafted their careers to become important leaders. We will also find out what hurdles they had to overcome and how they became influential and creative leaders. Their stories are valuable for all to hear, and we can all learn from their experiences. Lisa Curtis is the founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli, the leading brand pioneering the sustainably sourced superfood moringa. Kuli Kuli works with farmers in the developing world to access the nutritional power and economic opportunities of moringa. Curtis began working on Kuli Kuli while serving in the Peace Corps in Niger and has grown it into a multi-million dollar social enterprise. Previously, Lisa wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House, served as a United Nations Environment Programme Youth Advisor, and worked at an impact investment firm in India. The moderator for today's program is Frank Price, the vice president of the Northern California Peace Corps Association and Shriver Circle Member of the National Peace Corps Association. Price served in the Peace Corps in Côte d'Ivoire. He is currently president of the Stewardship of the Commons Foundation MLF ORGANIZER Frank Price NOTES MLF: International Relations SPEAKERS Lisa Curtis Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli; Served in Niger Karen DeWitt Journalist; Digital Newsroom Director, School of Global Journalism and Communication, Morgan State University; Served in Ethiopia Nalini Elkins CEO and Founder of Inside Products, Inc.; Served in Togo Rahama Wright Founder and CEO of Shea Yeleen Health and Beauty; Served in Ghana Frank Price Vice President, Northern California Peace Corps Association; Shriver Circle Member, National Peace Corps Association; Served in Côte d'Ivoire In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on August 26th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snacks are something most people look forward to between meals especially earlier in the day. Having nourishing snacks that align with your health goals is always desirable. In this episode, Lisa Curtis shares her journey to building Kulikuli Foods and the future she envisions for the snack industry. Lisa Curtis is the Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, the leading brand pioneering the sustainably sourced superfood moringa. Moringa is a protein-rich leafy green, more nutritious than kale, with anti-inflammatory benefits rivalling turmeric. Kuli Kuli's moringa powders, bars and wellness shots are sustainably sourced from African women and other small farmers around the world and sold in 11,000 U.S. stores. Lisa began working on Kuli Kuli while serving in the Peace Corps and has grown it into a multi-million dollar social enterprise. Prior to Kuli Kuli, Lisa served as the Communications Director at Mosaic where she managed a team of six to grow the company from zero to over $5M invested in solar through Mosaic's online marketplace. Previously, Lisa wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House, served as a United Nations Environment Programme Youth Advisor, and worked at an impact investment firm in India. Lisa was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and Inc Magazine's Top 100 Female Founders list. She has been featured in numerous outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and MSNBC's Morning Joe. Resources Learn more about food and health, connect with innovators & experts: https://gfhisummit.com Help your children understand the importance of food to health, download free activity sheets here: https://foodniche-ed.com/resources Do you work with a food brand or own one? Explore ways to promote your brand and expand your network here: https://foodnicher.com Bookmark this page and watch for 2022: https://grubeasy.io/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode #5 - Kuli-Kuli Kapitalis Our career plans were much more exciting when we were 5, lol. That's adulting, darling. Sometimes you just have to gather up what you've got and made a run for it. Let's make it happen and shock everyone!

