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As we enter February and celebrate Black History Month with our Food Biz Wiz community, we are excited to revisit this episode with CPG industry veteran Sheryl O’Loughlin on how we can cultivate an inclusive CPG industry that supports Black futures and represents all of us! Sheryl is the co-founder of the JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) Collaborative, the Women on Boards Project, former CEO of REBBL and Clif Bar and Company, and co-founder and former CEO Plum Organics. In this episode, you’ll hear Sheryl and Alli discuss… Why prioritizing just, equitable, and inclusive practices is critical to our industry What brands might be able to expect in their journey to becoming a brand that supports anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity How Jedi Collaborative's work can support YOUR brand’s particular JEDI journey And why these journeys are STILL important for brands who have small teams! This episode is packed with important insights and we’d love to hear your takeaways. Connect with us through our Instagram or LinkedIn, which are both linked in our full show notes here. You can also find all the links mentioned in the episode there, too! This episode is sponsored by our Retail Ready® Masterclass! As we put the first month of 2024 behind us, we want to make sure that the rest of your Q1 is armed with actionable tips from Alli on how to increase YOUR sales. Check out our Masterclass for these tips, plus hear more about joining us in Retail Ready®. Click here to sign up for a time to watch our Masterclass!

Disruptors for GOOD is presented by: One Tree PlantedPlant a Tree with One Tree Planted - Learn More---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.In episode 181 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, we speak with Ben Mand, CEO of Harmless Harvest, on regenerative farming, ethical supply chains, and the future of plastic bottles.Ben Mand is an accomplished executive with extensive domestic and international experience in strategic planning, P&L oversight, global supply chain and operations, multichannel product delivery, new business creation, and marketing communications, particularly in start-up and growth organizations. He is known for being a results-oriented and decisive leader with a track record of superior topline results while driving margin and profit. Mand has demonstrated his ability to excel in dynamic, demanding ecosystems while remaining focused and pragmatic.Mand is currently the CEO of Harmless Harvest, a leader in refrigerated premium coconut water and plant-based dairy, and the only Fair For Life Certified Organic Producer. As CEO, he provides executive leadership of a plant-based food and beverage company with over $100 million in revenue, with full responsibility for global sales and operations and over 700 employees.Prior to his role at Harmless Harvest, Mand was responsible for the business P&L, Strat Plan, marketing communications, innovation, mission, and creative at Plum Organics. During his time there, he was instrumental in strengthening Plum's core mission, developing an award-winning brand campaign and activation, and launching more than 50 new products, which helped accelerate the brand from the #3 to the #1 organic baby food company.Before joining Plum, Mand held various brand marketing and innovation roles at leading companies, including General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, and Interbrand. He made an impact as a change agent, driving improvements in health, sustainability, and social impact while delivering consistent sales and profit growth for well-known brands such as Progresso, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Topamax, LexisNexis, Canal+, and Symantec.About Harmless HarvestHarmless Harvest is a company that is on a mission to provide the best-tasting and most nutritious coconut water in the most ethical way possible. Their commitment to ethical and sustainable practices is evident in everything they do, from the way they source their coconuts to the way they treat their employees. ---> Check out the Causeartist Partners here.---> Subscribe to the Causeartist Newsletter here.

It's information overload this week as Annie and Jimena discuss their ride or die products for kids and babies. You're going to want to grab a glass of the Wine of the Week and a pen and paper for this one because the Whine Mamas get into ALL the details. Honorable mentions:  Sophie the Giraffe, Happy Baby Organics, Plum Organics, Earths Best, Bobbie, Nanit, Wellements, ezpz. Wine of the Week: Campo Viejo TempranilloInstagram: @whinemamapodcastHosts: @anniegpyle & @j.freyy

Rebecca Coleman is the President of The Narrative Group and leads US operations for We Are Social. Her work is defined by the innovative approach of earned-led thinking, which has been used by brands including Mcdonald's, Harmless Harvest, and Universal Pictures. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Rebecca Coleman Rebecca Coleman holds over 20 years of experience in building great relationships with clients and even better campaigns for their brands. Currently, she is President at The Narrative Group, an award-winning creative agency that specializes in earned-led brand experiences for some of today's biggest brands including McDonald's, Harmless Harvest, and Universal Pictures. Previously, Rebecca founded Something Massive, a strategy-led advertising agency and production company with clients like Plum Organics, Oikos, and KIND. Episode Highlights News about The Narrative Group. As we began the interview, Rebecca shared that her company, The Narrative Group, just merged with We Are Social—the world's largest social media agency. “A bit part of what got their attention was our work on Minions …” Making Minions cool again. When client Universal Pictures approached The Narrative Group with the challenge of making their Minions characters cool and relevant again in the digital age, Rebecca's team jumped into action. Grounded in market research and featuring an innovative and now infamous approach on TikTok, Narrative's work accomplished this challenging feat. “Culture has decentralized today,” Rebecca explained, noting the importance for brands of focusing on sub-cultures of their audiences and customers. “You not only have to show up in the right places—you have to be connected with their interests in places like TikTok.” What brand has made Rebecca smile recently? “Liquid Death! They made water from cans—which is better for the environment than bottles—look badass.” This was a very on-brand smile as it's all about knowing their subcultures. To learn more, check out the websites for The Narrative Group and We Are Social and connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn. As We Wrap … Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fight to ensure we maintain livable conditions on this planet, carbon gets most of the spotlight, however water is the key ingredient that enables life on this beautiful world. And yet, according to the World Health Organization, 2 BILLION people don't have access to clean drinking water at their home. We've covered this topic in light detail with Andrea Johnson of Green Empowerment, but today on the show, I'm speaking with Neil Grimmer about water and how ensuring every person has access to clean water is a massive part of a net zero future.   Imagine you live in a desert, off the grid, and not connected to a public source of water. Instead of walking or driving miles to the neatest water source, you can use Hydropanels, to collect water out of the air right outside your house. This is one of Source Global's many projects, and the one we're going to talk about with Neil.   As co-founder and CEO of Plum Organics, Neil built one of the fastest-growing organic food brands in the U.S. and revolutionized a dormant and commoditized category. In 2013, he sold PlumOrganics to Campbell Soup Company, where he served as a senior executive for more than five years. You can keep up with Neil on LinkedIn and at https://www.source.co/.   Keep up with the show by following The Net Zero Life on Twitter and Instagram (@thenetzerolife). You can also get in touch at www.thenetzerolife.com or via email at nathan@thenetzerolife.com.   Other show notes:  Neil's Suggested Readings Raising the Bar: Integrity and Passion in Life and Business: The Story of Clif Bar Inc. by Gary Erickson Neil's Suggested Organizations to Check Out Taxa Outdoors

SOURCE Global is an Arizona-based organization founded by world-renowned Engineering professor Cody Friesen whose mission is to make drinking water an unlimited resource. The brand is backed by Bill Gates Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, and Blackrock. I invited Neil Grimmer to join me on Tech Talks Daily to discuss how the company's hydropanels use the sun to draw pure water vapor out of the air and transform it into fresh, high-quality, perfectly mineralized drinking water. I also want to learn more about the technology that makes it al possible and how it has impacted the citizens of remote communities in 50 countries worldwide. About Neil Neil Grimmer is an entrepreneur with a rich history of disrupting categories by bringing to market innovative products and human-centered brands. Leading with an exceptional blend of intuition and data-driven strategy, he has been an architect and accelerator of impact-driven companies for over two decades. Currently, Neil is the Brand President for SOURCE Global, PBC, a technology company harnessing the unlimited resources of sunlight and air to produce clean drinking water globally. Prior to his current role, Neil served as the first- ever Brand President for Harley Davidson where he was responsible for all consumer-facing global touchpoints. For over a decade, Neil solidified his passion for brands with a social purpose when he founded two successful health and wellness companies, Habit and Plum Organics. Both companies share a progressive approach to food innovation and nutrition science with disruptive products that revolutionized their industries.

