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We're celebrating the centennial of the Caesar salad, and to get the real story, we're going straight to the source: Tijuana, Mexico! Yes, you read that correctly, the Caesar salad was invented in 1924 in Mexico, not Italy. John joins the owner of Caesar's Restaurant - the original home of the Caesar salad - Tana Placentini in person to eat some original Caesar salad and chat about how, why, where, and by who the Caesar salad was invented. Tana isn't gatekeeping. Visit the restaurant in person and tell him that you heard this episode; he will give you the original recipe to take home! Tana and John also talk about the origins of the famous "Mexican pizza" in Baja and Clamato cocktails (and why John might be ditching Bloody Marys forever!). Stick around after the interview because John walks us through the Natural Products Expo in California, sharing all sorts of tips and interesting facts around foods such as: flax, sunflowers, vegan cheese, green tea and more! -- This season of Foods That Matter is presented by Watkins. Executive Producers: AJ Moseley and Stuart Halperin Editing: AJ Moseley Marketing: Catrin Skaperdas Music: Jenny G -- Caesar's (Tijuana, MX): https://www.grupoplascencia.com/index.php?secc=2&lang=en Tijuana Caesar Salad Centennial Party: https://tijuanacaesars.com/en/centenary/ Natural Products Expo West: https://www.expowest.com/en/home.html
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Today on One Life Radio, Jared Ramirez joins us for Wellness Wednesday to get into the health benefits of the nutrients in organ meats. Jared explains how incorporating organ meats into our diet goes back to our ancestral roots and dives into the nutrient synergy in his article ‘Organ Meats: An Evolutionary Perspective.' Jared is the CEO of Enviromedica, makers of Terraflora and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Founded in 2007, Enviromedica helps people reconnect with their biological roots and thrive. With a focus on microbiome health, they produce nutritional formulations made with ingredients found in the complex systems of nature that help the body naturally restore its ancestral biology and achieve vibrant wellness. Their Terraflora Deep Immune Synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome by Natural Products Expo. Visit Enviromedica to learn more about the formulas and ancestral ingredients you can incorporate into your daily life!Here are more episodes with Jared Ramirez:WELLNESS WEDNESDAY Jared Ramirez - Maintaining a Healthy Gut Through the Holidays ep 3022Jared Ramirez - The Miracle of Magnesium #2096Jared Ramirez - The Ingredients for a Robust Immune System #2052Thank you to our sponsors!Enviromedica – Rewild your gut with spore-based probiotics and wild-harvested prebiotics designed to support a healthy and diverse microbiome.Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday as we cover the top stories from the CHD‘s Defender NewsletterSunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being Journal - For nutritional, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.Thorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
Today on One Life Radio, we welcomed back Jared Ramirez on the show to hear more vital information on maintaining a healthy gut during the holiday season. We also discuss how gut health affects us mentally when it comes to holiday stress and depression. Jared is the CEO of Enviromedica, makers of Terraflora and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Founded in 2007, Enviromedica helps people reconnect with their biological roots and thrive. With a focus on microbiome health, they produce nutritional formulations made with ingredients found in the complex systems of nature that help the body naturally restore its ancestral biology and achieve vibrant wellness. Their Terraflora Deep Immune Synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome by Natural Products Expo. Visit Enviormedica to learn more about the formulas and ancestral ingredients you can incorporate into your daily life!Here are more episodes with Jared Ramirez:Jared Ramirez - The Miracle of Magnesium #2096Jared Ramirez - The Ingredients for a Robust Immune System #2052Jared Ramirez - What Goes Into a Quality Synbiotic #2043Thank you to our sponsors!Enviromedica – Rewild your gut with spore-based probiotics and wild-harvested prebiotics designed to support a healthy and diverse microbiome.Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday as we cover the top stories from the CHD‘s Defender NewsletterSunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being Journal - For nutritional, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.Thorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
It's not just about what you eat; it's about what you stand for. Join Whitney Lauritsen's virtual "trick or treat" tour as she takes you through her exhilarating journey at two prominent natural products trade shows along the East Coast. Introducing: Plant-Based World and Natural Products Expo, which showcased the latest breakthroughs in the world of plant-based, organic, and multi-cultural foods. In this episode, Whitney doesn't hold back, sharing her unfiltered perspectives on the ethics of consumerism and her revelations regarding diversity and inclusion in the industry. She'll also shed light on her ethical approach to navigating product reviews. Brace yourself for an exploration of exciting new brands, irresistible flavors, and innovative foods that will leave you eagerly anticipating your next plant-based culinary adventure. Tune in now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Beyond Measure community today:https://podcast.wellevatr.com/beyond-measure
Today, Jared Ramirez joins us to talk about the multitude of health benefits of magnesium, and how to get the most from oral and topical magnesium supplementation. Jared is the CEO of Enviromedica, makers of Terraflora, and Ancient Minerals topical Magnesium. Founded in 2007, Enviromedica helps people reconnect with their biological roots and thrive. With a focus on microbiome health, they produce nutritional formulations made with ingredients found in the complex systems of nature that help the body naturally restore its ancestral biology and achieve vibrant wellness. Their Terraflora Deep Immune Synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome by Natural Products Expo. Ancient Minerals products include formulations of magnesium oil, magnesium bath flakes, magnesium gel, and magnesium lotion. Since 2007, Ancient Minerals® has been on a mission to counteract widespread magnesium deficiency with ultra-pure, highly absorbable topical magnesium products. Ancient Minerals® offers a convenient, efficient ways to remineralize a magnesium-starved body and is the #1 recommended brand for topical magnesium among health practitioners worldwide.Find all of the Enviromedica and Ancient Minerals magnesium products at enviromedica.com.Thank you to our sponsors!Enviromedica – Rewild your gut with spore-based probiotics and wild-harvested prebiotics designed to support a healthy and diverse microbiome.Cardio Miracle - A comprehensive heart and health supplement utilizing over 50 ingredients. Visit cardiomiracle.com today for an automatic 15% OFF your order! Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday as we cover the top stories from the CHD‘s Defender NewsletterSunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being Journal - For nutritional, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.Thorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
Today we delve into the exciting world of organic and natural products. Food For Mzansi's assistant editor, Duncan Masiwa explores the remarkable growth of the South African Organic and Natural Products Expo from its resounding success in 2022 to its highly anticipated return this year, featuring innovative additions like the African Biotrade Festival. Duncan chats to event Co-organizer Warren Hickenbotham about the event.
