Podcasts about omsom

In this episode of 5 to 9, I had a chat with Kim Pham, a creative director, BDSM educator, nomad, and co-founder of Omsom, a proud and loud food brand reclaiming Asian flavors, that was recently acquired in 2024.As a self-proclaimed “internet weirdo”, Kim was fascinated by the internet early in her life growing up in Boston. This led her to spend 12 years working in early-stage tech start-ups, building Europe's premier community platform for operational leaders in VC and getting recognized in Forbes 30 under 30 Europe in 2017.She then co-founded Omsom with her sister in 2019, a food brand of chef-crafted noodles and sauces that took the internet by storm!And while building this “proud and loud” food brand, Kim also gave voice to her own self-expression as a BDSM educator on TikTok and Instagram, now with over 180k followers cross-platform.We talked about everything from her early aspirations of hosting a Food Network show, to her years in venture capital, to co-founding OMSOM and its mission of reclaiming loud and proud not only in Asian flavors but also in herself. We also talked about her post-acquisition life,  the courage to explore new identities and her next chapter—where creativity, authenticity, and curiosity take center stage.Kim's journey is a masterclass in following your intuition, embracing the unknown, and rewriting the rules for success.This is Kim Pham for 5 to 9.

  The gang's all here… in San Diego. The hosts convene at BevNET's west coast office where they talk about how Fly By Jing nailed its foray into a popular food category and also highlight the debut of a convenient ethnic comfort food brand and Olipop's upgrade on a legacy soda flavor. Show notes: 0:25: “You Know Things.” Saucy Stains. - Jacqui kicks things off with her favorite daily affirmations, before Mike explains why food prep got the best of his outfit. The hosts fork and slurp Fly By Jing's new chili crisp noodles and John explains why he is particularly impressed with the brand extension. They also sip on and praise a new instant matzo ball soup and follow up with a sampling of a better-for-you soda in the style of Mountain Dew. Ray highlights a recently announced speaker at the upcoming NOSH Live event in December and talks about its sister shows, BevNET Live and Brewbound Live, before the hosts discuss a new job for a prominent Linkedin personality. Brands in this episode: Fly By Jing, immi, Omsom, Olipop, Nooish, Mountain Dew, Chobani, Avvika, Aloha, Iwon Organic 

Kim and Vanessa Pham are the founders of Omsom, an Asian sauce and noodles brand. As the children of Vietnamese refugees who grew up in Boston, they always loved their traditional cuisine, but they often felt ostracized by their peers for it. So, decades later, after stints in start-ups and management consulting, the sisters decided to quit their jobs and found a brand that would help build the world they wanted to live in. In 2020, Omsom was born, and despite a pandemic-era launch, they sold out of their original product line in 72 hours. Since then, the two have scaled up the brand, releasing new products like saucy noodles and partnering with Asian chefs to create unique recipes. Most recently, in June 2024, they were acquired by DayDayCook. Throughout the process, they've done all of this to increase access to authentic Asian flavors and break Asian cuisine out of the confines of the “ethnic foods” aisle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Goodbye, Shopify. See ya later, Etsy. Hasta la vista… Amazon??? Yeah, we said it. Temu has the power to compete with Amazon. Has the Chinese drop shipping company grown too powerful to defeat? Or can our old-school favorites find a way to slay the DTC giant? Nik and Moiz discuss the looming threat of Temu to several major e-commerce retailers. What strategies do they need to stay relevant? Plus, what would it take for Outdoor Voices to crawl out of the grave they dug themselves into? Hear us out— it's definitely not impossible... The guys also discuss the latest acquisition of Asian noodle company, Omsom, by DDC. What, if anything, does it mean for other Asian DTCs like immi, FLY BY Jing, and Sanzo? And later in the episode, Nik declares arbitrage. When is it okay to use arbitrage in the DTC community, and are there any ethical concerns? Well, if we know anything… at the very least, we definitely know where Moiz stands on the issue.   Unravel the complexities of fulfillment with Red Stag - a 3PL that guarantees zero shrink, zero mispicks, and zero missed shipments. Backed by performance assurances, they ensure excellence in every order —Literally, RedStag offers coverage at no additional cost for any guarantee that is missed AND $50 reimbursement per instance for the inconvenience. Discover why Red Stag isn't just another fulfillment provider - visit redstag.com/limited today.   Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik and Moiz's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma   Follow Moiz: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/moizali

It's often said that compelling social media content is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing for consumer brands. But the volume of videos and images posted daily on popular social platforms like Instagram and TikTok makes it challenging to capture users' attention. In this episode, the hosts highlighted brands who create consistently authentic and entertaining content as a way to break through the clutter and develop a sustainable connection with their audiences. Show notes: 0:35: Wrestleball, X Ain'tThe Spot, Ray Loves Wendy's, Dank & Dry, The Year of Better-For-You Chex Mix? – Within the first five minutes of the episode, John shared his strange social media habits, Jacqui said that she? likes “roughing people up” and Ray explained why he thinks Twitter (err X) is toxic. The hosts heaped praise on several brands whose social media strategies they admire, and pointed out specific posts as examples of how to generate humor and enthusiasm in authentic ways. They also sampled a Whistlepig's non-alcoholic, cannabis terpene-infused bottled cocktail, a spicy honey and an even spicier hot pot condiment, and discussed the variety of new Chex Mix-style products coming to market. Brands in this episode: Fly By Jing, Deux, Omsom, Elavi, Gay Water, immi, WhistlePig, Ol' Stiles, Mike's Hot Honey, Sauz, Marimix, Hot Pot Queen, Chex

PRIME is a phenomenon. In the two years since its launch, the hydration and energy drink brand has risen to become a major player in both beverage categories and is generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. What makes it so special? The hosts unpacked PRIME's appeal and remarkable success. They also discussed a head-scratching-yet-spectacular collaboration between Doritos and a Copenhagen-based spirit company, highlighted key details to include in investor pitches and featured a handful of new products, including a delightful Girl Scout cookie-inspired snack. Show notes: 0:35: The New Vitaminwater. “Weird Booze” Tasting. Unsolicited Advice For The GSOA. Hey, Babe. Advent, Evolved. – The hosts pulled back the curtain on why BevNET chose Prime as its 2023 brand of the year and why John sees parallels between it and vitaminwater. They also wondered about the pairing of a sophisticated spirit brand and one often described as “junk food,” praised NOSH's pitch slam finalists and sipped on a secret matcha-infused cream liqueur. The Newton team also snacked on chocolate mint-flavored mini waffle cones, while Jacqui showcased her favorite new advent calendar and set the stage for an on-location Taste Radio recording. Brands in this episode: PRIME, vitaminwater, Bodyarmor, Omsom, Fly By Jing, Empirical, Doritos, Four Loko, Koia, Chubby Snacks, Fishwife, Slim Jim, Tito's, Glenrothes, Tostitos, Lay's, Once Upon A Farm, Annie's, Lentiful, Zwita, Fair & Square, Lexington Bakes, Confusion Snacks, Maazah, Muddy Bites, Babe Kombucha, Evolved, Hoplark

Description:Today, Lee sits down with Vanessa Pham, a first-generation Vietnamese-American and the Co-Founder and CEO of Omsom, a loud and proud Asian pantry staple brand. In this episode, Vanessa shares her journey from growing up with her sister (and business partner) Kim, and their Vietnamese refugee parents outside of Boston, to attending Harvard, working in consulting, and starting Omsom after being inspired by the 2016 elections to build something that would shift culture. Tuning in, you'll find out how her father tried to escape Vietnam seven times before he was successful, the pressure Vanessa felt to honor her parents' sacrifices and make them proud, and how she bootstrapped the business for the first year by offering SAT tutoring services just to make rent, plus so much more!Exclusive Deals from Our Sponsors:AWESOME CX by Transcom provides high touch, personalized customer experience services to consumer brands of any size! Email Lee at lee@stairwaytoceo.com to learn more about their award-winning services and Awesome Coffee Chats.In This Episode You'll Hear About:•   [03:16] Ways that Omsom's proud and loud ethos is a response to growing up “othered.”•   [07:52] What Vanessa wanted to do and how she was motivated by her parent's sacrifices.•   [10:20] Insight into her career trajectory and the pivotal conversation with her dad that helped her let go of external pressure and expectations.•   [14:09] A look at her journey toward taking more risks and her desire to influence culture.•   [16:48] How food (and particularly ready-to-use sauces) aligned with Vanessa and Kim's mission to celebrate Asian stories.•   [27:20] How they navigated launching Omsom during the early days of the pandemic.•   [30:27] Vanessa's advice for community building, marketing, and fundraising.•   [34:18] Her relentless commitment to personal growth and how it benefits her as a CEO.•   [41:26] Reflecting on some of the biggest surprises that came with building a business!•   [46:42] Why Vanessa encourages fledgling founders to be authentically themselves.To Find Out More:OmsomVanessa PhamVanessa Pham on LinkedInVanessa Pham on InstagramLee Greene on LinkedInStairway to CEOStairway to CEO on InstagramQuotes:“Omsom in Vietnamese means rowdy, rambunctious, riotous. Our ethos is all about being proud and loud. In some ways – reclaiming our narratives and telling our stories loudly and proudly is our way of pushing back on that initial experience we had in that small town outside of Boston.” [0:04:22]“Building a proud and loud brand was when I learned to be more true to myself, be [comfortable] in my skin, and be more authentic about who I actually am.” [0:06:07]“My dream for most of my life has been to honor my parents and their sacrifices. Nothing has been more motivating to me than that.” [0:07:56]“There's not enough Vietnamese-American women that are seen as thought leaders. I felt really called by that.” [0:15:29]“After the 2016 election, Kim and I wanted to build something that could influence culture, narratives, and dialogue at a national level.” [0:15:40]“Food – has been such an incredibly meaningful part of our lives and a way for us to connect to our culture and our identities.” [0:17:59]“What we're building is in service of giving people a sense of home and a sense of joy. In [hard times], they're actually going to want to engage with a brand like ours. What we stand for is relevant and timely.” [0:28:40]“There was this flywheel that we created by building and fostering a community that understood our values, saw what we [stood for], and that really resonated with them.” [0:29:53]“[Ask yourself]: Is my story and my brand story authentic? Because consumers' bullshit meters are higher than ever. Same with the press. Beyond that, does it parlay into broader dialogues that are happening at a national level?” [0:31:12]“I dedicate so much of my time and mindshare, and emotional energy to evolving my worldviews and my relationship with myself – so that I can navigate this journey with grace, trust, belief, and conviction. Those are so important for getting the job done.” [0:35:21]“My advice would be to continue to show more of who you really are in the [CEO] journey.” [0:46:53]