Neil Grimmer, President of Source Global, pulls water out of the air we breathe, captures the vapor and transforms it into drinking water. Neil joined Founder, Cody Friesen, who invented the solar-powered device that is behind this company to produce ‘hydropanels' that today are used in more than 50 countries worldwide. You will love hearing about Source Global and all the cool stuff they are doing. PLUS, Neil's own journey being a serial entrepreneur, what it is like to join an entrepreneur versus being the CEO and finally, lessons he learned along the way launching and helping to scale incredible companies including Ideo, Harley Davidson, Habit and Plum Organics. So many lessons and much wisdom to take away. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/325 To learn more about Neil Grimmer and Source Global: https://www.instagram.com/neilgrimmer/ https://www.instagram.com/sourcewater/ https://www.source.co

Sleep training.Those two words can cause so much anxiety, so much backlash, so much EVERYTHING. So I'm going to instead talk about building a Sleep Routine.This is a baby subject that I'm especially passionate about and hope anyone who is struggling with their baby not sleeping through the night will listen, because I WANT TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR YOUR SLEEP!***Babywise Book: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Babywise-Giving-Infant-Nighttime/dp/1932740228/ref=sr_1_1?crid=247B3ARQO28FV&keywords=babywise&qid=1663677327&sprefix=babyw%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1TakingCaraBaby Course: https://takingcarababies.com/Instagram: @munchandminglepodcast

Pedram Esfandiary is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman, where he concentrates his practice on toxic tort injuries, pharmaceutical drug liability, class actions, consumer fraud litigation and police misconduct lawsuits. He currently leads the firm's legal team that is filing lawsuits against manufacturers of baby food for knowingly selling baby food with with “dangerously high levels” of toxic heavy metals. This new mass tort litigation involves allegations against the major brand manufacturers (Nurture Happy Family Organics, Beech-But, Hain, Plum Organics, Walmart-Parent's Choice, Sprout Foods and Gerber) that their baby food contains dangerous levels of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury, which are all considered toxic heavy metals and are known to damage neurological development and brain development in infants and are associated with autism and ADHD in children. Pedram was an integral part of the trial team that won the historic $2 billion verdict against Monsanto (now Bayer) in May 2019 on behalf of a couple who together sprayed Roundup weed killer on their properties for 30 years. The jury awarded Alva and Alberta Pilliod $55 million in compensatory damages. Pedram was also served in a similar capacity on the very first Roundup cancer case to go to trial against Monsanto, resulting in a $289 million verdict on behalf of groundskeeper Dewayne “Lee” Johnson. And he participated in the second Roundup trial against Monsanto on behalf of Edwin Hardeman. The jury in that trial awarded Mr. Hardeman $80 million for his damages. A winner on Law360's Rising Stars Top 40 Under 40 list for 2019, Pedram has been recognized as an attorney whose legal accomplishments transcends his age. He has also been selected to Southern California Super Lawyers® – Rising Stars and the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Read Pedram's full bio on the Baum Hedlund website here. Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

Join us on Be Brave at Work as we speak with Brandon Miller. Brandon is a Certified Strengths Coach through the Gallup Organization and has been coaching and training strengths for over fifteen years. He is CEO of 34 Strong Inc, where he and his team build highly engaged, strengths-based organizations who are recognized as “Best Workplaces.” He is a former instructor for UC Davis and speaker for Vistage International. Since its inception, the team at 34 Strong have had the honor to work with: CA Department of Public Health, Home Depot, FDA, Bank of America, Tesla, Johnson & Johnson, Hitachi, American Licorice Company, Genentech, Baptist Health, Johnson Controls, Plum Organics, Cascade Health and GloryBee. Links of Interest LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Website Play to Their Strengths: A New Approach to Parenting Your Kids as God Made Them Incredible Parent: Discover Your Parenting Strengths and Raise Your Kids with Confidence A special thank you to our sponsor, Cabot Risk Strategies. For more information, please visit them at CabotRisk.com Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! More information about Ed, visit Excellius.com © 2022 Ed Evarts

Welcome to the UR Love Podcast. We are celebrating International Women's Day with our first episode. Neka interviews Sheryl O'Loughlin, former CEO of Rebbl and Clif Bar, and Co-Founder of Plum Organics. This talk is all about women empowerment, and camaraderie in business. Sheryl covers topics of inclusion and diversity, and building on company culture. Neka calls Sheryl a "badass" in business.

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: Joe Biden is ending US involvement with Saudi Arabia’s devastating war in Yemen. It’s bad news for arms merchants but a hopeful sign for humanitarians. Meanwhile, an investigation into the people charged in connection to last month’s Capitol insurrection finds some came trained and ready for battle. Seditious conspiracy charges could still be in the cards. And lastly, another voting machine company is suing Fox News for spreading lies about voting fraud in the presidential election. It’s one of the largest libel complaints in history, with damages of $2.7 billion at stake. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: It’s about time. The US has announced an end to its support for Saudi-led offensive operations in Yemen, the Guardian reports. Officials cited the role the bombing campaign has had in creating the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The announcement was made by Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, in a preview of a speech Biden delivered at the State Department yesterday. The distancing of Washington from Riyadh is one of the most conspicuous reversals of Donald Trump’s agenda. But it also marks a break with the policies pursued by Barack Obama, who had backed the Saudi offensive in Yemen, although he later sought to impose constraints on its air war. A bipartisan majority in Congress has previously voted to cut off support to the Saudi campaign, according to the Guardian. But Trump used his veto to block the move. The US will also freeze arms sales to Saudi Arabia, and name a special envoy to Yemen, to put more pressure on the Saudis, Emiratis and the Houthi forces they are fighting, to make a lasting peace agreement. A spokesperson for Campaign Against the Arms Trade described the move to the Guardian as a long overdue step towards ending the catastrophic and brutal war in Yemen. The group said QUOTE With the US ending this support, the onus is now firmly on the UK government to follow suit, or face international isolation. For the UK to continue to sustain a war that its closest ally is trying to end would be an untenable and shameful position ENDQUOTE. For the first time in years it’s possible to foresee an end to this catastrophe. Impeachment: Trump Won't Testify House Democrats yesterday asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, the Associated Press reports. The request from House impeachment managers warns that any refusal to testify could be used to support a conviction. A Trump spokesman said Trump will not testify. The Senate impeachment trial starts next Tuesday, February 9th. Trump is charged with inciting an insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6th. And we are learning more about that insurrection all the time. The New York Times investigated the backgrounds of one hundred and seventy five people who have been charged in connection to the assault on the Capitol. At least twenty one of those charged so far had ties to militant groups. At least twenty two were current or former members of the military. More than a dozen were clear supporters of the conspiracy theory QAnon. But a majority expressed few organizing principles, outside a fervent belief in the false assertion that Trump had won re-election. The Times review suggests that many of those in the horde were likely disorganized, but some groups and individuals came to the Capitol trained and prepared for battle. Prosecutors have said some of the people involved in the riot could face charges of seditious conspiracy, according to the Times. No such charges have yet been filed. A majority of charges so far are for violations like trespassing or disorderly conduct, or for obstruction of a congressional proceeding. Many of these are misdemeanors. The stakes are certain to increase, as investigators put pressure on people already in custody, and as they determine who killed a Capitol Police officer, and who placed pipe bombs at nearby buildings. We’ll keep you posted. Voting Firm Sues Fox The bills are coming due. The Associated Press reports that a voting technology company is suing Fox News, three of its hosts and two former lawyers for Donald Trump – Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell – for $2.7 billion. The company charges that the defendants conspired to spread false claims that the company helped steal the US presidential election. The 285-page complaint filed yesterday in New York state court by Florida-based Smartmatic USA is one of the largest libel suits ever undertaken. On January 25th, a rival election- technology company – Dominion Voting Systems – sued Guiliani and Powell for $1.3 billion. Unlike Dominion, whose technology was used in twenty four states, Smartmatic’s participation in the 2020 election was restricted to Los Angeles County, the AP reports. Smartmatic’s limited role notwithstanding, Fox aired at least thirteen reports falsely stating or implying the company had stolen the 2020 vote in cahoots with Venezuela’s socialist government. This alleged disinformation campaign continued even after then-Attorney General William Barr said the Department of Justice could find no evidence of widespread voter fraud. For Smartmatic, the effects of the negative publicity were swift and devastating, the complaint alleges. Death threats, including against an executive’s fourteen-year-old son, poured in as Internet searches for the company surged, Smartmatic claims. According to the AP, the complaint also alleges that Fox hosts Lou Dobbs, Maria Bartiromo and Jeanine Pirro also directly benefitted from their involvement in the conspiracy. The lawsuit alleges that Fox went along with the well-orchestrated dance due to pressure from newcomer outlets such as Newsmax and One America News, which were stealing away conservative, pro-Trump viewers. Once again, it all comes down to ratings. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: The House voted along party lines last night to remove the conspiracy theorist Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from her two committee posts. Only eleven Republicans joined with Democrats in the vote, which came about in response to Greene’s long record of frankly insane comments and posts, some of which condoned threats of violence against Democrats. As disturbing as Greene’s beliefs are, it’s even worse to see the GOP close ranks to defend her. Ingredients in many baby foods are contaminated with heavy metals like arsenic, lead and cadmium, congressional investigators said yesterday, according to the New York Times. Investigators reserved their harshest criticism for three companies that did not provide requested information to the the House Committee on Oversight and Reform: Walmart, which sells Parents’ Choice and Parent’s Choice Organic products; Sprout Organic Foods; and Campbell Soup Company, maker of Plum Organics baby foods. Consider yourself advised. Prosecutors on Wednesday sought a new arrest warrant and higher bond for Kyle Rittenhouse, who is charged with fatally shooting two people amid protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer, the Washington Post reports. They allege that the 18-year-old failed to notify authorities of a change in address. They also say Rittenhouse had minimal incentive to comply with his bond conditions because his $2 million bond had been paid by a QUOTE dubious Internet fundraising campaign ENDQUOTE. GoFundMe-a-killer. How creepy is that? The Biden administration is reviewing whether it can provide student debt relief through executive action, the AP reports. Biden previously said he supports erasing up to $10,000 in student debt through legislation. His position changed yesterday with a tweet from White House press secretary Jen Psaki. The tweet came hours after a group of Congressional Democrats, including Senators Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren, urged Biden to use executive action to forgive $50,000 in federal student debt for all borrowers. Just do it, Joe. FEB 5, 2021 - AM QUICKIE HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Corey Pein PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