Blair Kirchner believes that business leaders have the ability—and the responsibility—to create positive change in the world. Blair is the Managing Director and Co-Head of Impact Activities at the Kirchner Group which has been internationally recognized for centering its business around the value of “earning while returning.” Blair and his team use low-cost and high-impact investment models designed to invest capital and resources into historically underserved regions and communities.  In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, hear Blair’s insights on how businesses can be a vehicle for social good no matter the industry. He also explains the importance of values-based organizations and why business success shouldn’t be about winning the game of Capitalism but perpetuating it for everyone.  In this episode you’ll also learn: What the “Virtuous Circle” is Why values are the foundation of every business How to grow a socially and fiscally responsible business The business benefits of giving back to the community How COVID is challenging values-based companies Blair’s thoughts on ESOPs and co-ops Why emotional intelligence affects business leaders  How the Kirchner Food Fellowship helps young entrepreneurs feed people in need Which treatment boosts brainpower for people with Autism & Alzheimer’s What silver linings Blair hopes to see after the pandemic ends And much more!   More About Blair Kircher Blair has over 15 years of professional experience in supporting small to mid-market companies and their investors. Through this work, Blair and his team experiment with new, low-cost, high-impact investment models that can push modest amounts of equity investment capital and business resources out to find, fund, and assist promising socially responsible businesses.  One of the experimental models, the Kirchner Food Fellowship, has become an internationally recognized leader known for lean impact investment capacity. Their portfolio now includes companies including Lucky Iron Fish, a safe, cost-effective, easy-to-use alternative to pills for those suffering from iron deficiency, Kuli Kuli, healthy food products made with moringa sourced primarily from smallholder farmers in Africa and Central America, and Tomato Jos, a vertically-integrated tomato-paste processing company serving the local Nigerian market. It’s currently the largest tomato paste importer in the world! Blair is also on the Board of Directors for the Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation a charitable organization devoted to enriching the lives of individuals with cognitive, emotional, and/or physical impairments through programs centered on the use of multi-sensory environments.    Connect with the Kirchner Group Kirchner Group Websitewww.kirchnergroup.com Kirchner Impact Website kirchnerimpact.com LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/company/kirchner-private-capital-group   Exploring the Business Brain Exploring the Business Brain is a carefully crafted combination of popular press and scholarly articles dovetailed into best business practices. It centers on the disconnect between what science (neuroscience/psychology) knows and what business does. This is also the platform where we publish articles on the importance of values and ethics in business. exploringthebusinessbrain.com   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources. https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube     Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Takeamzn.to/2y9N1TK

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When your product is bigger than you, it’s incredible what you can accomplish. Hear Food Founder Lisa of Kuli Kuli share how her desire to help a community in Africa led her to start Kuli Kuli. It wasn’t an overnight business. And it took her day job boss to push her out of the nest to go full time into the business. But now, it’s lining grocery store shelves and opening up the entire Moringa market. Learn more about Kuli Kuli here https://www.kulikulifoods.com/The Food Founders™ Podcast is brought to you by the F.A.B. Growth Academy. The F.A.B. Growth Academy is the online hub for driven food and beverage businesses who want training, support and community to help them grow their business. Join your fellow food founders inside the Academy https://bit.ly/2wQIVDn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Professional success looks different for everyone and in this episode, Lisa Curtis Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, shares how she built her mission driven company and what she's looking forward to in becoming a parent.

Visit https://clarissaburt.com/.    Today we have a guest who brought an amazing green superfood to the United States from Niger, West Africa. In nine short years, she has worked her way up from having one small store in Oakland, California, to having her product in over 10,000 stores around the country. Lisa Curtis, entrepreneur and founder of Kuli Kuli, Inc., tells us about how she was introduced with moringa, how it has changed her life and her hopes of having moringa becoming a common household food.    Lisa Curtis's Socials: Website: https://www.kulikulifoods.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamariecurtis ; https://www.linkedin.com/company/kulikulifoods?trk=public_profile_topcard_current_company  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kulikulifoods/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kulikulifoods/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KuliKuliFoods YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfG8VMBj8Vgptfa6FcBeJPg   Clarissa Burt is an award-winning international media personality/producer/director, writer, author, and public speaker, and supermodel. With hundreds of television and film credits to her name, this Who's Who of International and American Women brings over 30 years of entertainment industry experience in both International and American markets.   Her Brainchild, In the Limelight multi-media platform, is an online portal consisting of video/podcast/digital magazine providing educative, entertaining, and empowering content showcasing the savvy entrepreneur. Her engaging interviews bring to the forefront their trials, tribulations, victories, and triumphs. Clarissa's fun, light, and witty style makes for great conversation and is thoroughly enjoyed by her listeners.   Ms. Burt's extensive international social work garnered her two private audiences with Pope John Paul II. As a women's advocate and a leader of social change for a new standard of living, Clarissa was instrumental as Ambassador to the United States for the Walking Africa campaign that awarded African Women the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011. Clarissa is the first American to present at the Kremlin. She was recently awarded the Woman of Excellence award by the Women's Economic Forum.   LET'S CONNECT! Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ClarissaBurtOfficial LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/clarissaburt Twitter https://www.twitter.com/clarissaburt Pinterest http://pinterest.com/clarissaburt Instagram http://instagram.com/clarissaburt Tumblr http://clarissaburt.tumblr.com Website https://clarissaburt.com/ Contact email: Clarissa@ClarissaBurt.com   Core Editorial Themes: Entrepreneurship, Beauty, Fashion, Health, Lifestyle, Finance, Relationships, Money, Wealth, Business, News, Celebrity, Entertainment, Leadership, Charity, Events, News   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Purple Planet Music. “Celebration”. Purple-Planet. 2019. Purple Planet Music. “Teamwork”. Purple-Planet. 2019. Purple Planet Music. “Time of Your Life”. Purple-Planet. 2019. Purple Planet Music. “Victory”. Purple-Planet. 2019.

