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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 8 and 9, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss the holistic approach to weight loss with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, the top foods for your health when cost matters with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, virtual dermatological care with dermatologist Dr. Annie Liu and the story behind the "lucky iron fish" with Dr. Gavin Armstrong PhD.

Iron is a vital nutrient that our babies and toddlers need to grow, develop, and thrive. But how, exactly do we make sure we're giving them enough? And where does it come from?   This episode covers: -what iron is and why we need it -how much our little ones need in their diet, and how exactly we can give them adequate amounts -what we can do to ensure our child has enough iron to support their growing bodies.   || LINKS ||   Check out the Lucky Iron Fish for iron fortification! (affiliate link)   FREEBIE - List of iron and vitamin C containing foods   Hilary's infant & toddler supplement recommendations on Amazon   Follow on Instagram @nutrition.mamma   Visit the Nutrition Mamma website   Learn more about First Foods Academy   Learn more about Toddler Foods Academy

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Ever seen a fish in a suit? They don't fit in — but you sure do notice them. Gavin Armstrong spent university trying to “fit in”. He thought getting a suit-&-tie job in finance was the secret to success — and a way to inflict retribution on his high school bullies. But Armstrong's career path hit a snag: he was miserable. It took an unexpected and eye-opening trip to Botswana to change his perspective towards his goals. Being a fish-out-of-water made him realize trying to fit in wasn't working out. Witnessing abject poverty first-hand inspired Armstrong to channel his passion for business in a less selfish direction. Today, as founder and CEO of Lucky Iron Fish Enterprise, Armstrong has become a leader in providing accessible tools to battle global malnutrition, proving that not fitting in can truly change the world. In this episode, we also hear from Zoran Krunic, Customer Success Architect at Traction on Demand, and Aikido Sansei who explains how his approach to the competitive nature of life begins with the mantra “the biggest victory is the one over one's self.” These two introspective journeys intertwine to prove it is when we don't fit in that we are best able to envision our true potential. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Den Hunger beenden, Ernäh­rungs­sicherheit und eine bessere Ernährung erreichen und eine nachhaltige Landwirt­schaft fördern - das sind die Ziele des 2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Purpose Projects wie Seedforward, Lucky Iron Fish oder Solar Foods setzen sich dafür ein, eine weltweit bessere Ernährungssicherheit zu gewährleisten und voranzubringen.

Lucky Iron Fish is a simple, reusable and effective cooking tool that adds extra iron to your daily foods or drinks. It is an affordable solution, especially for those with iron deficiency anemia. Portion of each sale is used to help undernourished communities locally and internationally. To learn more: https://luckyironfish.com/

It's all about the food today as we celebrate one of our favorite desserts ice cream) and a nutritional supplement that is cuter and more unique than anything you've seen before! To buy your very own Lucky Iron Fish, head over to http://luckyironfish.com (luckyironfish.com) ☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world.” ~ E. B. White Which impulse wins most often in your life? And is that the one you want to win? ***************************** Add a bit of zen in your mornings with our http://www.connectovercoffee.link/mmm (Morning Moment Matter Box) where we guide you through a practice that engages your body, mind, and heart in the time it takes to brew your morning coffee! We'd love to connect with you on https://www.facebook.com/connectovercoffeepodcast (Facebook) or https://www.instagram.com/connectovercoffee (Instagram) at Connect Over Coffee! http://connectovercoffee.net/ (Connect Over Coffee)

Iron Deficiency impacts 2 billion people worldwide. Guelph entrepreneur and biomedical researcher Dr. Gavin Armstrong commercialized a simple solution - an affordable cooking tool to fortify food with iron called the Lucky Iron Fish. He discusses his work alongside NGOs to fight malnutrition in marginalized communities and how he developed a successful social enterprise. Follow Pamela Wallin on Social Media:https://twitter.com/NoNonsensePWhttps://twitter.com/SenatorWallinhttps://www.facebook.com/SenPamelaWallin/Learn more about Lucky Iron Fish:https://luckyironfish.com/https://twitter.com/LuckyIronFish