On today's show, Jared Ramirez comes on the show to explain the components that go into a Robust Immune System and gives us more information on our immune system. Jared Ramirez is the CEO of Enviromedica, maker of Terraflora, and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Enviromedica is a natural health and wellness company, founded in 2007. Inspired by nature and ancestral health, they make premium foundational products to support whole-body nutrition and help people achieve optimal health. Their Terraflora Deep Immune Synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome at Natural Products Expo. To learn more about today's guest, Jared Ramirez, visit www.enviromedica.com.Thank you to our sponsors!Cardio Miracle - A comprehensive heart and health supplement utilizing over 50 ingredients. Visit cardiomiracle.com today for an automatic 15% OFF your order! Enviromedica – Rewild your gut with spore-based probiotics and wild-harvested prebiotics designed to support a healthy and diverse microbiome.Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday as we cover the top stories from the CHD‘s Defender NewsletterSunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being Journal - For nutritional, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.Thorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
On today's show, Jared Ramirez joins us for the hour to discuss what goes into a Synbiotic along with Colony Forming Units. Jared Ramirez is the CEO of Enviromedica, maker of Terraflora, and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Enviromedica is a natural health and wellness company, founded in 2007. Inspired by nature and ancestral health, they make premium foundational products to support whole-body nutrition and help people achieve optimal health. Their Terraflora Deep Immune Synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome at Natural Products Expo. To learn more about today's guest, Jared Ramirez, visit www.enviromedica.com.Thank you to our sponsors!Cardio Miracle - A comprehensive heart and health supplement utilizing over 50 ingredients. Visit cardiomiracle.com today for an automatic 15% OFF your order! Enviromedica – Rewild your gut with spore-based probiotics and wild-harvested prebiotics designed to support a healthy and diverse microbiome.Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday as we cover the top stories from the CHD‘s Defender NewsletterSunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being Journal - For nutritional, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.Thorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
Today Jared Ramirez joins us to discuss our modern-day lifestyle and how it affects us compared to living an ancestral lifestyle. Jared Ramirez is the CEO of Enviromedica, maker of Terraflora, and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Enviromedica is a natural health and wellness company, founded in 2007. Inspired by nature and ancestral health, they make premium foundational products to support whole-body nutrition and help people achieve optimal health. Their Terraflora Deep Immune Synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome at Natural Products Expo. To learn more about today's guest, Jared Ramirez, visit www.enviromedica.com.Thank you to our sponsors!Cardio Miracle - A comprehensive heart and health supplement utilizing over 50 ingredients. Visit cardiomiracle.com today for an automatic 15% OFF your order! Enviromedica – Rewild your gut with spore-based probiotics and wild-harvested prebiotics designed to support a healthy and diverse microbiome.Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday as we cover the top stories from the CHD‘s Defender NewsletterSunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being Journal - For nutritional, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.Thorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
Miyoko, Now and ZenMarvelous Miyoko has been let go from the beloved vegan cheese company she founded and her many vegan fans are shocked and saddened. As this unfortunate situation unfolds we hope for the best for Miyoko and her delicious creations. Caryn Hartglass presents three excerpts of IT'S ALL ABOUT FOOD interviews with Miyoko from 2012, 2014, and 2016 showing the evolution of what is today, Miyoko's Creamery. During the 1990s, she taught vegan cooking classes, and in 1991 The Book Publishing Company published her first vegan cookbook The Now and Zen Epicure. In 1994, she opened the vegan restaurant Now and Zen in San Francisco, which eventually expanded into a natural food company of the same name, which was sold in 2003. Schinner has launched a number of vegan brands, such as UnTurkey, which she exhibited at the 1995 Natural Products Expo alongside competitor Tofurky, and Hip Whip. In 2014, Schinner launched vegan cheese company Miyoko's Kitchen, later renaming it Miyoko's Creamery. Tofurky founder Seth Tibbott was the company's first investor. In 2016, the Specialty Food Association reported the company had “grown 300% year over year,” and “they recently signed on to a new 28,000+ square-foot headquarters in Petaluma.” Miyoko has authored these cookbooks: The Now and Zen Epicure, Book Publishing Company, June 1, 1991 (as Miyoko Nishimoto) Japanese Cooking: Contemporary & Traditional [Simple, Delicious, and Vegan], Book Publishing Company, Aug 19, 1999 (as Miyoko Nishimoto Schinner) The New Now and Zen Epicure, Book Publishing Company, September 1, 2001 (as Miyoko Nishimoto Schinner) Artisan Vegan Cheese, Book Publishing Company, Aug. 8, 2012 (as Miyoko Schinner) The Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples, Ten Speed Press, June 16, 2015 (as Miyoko Schinner) The Vegan Meat Cookbook: Meatless Favorites. Made with Plants, Ten Speed Press, May 11, 2021 (as Miyoko Schinner) Miyoko has won many awards including: 2015, Veggie Award Product of the Year, VegNews Veggie Awards 2016, Sofi Award, Sofi Awards 2016, Nexty Award, Natural Products Expo West 2016 2016, Vegetarian Hall of Fame, North American Vegetarian Society 2017, Best Bite Award, Delicious Living's Best Bite Awards 2017, Animal Equality Compassionate Company, Animal Equality 2018, Next Generation Industry Pioneer Award, North Bay Food Industry Group In 2021, Miyoko was included in the inaugural Forbes 50 Over 50 list.