Show notes: Sheryl O’Loughlin is the author of Killing It: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart. She has successfully served as CEO of Clif Bar and REBBL (a company that makes super herb drinks). She co-founded Plum Organics, the hardest thing she’s ever done, she said.  Currently, she works with… The post Sheryl O’Loughlin: A Healthier Paradigm for Entrepreneurs appeared first on .

Today, we have none other than Matthew Cowan of Next47. Matthew and Chris have known each other for almost 20 years now. He's been both an investor and an entrepreneur and has invested in a lot of category queens and kings companies. In this episode, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Matthew about venture capital, entrepreneurship, and a whole lot more. How The Future Looks Like Matthew shares that the first question we have to take into consideration is with respect to opportunities. Every evaluation should start with the question: can businesses scale and grow in the current economic environment? He cites his company as an example, Visible, a platform that has an event management software. Prior to Covid19, they had their fair share of challenges. However, they found themselves on the positive side of this “new normal” as most companies shifted their conferences and events virtually.  “All of our customers said, ‘look, I know we can't do these events in person, we still have to do these events. These are mission-critical for our customer relationships, and our forward progress. So we need you to help us figure out how to do events in a virtual construct.’ So very quickly Visible figured out a way to deliver you know, near term and experience that satisfies, you know, the key market requirements, and they just closed their best quarter ever by a factor of two x.” - Matthew Cowan  Invest In Product Development Today is a great time for investors to think about the early stages of a new product. Further, Matthew says this is a good time to invest in a team of engineers, lock them in, and come out with a new product to launch. He further shares why this stage of focus is critical for businesses. “It's okay to lose a lot of money building a company you have to, but if your unit economics have never been positive, the only metric you're going to do is figure out how fast you can burn cash.” - Matthew Cowan The Wrong and Right Way In Investing Chris cites that there is a wrong and the right way in investing. Obviously the right way is investing in things that hopefully payoff overtime and the wrong way is in unit economics that will not be fixed. Matthew agrees to Chris saying that the greater fool theory is asking: “how do I just get this to the next level and get someone else to buy it — market investors, private equity firms, and others. “I think we're at the beginning of what's going to be an incredible wave of continued consolidation. We'll probably see that with the scooter companies, as well. Ride-sharing. Companies have to figure out how to create, you know, improve utilization. The way that these businesses could succeed is delivery, density, and utilization. For them to figure out a way to keep the cars full.” - Matthew Cowan on Uber  To know more about Matthew Cowan and unicorn and camel VCs, download and listen to this episode. Bio: Matthew joined Next47 in 2018 and is based in Palo Alto. His investment focus runs the gamut from the high-growth supply and logistics market to vertical software applications for the enterprise.  Though Matthew is a General Partner in the U.S., he also leads the firm’s activities in Israel and views the region as a vital source for deep tech startup activity. Before joining Next47, Matthew was the CEO and co-founder of Breezeworks, a mobile CRM platform for small business owners.  Prior to Breezeworks, he was the co-founder of Bridgescale Partners, a late-stage venture capital fund with investments in companies such as BitGo, Jasper Wireless, Plum Organics and Proofpoint.  Matthew was also the founding General Partner of Bowman Capital’s venture capital group, where he was responsible for leading investments in Arrowpoint Communications (sold to Cisco), Atheros (NASDAQ: ATHR), Broadbase (sold to Kana), epinions (sold to eBay), FastForward Networks (sold to Inktomi), Onebox (sold to Phone.com), ONI Systems (sold to Ciena), RemarQ (sold to Critical Path),

Today, we have none other than Matthew Cowan of Next47. Matthew and Chris have known each other for almost 20 years now. He's been both an investor and an entrepreneur and has invested in a lot of category queens and kings companies. In this episode, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Matthew about venture capital, entrepreneurship, and a whole lot more. How The Future Looks Like Matthew shares that the first question we have to take into consideration is with respect to opportunities. Every evaluation should start with the question: can businesses scale and grow in the current economic environment? He cites his company as an example, Visible, a platform that has an event management software. Prior to Covid19, they had their fair share of challenges. However, they found themselves on the positive side of this “new normal” as most companies shifted their conferences and events virtually.  “All of our customers said, ‘look, I know we can't do these events in person, we still have to do these events. These are mission-critical for our customer relationships, and our forward progress. So we need you to help us figure out how to do events in a virtual construct.’ So very quickly Visible figured out a way to deliver you know, near term and experience that satisfies, you know, the key market requirements, and they just closed their best quarter ever by a factor of two x.” - Matthew Cowan  Invest In Product Development Today is a great time for investors to think about the early stages of a new product. Further, Matthew says this is a good time to invest in a team of engineers, lock them in, and come out with a new product to launch. He further shares why this stage of focus is critical for businesses. “It's okay to lose a lot of money building a company you have to, but if your unit economics have never been positive, the only metric you're going to do is figure out how fast you can burn cash.” - Matthew Cowan The Wrong and Right Way In Investing Chris cites that there is a wrong and the right way in investing. Obviously the right way is investing in things that hopefully payoff overtime and the wrong way is in unit economics that will not be fixed. Matthew agrees to Chris saying that the greater fool theory is asking: “how do I just get this to the next level and get someone else to buy it — market investors, private equity firms, and others. “I think we're at the beginning of what's going to be an incredible wave of continued consolidation. We'll probably see that with the scooter companies, as well. Ride-sharing. Companies have to figure out how to create, you know, improve utilization. The way that these businesses could succeed is delivery, density, and utilization. For them to figure out a way to keep the cars full.” - Matthew Cowan on Uber  To know more about Matthew Cowan and unicorn and camel VCs, download and listen to this episode. Bio: Matthew joined Next47 in 2018 and is based in Palo Alto. His investment focus runs the gamut from the high-growth supply and logistics market to vertical software applications for the enterprise.  Though Matthew is a General Partner in the U.S., he also leads the firm’s activities in Israel and views the region as a vital source for deep tech startup activity. Before joining Next47, Matthew was the CEO and co-founder of Breezeworks, a mobile CRM platform for small business owners.  Prior to Breezeworks, he was the co-founder of Bridgescale Partners, a late-stage venture capital fund with investments in companies such as BitGo, Jasper Wireless, Plum Organics and Proofpoint.  Matthew was also the founding General Partner of Bowman Capital’s venture capital group, where he was responsible for leading investments in Arrowpoint Communications (sold to Cisco), Atheros (NASDAQ: ATHR), Broadbase (sold to Kana), epinions (sold to eBay), FastForward Networks (sold to Inktomi), Onebox (sold to Phone.com), ONI Systems (sold to Ciena), RemarQ (sold to Critical Path),