#104: The Lucky Iron Fish is a unique kitchen tool, a piece of iron carved in the shape of a fish that you cook with for 10 minutes to release a significant amount of iron. This product is safe for babies age 7 months+ to use and in this episode I'm interviewing the founder and CEO of Lucky Iron Fish Gavin Armstrong, PhD to learn more!   If you've ever worried about your baby getting enough iron, or if babies who do baby-led weaning can meet their iron needs, you're going to love what Gavin has to say. The Lucky Iron Fish is easy to use, it's proven safe and effective and this company and product are working to reverse the devastating effects and global impact of iron deficiency. If you're ready to raise an independent eater and prevent picky eating then let's get started learning about baby-led weaning together! Subscribe, rate and review the podcast here.   FREE BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS ONLINE WORKSHOP: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR KATIE & DAWN'S 100 FIRST FOODS PROGRAM: https://www.100firstfoods.com   FOLLOW @BABYLEDWEANTEAM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/   SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://blwpodcast.com/104 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#104: The Lucky Iron Fish is a unique kitchen tool, a piece of iron carved in the shape of a fish that you cook with for 10 minutes to release a significant amount of iron. This product is safe for babies age 7 months+ to use and in this episode I’m interviewing the founder and CEO of Lucky Iron Fish Gavin Armstrong, PhD to learn more!   If you’ve ever worried about your baby getting enough iron, or if babies who do baby-led weaning can meet their iron needs, you’re going to love what Gavin has to say. The Lucky Iron Fish is easy to use, it’s proven safe and effective and this company and product are working to reverse the devastating effects and global impact of iron deficiency.   If you’re ready to raise an independent eater and prevent picky eating then let’s get started learning about baby-led weaning together! Subscribe, rate and review the podcast here.   SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR KATIE & DAWN'S FREE ONLINE BABY-FEEDING WORKSHOP: WHAT DO I FEED MY BABY AFTER AVOCADO, BANANA & SWEET POTATO?! https://babyledweaningworkshop.com   FREE BABY-LED WEANING RECIPE IDEAS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/babyledweaningrecipes/   FOLLOW @BABYLEDWEANTEAM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/   SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://blwpodcast.com/104

Today’s guest on the “Phil with F30” podcast is Gavin Armstrong - Founder of Little Iron Fish Forbes List: USA & Asia Year: 2016 Category: Social Entrepreneurs  In multiple cultures and religions, the fish is a symbol of luck and prosperity. But it took more than just luck to make my guest, Gavin Armstrong a Forbes 30 under 30 list winner in three continents in the same year–a first for anyone mentioned on the Forbes List! Gavin Armstrong is the founder of Lucky Iron Fish. The “fish” is a small piece of iron that one drops into a pot of boiling water when cooking. As a result, the fish helps reduce iron deficiency, a major cause of anemia and one of the world’s biggest malnourishment problems.  CNN said, “This little iron fish is fighting a global health problem.” Gavin’s Lucky fish is available in over 80 countries and has improved the lives of a million people around the world. Gavin created his company while a Fulbright scholar at Auburn University. He was also awarded the prestigious Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award.  In our fast-paced conversation Gavin shared: How he learned firsthand about the malnourishment problem of 5-billion people no one talks about. His path of overcoming being bullied and how it led to his business success. Research into cultural diversity on making a lackluster piece of iron into a fish icon. Crafting a communications message to overcome product acceptance obstacles. How investors invest in leaders, no matter what the product. The motivation for making the product sustainable and scalable.  There are so many great lessons to be gained from Gavin’s story. I hope you enjoy it! “Under 30 Seconds Round” 1. What is the book you’ve gifted more often than any other book, and why? The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World, Jacqueline Novogratz. It actually teaches how a business can help the world. 2. What’s one of the best investments and one of the worst investments you’ve ever made and why? Best - Hiring my Vice-president of Operations. I paid her even before paying myself.  Worst - Unnecessary software purchases.  3. What’s the most impactful thing you do in your Morning and Evening routines? AM - Coffee check-ins with our small team. It’s important to keep up the community aspect.  PM -There’s a point in the evening where I can’t listen to any news. Decompression and sleep are important. 4. Pretend you won the Peter Thiel Fellowship and you were going to get money to start a business instead of going to college, what’s the very first thing you’d do to start a new business? Build an advisory team. You can’t do it alone. 5. What’s something you never knew you needed? Friends. A work-life balance is actually going to help you in both your personal and professional life. In the REVIEW SECTION, please let me know… The city / country you’re tuning in from! How Gavin Armstrong’s story has inspired you! And, your favorite part of this episode! Tell me the questions you’d like me to ask future Forbes 30 Under 30 Members!   GUEST INFO: Gavin Armstrong - Founder - Lucky Iron Fish CONTACT: Twitter @GavinA09 and Instagram @LuckyIronFish WEBSITE: https://luckyironfish.com/ HOST INFO: Phil Michaels SOCIAL: @iamphilmichaels YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/philmichaels PODCAST WEBSITE: www.philwithF30.com PHIL’s WEBSITE: www.iamphilmichaels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Design Driven Life, Wendy Yates is speaking with Gavin Armstrong. Gavin Armstrong is a committed impact entrepreneur. He is currently serving as the Founder and President of Lucky Iron Fish™, a social enterprise attempting to alleviate iron deficiency around the world using a simple health innovation. Through this role he was awarded the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 in the social entrepreneur category in 2016. On today's episode Gavin tells Wendy how he become aware of iron deficiency problems around the world, he also gives a glimpse into what's next for his company, and encourages others to turn their motivation and desire to help others into action. the Design Driven Life is sponsored by Well Fit Human Retreats. Well Fit Human combines travel, fitness, and humanitarian work in vibrant destinations. Create positive impact through personal growth during our life-changing experiences. elevate yourself on their upcoming retreats.Support the show