Lisa Curtis is the Founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli. While working for The Peace Corps in 2011, Lisa was stationed in Niger, West Africa. As a vegetarian in Africa, she found herself eating mostly rice and millet, a diet that left her feeling tired and weak for the majority of the day. When she mentioned it to a couple of women in her local village, they literally grabbed leaves off a nearby tree and mixed them with a West African peanut snack called Kuli Kuli. Turns out, that tree was a Moringa tree and those leaves were more nutritious than Kale. As she ate that mixture each morning for the next several weeks, she found her strength start to come back and knew that Moringa had to be shared with the world.At Kuli Kuli, Lisa and her team are building and scaling the world's leading Moringa brand. In addition to being more nutritious than Kale with respect to protein, iron, calcium and fiber, Moringa offers some incredible health benefits including supporting cardiovascular health, gut health and anti-inflammation. Kuli Kuli sells Moringa in a variety of different forms including energy shots, powders for smoothies as well as superfood bars. In addition to all of the health benefits, Kuli Kuli is a certified B corp, meaning that their social mission in embedded in their legal DNA. Their international supply chain is designed to empower small family farmers and women's cooperatives all over the world, unlocking the US market for thousands of low income families.This was an inspiring interview that taught me a ton about growing and scaling an international supply chain and shed light on one of the best new healthy alternatives to kale & spinach on the market. Tune in to hear Lisa's story!Use code “Founder” at checkout to get 10% off all Kuli Kuli products.EPISODE TOPICS: (2:31) Kuli Kuli snapshot today(3:17) Background / spark for idea(4:44) Health benefits of Moringa(5:29) First steps in launch(6:33) Customer research / education(7:15) Product mix / roadmap(9:03) Customer profile(10:26) International supply chain(14:27) Marketing tactics(17:49) Competition(19:54) Manifesting the future(21:40) Hiring(24:18) Investor lessons(27:14) Mentor advice(28:38) Frustrating / validating moment(30:35) Advice to younger self(31:38) What keeps you up at night(33:13) Exciting trends(34:12) Morning routine(35:42) Favorite products(36:37) Learning & resources(37:24) Lisa's startup manifesto (39:41) Lisa's founder nomination Kuli Kuli - www.kulikulifoods.comFollow Kuli Kuli (@kulikulifoods) on Instagram // TwitterFollow Lisa (@lisamcurtis) on Instagram // Twitter // LinkedIn Lisa's learning and resource recommendations The Founder - www.thefounderpod.com Follow The Founder (@founderpodcast) on Instagram // Twitter // LinkedIn // Facebook 

Kuli Kuli is the world's leading moringa brand. Kuli Kuli has planted over 12.6 million moringa trees, partnered with over 2,400 farmers, and has provided $4.4M in income to women-led farming cooperatives, nonprofits, and family farms. 