This week on the podcast, the hosts discussed their smash-and-grab introduction to AriZona's new line of hard teas, a Ted Lasso sighting at BevNET Live and a category-defining victory for non-alcoholic cocktail brands.  This episode also features an interview with Luke Holden, the founder and CEO of Luke's Lobster, a vertically integrated and family-owned seafood company based in Saco, Maine. Luke's Lobster operates a chain of fast-casual restaurants, a frozen meal line made with Maine-sourced lobster and a wholesale business that is the top selling frozen lobster brand in the U.S.  Show notes: 0:37: Rushmore, Or The Darjeeling Limited? You Had Us At Sledgehammer. See You At SFFS. – The episode opens with a chat about Wes Anderson movies, before Ray shared his dismay about an inaccurate profile and wayward comparison. Mike spoke about his brief, but memorable, stint as an Avenger, the hosts collectively congratulated NA cocktail brand Parch on winning New Beverage Showdown 25 and then highlighted several new products, including from BFY snack brand Lesser Evil and Moroccan food company Mina. 28:03: Interview: Luke Holden, Founder/CEO, Luke's Lobster – Holden spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about Luke's Lobster's collaboration with Sweetgreen, the company's origins and focus on sustainable sourcing and the traceability of its seafood, how it communicates quality to consumers and its efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the lobster industry. Brands in this episode: AriZona Beverages, Parch, Ghia, De Soi, Mina, LesserEvil, Rind, Once Upon A Coconut, Beachball, A Dozen Cousins, Fillo's, Omsom, Somos, Luke's Lobster

As college graduates send off their resumes, they're also facing hiring freezes and layoffs. CBS News' Nancy Chen explores the impacts on their first jobs.With summer travel set to begin, travel website The Points Guy has released its 2023 Best U.S. Airlines report. Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of The Points Guy, joined "CBS Mornings" to exclusively reveal the results and talk about the upcoming travel season.In our "Changing the Game" series, we highlight extraordinary women who are making a difference. First-generation Vietnamese American sisters Vanessa and Kim Pham, co-founders of the Asian food brand Omsom, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss creating a brand that celebrates Asian flavors, stories and communities and how their cultural roots inspired the brand.CBS News' Anthony Mason speaks with the cast and creators of the new musical Kimberly Akimbo about their eight Tony nominations. Victoria Clark, Bonnie Milligan and Justin Cooley share how they each nearly turned down the audition for the musical. David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori share why the "weird little show" is captivating audiences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hosts assessed the fallout from a highly publicized claim of “copycat” branding (and the accuser's subsequent apology), recapped a raucous pitch slam and shared a firsthand account of Omson's rhapsodic rave. They also spoke about a somewhat controversial food and sampled plenty of tasty, trendy products in the studio. Show notes: 0:43: Pizza Party. $200 For Free (Not Exactly). Storm The Stage! That… Hat. Human Petri Dish. – John made a pre-lunch for Mike and Ray and the hosts collectively chatted about a Linkedin diatribe penned by the founder of olive oil brand Graza and the industry's subsequent reaction, and why those who already have their tickets to BevNET Live should make dinner plans. Ray and Jacqui reflected on an outstanding event hosted by non-profit CPG organization Naturally San Diego, Mike talked about a new line noodles and how his hat almost broke the Internet (not really, but it was close), before the hosts all began biting into and imbibing upon new and interesting products, including what appeared to be blue slime, very spicy crunchy snacks, Delta-9 seltzers, better-for-you brownies and an innovative non-alcoholic “mezcal.” Brands in this episode: Brightland, Graza, Mike's Hot Honey, Wynn's Kitchen, Cien Chiles, Rationale Brewing, I Amaranth, Chasin' Dreams, Omsom, Samadhi Moss, BLK & Bold, Wize Tea, Little Saints, Chuza, Cheech and Chong's, Louie Louie, Nature's Bakery, Little Debbie, Tootsie Rolls

Vanessa Pham and her sister, Kim, co-founded Omsom, an Asian sauce company, because they had a story to tell about growing up as first-generation Asian Americans. In this episode of Shopify Masters, Vanessa shares her tips for making your brand's story resonate.For more on Omsom and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/omsom-storytelling

Chic is not typically a word associated with fish. But it is fitting for Fishwife. A modern, super-premium brand of tinned seafood, Fishwife is the brainchild of entrepreneurs Becca Millstein and Caroline Goldfarb. Launched in December 2020, the Los Angeles-based company markets ethically sourced canned tuna, salmon, trout and anchovies from fisheries and aquaculture farms in the United States and Europe. Known for its bright and quirky label designs, Fishwife built a thriving DTC business early on and gradually introduced distribution to select brick-and-mortar retailers across the U.S. Earlier this year, Whole Foods began selling Fishwife products at stores in its Southern Pacific region and will add them to its Northern California locations this summer.  In this episode, Millstein spoke about the “light bulb” moment and planning process that led to the development of Fishwife, the impact of its striking label design on trial and word of mouth marketing, her perspective on scaling a niche concept and how she navigated and learned from a potentially devastating sourcing crisis. Show notes: 0:43: Interview: Becca Millstein, Co-Founder/CEO, Fishwife - Millstein met with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif at Expo West 2023 where the entrepreneur spoke about Fishwife's emergence as a “pandemic baby,” parallels between her previous career in the music industry and that of consumer products and why it was important to identify the brand's target consumer early on. She also explained how Fishwife's branding and label designs generated significant interest among consumer and trade media and foundation for DTC success, the day that Millstein worried that her business was in peril and how she planned to avoid a similar one in the future and how she assesses partnerships with other consumer brands. Brands in this episode: Fishwife, Liquid Death, Fly By Jing, Magic Spoon, Three Wishes, Scout Canning, Patagonia Provisions, Chicken of the Sea, Aura Bora, Omsom, Van Leeuwen, Jeni's, Sprinkles Cupcakes

Brian Sugar is the co-founder and former CEO of PopSugar, a women's media company acquired by Group Nine (which was later acquired by Vox Media). He is now the Managing Partner of Sugar Capital where he invests in DTC brands like Feastables, Kinship, Caraway, Brightland, Omsom, Starface, and Kinship as well as tech companies enabling commerce like Archive, Bounty, EcoCart, Tydo, Fondue, and Cogsy. Brian's Twitter Sugar Capital website

Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna SadhuEdited by Jenna SadhuMusic by Tralala, “All Fired Up”Of all the things Omsom CEO Vanessa Pham expected to be dealing with earlier this month, the Silicon Valley Bank collapse was not one of them. As co-founders of the Asian flavors and sauces start-up, Vanessa and her sister Kim have successfully steered the mission-driven Omsom to national distribution with the likes of Whole Foods, partnered with influential chefs like Nicole Ponseca, and helped change the conversation around Asian-influenced consumer product goods and pantry staples. But Omsom was a customer of Silicon Valley Bank, which famously failed on March 10th, and Vanessa, Kim, and the rest of the team had to confront an immediate future with no capital. Omsom faced its rollercoaster of a week by leaning into their hallmark transparency, and their community rallied around them. Vanessa shares it all with host Kerry Diamond and also talks about how Omsom came to be.Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. For Jubilee tickets, click here. More on Vanessa: Instagram, Omsom, websiteRadio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

Vanessa Pham, CEO and co-founder of OMSOM, joins the Wavebreak Podcast to share her experience starting and scaling the brand from initial concept to national retail. In this episode you'll learn:The story and origin of the OMSOM brand, including multiple iterations of the early brandLessons from launching DTC and scaling into Whole Foods and TargetHiring strategy and recruiting as a high-growth consumer startupAnd so much more!Vanessa Pham is the CEO and co-founder of OMSOM. Links MentionedOMSOMLearn more about Wavebreak: the email & CRM agency for high-growth DTC brandsSponsored by...Klaviyo — Over 265,000 innovative brands are growing their businesses by listening and understanding to cues from their customers--easily turning that information into valuable marketing messages used to build highly segmented, automated email & SMS campaigns, such as win back campaigns or abandoned cart recovery and more.Tidio — Tidio is the highest-rated live chat software on Shopify. Through Live Chat, Chatbots, and Ticketing, Tidio helps Shopify merchants gain and retain more customers with personalized shopping experiences. Automate up to 47% of recurring questions and offer discounts based on user behavior to maximize revenue. If you want to increase sales and customer satisfaction check out Tidio and use promo code "LEADERS" to get an exclusive discount.