On this Episode Lynn Whetham speaks with Dr. Gavin Armstrong, the founder and president of the social enterprise, Lucky Iron Fish. Dr. Armstrong and Lynn talk about the impact that the Lucky Iron Fish has on malnutrition and iron deficiency around the world. Visit www.luckyironfish.com to help put a fish in every pot.

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

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about a simple and effective method to solve the problem of anaemia. This common health problem affects many people in developing countries.

In this episode, Lynn interviews Dr. Brent McKnight, Associate Professor in Strategic Management at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business.   Brent characterizes strategy as being about creating value, whether at a for profit (business) or nonprofit organization.  Having recently developed an undergraduate course in organizational strategy, Brent shares some early findings of applying business models, such as Five Forces, to nonprofits in developing their strategy.   He underscores the importance for nonprofits to think broadly about strategy to create value and make a significant social or environmental impact, and capturing this in a Theory of Change.  This is much different than simply creating a plan of action for the next 3-5 years, as may be the case in typical strategic planning.  Tune in to hear more about identifying and maximizing the value your organization creates.  Resources: Dr. Brent McKnight: https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/profiles/brent-mcknight/ McMaster's Integrated Business and Humanities Program:  https://ug.degroote.mcmaster.ca/academic-programs/integrated-business-humanities/   HBR 2 minute video explaining Porter's Five Forces Model: https://hbr.org/video/3590615226001/the-explainer-porters-five-forces Forbes article - Business Strategy For The Social Sector: In Praise Of Economist Sharon Oster's 6 Forces Model: https://www.forbes.com/sites/meehanjonker/2018/08/13/business-strategy-for-the-social-sector-in-praise-of-sharon-osters-6-forces-model/#1c7f7069297b Theory of Change – HBR article Delivering on the Promise of Nonprofits:  https://hbr.org/2008/12/delivering-on-the-promise-of-nonprofits Lucky Iron Fish: https://ca.luckyironfish.com Henry Mintzberg's Intended, Emergent and Realized Strategies:  https://opentextbc.ca/strategicmanagement/chapter/intended-emergent-and-realized-strategies/   Find out more about our work at Social Impact Advisors: https://socialimpactadvisors.ca .