Jared Ramirez joins us today to discuss how probiotics may prevent some kinds of cancers. We are finding out more every day about how the health of our microbiome affects our overall health. Jared is the CEO of Enviromedica, makers of Terraflora and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Enviromedica is a natural health and wellness company, founded in 2007. Inspired by nature and ancestral health, they make premium foundational products to support whole body nutrition and help people achieve optimal health. Their Terraflora Deep Immune synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome” by Natural Products Expo. Listen to the show, and visit enviromedica.com for more resources on gut health, and for their amazing line of probiotics. Next, Dr. Will Tuttle joins us to talk about his Benevolent Revolution Tour currently underway. Dr. Will Tuttle is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book The World Peace Diet, as well as his most recent book, Your Inner Islands: The Keys to Intuitive Living. He is the editor of Circles of Compassion: Essays Connecting Issues of Justice and Buddhism and Veganism: Essays Connecting Spiritual Awakening and Animal Liberation. Dr. Tuttle is the recipient of both the Courage of Conscience Award and the Empty Cages Prize. He is a former Zen monk and Dharma Master in the Zen tradition. His Ph.D. degree is from the University of California, Berkeley, where he focused on educating intuition and altruism in adults. Learn more about Dr. Will Tuttle and find his books at willtuttle.com.And, if you're in Dallas, see Dr. Will live, in person tonight, or watch on live-stream from anywhere. Purchase tickets here.Thank you to our sponsors!enviromedica – The BEST probiotics on the planet!Crazy Water - Call us crazy, we don't mind!Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday for News & Views with Mary Holland of CHD!sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!The Well Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
Jared Ramirez joins us today to talk about how a healthy microbiome can improve the look of our skin. What can harm our skin microbiome? SOAP! Listen for some surprising advice from Jared on how to have great skin through the gut/skin axis. Jared is the CEO of Enviromedica, makers of Terraflora and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Enviromedica is a natural health and wellness company, founded in 2007. Inspired by nature and ancestral health, they make premium foundational products to support whole body nutrition and help people achieve optimal health. Their Terraflora Deep Immune synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome” by Natural Products Expo. Listen to the show, and visit enviromedica.com for more resources on gut health, and for their amazing line of probiotics. Thank you to our sponsors!enviromedica – The BEST probiotics on the planetCrazy Water - Call us crazy, We don't mind!Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday for Bern and Mary Holland, President of CHD! sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
Whitney Lauritsen just came back from The Natural Products Expo in Philadelphia. She got to try a lot of very unique and delicious plant-based products like Strive Milk, Good Sam, New Breed, and so much more. Listen in to this episode to find out which brands stood out for her so you can be on the lookout the next time you go shopping.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the This Might Get Uncomfortable community today:wellevatr.comWellevatr FacebookWellevatr TwitterWellevatr Instagram
Jared Ramirez joins us today to discuss how mothers and mothers-to-be can help their newborn babies start out life with the healthy building blocks they need to have a healthy microbiome. Jared is the CEO of Enviromedica, makers of Terraflora and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Enviromedica is a natural health and wellness company, founded in 2007. Inspired by nature and ancestral health, they make premium foundational products to support whole body nutrition and help people achieve optimal health. Their Terraflora Deep Immune synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome” by Natural Products Expo. Listen to the show, and visit enviromedica.com for more resources on gut health, and for their amazing line of probiotics. Next, Dr. Steven Schwartz is back to discuss the recent cases of Myocarditis in young men and boys, and the possible causes behind it. Dr. Schwartz is a recognized physician, researcher, inventor and entrepreneur. He was on the Regional Pandemic Preparedness Committee from 2005-2008. Dr. Schwartz is currently a physician at a U.S. military hospital in the Midwest, directly overseeing patient care. Thank you to our sponsors!enviromedica – The BEST probiotics on the planetLive stress free! Attend the Crazy Wellness Weekend, Nov. 4th-6th in Mineral Wells, TX!Wise Traditions Conference - October 21st - 23rd in Knoxville, TNIs your drinking water safe? Check by zip code at berkeyfilters.com and use the code OLR for 10% off a new Berkey Water Filter!Children's Health Defense - Listen every Monday for Bern and Mary Holland, President of CHD! sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Vegworld MagazineWell Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
In this special episode, Jules and Erica recap their favorite new gluten-free, plant-based, and allergen-free products found at Natural Products Expo East 2023 in Philadelphia, PA!Natural Products Expo is a biannual, industry-only event occurring on the east coast and the west coast. At Expo, brands showcase the best of their new product releases in hopes that retailers will put them on their store shelves and press will feature them.Erica and Jules attend the event as press and bring you their favorites to look for in the coming year!{Hop to the chapters to skip to particular product categories.}Regenerative Ag/Up-cycled/Eco-FriendlySparkling EverythingMeat AlternativesNon-Dairy Milk AlternativesSweetsSeasonal ProductsProduct Links:The Unscented CompanyZiptopPasture BirdWholly VeggieAsarasi maple water (affliate link)Jelly Belly Sparkling Water (afflilate link)Remedy Komucha (Orange Splash) Tribucha (SuberB)Jack & Annie's (Jackfruit)Hella Nuts (walnut meat)Current Foods (vegan, sushi grade seafood)Atlantic Sea Farms (kelp burger)Primal KitchenPlant PerksSpero Sunflower Cream Cheese & Pepita EggGood PLANeT vegan cheeseNuts for Cheese Cashew Cheese (brie)Treeline Vegan GoatcheeseYofiit Chickpea High Protein Milk AlternativeOatlyNadaMooFresh CourtChocoloveLiesse ChocolatierContact/Follow Jules & Erica Tweet us @THEgfJules & @CeliacBeast Find us on IG @CeliacandTheBeast & @gfJules Follow us on FB @gfJules & @CeliacandTheBeast Email us at support@gfJules.com Find more articles, recipes & info at gfJules.com & celiacandthebeast.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe!**some links may be affiliate links; purchasing through these links will not cost you more, but will help to fund the podcast you ❤️