Since its inception, the 34 Strong team has worked with numerous organizations including: Bank of America, Genentech, State Street, Plum Organics, The State of CA, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the County of Monterey, and Consumnes Service Park and Recreation District. As a catalyst for change toward developing Strengths-based organizations, Virassammy and the 34 Strong Team write and speak extensively on Strengths. A few of Virassammy's features include a publication in Gallup's Strengths Coaches' Playbook, an interview on Gallup's Called to Coach, and speaking at Drexel University. https://www.linkedin.com/in/strengthsfinder/

Sheryl O’Loughlin has always been on the move. As a child she was too impatient to slow down to pour milk in a glass. As an adult she’s lead companies so often, it seems like her first name is CEO. In 1998 Sheryl joined Clif Bar as the Executive Vice President of Brand. Then from 2004 to 2007 Sheryl was the CEO. She grew the brand to a massive world-wide hit. While at Clif Bar, she introduced the world to Luna Bars recognizing that the female segment of the market were underserved. Today Luna, the first nutrition bar targeted towards women, is also a world-wide brand with a wide array of nutrition products and events. She then founded and led, as CEO, Plum Organics. Then gain she became CEO of Rebbel super herb beverages. She's also the author of Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart

Sheryl O'Loughlin is the CEO of REBBL, a functional beverage brand that was created, literally from day one, to defeat human trafficking. But, before REBBL, she had walked away from leading CPG companies forever. Learn how Sheryl is building the most impressive Benefit Corp in the CPG industry -- but doing it very differently than Clif Bar and Plum Organics, both of which she previously led as CEO.Sheryl is also an author. In 2017, she introduced her book, Killing It: An Entrepreneur'sGuide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart.

In this episode, we explored the evolving landscape for plant-based foods through conversations with Ben Mand, the CEO of coconut beverage brand Harmless Harvest and Michele Simon, the founder and executive director of industry trade group the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA). Mand, who joined Harmless Harvest last year, spoke about the company’s recent revamp of its dairy-free, coconut-based yogurt drink and how lessons from its initial launch have shaped the company’s innovation strategy. He also discussed how Harmless Harvest is exploring opportunities to extend its brand platform while maintaining the integrity of its flagship product. Later in the show, Simon, who launched the PBFA in 2016, spoke about a shift in how consumers perceive plant-based foods and how brands are responding. She also addressed the growing debate about the proper use of the words “meat” and “milk” and why she believes that lobbyists advocating on behalf of animal-based meat and dairy industries are fighting a losing battle. Show notes: 1:43: The Ill Subliminal — The hosts discussed Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha’s recent $3.5 million funding round, Landis’ unfortunate illness, GT’s Living Foods’ line of adaptogenic beverages and a visit from cannabis innovator Adam Terry. 11:42: Interview: Ben Mand, CEO, Harmless Harvest -- A veteran CPG executive, Mand took the reins of a company that has faced a few challenges to its business in recent years, most notably in the use of its former processing method, HPP. Nevertheless, the Harmless Harvest brand has maintained a loyal following, particularly among consumers in the natural channel. ow the coconut water category has evolved in recent years and the most pressing challenges facing companies in the space. 27:35: Interview: Michele Simon, Executive Director, Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) -- Since launching the PBFA, Simon and her team have lobbied for companies innovating with plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products. NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg caught up with Michele at the 2019 Winter Fancy Food Show for a conversation about the development of the trade group and work on behalf of its member companies. Brands in this episode: Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha, Spindrift, KeVita, Iconic Protein, Koia, LifeAid, Zola, Piknik, GT’s Living Foods, Harmless Harvest, Plum Organics, FRS, Beyond Meat

Sheryl O'Loughlin has seen it all. As the former CEO of Clif Bar, co-founder of Plum Organics, current CEO of Rebbl, and author of "Killing It: An Entrepreneurs Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart," O'Loughlin has insights and wisdom that all leaders need to hear. In this episode, we'll hear the inside story of how she built her career, how she faced the demons along the way, and how she's found balance and joy in her career.

Sheryl O’Loughlin, CEO of REBBL Beverages tells us about the amazing story of the founding and the evolution of the business to a leader in their industry. Sheryl also shares her journey as a co-founder of Plum Organics, after leading Clif Bar. So many lessons for entrepreneurs, new and experienced. The post TRE – The Responsible Entrepreneur – Sheryl O’Loughlin appeared first on Carol Sanford Institute.

Nothing says 4th of July like BBQ, fireworks and a special edition of Taste Radio. In this episode we highlight the insights and business lessons from four remarkable leaders who joined us on the podcast in the first half of 2018:JUST founder and CEO Josh Tetrick offered his take on systemic problems within the current food system and the singular operating principle that drives JUST’s mission. REBBL CEO Sheryl O’Loughlin spoke about the role of empathy and compassion in building successful teams and relationships, and why expressing vulnerability is a critical component of leadership. We also listened as Jagermeister CEO Jeff Popkin explained the importance of being authentic and transparent with consumers, and RXBAR co-founder and CEO Peter Rahal discussed the steps leading up to a major turning point for the brand -- one that is often credited for its remarkable success. Show notes: 2:11: You’ve Got Mail -- The hosts respond to emails sent in by Taste Radio listeners and answer questions about upcycling food waste and working with manufacturing/co-packing partners. 9:50: Josh Tetrick, Founder/CEO, JUST -- Formerly known as Hampton Creek, JUST merges biotechnology and plant-based ingredients to create environmentally friendly foods, and is best known for its vegan mayo and cookie dough. The company recently introduced a vegan scrambled egg product and is currently working on lab-grown and plant-based meat. Tetrick originally joined us in Episode 95. 20:18: Sheryl O'Loughlin, CEO, REBBL -- Throughout her 25-year career as an entrepreneur and executive, O'Loughlin has been known a passionate leader with a deep commitment to social responsibility. Prior to joining REBBL, she led Clif Bar as its CEO for nearly 10 years and later co-founded and helmed organic baby food company Plum Organics. O'Loughlin was originally featured in Episode 97. 30:35: Jeff Popkin, CEO, Mast-Jagermeister -- With over two decades of experience in the beverage business, Popkin has been at the forefront of several emerging drink trends having held key leadership roles at Red Bull and Vita Coco. Popkin, who was originally featured in Episode 102, is currently the CEO of Mast-Jaegermeister U.S. 35:52: Peter Rahal, Co-Founder/CEO, RXBAR -- Launched in 2013, RxBar quickly became one of the fastest growing nutrition bar brands in the US, with net sales of approximately $120 million in 2017. RXBAR was famously acquire last year by the Kellogg Co. for $600 million. Rahal originally joined us in Episode 109. Brands in this episode: WTRMLN WTR, Misfit Juicery, JUST, REBBL, Clif Bar, Plum Organics, Jagermeister, Red Bull, Vita Coco, RXBAR

This episode's FREE download Your brand's selling story is the cornerstone of all effective business building strategies. Learn How To Get Your Brand On The Shelf and What Retailers REALLY Want.  This Is Your Roadmap To Success.  CLICK HERE TO GAIN INSTANT ACCESS TO MY FREE TURNKEY SALES STORY STRATEGIES COURSE A strong leader compels those around them to be excellent and to find creative solutions to impossible tasks, like reinventing an entire category in 3 months. They are effective community builders focused on making a lasting impact on their customers. I want to thank you for listening. Today's guest has an important message. He said you need to build your story around being an evangelist, and then bringing people along on the journey. Let me explain. Neil shares that there are three important elements to build your story around. First, make it personal. Focus on how you impact others. Two, make it a mission. Make it bigger than yourself. Create a movement. Create a community with a healthy dialogue. Three, get in the mindset. Focus on serving others. Neil shares that the brands that serve others first are the brands that are succeeding today. This is exactly why we do this podcast. Remember, it's about you and it's for you. It's to help get your products on more retailer shelves and in the hands of more shoppers. Next, we talk about personalization, how your product needs to meet the needs, the specific needs, of your customer. How your product needs to be something different, something unique, something that stands out on the shelf, that aligns with them. Remember, shoppers today have a lot of choices. Shoppers look beyond the four corners of the packages. Shoppers want to feel good about the products they purchase, beginning with yours. This is why your story is so very important. This is why your story needs to resonate. The story that the founder starts with has got to be the exact story with the exact same clarity and excitement and same passion as it's shared with everyone on your team. Neil shares how he was able to leverage this simple strategy to build an iconic brand that changed the industry, that changed the way consumers think about healthy nutrition. Neil was then able to use this strategy to develop his new company, Habit, a company that's focused on personalizing nutrition for the individual. Personalization is the next big thing in CPG. It's what consumers are looking for today. The brand and the retailers that are able to focus are delivering at a high level, delivering personal value to their customers, are the ones that are winning on shelf and beyond. Here is Neil Grimmer of Habit and Plum Organics Download the show notes:  brandsecretsandstrategies.com/session64