BevNET's director of community Melissa Traverse joined Taste Radio hosts Ray Latif and Jacqui Brugliera for a discussion about a new source for valuable industry info, ways that our team can connect with and highlight Expo West exhibitors and a high-profile CEO's shocking exit. They also spoke about a hot brand's big retail win, luscious limited-time offerings and had a frank chat about the Whole30 diet and intermittent fasting. Show notes: 0:36: Back On The ‘Cast. ‘Boys' Brilliant Advice. Expo Plans Revealed. Green Juice, Black Coffee, No Dairy. – Ray praised the return of Melissa, who, along with Jacqui, shared insights gleaned from the first episode of ‘Community Call,' before each discussed their preparation and planning for Expo West 2023 (send us your info!), including their social media and video content strategy at the event. Later, they reacted to the news that Miyoko's founder Miyoko Shninner had been removed from her role as CEO of the alt-dairy company, shared their admiration for a fast-growing brand, their excitement about a TV-show themed ice cream and indulgent, LTO snack before they each described their current rituals for healthy eating. Brands in this episode: Belgian Boys, Miyoko's, Omsom, Jeni's, Honey Mama's, Lattini, Pressed, Evolution Fresh, Suja, Trader Joe's

Today's guest is Scott Norton, co-founder of Sir Kensington's. Scott is a consumer growth investor and backs early and growth stage consumer businesses across both physical products and digital services. He has invested in over 15 early and growth stage consumer companies, serving on the boards of MUDWTR, Smallhold, and Firstleaf and investing in brands like Hero Cosmetics and Omsom whose founders we've had on the podcast previously. Previously, Scott served as CEO, CMO, and co-founder of Sir Kensington's, best known for making condiments with character. At Sir Kensington's, he helped raise over $20M from investors and guided it to a successful exit to Unilever in 2017. After the business tripled in sales post-acquisition he transitioned to an advisory role for the company at the end of 2020. In this episode we discuss: What great brand storytellers do differently How Scott started Sir Kensington's The key differences between food & beauty startups % margins CPG brands should target Product margin vs. gross margin vs. contribution margin What Scott looks for as an investor How food brands can get into grocery stores What founders need to know about boards of directors And more For more information: Scott's Twitter

From Otafuku's OtaJoy yakisoba to Maya Kaimal tikka masala to Hamburger Helper, the dump-and-stir sauté sauce has been part of our cooking vocabulary for a generation—and for good reason. Packed with powerful flavors and the vapors of nostalgia blowing through a kitchen within minutes, these pouches, bottles, and jars can transform a kitchen in Tulsa to a stove in Kerala, Osaka, Seoul, or Tuscany. Kim Pham, cofounder of start-up food company Omsom, grew up with these sauces in her life, too. In this really cool episode, we speak with Kim about what the journey has been to found one of the most exciting brands in food. We find out about what inspires the company's sauce research and development process, and we tap into the empathy needed to run a startup in 2023. We hope you enjoy this wonderful talk.More from Kim Pham:A Quest to Reinvent the Homemade Sauce [TASTE] Meet the Tastemaker: Deuki Hong of Sunday Family [Omsom]

In our first interview ever (!) we interview Kim Pham, the cofounder of Omsom, a cult favorite loud & proud CPG brand bringing Asian flavors into your pantry. We discuss: How Kim's background as a first-gen daughter of Vietnamese refugees inspired her to start Omsom What it was like for her to raise venture capital Her journey into kink & becoming a BDSM creator online Why everyone should learn the essentials of BDSM (and some mythbusting) And how Kim has navigated being unapologetically herself online & IRL Kim's personal website, Instagram, and TikTok Omsom's website & Instagram Get a free trial with Lyvecom to incorporate video commerce into your ecommerce strategy

Vanessa Pham is the Co-Founder and CEO of Omsom, a company built for and committed to bringing loud and proud Asian flavors to American households. In this episode, Vanessa discusses the humble beginnings of the Asian cuisine inspired brand, along with its mission and principles. She shares the lessons she learned from friends and mentors along her journey and what continues to inspire her. Additionally, she talks about the impact the brand made in the food industry and how its business model is different than most.Vanessa shares her experience being a venture-backed CPG brand and how working with investors such as Sidekick shaped her entrepreneurial senses. She goes on to share the importance of community and finding joy in cooking all things fermented, caramelized, and braised. Last year she was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 and Adweek's Young Influentials.Today's episode is hosted by Diana Fryc of Retail Voodoo, connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianafryc/ KEY TAKEAWAYSBuilding a brand rooted in passion and driven by its missionUpholding brand values and principles throughout every interactionHow Omsom's business model impacts and improves the Asian-American community ABOUT THE GUESTVanessa Pham, Co-Founder & CEO of OmsomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessatpham Website: https://omsom.com CHAPTERS00:00 | Introduction03:36 | Take A Risk06:09 | The Third-Culture Effect07:53 | Reversing Risk Aversion10:11 | The Decision to Focus on Food12:56 | Leaning on Friends and Networking16:35 | Learning Valuable Lessons & Mistakes20:32 | Brand Values & Principles23:59 | A Business Model Built by Chefs26:40 | Business Advice30:47 | Hospitality Industry Trends to Watch31:53 | Women with Incredible Work Ethic33:17 | Learn More About Vanessa Pham & Omsom This episode is brought to you by Retail Voodoo. A brand consultancy focused on building, growing, and revitalizing brands in the food, beverage, health, and wellness industries. If you are ready to find a partner that will help your business create a high-impact strategy that gives your brand an advantage, please visit retail-voodoo.com/contact to set up a discovery call today. Produced by Heartcast Media.https://www.heartcastmedia.com/

Helllooo! It's Doone here - your host and hype girl. I've just spent my morning working on the launch plan for Majic and now I'M excited to be popping to into your ears for our weekly mini episode. Now - You might be able to hear the storm grumbling outside my window right now which is a soundtrack I missed living in London so feel free to enjoy it with me.   This week I'm answering all of your fundraising questions, covering everything you want - and need - to know but were afraid to ask. A couple of weeks ago Jessie Gabriel from All Places hosted a masterclass in our network to spill the tea on all things fundraising, and we were able to ask all of questions. And it was amazing. I didn't actually know how much I didn't know. To give you an introduction to the woman of the hour, Jessie stepped down as an equity partner and head of the Investment Funds practice at a major law firm in 2020 to launch All Places, which is a business and legal strategy firm seeking to create a more equitable world by actively helping women from all backgrounds and industries grow their business without limits. I'd say our missions align pretty damn well. All Places is actually the only firm in the US focused primarily on female asset managers and entrepreneurs and In less than a year, the firm's client roster has grown to include so many trailblazing consumer brands like Táche and Omsom, who have both come on the podcasts to share their stories! Jessie's basically a well of knowledge when it comes to fundraising and the reality of being a female founder today. I'd highly recommend jumping onto her website which you can find in the shownotes and signing up to her insightful newsletter.  The key take-away I want you to take from this episode is this very important tip when it comes to raising any kind of capital. Network is the right place to start. Best case scenario, you have a great network already, that is supportive of you and your brand. If you don't have that list, the time to grow it is right now. Actively reach out to people before you're fundraising, get involved in networking groups. It's hard, and it's a lot of work, but that network is critical. The network isn't going to be VC funds necessarily, becausee they might not be ones directly writing you checks. For most of them it's just going to be too early. But investors always know other investors. And if you'e in the process of raising right now, drop me a note. I'd love to learn more about your startup and see if I can help. Let's get straight into it! LINKS WE MENTION: Jesse Gabriel LinkedIn  All Places Website Visit Upscribe.io/femalestartupclub to learn more and receive your first month FREE SIGN UP FOR 1800-HYPEGIRL HOTLINE HERE: femalestartupclub.norby.live Female Startup Club's Instagram   Doone's Instagram   Doone's TikTok   To redeem 1 month free of Norby's Basic Plan use code "FSC" here: https://join.nor.by/   In partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for eCommerce businesses   Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook Group   Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com   Female Startup Club + Clearco: Clear.co/partner/female-star

*Season Premiere* Kim Pham is the child of Vietnamese refugees and the co-founder of the Asian food brand OMSOM. Kim and Rich Tu sit down and talk about a range of topics like food shame, the importance of community, her founders' journey, and how OMSOM is fighting stigmatization of the ethnic food aisle. Also, they discuss what it means to be "chronically online and made on the internet", and how Kim is giving life to her multitudes on TikTok and sharing her experience as a lifestyle domme. This episode is all about fighting the model minority myth, and it's a must-listen! Check out FirstGenBurden.com for all the episodes Follow us @firstgenburden and Rich Tu / @rich_tu Audio produced by Timothy Simonson / @timwicked Illustration by Eugenia Mello / @eumiel Recorded at Canal Street Market, thanks to DesGin for their support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/firstgenburden/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firstgenburden/support