Jared Ramirez is an expert in gut health. Today he and Bern talk about the major role our gut plays in regard to disease. Everything from cancer to cardiovascular disease is affected by your microbiome. Everyone should be eating whole foods and supplementing with a probiotic with prebiotics. Our favorite is from our sponsor, enviromedica! Jared Ramirez is the CEO of Enviromedica, makers of Terraflora and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Enviromedica is a natural health and wellness company, founded in 2007. Inspired by nature and ancestral health, they make premium foundational products to support whole body nutrition and help people achieve optimal health. Their Terraflora Deep Immune synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome” by Natural Products Expo. Listen to the show, and visit enviromedica.com for more resources on gut health, and for their amazing line of probiotics. Next, we have Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN, talking about the causes of infertility in men, and how a few lifestyle changes can improve their fertility. She reference avoiding the “Four P's,” plastics, pesticides, pollution and personal care products to help prevent infertility. Ayla is a registered dietitian nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and the founder, and CEO, of FullWell, a fertility wellness and education brand. Barmmer earned her undergraduate degree in dietetics and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Connecticut. She earned a Master of Science in Health Communications from Boston University and has additional training in clinical nutrition, functional medicine, women's health, herbal medicine, and holistic and integrative therapies.Thank you to our sponsors!enviromedica – The BEST probiotics on the planetAttend the Crazy Water Festival Oct. 6th-8th, and the Crazy Wellness Weekend, Nov. 4th-6th in Mineral Wells, TX!Wise Traditions Conference - October 21st - 23rd in Knoxville, TNIs your drinking water safe? Check by zip code at berkeyfilters.com and use the code OLR for 10% off a new Berkey Water Filter!Children's Health Defense - Order Robert F. Kennedy's latest book, "The Real Anthony Fauci" today!sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Vegworld MagazineWell Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
Jared Ramirez is an expert in gut health. Today he and Bern talk about the major role our gut plays for weight management. A diverse mix of gut bacteria is vital to a healthy microbiome, and for staying and keeping at a healthy weight. Probiotics can help to diversify your gut bacteria, and ultimately your goal weight! Jared Ramirez is the CEO of Enviromedica, makers of Terraflora and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Enviromedica is a natural health and wellness company, founded in 2007. Inspired by nature and ancestral health, they make premium foundational products to support whole body nutrition and help people achieve optimal health. Their Terraflora Deep Immune synbiotic is the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome” by Natural Products Expo. Listen to the show, and visit enviromedica.com for more resources on gut health, and for their amazing line of probiotics. Dr. Nasha Winters is back with us to discuss what steps to take if you receive a cancer diagnosis. First step? Sit back, relax and breathe! You can download a free copy of the steps at DrNasha.com. Dr. Nasha is a Naturopathic Integrative Oncologist and a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. She has been on a personal journey with cancer for almost 31 years. Her quest to save her own life has transformed into a life-long mission to support others on a similar journey. Dr. Nasha travels the world helping colleagues master the metabolic approach to cancer, so their patients can achieve better treatment outcomes. She is the co-author of “The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies” and “MISTLETOE and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology”Thank you to our sponsors!enviromedicaChildren's Health Defense - Order Robert F. Kennedy's latest book, "The Real Anthony Fauci" today!sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Vegworld MagazineWell Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
In April I re-met Gagan (Jared Levy) (he/him) after 30 years. We were both attending the Natural Products Expo where he was a multi-session speaker on how to build businesses for good that prioritize the planet and people while maximizing profit. As founder and chief creative director of marketing agency Guru, Gagan's mission is to increase joy and reduce suffering on this planet through innovative, strategic creativity for brands who are creating the most quality products in the most conscious ways. Join our conversation, as we reconnect again after 30 years to talk about how organizations — and the events they host — can be creative, foster long-term growth, empower movements, build healthier communities, and contribute to a more equitable food system. Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com
It's WORKOUT WEDNESDAY! Dr. Jonny Bowden is here to share some memories about working with Dr. Stephen Sinatra, who passed away Sunday. Dr. Jonny and Dr. Sinatra co-authored “The Great Cholesterol Myth” together. Dr. Sinatra was also a guest of the show. He will be missed. Dr. Jonny is known as The Nutrition Myth Buster and is a nationally known expert on weight loss and health. He is the best-selling author of 15 books, including The Great Cholesterol Myth and The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer, Living Low Carb, Smart Fat, and The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. You can learn more about Dr. Jonny on his website, jonnybowden.com. Jared Ramirez joins us next to talk about why we need prebiotics and postbiotics along with our probiotics. It can be confusing, but Jared has such an extensive knowledge of probiotics he explains it in a way we all can understand. He is the CEO of Enviromedica, makers of Terraflora and a sponsor of One Life Radio. Enviromedica is a natural health and wellness company, founded in 2007. Inspired by nature and ancestral health, they make premium foundational products to support whole body nutrition and help people achieve optimal health. Their Terraflora Deep Immune synbiotic was the 2021 Nexty Award winner for the “Best New Product Supporting a Healthy Microbiome” by Natural Products Expo. It's the only probiotic we use at One Life Radio!Thank you to our sponsors!enviromedicaThe Weston A. Price FoundationChildren's Health Defense - Order Robert F. Kennedy's latest book, "The Real Anthony Fauci" today!sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Ice Shaker - Keeps drinks ice cold all day!Vegworld MagazineWell Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!