Wata matashiya a jihar Katsina da ta kammala karatun sakandire babu halin ci gaba da karatun, ta kama sana'ar sayar da kuli-kuli a bakin titi domin dogaro da kai da taimakawa iyayenta.

Featuring Lisa Curtis founder and owner of Kuli Kuli discussing SUPERFOOD Moringa!

In this episode, Lisa Curtis tells us the story of Kuli Kuli Foods and how it is helping small farmers around the world access big food markets like the US. We chat about the benefits of moringa, why it’s important to form entrepreneurial partnerships that empower people around the globe, and what other food manufacturers can do if they want to invest in small share farmers, too.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://ssfllp.com/rebooting-capitalism-podcast/#ep5

Today we have a guest who brought an amazing green superfood to the United States from Niger, West Africa. In nine short years she worked her way up from having one small store in Oakland, California to having her product in over 10,000 stores around the country. Lisa Curtis, entrepreneur and founder of Kuli Kuli, Inc., tells us how she was introduced to moringa, how it has changed her life, and her hopes of having moringa become a common household food. Learn more about Lisa and Kuli Kuli, Inc. Website: https://www.kulikulifoods.com Social Media: Facebook:      https://www.facebook.com/kulikulifoods/ Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/kulikulifoods/ Twitter:         https://twitter.com/KuliKuliFoods YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfG8VMBj8Vgptfa6FcBeJPg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kulikulifoodshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamariecurtis  Connect with Clarissa!  Clarissa's Website: https://inthelimelightmedia.com Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "In The Limelight" episodes

David is the Director of Operations of Kuli Kuli foods. David has helped companies grow and scale in the position he has been. The knowledge and experience he has can help you out immensly with your journey and personal growth. From David's journey and lessons pull what you can to make sure you leave with the right things to blaze your path to success. Whatever that may be.

This week’s episode features interviews with the founders of three innovative brands and focuses on how each landed placement in their dream retailers. Jesse Wolfe, the founder of dressing brand O’Dang Hummus, Lisa Curtis, the founder of Kuli Kuli, a brand of moringa-based foods and beverages and Tyler Noyes, the co-founder of meat snack brand Kalahari Biltong, discussed their respective paths into popular chains, including Publix, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Wegmans, and revealed key steps along the way. Show notes: 1:21: The European Kombucha Tour & Pickles On a Beach -- The episode opens with John Craven fiddling with adaptogenic drops, discussing his recent visit to Europe and recounting the variety of kombucha brands he saw during his travels. The hosts also bantered about a kombucha product created for SodaStream, munched on superfood bars with compostable packaging, pondered as to whether Ray’s beach attire is dissimilar from his everyday outfit, and spoke about a few ready-to-pour cocktail brands. 16:48: Interview: Jesse Wolfe, Founder/CEO, O’Dang Hummus -- In an interview recorded at the 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show, Wolfe spoke about the years-long process of getting O’Dang Hummus, a brand of hummus-based dressings, into Publix, a Florida-based chain of conventional grocery stores. Wolfe went into detail about how the brand, now distributed at 1,200 Publix locations, was conceived, why he believed that Publix was the right fit, his first interaction with the retailer, how an appearance “Shark Tank” kept it out of the chain and how the company ultimately won acceptance on shelf. 33:45: Interview: Lisa Curtis, Founder/CEO, Kuli Kuli -- Curtis, who appeared Taste Radio Ep. 98, sat down with editor Ray Latif at the 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show, for an interview about how Kuli Kuli landed at Walmart. As part of their conversation, Curtis explained why Walmart had been in her sights nearly since the brand’s inception, how years of persistent email communication with a buyer eventually  led to a key meeting, and why sales data was a critical part of getting on shelf. She also spoke about how an unplanned car ride with a fellow entrepreneur played an important role in winning placement at Sam’s Club and why the wholesale/club retailer was interested in bringing the brand into its stores. 46:18: Interview: Tyler Noyes, Co-Founder, Kalahari Biltong -- Noyes met with Latif at BevNET HQ in Watertown, Mass. and spoke about the origins of Kalahari Biltong, a brand of thinly-sliced meat snacks, and why he identified Wegmans, a regional grocery chain known for its product selection and shopping experience, as its ideal retailer. He also explained how the company’s strong relationship with its national distribution partner, paved the way to placement at Wegmans, how e-commerce data helped seal the deal, and how Kalahari is supporting the brand at the retailer’s nearly 100 locations. Brands in this episode: Lokai, Health-Ade, SodaStream, Soda Press Co., MiO, GT’s Kombucha, LivBar, Clif Bar, Rick’s Picks, On The Rocks, LIQS, Fireball, Knob Creek, Cruzan Rum, Straightaway Cocktails, OWYN, Soylent, Fly By Jing  