Forbes magazine says that Sheryl O’Loughlin, the former CEO of Clif Bar, is trying to get America to drink herbs.  Personally, I am hooked. Rebbl is the best addiction I have ever had. Sheryl is a serial success story who has worked at Kraft, Quaker Oats and doubled revenue at Clif Bar.  She created a company called Plum Organics, built it up and then sold it to Campbell’s. Now as CEO of Rebbl, Sheryl knows you can’t have that kind of success without a great team.     She is here to talk about her creative ways to build a culture that delivers success within and outside the company.     You’ll discover:   How to be a business with a purpose Creating impact with products Equality and inclusion outside and inside the company Seeing through the lens of how the acts of one will affect all How to treat your business as a living organism When you open a new path, your people can shine   For more information about Rebbl: Rebbl Website Rebbl on Twitter Rebbl on Facebook Rebbl on InstagramBusinesses That Care on C-Suite Radio iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review Listen on Podbean

There are certain guests for whom there's just no denying - this person is a bonafide Brand Builder. But Gigi Lee Chang, she’s something else. When you look at her body of work thus far, she's not just a Brand Builder, she's more like a Brand Renaissance Woman. Don't believe us? Just look at what Gigi Lee has done thus far in her career: Bootstrapped Plum Organics, a pioneering organic baby food brand that was eventually acquired by Campbell’s; served as the CEO of the non profit Healthy Child Healthy World; She ran the food accelerator FoodFutureCo; and today she’s a Managing Partner at BFY Capital, an investment group focused on providing venture debt to “better for you” consumer brands By the way, that was after she was already a successful marketing and advertising exec. This week, Gigi Lee joins SnackNation CEO Sean Kelly to discuss this remarkable trajectory, and to share her lessons learned along the way. The pair discuss the packaging innovation that helped make Plum Organics a hit, the BFY model and why it's important to fuel growth without dilution, and the somewhat unexpected mindset you need to position your company for an exit. Links BFY Capital Plum Organics Healthy Child Healthy World FoodFutureCo Connect with Gigi on LinkedIn Reach out to Gigi directly via email: gigi@bfycap.com  Have an idea for the show? Drop us a line! Brandbuilder@snacknation.com. Brand Builder is a co-production of SnackNation and ForceBrands.

Today's episode is with Anne Bahr Thompson. She is the founder of the brand consultancy Onesixtyfourth and former executive director of strategy and planning at Interbrand. In her book, DO GOOD: Embracing Brand Citizenship to Fuel Both Purpose and Profit , she explains how to embed social consciousness into a company's DNA.She offers a five-step model “that integrates doing good activities…with brand development to strengthen a brand’s reputation, foster greater loyalty, and enhance value creation. It’s a win-win-win solution that mutually benefits consumers, companies, and society.” The five steps of Brand Citizenship logically flow from one another:Trust: Don’t Let Me Down. Brands that deliver on their promises are trusted more. Digital communications and information channels have made reciprocity one of five key requirements for trusted brands.Enrichment: Enhance Daily Life. People identify more with—and are less price sensitive toward—brands that help them to simplify their routines, make mundane tasks less dull, and enrich their daily lives.Responsibility: Behave Fairly. In a post-recession, flattened, and transparent world, customers expect brands to treat their employees fairly, behave ethically, and be proactive in their business practices.Community: Connect Me. Brands that rally communities, motivate behavioral changes and fix social problems – provided they are not overtly political – attract more loyalists.Contribution: Make Me Bigger Than I Am. Brands that play an active role in creating a more positive and life-enhancing future enrich loyalists’ lives by improving life on the planet.DO GOOD helps leaders understand where their organizations are starting on the ME-to-WE continuum of Brand Citizenship and how to develop metrics to measure the perceptual, social, and financial impact of initiatives and programs. The book presents a wealth of business and brand case studies—ranging from legacy businesses to social enterprises, including Apple, Google, AMAZON, Walmart, and Vaseline to H&M, SunTrust Bank, Chipotle, Trader Joe’s, IKEA, and Burt’s Bees, as well lesser known companies such as Plum Organics, Lush, and Seventh Generation. With DO GOOD, business leaders will get an edge on implementing Brand Citizenship: a win-win-win solution for customers, society, and the bottom-line.Resources Mentioned In The Episode:DO GOOD: Embracing Brand Citizenship to Fuel Both Purpose and Profit: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Good-Embracing-Citizenship-Purpose/dp/0814438393Onesixtyfourth: https://www.onesixtyfourth.com/Brand Citizen Website: https://www.brandcitizenship.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sheryl O’Loughlin is ready for a change. It’s not that O'Loughlin, the CEO of adaptogenic beverage brand REBBL, doesn’t love her current job; since joining the company in 2015, she’s embraced the role, the company and its passionate commitment to social responsibility. Rather, she believes that a business’ ability to constantly evolve and to take a progressive approach to the times at hand can ultimately spell the difference between success or failure. In an interview included in this episode of Taste Radio, O'Loughlin noted, “it’s really a matter of us thinking about the market, or even our companies as a constant experimentation to see what works and what doesn’t work versus thinking about it as this is the decision we’ve made and we’re done.” Listen to our full-length conversation with O'Loughlin, in which she spoke about the trials and tribulations of leading fast-growing companies, the urgency of supporting equality in the workplace, why she believes that successful business relationships are built on empathy and compassion, and why entrepreneurs need to start turning their phones off. Also included in this episode: A chat with Paul Coletta, the CEO of fresh, organic food and juice company Urban Remedy, which recently added $17 million in new funding from General Mills’ business development and venturing unit, 301 INC. And in the latest edition of Elevator Talk, we heard from Martin Kabaki, the founder of innovative tea brand Kabaki Purple Tea. Show notes: 2:24: So Much Sparkle To Speak Of -- With LaCroix leading the charge, sparkling water has emerged as one of the hottest categories in the beverage industry. As a deluge of new products and brands -- from massive players like Nestle Waters and PepsiCo to regional upstarts -- come to market, the hosts discuss the various paths that companies are taking to make their mark in fizzy water. 8:25: Interview: Sheryl O'Loughlin, Plum Organics Co-Founder, REBBL CEO -- Throughout her 25-year career as an entrepreneur and executive, Sheryl O'Loughlin has been known as a passionate leader with a deep commitment to social responsibility. She led Clif Bar as its CEO for nearly 10 years spearheading growth from $100 million to $200 million in revenue and later co-founded and helmed organic baby food company Plum Organics, which reached $100 million in sales before being sold to The Campbell Soup Co. in 2013. Currently the CEO of elixir brand REBBL, O'Loughlin discussed the highs and lows of her remarkable career and approach to leadership in the challenging food and beverage space. 50:52: Interview: Paul Coletta, CEO, Urban Remedy -- What a difference three years make. When we first met Paul Coletta in 2015, the newly appointed CEO of organic food and juice company Urban Remedy was primarily focused growth through direct-to-consumer sales. The strategy was to leverage the company’s small brick-and-mortar presence to drive sales and build awareness for its e-commerce platform. Urban Remedy has since pivoted to an omnichannel strategy that embraces retail placement in natural grocery as much as it does online sales. We sat down with Coletta at the 2018 Winter Fancy Food show and discussed the company’s pivot and the reasoning behind it. 1:10:00: Elevator Talk: Martin Kabaki, Founder, Kabaki Purple Tea -- Driven by a social mission, Kabaki is an innovative brand of ready-to-drink teas made from antioxidant-laden Kenyan purple tea leaves. Founded by Martin Kabaki, the company donates 10 percent of profits to provide access to better medical care for the people of Kenya. We spoke with Martin about the launch and development of Kabaki, a finalist in New Beverage Showdown 14, in this edition of Elevator Talk. Brands in this episode: LaCroix, Purity Organic, Wave Soda, Cape May Brewing, Virtue Sparkling Energy, Phocus, Poland Spring, Polar, Bubly, Nestle Waters, Clif Bar, Plum Organic, REBBL, Urban Remedy, POM Wonderful, Jamba Juice, Pinkberry, Kabaki Purple Tea