Daniel Smith enjoyed healthy snacks while studying at school. He loved flavored almonds - but what a mess! I’m sure you are familiar with that salty, greasy hand scenario when you finish off a package of Blue Diamond nuts, for instance. That’s how his idea for infused almonds came about. As founder and CEO of Recipe 33, Daniel set out to innovate a largely stagnant category. Through a unique, slow, craft process, Recipe 33 infuses nuts with flavors like black truffle, smoky serrano, cinnamon vanilla, and lemon rosemary. The infused almonds are not just a great source of protein, but perfect to enjoy while using your computer, phone, or tablet, reading a good book or magazine, or playing your guitar or video game. In today’s episode, I speak with Daniel about the recent Natural Products Expo show, his process for development at Recipe 33 and his marketing, distribution, and plans for the future. The “NexxtLevel Brands Podcast’ is hosted by G. Steven Cleere, Founder and “Chief Pot Stirrer” of NexxtLevel Brands. This show focuses on disruptors and thought-leaders from the Entrepreneurial Food, Beverage, and CPG Industry, but we also share tips from veterans and key suppliers that may help fellow CPG professionals achieve their goals. Discussion Points What are “infused” nuts? Did you plan to develop this product or did you look for space in the market? Recipe 33’s unique flavors are not meant to compete with huge players like Blue Diamond The unique flavors may need some introduction to consumers, how did you work through the pandemic without demos? Differences in Daniel’s business plan vs. reality What did you look at for distribution options? Recipe 33 future plans– new nuts, flavors, and functional snacks Business functions that Daniel outsourced as a solopreneur Daniel’s success being a “local” producer Expo west had an incredible turnout, 57K attendees? Did you see anything super innovative? Words to grow by: Discipline, focus, and put yourself in uncomfortable positions, don’t get complacent. Resources: Daniel Smith LinkedIn Recipe 33 Website NexxtLevel Brands Website Steven Cleere LinkedIn
Kate Fosson is the Co-Founder and “Brand Hunter” of Brand Pollinators whose mission is “Inspiring purpose-driven brands to achieve sustainable excellence through values-driven consulting, relevant resource sharing, and high-impact networking.” Her life as a military spouse includes moving to another part of the country about every two years and in some ways, entrepreneurship found her as a means to find continuity in her professional life through those geographic changes. I love the values that Brand Pollinators embodies, but I also really enjoyed the time we spent talking about community, balance in our lives, learning about ourselves, and how we each choose to spend our 24-hours per day – and really need to take the time myself for that exercise you'll hear us talk about. Where you can find Brand Pollinators:- Website: https://brandpollinators.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandpollinators/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpollinators/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1wC6CgGQc-SL_wQ9AOPnw/playlistsMentions from the show:- SCORE: https://www.score.org- Natural Products Expo: https://www.naturalproductsexpo.com/- Edible utensils from Incredible Eats: https://incredibleeats.com- "Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman" by Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia: https://amzn.to/3uKIMfG- Brene Brown's latest book, "Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience:" https://amzn.to/38VkGGH- James Clear: https://jamesclear.com- "Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life" by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans: https://amzn.to/37PME63Stay in touch with People, Place, & Purpose on Instagram and stay tuned for a new episode every Monday!Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Happy Monday, Brothers! We cannot believe that we are wrapping our TENTH season of Whiskey & Water and we can't thank you guys enough for coming along for the ride! For this ‘just us' episode, we are focusing on a little LA recap and how to up your influencing game!Before we get into the conversation, we of course have our highs and lows of the week (featuring our trip to LA and Liv's house renovations) as well as our collaboration deep dives! Afterwards, we are diving into our many of stories from LA trip, the Natural Products Expo, tips for influencers, the power of Tik Tok and more!As always, the full video version is available on Youtube here! Please share on your IG story and tag us @WhiskeyAndWaterPodcast. You can follow Liv @Oliviapw, and Jess @TheJessicaExperience. & make sure you are subscribed on all platforms!