Moringa is known by many names throughout the world: drumstick tree, mother’s milk, the tree of life. But the plant is relatively unknown in the United States, and its extensive nutritional and medicinal benefits are only beginning to be studied.In this episode of Food Out Loud, host Nathan Mikita chats with Lisa Curtis, the founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli. A former Peace Corps volunteer, Curtis began researching the moringa plant after personally discovering its exceptional nutritional benefits while living in a mud house with no electricity in Niger, West Africa. Listen to the above episode of Food Out Loud and learn more about the next steps for Kuli Kuli and the medicinal benefits of moringa.

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. Since she launched her business five years ago, we’ve been following Lisa Curtis and her social enterprise Kuli Kuli, the superfood business built around moringa. She continues to impress. In April, she closed a $6.2 million financing round. Kuli Kuli has done $10 million in revenue since inception. More importantly, at least to me and the farmers who are growing the moringa, she has remained true to her social mission. The three-fold mission of Kuli Kuli is to 1) reduce poverty by empowering smallholder farmers in the developing world, 2) fight climate change and 3) improve global health through better nutrition. Click the following link to learn my insider secrets to media publicity for social impact: http://bit.ly/75offmedia.

Founder & CEO, Lisa Curtis discovered a magical nutrient called Moringa in Niger, West Africa when she was 22 years old serving in the Peace Core. “I had never eaten anything that had had such a profound impact on my body”. The plant has now impacted more than just the consumer. Soon after, Lisa went on to raise all sorts of capital to hire women and men in South America, SE Asia, and Africa to produce and export her sustenance adding additional societal value to the supply chain by providing 1 world access to 3rd world countries, “it was really hard for me to get people to take me seriously. I got a lot of, `nice project little girl.’” Now, KuliKuli has raised over $10M, is located 445 stores and ranked #38 on the Real Leaders 100 list provided in the link in our bio. You can access Lisa’s full interview on Facebook: RealLeadersMagazine --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, please join us in welcoming Lisa Curtis to the studio! Lisa is the Founder and CEO of @kulikulifoods, the leading brand pioneering the superfood moringa in the US market. She founded the company after working as a Peace Corps volunteer. Since then, she has grown her Peace Corps dream into a multi-million dollar social enterprise with products being sold in over 7,000 stores. Prior to Kuli Kili, Lisa served as the Communications Director of Mosaic, wrote political briefings for President Obama, served as a United National Environment Programme Youth Advisor and worked at an impact investment firm in India. ⁣ Why Food? is powered by Simplecast.