The festive season just got over! And I am sure you had a great time with your family and friends.What each festive season or to say good or bad times teach us that --Connections Matter. There could not have been a better time to discuss more deeply on the matter.My guest, Pat Hedley joins us to offer hard-earned wisdom about the true spirit of making a connection. One being learning and sharing, a learned skill that can be mastered by anyone, even introverts. She debunks the notion that networking is a self-interested act. Instead, she makes networking accessible, joyful and life-affirming.In this episode, you will learn—-1) How to stay in touch with people?2) How to build curiosity in people?3) What stops people from nurturing their connections?4) What are the parameters to look for before investing in a relationship?5) What is the true essence of connection?Pat looks for great opportunities to bring people together to help one another. With three decades of global private equity experience at General Atlantic, now she independently invests in and advises innovative growth companies.Current investments include business services (Triple Mint, Mogul, BrandVerge, Sorcero), wellness (Hint, Milk+Honey, Leda Health) and consumer (Margaux, Bespoke Post, Omsom). More than half of these companies are founded and led by women. She selectively takes on advisory or board assignments helping CEOs accelerate growth and translate strategy into results.She is the author of Meet 100 People, A How to Guide to the Career and Life Edge Everyone's Missing, encouraging young people (and all of us) to meet people and build valuable life-long relationships. She speaks at corporations, alumni events, colleges, and other venues. TEDx speaker at Dartmouth College 2018. www.meet100people.com

This week queen of the heart beauty mark, dominatrix, and cofounder of Asian food brand OMSOM, Kim Pham joins Muñoz for an epic good time. Join these two Zdaddies as they talk, laugh, and get deep about Kim's journey from self-discovery to creating a popular Asian food brand with her sister. Mix that in with some talk about Queer Food and her secret to what keeps her going and this is an episode you may want to take notes on!You can show Kim all the love on her Instagram @KimoftheinternetSend Muñoz some love on Instagram & Twitter @inyomouthpodMouth Merch is where you go from fan to super fan!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This month, we sat down with Kim Pham, Co-founder of Omsom, a proud, loud, Asian food brand partnering with chefs to make Asian cuisine and flavors more accessible at home. The company launched in 2020 and has seen incredible success online with their line of direct-to-consumer recipe starters and pantry staples. Now, you can get Omsom in stores nationwide at Whole Foods. Kim tells us about starting the business with her sister, how Omsom's values have guided its growth and how they show up in her own life. Learn more about Omsom on their website and follow Kim @kimofinternet!

Emma Chamberlain is the face of Generation Z. Can the 21-year-old YouTube sensation be its Juan Valdez, too? In this episode of Taste Radio, the hosts discussed Chamberlain's foray into the coffee business as the founder of Chamberlain Coffee, a platform brand of coffee and tea products that recently completed a $7 million funding round.  They also spoke about the surprising news that Haus, a promising brand of low-ABV aperitifs, is shutting down and the launch of Coca-Cola Dreamworld, the latest variant in Coke's “Creations” sub-line, which promises consumers “technicolor tastes and surrealism of the subconscious.” This episode also features the latest installment of The Maxi Minutes, in which investor Maxine Kozler Koven shares insights and expertise with early-stage founders. Show notes: 0:48: A Golden Introduction, Brad Moseys, Mike Gets “Real” – The quartet of BevNET editorial assistant Shauna Golden, reporter Brad Avery and regular hosts Mike Schneider and Ray Latif chatted about what it means to be a “BevNETtter,” strutting vs. moseying and a social app that only Mike seems to understand. They also discussed recent articles about Chamberlain Coffee and Haus, penned by Shauna and Brad, respectively, why none of them are too excited about a “dreamy” cola and notable new products, including an addictive snack and non-alcoholic canned cocktails. 31:33: The Maxi Minutes, Part 6 – Maxine Kozler Koven, the co-founder of L.A.-based investment firm LDR Ventures, shared advice on the information that investors want to see from entrepreneurs in quarterly reports, strategies for working with outside agencies, the value of a management team with industry experience and tips on how to get current investors to join subsequent funding rounds. Brands in this episode: Omsom, Chamberlain Coffee, Haus, Coca-Cola, Figlia, Chunk Nibbles, Nguyen Coffee Supply, Altitude Beverage Co., Willa's 

When Jen Liao and Caleb Wang saw their dream business in peril, they froze. The reaction, it turns out, was brilliant. Liao and Wang are the founders of XCJ, a surging brand of frozen foods inspired by Chinese street cuisine. The couple, former corporate executives, launched XCJ as a Seattle-area restaurant in 2018 and it quickly became a popular destination among local residents thanks to its authentic Chinese soup dumplings. Yet its early momentum was threatened by the rise of Covid-19; in response,  Liao and Wang stopped serving hot takeout meals and instead began delivering bags of frozen dumplings for consumers to prepare at home. The dumplings quickly became a cult hit within the region and within a matter of months, XCJ expanded distribution nationally. The company has since established a frozen logistics network with warehouses across the U.S. that allows it to ship millions of its critically praised dumplings direct to customers from coast-to-coast. XCJ also expanded its offerings to include lamb, beef and chicken BBQ skewers, as well as sauces and a recently introduced ice cream line inspired by Chinese flavors.  In this interview, Liao discussed her and Wang's decision to enter the restaurant business, despite having no prior experience, and how XCJ cultivated consumer interest in the frozen dumplings. She also spoke about why self-manufacturing was the only path forward and how they are managing multiple business divisions while continuing to grow and maintain quality standards. Show notes: 0:42: Interview: Jen Liao, Co-Founder, XCJ – Taste Radio editor Ray Latif spoke with Liao about her brand's shorthand name and meaning, swapped Seattle area restaurant recommendations and touched on the launch of XCJ ice cream. She also explained how the company utilized Facebook and WeChat to build consumer awareness and interest for XCJ's frozen dumplings, unusual ways of distributing food to customers early on, the importance of educating consumers on food preparation and whether domestic production has an impact on perception and marketing. Later, she spoke about how XCJ splits responsibilities and manages disagreements among its founders and leaders, how the company is crafting a new look for the brand and how growing interest in AAPI food and culture factors into the rebrand. Brands in this episode: XCJ, Omsom, Fly By Jing

What has to happen for Vietnamese lemongrass barbecue sauce to take up as much space as Texas barbecue sauce on an American grocery store shelf? There's a whole generation of young entrepreneurs — many of them women of color — making packaged foods that are expanding the palate of American shoppers. This week, live on stage in Brooklyn, Dan is talking with two of these businesspeople: Chitra Agrawal, founder of Brooklyn Delhi, and Vanessa Pham, the CEO of Omsom. Chitra and Vanessa have taken different approaches to their businesses, but they've faced similar challenges — trying to figure out how to grow while staying true to themselves. One of the struggles they share: The debate over whether to place their items in the “ethnic” or “international” aisle of the grocery store.  The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Tracey Samuelson, and Jared O'Connell.Transcript available at www.sporkful.com.

Want to build a brand that people rave about? Dan Nash is the founder of SixEight, an agency that helps food brands turn their customers into a cult of superfans. As a Brand Strategist, it's Dan's mission to make food brands become a force for good, behave more like humans and generate the same intense love as the best brands in the world. He works with brands like Dishoom, Flat Iron, and Tonkotsu who have a story worth fighting for. We talk about how you tell and scale your story so it has a huge impact now and in the future on your brand and sales. We also discuss building local connections, the power of naivety, creating a manifesto, Anthony Bourdain – and his previous life as a digital nomad in Thailand. Links: https://omsom.com/ (Omsom) https://hiutdenim.co.uk/ (Hiut Denim) https://liquiddeath.com/ (Liquid Death Water) https://www.hospitalitymavericks.com/20-your-brand-as-your-promise-with-cliff-ettridge-partner-at-the-team/ (#20 Your Brand as Your Promise With Cliff Ettridge, Partner at The Team) https://www.linkedin.com/in/nashdan/ (Connect with Dan on LinkedIn) https://www.sixeightagency.com/ (SixEight) Connect with the podcast: https://colossal-designer-2784.ck.page/40ada1483a (Join the Hospitality Mavericks newsletter): https://rb.gy/5rqyeq (https://rb.gy/5rqyeq)   A big thank you to our sponsor Bizimply who are helping progressive leaders and operators making every shift run like clockwork. Head to our website at https://www.bizimply.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=mavericks (www.bizimply.com) or email them directly at advice@bizimply.com. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This special edition of Taste Radio highlights actionable insights and advice from interviews with six founders, creators and leaders who joined us on the show during the first half of 2022. Our guests include Todd Carmichael, Co-Founder, La Colombe & Loftiwater; Zoe Feldman, GM of Consumer, Momofuku; Adam Bremen, Founder, Keto Krisp; Annie Ryu, Founder/CEO, Jack & Annie's; Sandro Roco, Founder & CEO, Sanzo; and Kat Cole, President & COO, Athletic Greens. Show notes:  0:44: Interview: Todd Carmichael, Co-Founder, La Colombe & Loftiwater – We kick things off with La Colombe co-founder Todd Carmichael who has turned his attention from coffee to sparkling water with his latest venture, Loftiwater. In this clip, pulled from our episode published on January 4, Todd spoke about the origins of the brand name, the value of hard work, how he landed on sparkling water as the basis for his next beverage brand and why he chose to build a production facility rather than work with a co-manufacturer. 10:28: Interview: Zoe Feldman, GM of Consumer, Momofuku – Our next clip is pulled from an episode featured on May 17 and features Zoe Feldman, the GM of Consumer for acclaimed and influential restaurant group Momofuku. Zoe discussed the importance of maintaining perspective, the reason she only hires “Swiss Army knives,”  her emphasis on building contingencies into the company's operational strategy and why she maintains an “open book, open door” policy. 19:06: Interview: Adam Bremen, Founder, Keto Krisp – We continue with a clip from our episode published on February 1, which features an interview with Adam Bremen, the founder of  fast-growing snack bar brand Keto Krisp. Adam explained the importance of “getting outside of our comfort zones” and how it led to his passion for surfing, why he wasn't overly concerned about the challenges of entrepreneurship in the food industry and why he always “puts himself in the [retail] buyer's shoes.  27:07: Interview: Annie Ryu, Founder/CEO, Jack & Annie's – Next up is a clip from an episode published on January 11, which featured an interview with Annie Ryu, the founder and CEO of The Jackfruit Company and sister brand Jack & Annie's. Annie explained the special nature of jackfruit, identifying the right messaging to attract retail buyers and consumers and what she's learned about entrepreneurship and the value of persistence. 33:01: Interview: Sandro Roco, Founder & CEO, Sanzo – The episode continues with Sandro Roco, the founder and CEO of fast-growing Asian-inspired sparkling water brand Sanzo. In this clip, from an episode published on March 22, Sandro explained the impact of well-known culinary personalities on his decision to start a beverage brand, how he identified addressable white space in the sparkling water category and why “hitting quickly” is important for an early-stage drink company. 41:47: Interview: Kat Cole, President & COO, Athletic Greens – Finally, we hear from Kat Cole, the president and COO of rapidly growing wellness brand Athletic Greens. Cole spoke with us in an episode published on February 15, and in this clip she discussed her funding strategy as an angel investor, why she urges entrepreneurs to find a “minimum viable community” and how she efficiently consumes large amounts of information using a variety of ways and sources. Brands in this episode: La Colombe, Loftiwater, Momofuku, Sanzo, Jack & Annie's, Keto Krisp, Athletic Greens, Fly By Jing, Omsom, Nguyen Coffee Supply, Chobani