“All ice cream pints in the US and worldwide are not recyclable.” – Kailey Donewald This week on the Gooder Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Kailey Donewald, the founder and CEO of Sacred Serve – a plant-powered functional gelato and pioneer in 100% compostable ice cream packaging. We discuss her personal health history's impact on the creation of Sacred Serve and the exciting future for the brand and category. We also learn about Kailey's influence in spreading awareness of diet and disease and how a trip to Indonesia became the awakening for a healthier life. Along the way, we hear the amazing journey of a passionate leader who promotes the mission of changing the landscape of functional foods. We tackle everything from nutrition to sustainability - to Kailey's personal commitment to food education in public schools. In this episode we learn: - About the history and inspiration of Sacred Serve. - How and when Kailey identified the connection between diet and disease and the trip that literally changed her life. - How she used her healing journey through nutrition and healthy lifestyle to create her brand. - Trends in functional foods. (Especially frozen treats!) - Sacred Serve's transition from non-compostable packaging to becoming the first ice-cream brand that uses 100% plastic free and compostable ice cream cartons. - The technology behind compostable packaging in the frozen aisle. - Why Kailey believes brands are resistant and hesitant to use compostable packaging. - Why Kailey makes a priority to participate in food and meal-prep education programs in one of Chicago's public schools. About Kailey Donewald: I've spent the last 10 years traveling the world over in search of Mother Nature's most potent cures to modern-day ailments. Living in places like India and Indonesia, studying under leading practitioners in the fields of yoga, meditation, Eastern medicine, and alternative therapies has taught me a lot. I discovered firsthand the power connection between diet and disease, having healed myself of several chronic conditions through a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet alone. With this profound understand of the body and its innate ability to heal itself, I now want to share and serve the power of Mother Nature's most sacred elements with you. Guests Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaileydonewald/ Instagram: @sacredserve Facebook: @sacredserve Email: kailey@sacredserve.com Website: https://www.sacredserve.com/ Show Resources: Fast-moving consumer goods, also known as consumer packaged goods, are products that are sold quickly and at a relatively low cost. Examples include non-durable household goods such as packaged foods, beverages, toiletries, candies, cosmetics, over-the-counter drugs, dry goods, and other consumables. Whole Foods Market, Inc. is an American multinational supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas, which sells products free from hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. A USDA Certified Organic grocer in the United States, the chain is popularly known for its organic selections. The Clean Label Project award program is based on food and consumer product safety issues that consumers are increasingly caring about-heavy metals, pesticide residues, and plasticizers, other chemicals of concern, and truth in labeling. All programs require unannounced retail product sampling and testing. PCC Community Markets is a Seattle's community-owned food market since 1953 with 15 certified organic stores. Beecher's Handmade Cheese is an artisan cheese maker and retail shop with locations in the Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington and New York City's Flatiron District. Moon Juice: “Plant sourced alchemy to nourish and elevate body, beauty and consciousness.” Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world and the world's largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine as of 2016. Natural Products Expo, the world's largest natural, organic and healthy products event, brings together an inspired community of industry members and exhibiting companies. Episode Sponsor - Retail Voodoo: A creative marketing firm specializing in growing, fixing and reinventing brands in the food, beverage, wellness and fitness industry. If your natural brand is in need of positioning, package design or marketing activation, we're here to help. You can find more information at www.retail-voodoo.com
Whitney Lauritsen is a well-being coach, podcast host, and success strategist. She founded Eco-Vegan Gal in 2008 to share lifestyle practices and product recommendations that improve the quality of body, mind, and planet. Her books include best-seller The Vegan Ketogenic Diet Cookbook and Healthy Organic Vegan on a Budget. As an advocate for high-performance living and mental health, Whitney’s launched Wellevatr and the show This Might Get Uncomfortable. The podcast episodes and online training programs help people elevate their well-being to feel more joyful, vibrant, connected, and fulfilled. Passionate about business, Whitney advises creative entrepreneurs with digital marketing strategies that amplify their passions. She regularly coaches, consults, and presents on social media trends, influencer partnerships, and content monetization. A six-year stint teaching workshops at the Apple Store advanced her tech knowledge and experience. She has participated in business programs lead by Google, Facebook, and Scripps Network. Recognized by her colleagues as a connector, Whitney has run numerous wellness industry events at YouTube Space and the Natural Products Expo. Media appearances include Stossel, HuffPost Live, and The Ultimate Health Podcast. Whitney has contributed to Forks Over Knives, VegNews Magazine, Simple Habit, New Hope Network, iHerb, and Organic Authority. She has spoken at many conferences, summits, and festivals, such as Bonnaroo, Fitness Magazine, VidCon, Podcast Movement, and BlogHer Food. In 2014, she received the Ed Begley Jr. Environmental Activist Award. Whitney minored in psychology while studying film production at Emerson College. She also took classes at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Boston College. Her short films were broadcast on HBO and part of Steven Spielberg’s reality competition “On the Lot”. Before pivoting her career to content creation, she worked as a mentor at the Cannes Film Festival, managed an acclaimed production office, and assisted Rob Reiner’s family. A resident of Los Angeles, Whitney spends her free time mastering coffee techniques and going on adventures with her Jack Russell Terrier Evie.
On this week’s awesome new episode, Brandon chats with CEO Melissa Parker of Reed’s Remedies about the wild world of CBD and how to build a strong brand in a crowded space. Melissa came into this business, like many founders, from a point of personal passion and self-care. She dealt with and suffered from a number of health issues, and was creating her own formulations to self-medicate for over a year. After much trial and error, plus feedback from friends/family, Melissa launched Reed’s in 2018 to share her products with others. Learn how she built her suite of high-quality, unique products with a very small team. Her products include feelings and effects like “Sleep”, “Calm”, “Relief”, and even “Desire”. Reed’s products were also finalists at the Natural Products Expo in the CBD/HEMP product category. Brandon and Melissa dive deep into the staggering impact that COVID-19 has had on her business and her suppliers, the issues with bringing new products and marketing campaigns to light in this environment, and why she’s waited to raise outside capital for so long. You’ll learn in depth about Reed’s plethora of CBD wellness products and hear the full story of Melissa’s personal journey into cannabis. Tune in, listen up, and get acquainted with Melissa and Reed’s Remedies! Want to Support Independent Cannabis Media? Want to promote your product or service to our audience of decision makers? Email hi@investingincannabis.tv.