From artisanal foods to craft spirits, this episode explores the evolving business landscape for specialty food and distilled beverages. Steven Rannekleiv, the global sector strategist for beverages at global financial services firm Rabobank, has covered the alcoholic beverage industry for over a decade and in our conversation, we explored the emerging market for craft spirits, including parallels to and differences in the development of the craft beer category. Rannekleiv also discussed how the investment community is evaluating craft distilling companies and how growing consumer demand for cannabis products is affecting alcoholic beverage categories. Later in the episode, we sit down with Phil Kafarakis, who is the president of the Specialty Food Association, the industry trade group that the organizes the annual Winter and Summer Fancy Food Shows. In our discussion, Kafarakis spoke about how the term specialty food  has evolved in recent years and the ingredients and formulations that are shaping the future of the industry. He discussed the role legacy food and beverage categories, like cocktail mixers and charcuterie, in the development of the space and the Specialty Food Association’s long-standing work with international food and beverage producers. Show notes: 2:16: Sitting Pretty at #WFFS19 -- On location at the 2019 Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, the hosts riffed on notable exhibits, brands and products featured at the annual trade show. 9:24: Interview: Steven Rannekleiv, Global Sector Strategist - Beverages, Rabobank -- In a call with Rannekleiv spoke about the launch and mission behind Rabobank’s beverage-focused podcast, Liquid Assets. He also discussed the growing consumer demand for craft spirits and the opportunities and challenges facing small producers, explained how strategic investors are evaluating the space, why wine, not spirits, might be the alcoholic beverage category most at risk from rising consumer demand for cannabis. 32:28: Interview: Phil Kafarakis, President, Specialty Food Association -- Recorded at the 2019 Winter Fancy Food Show, Kafarakis spoke about the evolution of the Winter event, and the development of its education platform and Incubator Village exhibit. He also explained how the trade group defines “specialty food,” and why speciality products are becoming increasingly available at mainstream retailers. Brands in this episode: Chobani, Loca Food, Sonar, Siete Foods, Zola, Pulp Pantry, Cleveland Kraut, Ayoba-Yo, Bohana, Kween Foods, Tea Crush, Q Soo, 1821 Bitters, Pappy’s, Bittermilk, Freshe, Perky Jerky, Blue Bottle Coffee, Copper & Kings, Kuli Kuli

Lisa Curtis is the founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli foods, which makes energy bars, drinks, smoothie powders, and more that feature a new superfood ingredient, moringa, all while supporting moringa producers on small farms in Africa. Despite how prolific Kuli Kuli products are becoming, the company came from humble beginnings. Today, we'll hear about how Lisa brought a new superfood into the market, how she found investors who support her vision, and why she advocates for staying small as long as possible.

This week on Brand Builder we talk to Lisa Curtis, the founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli, the company that is taking moringa mainstream. What’s moringa? Only the next great superfood, with a leaf more nutrient-dense than kale. Kuli Kuli has been featured in more than 350 national publications and around 10 national broadcasts - including MSNBC and Good Morning America - all without hiring a PR firm or writing a single press release. In this episode, SnackNation CEO Sean Kelly talks to Lisa to learn the DIY tactics they've used to attract serious media attention. Plus there are spirit animals, a Peace Corps mission, a terrorist attack, a raging wildfire - and a truly remarkable brand success story.

Lisa Curtis is founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, a Benefit Corporation that creates positive impact through the plant & superfood moringa. Lisa Curtis was chosen for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Award 2018 in the category Social Entrepreneurship and already planted one million moringa trees for a positive impact. Show Notes: Kuli Kuli’s Website Kuli […]