For food entrepreneur Neil Grimmer, business is personal. His two companies, Plum Organics and Habit, were born out of his own experiences and are driven by his core values. In this episode of UnCanned, we visit Neil in the Oakland headquarters of his life science start-up, Habit. Neil came up with the idea for the company after using genomics and personalized nutrition to improve his own health. With Habit, he hopes to give more people access to high-quality food tailored to their biological needs. Then, we talk to food tech expert Brita Rosenheim about the fascinating intersections between science, technology, agriculture, and nutrition, and how these innovations will impact the future of food.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For food entrepreneur Neil Grimmer, business is personal. His two companies, Plum Organics and Habit, were born out of his own experiences and are driven by his core values. In this episode of UnCanned, we visit Neil in the Oakland headquarters of his life science start-up, Habit. Neil came up with the idea for the company after using genomics and personalized nutrition to improve his own health. With Habit, he hopes to give more people access to high-quality food tailored to their biological needs. Then, we talk to food tech expert Brita Rosenheim about the fascinating intersections between science, technology, agriculture, and nutrition, and how these innovations will impact the future of food.  

Welcome to Co-Produced, the podcast about the many hands that make cool ideas, and how they come together. In conjunction with the 2017 Digiday Awards, this four part series will bring together creatives, brand marketers, and account professionals to reveal the central role of creative collaboration in building some of this year’s most impressive nominees.

Jordan has a vulnerable and authentic conversation with Sheryl O'Loughlin, the CEO of REBBL (you guys know how much we love this company… HEALTHY FATS, galore!) and the author of Killing It!: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart. You’ve probably already heard Jordan raving about REBBL, the coconut milk-based elixir and protein drink company driven by a HUGE mission. In addition to working as the CEO REBBL, Sheryl also co-founded Plum Organics and worked as a CEO for Clif Bar, where she spearheaded the launch of the ridiculously successful Luna Bar -- we know you know the one. Her journey is incredible, so you’re in for a real (healthy) treat! We’d also like to thank another incredible, healthy brand for supporting the show: Four Sigmatic!! Mushrooms are big food health trend right now, probably because they’re packed full of adaptogens, superfoods, and other things that are super good for you! These aren’t the portabello mushrooms you’re used to buying from the grocery store – Four Sigmatic uses a variety of functional mushrooms that can promote immunity, energy, longevity, stimulation, and even sleep. Balanced Blonde listeners can go to FourSigmatic.com/BLONDE to get 15% off of your order. For more info, visit: (http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast) Resources: Learn more at SherylOLoughlin.com Connect with REBBL: REBBL.co | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Killing It!: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart

Successful serial entrepreneur Sheryl is CEO of REBBL super herb beverages. She's served as CEO of Clif Bar and Co-Founder/CEO of Plum Organics. She wrote Killing It: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart to share her lessons. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Your ideas will stay the same if your business doesn’t profit. 2. Set your priorities and build your lifestyle around those. 3. Sometimes you are going to be the consumer of your own products. Visit Sheryl’s website Sponsors: LinkedIn Learning: Offers thousands of expert-led courses covering a wide range of business, tech, and creative skills, with dozens of new tutorials added each week! Right now LinkedIn Learning is offering our listeners a free 30-day trial! Just visit LinkedIn.com/fire to sign up and try it free for 30 days! Four Sigmatic: Mushroom Coffee - that doesn't actually taste like mushrooms - and that has a ton of benefits! It tastes just like regular coffee, and I love that it gives me a strong and steady energy force that lasts the entire day thanks to the active ingredient: Lion’s mane mushroom. Visit FourSigmatic.com/fire and enter promo code FIRE for 15% off your order today!

“What we need to understand is the ups and downs so we can kind of hack our way through the branches of the dark to stay in the light” Sheryl O'Loughlin What a privilege and pleasure to talk with Sheryl O'Loughlin. A candid interview where Sheryl shares both her highlights and the struggles. We begin talking about her history with Clif Bar and the winding journey that brought her to her current position as the CEO of REBBL. We talk about the factors that led Sheryl hit a wall. At a time when everything should have been thriving, two new companies between her and her husband, suddenly everything crashed and they were about to lose everything. When everything else was spinning out of control  Sheryl reveals that the only thing she could control were her numbers - the miles run and the numbers on the scale and so her journey into anorexia began. Slowly bit by bit, she dug herself out of this place. In her book Killing It! she shares both her struggles and the her life lessons. As with most lessons it was in the dark times where she realized that she had to slow down, reflect and begin to live in a way that allowed her to be at her thriving best, and through her book, also help others do the same Sheryl talks about what it takes to get started in a new business and how to cultivate the skills and mindset to survive as we thrive. Sheryl talks about believing in leadership skills that are heart centered, and how she found the courage to bring her full self to the brands that she now works with. She reveals her strategies on how to stay afloat during the dark times and we discuss that when we finally let go of striving to be perfect, we are able to find and live in our truth and uncover our best selves. Sheryl candidly shares her experience of being judged by some of her “best” friends around her parenting skills and we talk about shame. An important conversation about how as women we often shame ourselves when we feel separate to others. It is a lovely and revealing part of the conversation as we talk about how we all have moments when we compare ourselves to those around us and all have parts of ourselves where we feel less than - this is the human condition. I love when Sheryl talks about purpose. She invites us all to keep our eyes on our purpose and to use our purpose as our guiding light. Below are some of Sheryl's guiding principles. These can be used in leadership, life and in love: Connect to your tribe and share what is real Protect your self worth Bring love into everything that you do Have bold humility REBBL: Sheryl shares the backstory to REBBL and how the are contributing to help eradicate human trafficking. It is began as a cause looking for a company. Do something good for your body and for the world. 2.5% of net sales go to causes that help stop human trafficking More About Sheryl As a child, Sheryl O'Loughlin was best known for rushing everywhere and being too impatient to pour milk into a glass before drinking it. As an adult, Sheryl is no less eager. She served as the CEO of Clif Bar, where she introduced the world to Luna bars; she was the cofounder and CEO of Plum Organics; and she is currently CEO of REBBL super herb beverages. One of her favorite roles was mentoring budding entrepreneurs when she was the executive director at the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. With her book, Sheryl is able to share her advice with a wider group of current and aspiring entrepreneurs all at once, which delights her because, well, it's faster. And that means more time for drinking wine at her Santa Rosa home, and hanging out with her husband and two sons.  

Sheryl O’Loughlin is the CEO of REBBL, a fast-growing super herb beverage company, which produces REBBLs: organic, soulfully Crafted Coconut-Milk Elixirs with super herbs and the best ingredients of the Plant Queendom. She is also the author of Killing It! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart. Before coming to Rebbl, Sheryl was the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. Prior to that, she served as the Co-Founder and CEO of Plum Organics, an organic baby foods company, and the CEO of Clif Bar, where she led the concept development and introduction of Luna Bar. In her three years as CEO of Clif Bar, the company's revenue doubled from $100M to $200M. Sheryl earned her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She lives in Santa Rosa with her husband, Patrick, and her two sons. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why modeling and teaching resilience means sometimes letting go Taking control when you can and being flexible as needed Paying attention to your body and being present to what you need How to allow your children to stay in touch with what it means to be a kid Finding ways to learn from experts and share knowledge with your community Why you must let your children make their own choices, even when they make the wrong decision Thinking beyond just getting into college and looking forward to adulthood Rebalancing through constant renewal and being present to nature Ways to contact Sheryl: Website: www.SherylOloughlin.com Twitter: www.facebook.com/sheryloloughlinauthor Company Website: www.REBBL.co Resources: Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Author: Joseph Campbell

Sheryl O'Loughlin is the boss you always wish you had. The former CEO of Clif Bar and Plum Organics lives and breathes passion and purpose and creates dynamic environments in which her employees can do the same. And she's taking this mentality to the next level with her latest project, REBBL, a brand of coconut milk elixirs infused with super herbs. In this podcast episode, Sheryl gets candid about the trials of running a business and the toll they took on her mental and physical well-being. After nearly filing for bankruptcy and struggling with an eating disorder, Sheryl was left at rock bottom. Tune in to find out how she bounced back to sign on to the plant alchemy beverage that's causing serious buzz in the functional food sphere. Along the way, she shares the qualities that have helped her grow not one, not two, but three wellness empires. With insight into what makes her run away from investors to the unorthodox question she asks in every interview, this is one episode that any aspiring entrepreneur shouldn't miss. To contact Jason with comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please e-mail podcast@mindbodygreen.com. For all sponsorship inquiries, please e-mail sales@mindbodygreen.com. Want to join our podcast newsletter? Sign up here!