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Gavin Armstrong, Founder and President of Lucky Iron Fish Enterprise, a Canadian social enterprise tackling the issue of iron deficiency with a simple health innovation. I was in Lima supporting startup ecosystem builders and taking part in a training day for micro, small and medium enterprises. THE MSME event, organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation and Global Affairs Canada, featured a talk by Gavin. I met Gavin a year ago in Toronto and it felt like a small world to meet again in Lima. Over and over what came up in conversations that day was how difficult it can be to measure and express the multi-faceted performance of a social enterprise. Gavin seemed like a perfect candidate to dig deeper into that topic. So what is it that makes the story and mission of Lucky Iron Fish Enterprise so compelling to partners, stakeholders as well as customers and beneficiaries? What ingredients does a social enterprise need to thrive?

[2:00] Gavin explains why and how he is helping to combat iron deficiency with his heavily reusable product, 'Lucky Iron Fish'. [9:04] He explains how his companies biggest failure ended up becoming their biggest success in increasing the sales of his product in North America. [12:35] Gavin describes his experience pitching the Luck Iron Fish Enterprise on Dragons Den. [15:53] Gavin explains his business journey and the lessons around he learned along the way. [22:35] We learn how Gavin intends to improve the lives of 1 million people by 2020 with Lucky Iron Fish Enterprise. To donate 5 Lucky Iron Fish to families in need, click here! https://luckyironfish.com/collections/all/products/give-5-lucky-iron-fish-to-families-in-need BIO Dr. Gavin Armstrong is the Founder and President of the multi Cannes Lion awards winning company, Lucky Iron Fish Enterprise, a social enterprise attempting to alleviate iron deficiency around the world. He was a Fulbright scholar at Auburn University, was awarded the Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Social Entrepreneur category in 2016, and was named 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year' by EY Canada. In 2018 He brought Lucky Iron Fish Enterprise onto CBC's Dragons Den. Gavin is the first Canadian to receive the William J. Clinton Award for international work against hunger, and according to Town & Country, he is one of the 50 philanthropists changing the world.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iron deficiency affects over 200 million people worldwide- and this includes those of us living in developed nations like the U.S., the UK, Western Europe and Australia. Lucky Iron Fish, a certified B-Corp, created a sustainable, easy to use solution for anyone experiencing iron deficiency. Part of their mission is to put a fish in every pot, and for every Lucky Iron Fish purchased they will donate one to a family in need. Tune in to learn how you can receive 15% off your Lucky Iron Fish! https://luckyironfish.com/ Instagram: @luckyironfish

As a PhD candidate and committed impact entrepreneur, Dr. Gavin Armstrong shares his vision to alleviate iron deficiency around the world using a simple health innovation while serving as the Founder and President of Lucky Iron Fish. We were humbled to learn more about what it means to be an advocate and activist against hunger and malnutrition. Gavin is also the first Canadian to receive the William J. Clinton Award for international work against hunger, is the inaugural recipient of the international Michaelle Jean Emergency Hunger Relief Award, and one of the seventeen 'Rising Social Entrepreneurs' of the year. Join in on the conversation with this Forbes 30 Under 30 influencer, to learn more about how Dr. Gavin Armstrong is transforming Humanity.

As a PhD candidate and committed impact entrepreneur, Dr. Gavin Armstrong shares his vision to alleviate iron deficiency around the world using a simple health innovation while serving as the Founder and President of Lucky Iron Fish. We were humbled to learn more about what it means to be an advocate and activist against hunger and malnutrition. Gavin is also the first Canadian to receive the William J. Clinton Award for international work against hunger, is the inaugural recipient of the international Michaelle Jean Emergency Hunger Relief Award, and one of the seventeen 'Rising Social Entrepreneurs' of the year. Join in on the conversation with this Forbes 30 Under 30 influencer, to learn more about how Dr. Gavin Armstrong is transforming Humanity.