It's Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're honored and proud to have Kim Pham on this episode. Kim Pham is a Co-founder (along with her sister, Vanessa) of the loud and proud food brand, OmSom. In this episode, we chat about how she and her sister used their lifelong love and enthusiasm for food to start a business revolving around the reclamation and celebration of their heritage in the culinary space. Stay Connected with Kim Pham: www.instagram.com/omsom •https://omsom.com •https://twitter.com/omsom •TikTok.com/@weareomsom ———

Food is something that brings people together and a great way to share one's culture and story. On today's episode, I speak with Kim Pham, co-founder of Omsom, a consumer food brand that provides starter sauce kits to prepare various Asian-inspired dishes. Pham discusses starting the company with her sister Vanessa and how growing up as daughters of Vietnamese refugees influenced their business and passion for their love of food. Be sure to follow Omsom @omsom and share your thoughts with me @colmeetsworld.Subscribe to Young Influentials on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek's podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Sandro Roco launched Asian-inspired sparkling water brand Sanzo in 2019, the naysayers had plenty to say: “This is a niche idea. It's not a scalable brand. The products won't resonate among mainstream consumers.” Three years and multiple retail, marketing and funding wins later, however, those comments are becoming increasingly rare. A brand that aligns growing consumer interest in clean ingredient beverages and that of Asian culture and cuisine, Sanzo's zero-calorie and zero-sugar seltzers are flavored with fruits commonly consumed in Asian countries, including lychee, Yuzu lemon and calamansi. The concept aligns with growing consumer interest in both clean ingredient beverages and Asian culture and cuisine, which has been validated by what the company describes as “a rabid fan base” and a retail footprint of over 2,000 locations, including at Panda Express and nationally at Whole Foods.  Last year, Sanzo landed a major deal with Disney's Marvel Studios to release four limited-edition cans featuring characters from the movie “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.” The brand's momentum propelled a $10 million Series A funding round that the company closed in February. In an interview featured in this episode, Roco spoke about the origins of Sanzo, including the inspiration for its name, formulation and focus, and how he's attempting to “own” a space within the sparkling water category similar to that of other ethnic water brands. He also discussed the keys to building and leveraging a cult following and why the comprehensive process required to become a certified minority owned brand was worth the time and effort. Show notes: 0:43: Sandro Roco, Founder & CEO, Sanzo – Roco spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif at Natural Products Expo West 2022, where they chatted about the entrepreneur's fast-paced life before discussing the origins of the Sanzo name and his professional career prior to launching the company. He also explained the impact of chef/entrepreneur David Chang on his decision to start a beverage brand, how he identified addressable white space in the sparkling water category and why he disputes depictions of the brand as having an overly narrow focus. He also discussed how the partnership with Disney came together, why he stresses the importance of “getting it right with one community, one tribe” and how Sanzo has benefited from retailers' interest in supporting BIPOC-owned brands. Brands in this episode: Sanzo, Fly By Jing, Omsom, Nguyen Coffee, Aura Bora, LaCroix, Perrier, Topo Chico, San Pellegrino

CEREAL TALKのニュースレターはこちら https://cerealtalk.jp/ アメリカ人に親しみを持ってもらえるラーメン / 「Ramen」で想像するイメージが違う / "なんでラーメンに10ドル以上払わないといけないんだ" / 美味しいラーメンに出会えるチャンスが少ない / 寿司レストランのマーケットサイズ / 大都市に良いラーメン屋さんがあるけど… / クラウドキッチンチャネル / Ramen Hero創業時にあった配送の苦労 / ”まあ落ち着け Bro” / 冷凍食品の配送 / ホールフーズの卸 / D2Cブランド同士のコラボ / 様々な人種や文化、味覚があるアメリカに対してどう美味しさを提供するか / Umamiの教育 / なぜその商品を手に取る必要があるのか？ Ramen Hero https://ramenhero.com Hiro Hasegawa(@therealramenhero) • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealrame... Hiro Hasegawa (@hirohrm) / Twitter https://twitter.com/hirohrm CloudKitchens https://www.cloudkitchens.com/ Omsom https://omsom.com/ Fly By Jing | Sichuan chili sauce https://flybyjing.com/ Canal https://shopcanal.com/ TUSHY https://hellotushy.com/ OP Music: Epidemic Sound

Melvin Van Peebles' SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS SONG was a monumental moment for Black cinema and a gamechanger for cinema as a whole. Not only are we joined by the great Michael Jai White, whose BLACK DYNAMITE was a direct descendant of SWEETBACK, but his friend Mario Van Peebles (son of Melvin, and star of BAADASSSSS!, which tells the story of the making of today's film) pops in to drop some wisdom on us!Then, we play a quiz about the celebrity children of celebrity parents.What's Good :Alonso: OmsomDrea: Finishing taxes earlyMichael: Division of labor, domestically speakingIfy: Birthday Trip!ITIDIC:Camila Cabello Cinderella Is Winning #OscarsFanFavoriteChanning Tatum Says ‘Magic Mike' Training Regimen Might Not Be Healthy/RealisticStaff Picks:Drea: COFFYAlonso: THE LIVING ENDMichael: THE MACKIfy: BLACK DYNAMITEBuy Alonso's book - I'll Be Home for Christmas MoviesWith:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeMichael Jai WhiteMario Van PeeblesProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

It's December 10, 2021. Glow teaches us about news for kids for the Asian American community. She teaches us about the Met Gala 2021 focusing the fashion choices of Filipino-Americans Bella Poarch, Olivia Rodrigo, Saweetie, and Bretman Rock; Asian American businesses (Made in Chinatown, Omsom, Mason Dixie Foods, Indifix, Mount Lai); Sesame Street's newest Asian American character named Ji-Young; Sunisa Lee, the First Hmong American Olympic Gymnast; and The Eternals with their inclusion of Asian American actors.

CEO of OMSOM, Vanessa Pham sits down with CtoC podcast host, Gary Nowacki to share tips on how to build successful and profitable relationships with your Co-Mans.