There's a delicate balance between work life and personal life. If you have too much of one and not the other it can make you feel depressed, lonely, and uninspired. Some people put work before their loved ones, and this causes them to run into a rut. You lose out on that much needed break to develop the love you can spread across all aspects of your life. Don't stress though, you can easily find that balance that makes you a Creative Warrior in everything you pursue! Sheryl O'Loughlin joins us this week to discuss her amazing book “Killing it!” and the importance of work life balance. Sheryl is an successful Entrepreneur having been the CEO of Clif Bar, CEO of Plum Organics, and CEO of REBBL super herb beverages! WARRIOR OF CALM  “We have to know that our self worth is deep. It's not about anything that anyone else tells us or our companies.”-Sheryl O'Loughlin  Highlights - If you don't believe with all of your heart and soul, you can't get investors and clients to believe as well. Entrepreneurs have to understand the dark side and realize they are not alone. Don't be afraid to be vulnerable. All of our dreams can come true, but probably not at the same time. When your power of choice is taken away, that's when you feel off balance. It's important to know how to manage your business life for efficiency in all areas of life. Your self worth is not equal to your company. You need a life outside of work to have a break and return as a stronger creative warrior. Developing love with your family allows you to bring the love back into your work. Guest Contact - Sheryl's Website Sheryl's Book Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart Resources - Do you ever wish you could get advice for your business? Does it sometimes feel like you're completely on your own? Ever wish you had help getting things done? Then join the Creative Warriors Alliance! A weekly group coaching call with Jeffrey every Tuesday 1pm-2pm. Get all the coaching you want, the support of peers, and the accountability you need to accomplish big things.  Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn Gifts - Propel your business forward and register for Week of The Warrior for free. A 7-day mini-course to learn how to leverage your creative powers.

Guest: Sheryl O’Loughlin, the former CEO of Clif Bar, Co-founder of Plum Organics and author of Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart. Sheryl is currently CEO of REBBL super-herb beverages.Story: A rising star in the marketing world, Sheryl left a career in a mega-corp to join them fledgling CLIF Bar. She eventually rose to CEO, introducing the Luna Bar, before leaving to found her own company, Plum Organics.While that business took off, the demands of the job, along with the collapse of a family business led to relentless stress that opened the door to a devastating eating disorder. After an "intervention" from friends and a long road back, she stepped back in to head up mission-driven beverage company, REBBL, but now with a different lens on work and life.Big idea(s): It's not enough to build a business or brand, you also need to find a way to honor your health and relationships along the way.Current passion projects: Her new book, Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart, enjoying life in Santa Rosa, CA and loving my 16 and 13-year-old sons and wonderful husband of 20 years.Rockstar sponsors:Oganifi - Great-tasting organic superfood green juice powder that you just add to water and get all your greens in on the go! Get 20% off - use the code "goodlife" at check out at organifi.comToday's show is supported Camp GLP. Come spend 3 1/2 days with "your people," make amazing friendships, drop the facade, reignite your vitality and learn powerful strategies and breakthrough business ideas. Learn more now.

Sheryl O'Loughlin is the former CEO of Clif Bar and has experienced both the highs and the lows of the startup world. Sheryl's other career highlights include being the co-founder and CEO of Plum Organics, Executive Director at the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and is currently CEO of REBBL super herb beverages. Her latest book, Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart, offers insights into how to grow a company without sacrificing your personal growth. In this illuminating discussion, Sheryl shared insights from her 25-year career as a serial entrepreneur and operational leader, illuminating the tools entrepreneurs need to start their own game-changing enterprises and thrive—both in the office and at home. Please enjoy our conversation, with Sheryl O'Loughlin. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions.

In an interview recorded for this edition of the BevNET Podcast, we sat down with Gigi Lee Chang, the managing director of cause-oriented food business accelerator FoodFutureCo. Chang, who also founded baby food brand Plum Organics, explained FoodFutureCo’s work in advising and supporting early- and mid-stage food and beverage companies, particularly those that are providing unique products and solutions for the food system. Chang also offered her perspective on how the opportunities and challenges for food entrepreneurs have evolved since Plum launched in 2005. Also included in this episode of the podcast: the first edition of “Elevator Talk,” a new series in which we chat with early-stage brand owners about their products and their communities.

Sheryl O'Loughlin is an eager entrepreneur who leverages passion and purpose to create a happy life and a huge impact. She is a huge proponent of bringing love and happiness into your work, and into your work culture. She previously served as the CEO of Clif Bar, where she introduced the world to Luna bars (and grew the bars into a $70M business in just three years); she was the cofounder and CEO of Plum Organics; and she is currently CEO of http://rebbl.co/ (REBBL) super herb beverages. Sheryl is also the author of KILLING IT!: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart. KILLING IT! was sparked by a study conducted by Dr. Michael A. Freeman, which found a correlation between entrepreneurs and illness such as ADHD, bipolar disease, depression, and drug abuse. He found these were present in about 72% of the entrepreneurial population, compared to about 40% of the general population. Sheryl was experiencing this dark side of entrepreneurship, and she realized the need for a change in entrepreneurial culture. We need to start talking about the the dark side of killing it every day, and how we can avoid the big pitfalls. “99% of business don't make it, and entrepreneurs are going through this hardship alone because they think they're the only ones. I want to change the culture of that so people don't feel like they're alone!” Love and time helped Sheryl out of the darkness. She fell in love with REBBL, a super herb elixir business created in collaboration with the nonprofit Not For Sale. The nonprofit's goal is to stop human trafficking. REBBL helps them achieve that goal because they source ingredients from affected indigenous communities, and the income helps support their livelihood so that they are no longer vulnerable to trafficking. A portion of the net profits also helps fund Not For Sale's rehabilitation efforts. “It's a joy to go to work when you know you're doing something with so much meaning.” Social Mission Companies like REBBL, companies that intentionally pursue a greater purpose than pure profit, are able to create a powerful and sustainable impact that other support organizations don't have the resources to accomplish. As an added benefit, the social mission creates an environment where people love to work because something truly meaningful drives every individual's actions. Entrepreneurs, be wary of the hustle and the grind. Remember that the dark side is part of our nature, and that we can forge a path through the darkness and back to the light with support, love, and purpose. “People are talking about how they're killing it, but it could be killing you.” -- Don't be a podcast junkie… Resources: Connect with Sheryl: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook Get your own copy of KILLING IT!: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart Learn more about REBBL Inc.: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook -- We are also brought to you by the Lawton Marketing Group, a full service advertising and design agency serving companies and entrepreneurs at all levels. The are your one stop shop for all your website, logo, social media, print, app design and reputable management needs. Visit LawtonMG.com for more info. Production & Development for The Impact Entrepreneur Show by Podcast Masters