BRAND SECRETS AND STRATEGIES: Empowering Brands | Raising The Bar
The Natural Products Expo West is a great platform to showcase natural brands. Most brands struggle to make a lasting impact or achieve a high ROI from Expo. Learn the top business strategies to maximize sales and gain a significant competitive advantage This episode's FREE downloadable guide New product innovation is the lifeblood of every brand. New products fuel sustainable growth, attracts new shoppers, and increases brand awareness. Know the critical steps to get your product on more retailer’s shelves and into the hands of more shoppers. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE STRATEGIC GUIDE: The Essential New Item Checklist - The Recipe For Success It's that time again to be thinking about Expo West, the top trade show for all natural organic and healthy foods and beverages brands in the natural products industry. What are your strategies to have a successful show? How do you capture the attention of retailers, bloggers and other people that are going to help your brand stand out? How do you differentiate yourself in a crowded category? What do you need to bring to the natural foods Expo? That's what we're going to be talking about today. Expo West is one of the greatest opportunities that you have to introduce your brand to new retailers, new fans, bloggers, and other people in the industry. The point is this, this is your opportunity to showcase your brand and you need to be ready. I've been going to trade shows for many, many years, throughout most of my career. It amazes me how many brands aren't ready to take advantage of each and every selling opportunity, and that's what this is about. Trade shows were originally designed to be able to help you sell your brand or get your brand onto a retailer shelf. With that in mind, I'm going to break this conversation into two different parts. One for the brands and then two for the retailers. From the brand perspective, this is your opportunity to showcase your brand. Remember, your brand has your name on it. This is where you need to make sure that everyone on your sales team communicates in lockstep with the same passion, enthusiasm as you, the founder. This is where you need to make sure that everything looks perfect and that you're ready to present your brand and put it in the best light. Listen to this episode to learn more. Want more sales? Tired of feeling like an ATM Machine? You’re not alone! Learn actionable tips and insights, as well as guerrilla marketing strategies your competitors don’t know or overlook to explode your sales and profits. Learn proven strategies to get your brand onto more store shelves and into the hands of more shoppers. Scale & grow your natural foods’ brand with confidence with profitable actionable insights validated by industry experts, CEOs, Founders, and Thought Leaders who candidly and openly share their brand-building and brand strategy advice to grow your food business. Be inspired by the healthy brands you see at the Natural Products Expo’s, Expo West, The Fancy Food shows, The Whole Foods Market, and other natural grocery stores. This podcast and video series teaches food entrepreneurs of healthy products in the natural products industry proven strategies to grow sales and profits that work across all categories and channels, including online, so that you can level the playing field with big brands and stand out on the crowded shelf. Download the show notes here: brandsecretsandstrategies.com/session165
My conversation with Brandon Smith, NOOMA co-Founder, took place as he was driving with his brother and two work colleagues in a car from Cleveland to Baltimore for a Natural Products Expo show. Exactly what entrepreneurs are doing every single day of the year. Really appreciated Miami University’s Director of External Relations and alum Nick Petraglia for connecting the dots and making the conversation happen. Brandon articulately explains the origin of NOOMA – an organic electrolyte drink and what it is going to take to win in the beverage game. He has incredible fortitude, dedication and a clear sense of direction….but as in all new businesses, not without some bumps. He explains the bumps and how he has overcome them. His story about staying up to 3am on this product while his hockey team had a game 7 the next day is…well….just perfect.
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New Seasonal Products with flavors like pumpkin and maple syrup are hitting the shelves. Stay tuned for reviews and check back for my favorites from Natural Products Expo! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
BRAND SECRETS AND STRATEGIES: Empowering Brands | Raising The Bar
Most brands rely on brokers to sell and merchandise their products. Hiring your own team is a luxury few can afford. I get a lot of questions about strategies to grow sustainable sales by leveraging their broker relationship. Insider secrets inside! This episode's FREE downloadable guide Brokers are an extension of your sales team. Help them succeed through accountability to maximize sales, increase distribution & accelerate growth. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE STRATEGIC GUIDE: Simple Solutions To Maximize Broker Effectiveness Welcome. I've been getting a lot of questions from a lot of brands of all sizes, including mainstream brands, about how to more effectively manage your broker, so I decided that I'd make this the focus of this episode. Let me start where it all began. A little over seven years ago, I wrote one of my first articles for New Hope about how to manage your broker more effectively. That article quickly became one of my most downloaded and clicked on articles ever. It became so popular that it landed me several speaking gigs, including at the Natural Products Expo and at various other events as well as in many industry trade publications. Today, it is still one of the most requested topics that I write about and speak about on my podcast. In fact, in the last couple months, I've received several requests from companies of all different sizes to fly in and train and work with their team on this specific topic. Thank you to those brands who invited me to be a part of their national sales meetings. So I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you some of the insider secrets that I share with them. Now, I will share that I do have a lot of content around this, so go to my website and check it out if you need more resources or if you have additional questions that I don't answer here. I have far more content on this than I can begin to share on this single podcast episode including several podcast episodes. Some of my guests have shared that broker relations are their chief bottleneck - including Madeline Haydon of Nutpods in episode 89. What do you think of this podcast episode? Drop me a note and let's chat. I'd love to answer your specific questions. So, reach out to me and let me know how I can help you explode sales with an external sales team like a broker. Download the show notes here: brandsecretsandstrategies.com/session141
Cut2theCHASE@8 EP.183 Chats 2019 Natural Products Expo Too Three Trending Products & the 1 Miracle Free Sample Allergy Serum from @earthlybody that instantly cured my red itchy eyes?! If you have red itchy eyes you don’t want to miss this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/Cut2theCHASEat8/message
BRAND SECRETS AND STRATEGIES: Empowering Brands | Raising The Bar