This special edition of the podcast features highlights from interviews with six founders, creators and innovators who joined us on the show during the second half of 2021. Our guests include award-winning television host, chef and writer Andew Zimmern; Vanessa Pham, the co-founder and CEO of Omsom;  Erewhon chief growth officer Kabir Jain; Catherine Dockery the founder of Vice Ventures; Foxtrot Market co-founder and CEO Mike LaVitola; and Danielle LiVolsi, the founder and CEO of Nuttzo. Show notes: 0:42: Interview: Andrew Zimmern, Host, "Family Dinner" – We kick things off with award-winning television host, chef and writer Andrew Zimmern, whose latest TV series “Family Dinner” is now in its second season. In the following clip, pulled from our episode featured on November 30, Zimmern spoke about why he believes that great brands don't necessarily need to be the best brands, why he believes elitism is hampering solutions to issues of food accessibility and affordability, and his position that GMOs – applied within reason – continue to play an important role in the food system.   8:32: Interview: Vanessa Pham, Co-Founder & CEO, Omsom – Next, we're joined by Vanessa Pham, the co-founder and CEO of Omsom, an innovative brand of starter kits for cooking Asian dishes at home. In a clip pulled from an episode featured on October 26, Pham spoke about about the inspiration for and meaning behind Omsom, why she and her co-founder and sister Kim set out to build a brand for all consumers, why observers may be mistaken into thinking the company has a niche focus and how Omsom's PR strategy has been effective in attracting national media attention. 16:12: Interview: Kabir Jain, Chief Growth Officer, Erewhon – We continue with Kabir Jain, the chief growth officer of upscale L.A.-based grocery chain Erewhon. In the clip, from our episode published on November 9, Jain explained why Erewhon describes itself as an “idea,” how the retailer defines innovation, why he describes brand selection as both “an art and science,” and the reasons that the company will say “yes” to some brands and “no” to others. 24:12: Interview: Catherine Dockery, Founder, Vice Ventures – Next, we feature Catherine Dockery, the founder of seed-stage venture capital fund Vice Ventures, which describes itself as “conquering stigmas and striving towards superior returns by investing in good companies operating in ‘bad' industries.” In the included clip, from an episode published on August 31, Dockery explained what piques her interest in a first meeting and how she works with founders and operators to achieve their collective goals. 27:45: Interview: Mike LaVitola, Co-Founder & CEO, Foxtrot Market – We continue with Mike LaVitola, the co-founder & CEO and Foxtrot Market, a fast-growing chain of hybrid corner stores and cafés that is redefining convenience for modern consumers. In a clip pulled from an episode aired on July 27, LaVitola discussed how the company communicates its business model to consumers and industry professionals, the retailer's target consumer, how it cultivates an intimate understanding of its customers and how analytical and anecdotal data factor into the Foxtrot's product selection and merchandising strategy. 36:58: Interview: Danielle LiVolsi, Founder/CEO, Nuttzo – Finally, we close with a conversation with Danielle LiVolsi, the founder and CEO of Nuttzo, a brand of premium nut- and seed-based butters. In a clip pulled from an episode published on October 19, LiVolsi discussed why self-care is great for ideation, the benefits of bootstrapping and why she fears regret more than she does failure.  Brands in this episode: Spindrift, Jeni's, Fly By Jing, Omsom, Dunkaroos, NuttZo

Vanessa and her sister Kim created Omsom to celebrate Asian flavors from Asian chefs in an authentic and modern way. “No more diluted dishes, no more cultural compromise.” Join me as I talk with Vanessa about her journey starting Omsom and the lessons learned along the way.Startup to Scale is a podcast by Foodbevy, an online community to connect emerging food, beverage, and CPG founders to great resources and partners to grow their business. Visit us at Foodbevy.com to learn about becoming a member or an industry partner today.

Gift Guide Round 3: Siblings, Teens, Co-Workers, Friends, and Grandparents!   Our third gift guide ep already?! We know. There's so much ahead—and behind if you missed part 1 and part 2—but if you're still on the present hunt, subscribe to Secret Menu for many more holiday-shopping thoughts ‘n feelings.   Kids and Teens!   Almost 14 year old girl Brooklyn kid Art! Ideal Bookshelf 974: Feminists by Jane Mount, The Ten Largest, No. 2, Childhood, Group IV by Hilma af Klint, Krista Marie Young painting, and Amber Vittoria prints The start of a charm bracelet, maybe with this Catbird Holy Cannoli charm Studs e-gift card Lizzie Fortunato Little Candy DIY Kit (for a younger kid: Super Smalls or Susan Alexandra) Olive & June mani system Dye Kween Sleep mask or socks Kule T-shirt This Is What I Know About Art by Kimberly Drew Macmillan Visual Dictionary D C-T! by Joana Avillez and Molly Young Donation to Girl Up Monogrammed tech accessories from Leatherology   Angsty teenage nephews who already have everything Art! Eye Test Chart by George Mayerle, Every Outdoor Basketball Court in Manhattan by Jenny Odell (paired with How to Do Nothing?), or something from Top Posters & Prints Via the Public Announcement newsletter: Procure an iPod, load the iPod with music you love, give the iPod to the kid. Snacks: Bokksu, Patagonia Provisions, Lani Halliday pop-tarts, Blondery Blondies, or Oreo ID Audm subscription Courier magazine subscription Black Futures by Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham Youth to Power: Your Voice and How to Use it by Jamie Margolin Donation to Canines for Disabled Kids   10 year old niece who is obsessed with Japan (Japan trip isn't in the budget) Pen pal through Pen Friend Clubs of Japan (PFC) Sanrio! Gudetama bank, Hello Kitty happy lunch box set, and all the stickers, pens, notebooks Punilabo scissors Paperi Design Shop Hiragana chart  Bokksu Japanese snack subscription Tatsuya Tanaka Miniature Life calendar Maruchan Ramen Noodle planter from Happy Plants Mochidoki Kawaii Pen Shop gift card Kizuna gift box   Nephews/Godsons who already have so much stuff. They are 6 months (read: only interested in food but not really able to eat it) and 4.  The 4 year old loves trucks, singing, Toy Story, and learning about everything. but he has all of the things! While I think donations are cool, I'm not really interested in that for a four year old who won't understand that i didn't forget to give him a gift.  National Diaper Bank Network donation Kitpas bath crayons Raddish Foodstirs DIY cookie kit Haus playhouse Parchie watch Pedersen + Lennard balance bike Twee planet chalk  Storytime Chess Areaware Blockitecture set WayToPlay car track   Brothers and Brothers-in-Law!   My 35 yo brother who exclusively wears shirts from regattas, has horrible taste in women A feature in the Hot Singles newsletters Hama Hama oysters The Rope Co. nautical rope doormat Games: Wolfum checkers/chess set or Molkky Grailed vintage regatta gear Vaer Field Watch Blackbird Spyplane paid subscription Sirene Journal  Ocean Conservancy donation   Brother who's living #vanlife Fancy tinned fish: Big Night if you're in NYC, Conserva Culture, and Fishwife Opinel No. 8 beechwood handle knife Westerlind for clothes Alice Waters egg spoon or one from Eggspoon.com Human Race rice powder cleanser or routine pack Libro.fm subscription for audiobooks Feeding America donation   Sisters and Sisters-in-Law!   Sister - has main character energy. Runs an apple cider vin business. Into funky style. Leanne Ford x Crate & Barrel measuring cups Krista Marie Young oven mitts Jacques Benoît vinegar pot Custom perfume from Nova Vintage blown-glass apples on Etsy James Shaw candleholders Isabel Halley wine cups or dessert plates Novel Mart boquerones baseball cap Edas earrings Carleen quilted vest Custom hand-painted sign from Cevallos Brothers or Olive Panter Oui the People rose gold razor The Missoni Family Cookbook Black Farmer Fund donation   My sister: hyper-intellectual, single, gay, social justice dr., autoimmune issues so stuck home. 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Ceramic coffee set-up, like Anna Lebrija french press or Zizi Ceramics dripper set Gjusta Goods coffee gift box Big Macs & Burgundy by Vanessa Price and Adam Laukuf Eater Wine Club subscription Aqua de Vida balm bars Susanne Kaufman bath oil or bath oil trio The Gentlewoman Modern Manners  Jamie Beck Pinot Noir series poster Ripped Bodice Read, Romance, Repeat subscription box Esther Perel Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories Inclusive Therapists donation   My fiance's family does a gift exchange with the extended family with the idea that you can get a bigger/better gift for the one person instead of having to buy something smaller for everyone. I got assigned his cool cousin who lives in NYC.  She's in her late 30's, got married 2 years ago, no kids, and she's a really successful lawyer.  We only see her so often and she's usually on her computer keeping up with work when we do see her, so I don't have a great idea of her interests...besides they have a tiny dog that they love.  I always love an experience gift for people, def something there with NYC?  One other possibility is my fiance got her older sister in the gift exchange, so there's a possibility that we could do something that the both of them could enjoy together?  Her sister lives in a Philly suburb and has a family with 2 kids so different point of life. Little Beast dog sweater Katie Kimmel custom vase Laylo Pets x Altuzarra dog bed Susan Alexandra dog leash and collar Card holder: OAD wallet or Bottega Veneta credit card holder Flower Flash by Lewis Miller Museum or botanical garden membership Tickets to Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (deadline is 11/29!)   Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, and Other Adults You Know!   Next door neighbor, 94 year old Italian woman who loves the Pope and New England sports Go up for Glory by Bill Russell  Novel Mart Italiano collection—a bolognese sweatshirt, a ravioli hat! Chefanie farfalle barrettes Grossy Pelosi pasta water mug (with homemade Italian Holiday cookies!) Issimo soup box or Eataly gift box From Roy panettone Felt Pope Christmas ornament   Older curmudgeonly uncle with lots of stories and jokes. Cooks but scorns fancy equipment.  Miami Fruit Pickle Guys Degen YUCK sweater America's Test Kitchen membership  Made In cookware Small Victories by Julia Turshen Save Room for Pie by Roy Blount Jr. Local food bank donation   My smart feminist ex-social worker grandma who likes G&Ts and is a hoarder Six Barrel Soda Co. tonic bundle or Sunwink tonic variety pack subscription Chefanie cocktail napkins Made by DWC gift set Woman Made: Great Women Designers by Jane Hall Plan C or National Network of Abortion Funds donation   Friends!   29 y/o BFF who just got dumped and fired, she loves Rebecca Solnit, POOG, and yoga Private yoga class with one of her fave instructors Sky Ting TV gift card One of Rebecca Solnit's atlases Collective Wisdom by Grace Bonney Start Where You Are or When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön Esker gift set Something creativity-focused: Gondola Pastels, POJ Studio waza kits, The F Series paint sticks, Studio Sundays art supplies, Art Life practice kits, and Unwind Studio needlepoint kits Dipsea gift certificate   Best friend! loves old furniture and travel and old churches and beauty, less than $100 The Furniture Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Identify, Restore & Care for Furniture by Christophe Pourny Stained glass or glass-blowing workshop: Pressed Flowers Stained Glass at Urban Glass in NYC on 12/9 Miniature stained glass churches—so many good ones on Etsy, like this Trendy-ish beauty service, like brow laminating Sania's Brow Bar pencil, tweezers, and scissors  Partners for Sacred Places donation   Co-Workers and Bosses!   My boss who is a die hard AKA sorority sister (same as Kamala Harris), v much part of the Bey-hive, and wears all of the hats (boss, mentor, counselor, mom, wife). EXAU olive oil Justice of the Pies pie Cult Pens advent calendar Vintage AKA tee—here, here, and here Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu Kamala and Maya's Big Idea Un|bound five-year journal Black Girls Code donation   People I work with - design studio so they all already have access to nice things. Our team is small enough that the vibe is to give everyone something? Under $40 Bonilla a la vista patatas fritas Custom Marmite or Sour Patch Kids Cute food! Opopop, Omsom, Soul Chai, Cornbread26 madeleines, The Chai Box gift set, Gjusta marinated olive oil, and Batchworthy Que water bottles Moglea playing cards Vintage interior design book that you pick out for each Ali Forney Center donation   For last year's gift guides, head here and here.   What are your last-minute gifting go-tos? We wanna know at 833-632-5463 and @athingortwohq!   Download the Zocdoc app—it's free!—and book that doctor's appointment you've been putting off. Explore all of our favorite gift picks at MoMA Design Store—so much amazing stuff, and it's 10% of now through November 24 with the code ATHINGORTWO online or in store. Try professional counseling with BetterHelp—10% off your first month with our link. Gift the coffee- and tea-drinkers in your life Ember. It's 10% off for first-time purchasers with our link. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