VMG has invested in some of the hottest food and beverage brands in recent years, including Justin’s, Kind, Humm Kombucha, Vega, Spindrift and Pirate’s Booty, and the private equity firm isn’t done -- not by a long shot. The San Francisco-based company last year closed its fourth fund, giving it $550 million to spend on promising CPG companies. In an interview included in this episode of Taste Radio, VMG Managing Director Wayne Wu spoke about the firm’s funding philosophy, including why it’s fundamentally opposed to “macro-trend” investing and how the team works with brands at various stages of development to drive scale and market value. “Ultimately we’re a part of a community and an ecosystem, we want to help drive that forward,” Wu said. “‘How can we further build community and drive thought leadership within the space?’ and from that it leads to investments.” This episode also includes an interview with Lisa Curtis, the founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli, a brand based around the nutrient-dense leafy green moringa. Curtis, recently included in Forbes’ 2018 list of “30 Under 30” Social Entrepreneurs, spoke about the origins of Kuli Kuli, its social mission, and how the company is attempting to promote moringa as the next great superfood. We also hear from longtime food and beverage investor and advisor Jim Tonkin, who offered advice on how entrepreneurs can best prepare their businesses pre-launch and opined on effective and ineffective ways to use capital. And in this week’s edition of Elevator Talk, Michael Pan, the founder of Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, spoke about the origins and vision for his innovative brand. This episode is presented by Attack! Marketing. Show notes: 1:33: Revamps on the Radio -- The hosts offered tips on how to navigate the upcoming 2018 Natural Products Expo West and discussed notable package revamps/rebrands introduced in recent weeks, including those from PopCorners, Bonafide Provisions and Diet Coke. 11:05: Interview: Wayne Wu, Managing Director, VMG -- In a conversation recorded at VMG’s headquarters in San Francisco, BevNET CEO John Craven and Project NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg spoke with Wu about the private equity firm’s approach to funding and why it considers the “whole ecosystem” when evaluating investment opportunities. 39:17: Interview: Lisa Curtis, Founder/CEO, Kuli Kuli -- Moringa. What is it? Why are people calling it “the new kale”? Lisa Curtis is here to help. The founder of Kuli Kuli spoke about the company’s efforts to demystify moringa and how a partnership with The Kellogg Company has supported its development. 58:29: Interview: Jim Tonkin, Founder, Healthy Brand Builders -- An industry insider with over 30 years experience in the food and beverage space, Tonkin has supported thousands of early-stage companies with fundraising, branding, marketing, formulation and design efforts. In an interview recorded at the 2018 Winter Fancy Food Show, he spoke about how working with Arnold Palmer shaped his career, the right and wrong ways to use capital and important considerations when formulating a retail strategy. 1:11:39: Elevator Talk: Michael Pan, Founder, Pan's Mushroom Jerky -- He’s the founder of eponymous brand Pan’s Mushroom Jerky and a great guy to boot. We caught up with Michael Pan at the 2018 Winter Fancy Foods Show for a conversation about his innovative brand in this edition of Elevator Talk. Brands in this episode: PopCorners, Bonafide Provisions, Diet Coke, Justin’s, Kind, Humm Kombucha, Vega, Spindrift, Pirate’s Booty, Kuli Kuli, AriZona, Suja, Zico, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky

Lisa Curtis was working on a big project with her local women’s group to grow moringa trees for nutritional trainings, but she was evacuated from Peace Corps Niger after a terrorist attack before the project could be completed. Yet, the story doesn't end there. Lisa went on to found Kuli Kuli, America’s leading moringa superfood brand, as a way to continue the project. [...] The post Ep #027: Lisa Curtis, Founder of Kuli Kuli appeared first on My Peace Corps Story.

Welcome to Leading Good, the podcast for leaders of social impact brands, social enterprise and nonprofits. Each episode is hosted by Leading Good co-creators, Rod Arnold & Hugh Weber, and features a leading voice in the social good sector. This episode is part of the Social Enterprise Alliance Series, a partnership with the key catalyst for the rapidly growing social enterprise movement. In this episode, Rod Arnold hosts Lisa Curtis, Founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli. Kuli Kuli is America’s leading moringa brand. Through Kuli Kuli’s moringa supply chain, the company has planted over 1 million moringa trees, created 1,000 sustainable livelihoods and has put over $1.5M back into the hands of rural farmers across Africa and South America. To learn more, visit LeadingGood.com

Natalia and Gina get the 60-second pitch from Lisa Curtis, CEO of Kuli Kuli, which makes bars and powders from moringa, a superfood found in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. In the Legal Minute, Mitzi Chang of Goodwin on when you need a legal specialist. Plus, this week's Investor Take from Ruth Ann Harnisch of The Harnisch Foundation.