I feel weak and tired all the time so I must have anemia, right Chris and Mike?  Join the fellas for an uproarious discussion about the incredibly common condition Anemia in all its forms.They will discuss:iron supplementation, Vitamin B12 and the Lucky Iron Fish, as well the differences between normal, low-normal, and downright dangerous bloodwork, including something some people are calling “Naturopathic levels”.Chris shares how he really feels about sneaky internet vegetable mongers, and, most importantly, we (finally!) find out the name for the noise a giraffe makes.

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Today, we’re interviewing Gavin Armstrong, Founder & CEO of Lucky Iron Fish. As a young kid, Gavin was bullied extensively, and he channeled those negative experiences into a strong drive to become a success in the world of high finance. During his university experience, he volunteered in refugee camps in north Kenya and saw firsthand the level of abject poverty, malnutrition and hidden hunger that existed in the world. Determined to make a difference, Gavin decided to channel his drive and energy into addressing this problem. And from that, the Lucky Iron Fish was born--an iron ingot that's making a massive difference in helping cure the iron deficiency that roughly half the world’s population suffers from. Gavin was recognized as the first Canadian to receive the William Jefferson Clinton Award for International Work Against Hunger. His story is one of inspiration, perseverance and hope. Enjoy this eye-opening conversation with Gavin Armstrong.

Learn how the social enterprise, Lucky Iron Fish, has built it's business, branding and is scaling their solution to help the 3.5 billion people around the word suffering from iron deficiency. “I am a strong believer that businesses have the power to solve some of the world’s most daunting challenges, and the Lucky Iron Fish embodies this with our commitment to improving global health in a socially responsible way.” -Gavin Armstrong, Founder and CEO Gavin Armstrong is the CEO and Founder of Lucky Iron Fish, which is an innovative solution designed to help address iron deficiency around the world. A problem that impacts 3.5 billion people. Your body needs iron to function. Iron is an essential nutrient that helps your vital organs get the oxygen they need. Signs of iron deficiency include pale skin, general fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, brittle nails and hair, and difficulty concentrating at work or school. This preventable nutritional deficiency can lead to anemia.

On this Episode Lynn Whetham speaks with Dr. Gavin Armstrong, the founder and president of the social enterprise, Lucky Iron Fish. Dr. Armstrong and Lynn talk about the impact that the Lucky Iron Fish has on malnutrition and iron deficiency around the world. Visit www.luckyironfish.com to help put a fish in every pot.

Guests: Gavin R. Armstrong, CEO and President; Lydia Summerlee, Impact and Engagement Specialist, Lucky Iron FishInterviewer: Hana SalamaThe Lucky Iron Fish is a health innovation to combat iron deficiency. For every fish sold online, one fish is donated to a family in need. For them, the #WHSummit helps to #ShareHumanity by providing a space to build partnerships and to exchange ideas among innovators. It also helps to get governments to empower small and medium enterprises to develop innovations.PHAP members and others share their thoughts on the World Humanitarian Summit process in Istanbul, 22-24 May 2016.The association is present in Istanbul to help amplify practitioner voices and bring clarity to the Summit process for those unable to participate on-site.PHAP is the individual-based professional association bringing together all parts of the humanitarian sector. With a shared vision that human life and dignity are safeguarded in the face of humanitarian crises, the association’s mission is to empower capable and informed professionals to transform humanitarian action.

Guests: Gavin R. Armstrong, CEO and President; Lydia Summerlee, Impact and Engagement Specialist, Lucky Iron FishInterviewer: Hana SalamaThe Lucky Iron Fish is a health innovation to combat iron deficiency. For every fish sold online, one fish is donated to a family in need. For them, the #WHSummit helps to #ShareHumanity by providing a space to build partnerships and to exchange ideas among innovators. It also helps to get governments to empower small and medium enterprises to develop innovations.PHAP members and others share their thoughts on the World Humanitarian Summit process in Istanbul, 22-24 May 2016.The association is present in Istanbul to help amplify practitioner voices and bring clarity to the Summit process for those unable to participate on-site.PHAP is the individual-based professional association bringing together all parts of the humanitarian sector. With a shared vision that human life and dignity are safeguarded in the face of humanitarian crises, the association’s mission is to empower capable and informed professionals to transform humanitarian action.