Sheryl O’Loughlin is a serial entrepreneur and author of KILLING IT! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart (Harper Collins, December 2016). She has served as the CEO of Clif Bar, where she led the concept development and introduction of Luna Bar. In Sheryl’s three years as CEO, the company revenue doubled from $100M to $200M. She then went on to co-found and serve as CEO of Plum Organics. Plum was sold in 2013 to the Campbells Soup Company. She was the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. Sheryl is currently CEO of REBBL, a fast-growing maker of super herb beverages. Sheryl earned her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She lives in Santa Rosa with her husband, Patrick, and her two sons. ABOUT "Killing It!" The former CEO of Clif Bar, Co-founder of Plum, and serial entrepreneur offers insights about launching and growing a business while maintaining a fulfilled life in this practical guide filled with hard-won advice culled from the author’s own sometimes dark, raw experiences. With a foreword by Steve Blank. Aspiring entrepreneurs are told that to launch a business, you must go all in, devoting every resource and moment to making it work. But following this advice comes at an enormous personal cost: divorce, addiction, even suicide. It means sacrificing the intangibles that make life worth living. Sheryl O’Loughlin knows there is a better way. In Killing It, she shares the wisdom she’s gained from her successful experiences launching a company from the ground up (Plum), running two fast-growing companies (Clif Bar and REBBL), and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs (Stanford University). She tells it like it is: If you don’t invest in your wellbeing, your business will not succeed, nor will you. Sheryl knows firsthand the difficulty of balancing the needs of her growing family with her physical and mental health, while managing other work and life challenges. In this warm, honest, and wise handbook, she gives you the essentials for killing it in business—without killing the rest of your life. Filled with real-life examples and anecdotes, Killing It addresses common questions including: How do you prepare your significant other for your business venture? How do you time launching and growing your business with the ebb and flow of family life? How do you find joy in the day-to-day? How do you maintain meaningful, supportive friendships? How do you walk away and start again? The ultimate life and business course, Killing It gives entrepreneurs the tools they need to start their enterprise and thrive—both in the office and at home.

Sheryl O’Loughlin is a serial entrepreneur and author of KILLING IT! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart (Harper Collins, December 2016). She has served as the CEO of Clif Bar, where she led the concept development and introduction of Luna bars. She then went on to co-found and serve as CEO of Plum Organics. She was the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. Sheryl is currently CEO of REBBL, a fast-growing maker of plant-based drinks. What you’ll learn about in this episode Sheryl’s background Why there is a light side & a dark side to entrepreneurship Why entrepreneurs all need to understand & support each other Protecting your self worth Putting passion & grit into everything you do Finding people who care deeply about your purpose Why you need to go on an epic adventure Why you need to have bold humility Finding a valuable, sustainable business model How best to connect with Sheryl: Website: rebbl.co Website: www.sheryloloughlin.com  

On this episode of Bay Area Ventures we speak with Sheryl O’Loughlin, Co-Founder and CEO of www.REBBL.CO, and author of the new book “Killing It: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart”. Sheryl is a serial entrepreneur, professor, mentor and author. She was CEO of Clif-Bar for 10 years where she launched the successful Luna Bar line and doubled the company’s revenue under her tenure. She then founded and built Plum Organics to $100M in sales and successfully sold the company to Campbells Soup Company. Sheryl was the Director of the Center for Innovation at Stanford University and, just prior to becoming CEO of REBBL, was a faculty member at Sonoma State University, teaching Lean Startup Methodologies to aspiring entrepreneurs. This is Sheryl’s second appearance on Bay Area Ventures. We begin the interview by catching up on the changes that led to her joining REBBL as their CEO, then we discuss her new book in detail.Sheryl practices what she preaches and teaches. She advises entrepreneurs to create “purpose driven organizations” and that’s just what she is doing at REBBL, a registered Benefit Corporation. REBBL is the offshoot of the non-profit organization Not For Sale which is working to stop human trafficking around the world. Specifically, Not For Sale is striving to improve the lives or women and girls in developing countries who are most at risk for exploitation of human traffickers. 2.5 percent of REBBL’s net sales goes to Not For Sale and Sheryl talks about how she has chosen investors and co-workers who support the fact that REBBL is about more than just the bottom line.Sheryl, is open and passionate about sharing her experiences as an entrepreneur. She has lived through the ups and downs of building a company and suffered the tolls that it takes on one’s health and relationships. After coming close to personal bankruptcy, Sheryl spiraled into a personal health crisis but, managed to pull herself through with counseling and the support of her family, friends and colleagues. To help other entrepreneurs avoid the problems and challenges she has gone through, she authored her new book, Killing It. Unlike a typical book or business school course on strategy, financing, marketing and all the other nuts and bolts of building a startup, Killing It talks about the personal decisions and actions one must take to maintain a healthy outlook and physical well-being needed to launch a company.In Killing It, Sheryl walks entrepreneurs through the various stages of building a company from the decisions around founding a company, to choosing partners, teams and investors, to the ongoing stages of growth that a typical startup goes through. At each stage she offers personal advice about how to stay true to one’s personal beliefs and how to avoid the mistake of going from a healthy passionate pursuit to a destructive obsession. Sheryl openly discusses her own personal experience of going down the “dark path” and how difficult it was to see it while it was happening and how she ultimately came to put her work and life in balance.Today she is back, her company is thriving and she is happy and fully connected with her relationships. She has dedicated time for family. Her team at REBBL is fully aligned, feel they are on an epic journey and share the dedication and fun of work with each other in order to help each other stay connected and in balance.This is a highly personal story and fantastic advice for any entrepreneur. To purchase Sheryl’s book go to: http://amzn.to/2j18mFB For more information on Not For Sale go to: www.notforsalecampaign.org Recorded December 19, 2016 on SiriusXM Channel 111, Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School. Bay Area Ventures airs live on Mondays at 4:00pm Pacific Time, 7:00pm Eastern Time. For a list of upcoming and past guest information visit www.donaldlandwirth.com and click on the Show link, To participate in our monthly Bay Area Ventures Conversation of the Month visit www.BAVConversation.com

No one ever said being an entrepreneur was easy, but what a many people don’t know are the psychological struggles like depression and anxiety that also come with it.  Every day, even sometimes every hour, there are ups and downs causing a constant battle of emotions in their mind. Entrepreneurs tend to struggle silently not to show their vulnerability.  Not until lately have entrepreneurs come forward to talk about these struggles, including today’s guest, Sheryl O’Loughlin. She is the former CEO of Clif Bar, CEO of Plum Organics and she is currently CEO of REBBL super herb beverages.  The guys talk to her about her new book Killing It: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart. Entrepreneurs juggle so many roles when building their business. Sheryl knows firsthand how difficult it can be to balance business, family and mental health without one or more pieces falling by the wayside. When she began to struggle with an eating disorder she realized something needed to change. In Killing It, she shares her experiences being an entrepreneur running two fast-growing companies. When in start-up mode, some business owners severely neglect their health which makes them much less resilient. Not eating properly, not getting enough sleep and not exercising will just make the daily stressor harder to deal with. Sheryl wants to mentor and inspire others to invest in their wellbeing. She says without that “Your business will not succeed, nor will you”. Growing a new business can become an obsession for entrepreneurs. Although maintaining meaningful, supportive relationships are crucial, family and friends who are trying to support them ofter times get pushed away. This comes at a huge cost. Many relationships end in a divorce, friendships break down and all that’s left is a feeling of isolation and abandonment. Entrepreneurship can be one of the most rewarding career paths but it isn’t an easy road. In Killing It, Sheryl shares her journey and provides her readers with guiding principles for anyone looking to balance their career, family, and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheryl and Jenna discuss growth, leadership, and prioritization lessons Sheryl's learned as CEO of Clif Bar, Plum Organics, and now REBBL. 

Lisa Lewtan Healthy Living Strategist and founder of Healthy, Happy, and Hip, which provides one-on-one coaching, workshops, retreats, and support groups for clients. Her new book, Busy, Stressed, and Food Obsessed provides tools to help highly successful Superwomen to slow down, chill out, develop a better relationship with food, and feel great Patricia Mathews President of Mathews Associates, a coaching and consulting practice dedicated to supporting leaders as they build productive partnerships, teams and workplaces Sheryl O'Loughlin CEO of REBBL, an adaptogen powered functional beverage company. Sheryl also serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Stanford University. The former CEO of Plum Organics and Clif Bar & Company, Sheryl is a seasoned industry expert with over twenty years of experience in mission-based businesses Dan Millman a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor and college professor has authored 16 books published in 29 languages. His best-known book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, was released as a film starring Nick Nolte by Universal Pictures. A popular international speaker, Dan has influenced people from all walks of life For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!