Everything changed on his visit to the Central Market in Valencia, Spain: Victor Friedberg realized that food is a system. He returned to the U.S. and dove head first into learning about food systems. At S2G Ventures, Victor and his team invest in innovative food startups. Many of the startups have been guests on our show, including Maple Hill Creamery, TerraMera, Myco, Mercaris, Kuli Kuli, Back to the Roots, Shenandoah Growers, and SVO. S2G has built an amazing community and portfolio. Victor is sharp and insightful. We talk about: Victor's diverse work and life background His trip to Valencia, Spain The different stages of investing Investing in great "systems" What he sees in some of the food startups that he has invested in Synergy between his food startups Creating alpha How they advise their portfolio of companies The advisors to Victor and his fund (an impressive group)  

This episode features Kuli Kuli founder Lisa Curtis as she talks about how she started a food company that will allow people to be healthier while at the same time creating great social justice. Learn more about Moringa and its role in saving the planet.

Roughly six years ago, Lisa was in the Peace Corps in a remote village of Niger. Eating a limited vegetarian diet, she was feeling malnourished. On discovering the superfood moringa, she solved her "sluggish energy" problem. And she decided to use moringa as a vehicle to solve problems for others. Fast forward to today, her company Kuli Kuli foods is a thriving business making a positive social impact in West Africa and Haiti. Before Kuli Kuli, Lisa wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House, served as a United Nations Environment Programme Youth Advisor and worked at an impact investment firm in India. Lisa shares her story: On a life of service and becoming a social entrepreneur Why she mentors young women entrepreneurs Social impact in the non-profit sectior vs "business" Life in Niger Limitations of the non-profit sector Turning Moringa into reality The quality control of unknown superfoods in the US market Obstacles she has had to overcome Selected links from the show: Kuli Kuli Foods Cheryl Sandberg Peace Corps Photo Credit: Kuli Kuli Foods (link)

Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://onforb.es/1qIElOK. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher. Lisa Curtis is a serious social entrepreneur. Since she started her career as a Peace Corps volunteer, she has been all about doing good. Her company, Kuli Kuli, which sells products with moringa (don’t feel bad if you’ve never heard of it; most people haven’t) sourced from West Africa. It takes optimism to face all of the challenges associated with selling a new food; she shares three secrets to her success. Curtis tells the story of how she started eating moringa as a way to supplement her diet after her Peace Corp stint left her malnourished. Later, she would launch Kuli Kuli to provide others with the health benefits and to support and grow the women’s cooperatives in the tropics where she sources the moringa. Kuli Kuli’s products are carried in more than 800 retail outlets, including Whole Foods Markets, Sprouts and Kroger KR -0.47%, according to Curtis. Owler estimates Kuli Kuli 2015 revenues at approximately $1 million. Curtis says, the company’s moringa is sourced from women-owned cooperatives in Ghana, where they have already planted over 100,000 moringa trees. In Haiti, working with Whole Foods, the Clinton Foundation and the Haitian Smallholder Farmers Alliance, Kuli Kuli is working to create a Moringa enterprise that will help to reforest the nearly completely deforested country. The Haitian moringa is used in the newly launched energy shots marketed by the company. Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://onforb.es/1qIElOK. Please consider whether a friend or colleague might benefit from this piece and, if so, share it.

Moringa is known as the “miracle tree” due to its many healing properties. With over 92 macro and mirco-nutrients, nearly every part of the tree can be used to heal and sustain life. This week, Lucas and Lisa Curtis discuss the power of moringa, and how the tree of life can help with malnutrition globally.     Lisa Curtis is the founder of a Morgina-based nutrition company called, Kuli Kuli. She began working on Kuli Kuli while in the Peace Corps in West Africa. As a volunteer in her village's health center, she gained a first-hand understanding of the common nutritional challenges faced in West African villages and how moringa can play a role in helping to address those challenges.   Prior to Kuli Kuli, Lisa served as the Communications Director at Mosaic, wrote political briefings for President Obama in the White House and worked at an impact investment firm in India.   You can learn more about her company at KuliKuliFoods.com   In this Show, You'll learn: All about moringa, and other micro and macro nutrient dense plant foods To what extent moringa can help with malnutrition, and other diseases How much moringa you should be consuming What is the future of food? Links & References from the Show: http://www.yogabody.com/yoga-talk-show/   Got questions?   Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   http://YogaBody.com   https://www.facebook.com/Yogabody.Naturals   http://instagram.com/yogabodyfitness