Gavin is a social entrepreneur and talks about opportunities in the global South, the luck iron fish bio medics, the importance of research and ‎the interconnected like nature of it all.  Biography Gavin Armstrong is a dedicated impact entrepreneur who believes that businesses have the resources and power to solve some of the world’s most critical challenges. He is the Founder and President of the Lucky Iron Fish, a social enterprise dedicated to reducing iron deficiency rates around the world using a simple technology. In commercializing the Lucky Iron Fish Gavin took the simple idea of cooking with a piece of iron and turned it into an international success. He has raised over two million dollars in scale-up money for his enterprise, has won numerous awards including the Clinton Hunger leadership Award, Cannes Lions Grand Prix, Edison Foundation Innovation Award, and the Michaelle Jean Emergency Relief Award. He has also developed a commercial model following the ‘buy 1 give 1’ plan that has resulted in over 60,000 people receiving a free Lucky Iron Fish. His efforts have had the Lucky Iron Fish brand receive an astonishing 2.8 Billion social media impressions around the globe. Gavin is an eloquent speaker who has given presentations all over the world on the power of impact entrepreneurship, young entrepreneurship, and hunger and advocacy issues. Gavin often spends time spreading the message that failure is important, as a failure is the best way to learn and better oneself. He is the Entrepreneur in Residence for the Kirchner Food Fellowship Program and a Fellow Emeritus for the Hunger Solutions Institute. He is currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Guelph and a Fellow at the Unreasonable Institute in Boulder Colorado. For more information about their initiative please visit their site here.   ----------   For more information about my podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit my site here.   With thanks to producer Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When most people think about world hunger and poverty, they often think of Vitamin A deficiency impacting vision or distended abdomens from protein deficiency in developing countries. Oddly, a much bigger problem affects people across the globe: iron deficiency. Low iron can lead to weakness, impaired cognitive ability, increased risk of illness, and even death - and as many as 50% of the population are at risk. To solve this problem, please meet, Gavin Armstrong, the purpose-driven entrepreneur behind the Lucky Iron Fish. As the name suggests, this solution is quite literally “luck fish” made of iron and used in cooking to add iron into your diet. It's elegantly simple, scientifically proven, and the compliance rate is off the charts. Every iron fish can provide an entire family with up to 75% of their daily iron intake for up to 5 years. All you have to do is cook with it! Gavin is a PhD Candidate in biomedical science at the University of Guelph [golf] and is a Fulbright Scholar. He has received the William J. Clinton Hunger Leadership Award and the Michaëlle Jean Humanitarian Award. He has also received the Mayor's Award of Excellence, has been named one of the Top 40 under 40 in the Guelph community, and has been named a fellow emeritus of both the Hunger Solutions Institute and the Kirchner Food Fellowship. What You'll Learn: Why iron deficiency can cause up to 20% loss of work ability How low iron makes you more susceptible to malaria and HIV 3.5 billion people have deficiency The complexity of iron supplementation Since 2000, deficiency is up 10% globally Why tannins blocks iron absorption Why those with hemochromatosis must be wary of iron $70 billion in lost productivity Nutritional Tip of the Week:Echinacea Links & References from the Show:www.luckyironfish.com Got questions?Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsors! Wear Panda Panda sunglasses are eco-friendly eyewear handcrafted from sustainably sourced bamboo. They have also partnered up with Optometry Giving Sight so that every pair of sunglasses purchased gives the gift of vision to someone in need. And their new product, the Panda Bamboo Watch, provides the gift of education for developing communities around the world with every purchase, via their partnership with Pencils of Promise. By wearing Panda sunglasses you are creating a positive social and environmental impact all around the world. You're making a statement to the world that you support fashion with a purpose. Get 25% off you first order: YOGABODY

Bloedarmoede door ijzertekort is volgens de WHO (Wereld Gezondheidsorganisatie) een toenemend probleem in ontwikkelingslanden. De Canadese wetenschapper Christopher Charles verzon een oplossing: de Lucky Iron Fish. Tessa Hoogvliet belde hem. Foto: luckyironfish.com