As we gear up for BevNET Live and NOSH Live, Taste Radio hosts Ray Latif, John Craven, Jacqui Brugliera and Mike Schneider discussed one of the biggest deals in beverage history and what it might mean for future entrepreneurial drink brands, how a David rose up against a Goliath and notable products to cross our desks over the past week, including those of a particular fast “flying”brand.  This episode also features an interview with Kyle Peters, who recently made the gut-wrenching decision to shut down his high protein ice cream brand, Carter and Oak. Peters explained how he came to a crossroads, one in which he saw no option other than to shut down the business, and offered advice on how entrepreneurs can gird themselves for the ever-present challenges of operating a food or beverage company. Show notes: 0:55: Billions Do A ‘Body' Good. Dew The Wrong Thing. Dumplings And Waffles Make Us Happy. -- The hosts chatted about the industry's excitement for BevNET Live, NOSH Live and Brewbound Live, as well as the news of Coke's $5.6 billion acquisition of sport drink brand BodyArmor and Rise Brewing Co.'s big win in its trademark battle with PepsiCo. They also spoke about a top retail executive joining the agenda for NOSH Live and sampling opportunities for brands attending the event, Fly By Jing's move into the frozen aisle and new canned coffee, RTD cocktails and indulgent desserts. 31:01: Kyle Peters, Founder, Carter & Oak --  Peters joined Taste Radio editor Ray Latif for a conversation about why he closed the doors on Carter & Oak, which had been positioned as a better-for-you, high-protein ice cream brand made with no added sugar. Peters spoke about the company's pandemic-induced pivot, and why, despite strides in the retail and distribution of its products over the past year, he determined Carter & Oak could not survive. He also urged entrepreneurs to focus on improving their margins, why aggressive patience is a virtue and why he's comfortable with saying “failure.”  Brands in this episode: BodyArmor, Rise Brewing Co., Mtn Dew, Harmless Harvest, Honey Mama's, YumEarth, Nature's Bakery, TRUFF, Fly By Jing, Omsom, Ramona, Yes You Can, Russian Standard, Vital Sign, Novo Brazil, La Di Da, Biotic, Eastern Standard Provisions, Juneshine, Carter & Oak

Scout and Mady chat with the founders and sisters of Omsom, Vanessa and Kim. We chat about being a public facing founder while being ALL of you, bringing authentic Asian flavors into our homes, how entrepreneurship has set them on a personal development journey, and how to have healthy communication with your co-founder. CODE OKAYSIS10 AT OMSOM.COM! GET OUR MERCH HERE :) JOIN OUR COMMUNITY CENTER ON GENEVA! SUBSCRIBE to the new Okay Sis newsletter here- TGIM is about to take on a whole new meaning! Website: www.okaysispodcast.com  Follow us! Omsom: @omsom Okay Sis: @okaysispodcast Scout: @scoutsobel Mady: @madymaio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scout and Mady chat with the founders and sisters of Omsom, Vanessa and Kim. We chat about being a public facing founder while being ALL of you, bringing authentic Asian flavors into our homes, how entrepreneurship has set them on a personal development journey, and how to have healthy communication with your co-founder. CODE OKAYSIS10 AT OMSOM.COM! GET OUR MERCH HERE :) JOIN OUR COMMUNITY CENTER ON GENEVA! SUBSCRIBE to the new Okay Sis newsletter here- TGIM is about to take on a whole new meaning! Website: www.okaysispodcast.com  Follow us! Omsom: @omsom Okay Sis: @okaysispodcast Scout: @scoutsobel Mady: @madymaio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omsom is one of the most publicized and respected food startups in recent memory, and for good reason.  Launched in May 2020 by sisters and first-generation Vietnamese-Americans Vanessa and Kim Pham, Omsom markets chef-crafted starter kits that the company describes as “pantry shortcuts for specific Asian dishes” that include sauces, aromatics and seasonings all in a single package. A consumer combines the starter with protein and/or vegetables to create a finished dish. Since its debut, Omsom has captured the attention of consumer and trade media with its dazzling labels (the brand picked up a Best Package Design award from NOSH last year) and innovative approach to at-home meal prep. The company's most notable aspect, however, is the story of its founders and their vision to break long-standing barriers in how ethnic food is perceived and sold. In an interview featured in this episode, Vanessa Pham joined us for an expansive conversation about Omsom's mission and business philosophy, why she and Kim set out to build a brand for all consumers and the reason they don't use the word “authentic” when describing Omsom or its products. Vanessa also spoke about the company's retail and merchandising strategy, how the team is attempting to align buyers with their vision for the future of grocery, their PR strategy and why it has been effective in attracting national media attention and why she is bullish about greater financial investment in BIPOC-owned brands.  This episode also includes a short interview with Caroline Cotto, the co-founder and COO of Renewal Mill, a brand of baking ingredients, mixes and sweet snacks made from upcycled byproducts of food production. Cotto joined us for a conversation about the Renewal Mill's origins and vision, multi-pronged approach to product development, its alignment with brands of a similar focus and how the company is positioning itself to be the go-to supplier for upcycled food ingredients. Show notes: 0:52: Interview: Vanessa Pham, Co-Founder & CEO, Omsom -- Following a brief chat about her recent croissant-laden respite, Pham spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about the inspiration for and meaning behind Omsom, her parents' influence on the brand's creation and the role her experience working at Bain & Co. played in the company's emergence. Pham also explained why she and her sister/co-founder Kim chose starter kits as the brand's inaugural product line and why observers may be mistaken into thinking the company has a niche focus, the extensive research that went into Omsom's development and why the company uses the term “cultural integrity” instead of “authentic.” Later, she discussed the target consumer for Omsom, the ideal retail placement for its products, the company's approach to bridging the gap between online and brick-and-mortar retail, how the PR strategy and resulting media coverage inherently tie into Omsom's vision and her recommendations on how financial organizations can increase funding for women and minority-led businesses. 47:24: Interview: Caroline Cotto, Co-Founder & COO, Renewal Mill -- In an interview recorded at Natural Products Expo East 2021, Latif sat down with Cotto to talk about Renewal Mill's product portfolio, retail footprint and how the company's marketing and communication strategy has evolved since its launch. She also discussed the brand's innovation pipeline, which leans on “familiar vehicles to introduce novel ingredients,” as well as its approach to co-branding partnerships and the company's pricing strategy. Later, Cotto explained Renewal Mill's thoughtful growth strategy and why she expects its ingredient business to be the primary focus in the future and her background prior to founding the company.  Brands in this episode: Omsom, Renewal Mill, Siete, Recess, Tia Lupita, Pulp Pantry, Fancypants Baking Co., Simple Mills

Today on the show we are learning from Vanessa, one of the co-founders behind Omsom. We chat through how she validated and landed on what their product was going to be, what made them sell out in 72 hours after launch (and multiple times since then) as well as some of her key pieces of advice peppered throughout. If you haven't met Omsom yet, they bring proud, loud Asian flavors into your home kitchen. Vanessa and Kim Pham are first-generation Vietnamese-American sisters who started Omsom to reclaim the cultural integrity of Asian cuisines that are often diluted in the mainstream grocery aisle. They partner with iconic Asian chefs to craft rip-and-pour starters with all the specialty sauces, seasonings, and aromatics needed for specific Asian dishes. LINKS WE MENTION: Omsom's WebsiteVanessa PhamOmsom's InstagramVanessa's InstagramOmsom's TikTokVanessa's LinkedInFemale Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook GroupSay hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.comFemale Startup Club $1000 Monthly Cash Give AwayCheck out the Secret Leaders Podcast here: https://www.secretleaders.com/