Nothing happens until someone buys your product. Getting your brand on more store shelves and into the hands of shoppers is critical to your success. This requires a dedicated sales team all working in unison. Learn key strategies to maximize sales. This episode's FREE downloadable guide New product innovation is the lifeblood of every brand. New products fuel sustainable growth, attracts new shoppers, and increases brand awareness. Know the critical steps to get your product on more retailer’s shelves and into the hands of more shoppers. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE STRATEGIC GUIDE: The Essential New Item Checklist - The Recipe For Success How do you maximize each and every selling opportunity? I'm just back from Expo West where this was a subject that I was asked about a lot, especially by new and emerging brands. Your entire sales team needs to be in lockstep and they need to communicate your selling story with a unified and consistent voice. This includes both your internal and external sales team. Several years ago I wrote an article about maximizing broker effectiveness. It led to me being a regular New Hope and Whole Foods Magazine contributor, speaker at the Natural Products Expo and many other events. With over 400 articles published in almost all of the leading trade publications, my popular podcasts, weekly newsletter, online mini-courses, and free resources have become an invaluable resource for brands and retailers seeking to grow sales and gain a sustainable competitive advantage. This is a topic I focus on a lot. The reason for this is that I get asked a lot about this topic when I mentor and work with brands, including on our recent episode of the Podcasts Secrets 89, The Importance Of Having A Solid Digital Brand Selling Story with Madeline Hayden of Nutpods. You're told you need a broker, but do you really know how to work with them to get the best results for your brand? Most brands really don't understand what the broker can do for them. Unfortunately some brokers over promise. This is why having clear and well-defined guidelines and boundaries make so much sense. Let me explain why. The brands that have the most difficulty with brokers essentially hand their keys over to them, expecting the broker to work miracles on their behalf. They are then disappointed when their expectations are not met, when in fact those expectations are unrealistic and not well-defined. Brokers represent a lot of brands, not just yours. Like any profession, there are good and bad brokers just like there are good and bad consultants, doctors, mechanics, and so on. For this reason, I believe that every brand needs to remain firmly in charge of their brand strategy and remain the captain of their own ship. Think about it. You've worked hard to build a product that consumers love. Your passion, your enthusiasm, and your dedication have propelled your success thus far. The best path forward is to have everyone on your sales team share your passion, your enthusiasm, and your commitment in the same voice as the founder. I am a firm believer that every brand needs to remain fully engaged in their success and every aspect of their sales strategy. You've poured everything you have into an amazing product, right? Why wouldn't you put the same love and attention into getting your products into more retail shelves and into the hands of more shoppers? Shouldn't you apply the same love of creativity and passion to your selling strategy? Brands need to have simple solutions to maximize broker effectiveness and accelerate sales growth. Download the show notes: brandsecretsandstrategies.com/session117
Natural Products Expo West 2019 in Anaheim and more
Good Green Witch Rhonda, DeFelice and the Appropriate Omnivore discuss the greenwashing they've both witnessed in the environmental world from so-called earth friendly products that are packaged in plastic to natural foods made from some unnatural ingredients. They also share what they saw at the Natural Products Expo from the good to the bad. And Aaron and Rhonda get into how vegalicism involves a lot of greenwashing.
In just a few years, nutpods is on fire. A dairy-free coffee creamer, they have passed Coffee Mate on Amazon.com for # of reviews. Talk about "review capital"! She entered the food space as an outsider. With a beginner's mindset and the ability to develop die-hard fans, nutpods has become a great success. Awarded as “Editor's Pick” at the Natural Products Expo in her debut year, nutpods has quickly grown online and in traditional brick and mortar business and is now available nationwide. Madeline Haydon is open and engaging. We tell her incredible story.
No Whey! Guest GEOFF PALMER, CEO of Clean Machine, talks about a new Vegan superfood, “Lentein”, that took this year’s Natural Products Expo by storm, that should interest everyone – including bodybuilders who regularly threaten their health with carcinogenic whey + BOB introduces strategies to get the CIA to GO VEGAN + 2016: Hottest Year […]
BOB Returns from the Natural Products Expo with a Review of New Exciting Vegan Products – Hear Interviews from the Anaheim Convention Center + IMPORTANT INFORMATION for Those with Age-Related Macular-Degeneration Vision Issues + Climate Change Health Threats + Cheese Kills
On this week's podcast: A trip to a California almond orchard to find out what bees mean for Häagen-Dazs, and a report from the first annual Climate Day at the Natural Products Expo.
Rachael Pontillo is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She’s an AADP Board Certified Integrative Nutrition® Health Coach, licensed aesthetician; and health, nutrition, and holistic skincare educator. She teaches a variety classes and workshops in the Philadelphia metro area and online. Rachael presented at the Association of Holistic Skin Care Practitioners Fifth Annual Conference in October 2012, spoke at past Natural Products Expo east and west coast trade shows, and also presented a lecture at the first of the groundbreaking new holistic skincare speaker series, Skin Talks. You can find her at holisticallyhaute.com
Cool New Products showcased at 2012 Natural Products Expo (Segment 2 of 2)
Cool New Products showcased at 2012 Natural Products Expo (Segment 1 of 2)
Back from the 2012 Natural Products Expo, Host Brian Cunningham has some insights to share on the changing shape of Bodybuilding in pop culture. Is Reality TV Star Kim Kardashian the poster girl for our obsession with body image & the rich and famous? Is this the height of our culture or the hype? Plus some revolutionary new products that need to be checked out!
12pm PST --- One on One with Michele ----MICHELE MEICHE shares her weekly 2012 & beyond update, answers your questions, and does channeled readings--- 12:45pm PST --- Welcome our Awakened Guest: SYDNEY MURRAY--- Sydney L. Murray, President is the CEO of Vision Global and Vision Magazine. As the owner and founder of Vision Global and Vision Magazine, and the founding partner of Vision Magazine.com, Sydney's client database includes most of the top names in the wellness industry, including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Patricia Bragg, New World Library, Gaiam and many others. She has interviewed most of the best known and respected professionals in the health and wellness industries. Sydney actively participates in and attends holistic expositions and symposiums such as LOHAS, Natural Products Expo, and Conscious Life Expo maintaining a media presence throughout the holistic community. Sydney is frequently a guest speaker at such events representing the best of Alternative Media. Sydney is a graduate of the University of Colorado with a BA in Economics and Political Science and New York University with a Juris Doctor. After leaving the arenas of law, banking and human rights she returned to her first love which is writing and began Vision Magazine which strives to be a Catalyst for Conscious Living. Sydney derives inspiration from the countless people and organizations that are living and working to create a better world. www.visionmagazine.com