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Welcome to the DTC Podcast. Today we deep dive into GPG brand Omsom's growth journey with Marketing Director Emily Chan. Omsom is on a mission to provide bright, authentic, and downright rowdy Asian flavors to grocery stores and kitchens across America. Emily has been working on multiple fronts to help Omsom grow steadily, mostly through organic means. Stick around for: Chasing Sriracha and what it means to be a cultural brand The two most impactful content marketing strategies How Omsom got 250k views on their brand story video on TikTok How bundling all their products skyrocketed AOV Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Not dead, ready to talk some loves (Ted Lasso! Loki! Anne With An E! Fauda!), and catch up on sundry food, movies, TV, and Tik Tok. Recorded via Skype = Palm Springs + Baker City OR on 8.29.21 We like to eat, and we recommend both Omsom (meal starters with amazing flavors from Asian cuisine) and Sun Noodle noodle kits for DIY tastes-like-a-legit-restaurant. Also hot sauce from the Kauai Juice Company is

Kim Pham is the co-founder of your favorite pantry staple Omsom and vocal advocate for sex positivity, kink and bdsm. In other words, she's much cooler than all of us. Kim joins us to describe the trials of starting your own company while being unapologetically yourself through it all. We also dive into kink and bdsm. More specifically, Kim teaches us about kink and bdsm lol! Follow her at @kim_tpham and go buy all of the Omsom! Also please like, subscribe and support us on Patreon :) 

By day, Carter Hiyama is a filmmaker and commercial photographer for his production company Datsu Films, and his wife Veronika Hiyama works in marketing for hospitality properties. But when COVID hit and lockdown kept them inside, this young Santa Barbara couple decided to start a creative nano-agency, just the two of them, called Sundae Cereal, which develops brands and assets for members of the food and wine industry. Some of the folks they've worked with include Omsom, Bettina Pizzeria, Municipal Winemakers, and Makesmith. Carter also made a widely loved film for Bell's in Los Alamos, about a day in the life of restaurant owners Greg and Daisy Ryan (shown below). Together, Carter and Veronika run fairly epic photo shoots out of their kitchen and tiny office on nights and weekends. They clearly have something really special with Sundae Cereal, and I wanted to capture it in its infancy. Sundae Cereal Instagram: @sundaecereal Datsu Films Instagram: @datsufilms

What have you heard about MSG? There's a lot of myths and stereotypes surrounding this flavor enhancer. Chances are, much of what you may have learned about MSG is wrong. Today on the podcast, we are dispelling myths and unveiling the toxic and racist history behind MSG. Our expert for this episode is none other than Kim Phạm (@kim_tpham) a self-proclaimed “internet weirdo” and co-founder of @Omsom, a proud + loud Asian food brand that makes it easy to cook restaurant-quality Asian dishes at home in under 30 minutes.  In This Episode We'll Cover: What inspired Kim and her sister to start Omsom What is MSG and how it's made Kim's personal connection to MSG What taste to expect from MSG and how to use it in cooking The historical context behind the anti MSG movement and how it's rooted in xenophobia Some of the unexpected health benefits of MSG 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP' codes below For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.

In this episode, JJ & Big Daddy discuss the controversy surrounding social media foodie sensation Darius Williams (#DariusCrooks), the new formula awaiting Coke Zero fans, why NBA player JaVale McGee wants you to eat spicy vegan snacks, and how Omsom made one of the best things we ate this week. Oh, and we finally address JJ's newfound love of Tom Hiddleston. Heard on the Show: Omsom Mala Salad: https://omsom.com/blogs/second-menu/chinese-chicken-cucumber-mala-salad Grab Some Goober Gear: Gooberswag.com Email us your take: thegourmetgoober@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gourmetgoober/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gourmetgoober/support

From Chinese Chicken Feet to Filipino Balut (fertilized egg) to Indian Eri Polu (silk worm) Asian cuisine is as diverse as it is intriguing. Foods from Asia are steeped in tradition and for each culture, dishes represent identity, pride and comfort. But throughout time, Asian food has been stereotyped as “horrific”, “gross” and “disgusting” whereas cuisines of the west are, often times, revered and praised. It's an example of “cultural chauvinism”. Recently, James Corden, host of “The Late Late Show” was called out for the “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts” segment, which would, at times, spotlight Asian dishes deemed as disgusting. Artist/activist Kim Saira decided to speak out against the segment and was met with both support and pushback, even death threats. She speaks to May about the experience. Also on the show, two Vietnamese American sisters are trying break Asian food stereotypes with their bold and rambunctious business “Omsom”. Kim and Vanessa Pham are making some serious noise not only with their delicious offerings, but they're also on a mission to debunk the age-old MSG myth. Guarantee that by the end of this episode, you'll be hungry and you're in luck. Omsom is offering all listeners and viewers of “The May Lee Show a coupon for 10% off for a limited time. Go to Omsom.com and use MAYLEESHOW10. 

Season 2 kicks off with a special conversation with Vanessa and Kim Pham, first-generation Vietnamese American sisters who launched their food brand, Omsom, which offers high-quality, taste-tested Asian meal starter kits, last spring. As the daughters of Vietnamese refugees, Vanessa and Kim grew up at their family's kitchen counter, where food was a love language and later, became a way to re-engage with their identities as women of color. Tune in to learn about how they've transitioned their past lives in startups and consulting into CPG gold, all while showing non-Asian Americans what it means for the category to be done right.

This week, Alexis gets non-technical with Kim Pham, co-founder of food startup Omsom. They talk about rat skull necklaces, what Drag Race and the MCU have in common, being loud, proud, and OTT, and the time they saw 2 Chainz amidst a sea of tweens.You can find Kim on Twitter at twitter.com/kim617 and Alexis at twitter.com/yayalexisgay and twitter.com/NonTechnicalPod. This episode is sponsored by Ascend. If you're a woman in tech, Ascend's six-week Leadership Program will teach you the skills to gain confidence, influence difficult stakeholders, empower your teams, and move up in your career. It'll take you about eight minutes to apply at www.weascend.co.

If you’ve been thinking more about your meat and/or alcohol consumption—or would like to—pull up a chair and dig in. And, as always, feel free to drop us voicemail at 833-632-5463. Hungry for your thoughts.   Our less-meat news items: Epicurious on not publishing any (new) recipes with beef, Eleven Madison Park’s return with a vegan menu, and Taco Bell’s Cravetarian Taco.    One interesting beef source: Butter Meat Co.   Us-approved meat alts, should you want ‘em: Impossible (burgers with Omsom marinades, Helen Rosner’s Roberto soup, hard-shell tacos with Spicewalla seasonings), Trader Joe’s soy chorizo (for tacos, eggs, pastas with chickpeas!), and Lightlife Smart Deli Bologna for sandwiches.   The MSG essay by Shaad D'Souza (from Bon Appétit, not Eater—oops). Related: @know_msg, Red Boat salt, and Momofuku tamari.   The book name-checked by Chrissy Teigen about women + sobriety: Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker, founder of the recovery program Tempest.   A great installment of the Quartz Obsessions newsletter about sober-curiosity.   Your feedback: more than welcome. Get us at @athingortwohq, podcast@athingortwohq.com, and 833-632-5463.   Secret’s out on how great our Secret Menu membership is.   Give Nutrafol a go for thicker, healthier hair. 20% off your first month’s subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

Growing up, Kim and Vanessa Pham never felt seen by the “ethnic aisle” in mainstream grocery stores—so in effort to reclaim and celebrate the multitude of Asian flavors and Asian stories, they started Omsom. Hear about their proud, loud, and unapologetic brand identity, how it translates to social media, and why rebellion is core to everything they do.

Happy Monday! Today get into the next stage in america’s vaccine strategy and what incentives different states have announced to get you vaxxed. Also, how to know what colleges are trans inclusive. Plus, to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month -we are highlighting leaders in the space; like Kim Pham, co-founder of Omsom who is changing how we look at Asian cuisine, and much more!  Thank you for Listening!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode eight, Accountfully's Managing Partner, Brad Ebenhoeh sits down with Omsom's CEO and co-founder, Vanessa Pham.  Omsom is a new Asian food brand that exists to reclaim Asian flavors and creates products that honor and celebrate the communities that they represent. Their product is a starter, which is a pantry shortcut comparable to a simmer sauce or taco seasoning. It helps you create your favorite Asian dishes in under 30 minutes with a handful of fresh ingredients.Visit the Omsom Website:  http://www.omsom.comMORE RESOURCESMore CPG Resources:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_ResourcesJoin The Accountfully Alliance Group:Become part of the in-depth conversation with fellow CPG business owners     Facebook:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_FB     LinkedIn:  http://bit.ly/Accountfully_Alliance_LIDownload The Inventory Handbook:  http://bit.ly/TheInventoryHandbookUse the power of your inventory to grow your business

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In the final episode of the Courier Daily, we talk on-demand delivery with JP Then of Crosstown Doughnuts and Slerp, we're in New York to hear about Kim Pham's new food startup Omsom, and Jeff Taylor shares what's next in the world of Courier podcasts.