Podcasts about Whole Foods Market

What if baby food actually prioritized vegetables first? On today's episode, we welcome Shibani Baluja, Founder and CEO of Lil' Gourmets — a company rethinking how we feed the next generation. After more than a decade at Kraft Foods, Shibani walked away to build what she couldn't find: fresh, veggie-first meals designed to support early nutrition and lifelong healthy habits. Now available nationwide in Whole Foods Market, Walmart, and more, Lil' Gourmets is bringing globally inspired, organic meals to busy parents looking for better options. In this episode, Shibani shares her journey from corporate to founder, the research behind introducing veggies early, and what it takes to scale in grocery. If you're building, scaling, or challenging a legacy category — this one's for you. Tune in now on The Kara Goldin Show.   Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Shibani Baluja and Lil' Gourmets:https://lilgourmets.com/https://www.instagram.com/lilgourmets/https://www.tiktok.com/@lil_gourmetshttps://www.facebook.com/lilgourmetshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shibani-baluja/   Sponsored By: RULA - Go to Rula.com/KARAGOLDIN for convenient therapy that's covered by insurance. Monarch Money - Use code KARAGOLDIN at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Hero Bread - Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Just go to HERO.co and use code KARAGOLDIN at checkout. Rippling - Head to Rippling.AI/KaraGoldin and get the only AI to give you full visibility across your business and take complex actions across your entire organization. LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Chime - Join the millions who are already banking fee-free today. Head to Chime.com/KARAGOLDIN.   Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/849

On this episode of Proof-of-PR, Kelley Weaver is joined by Eve Smith Davies. She decodes complex tech and builds magnetic brands. As co-founder and Brand Director of UME—a design studio for frontier innovation—she's spent 20 years working at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and systems change across countries, sectors, and challenges. Her specialty is taking complex innovations and making them impossible to ignore. She's partnered with tech leaders and rising stars alike—from Aztec and Mina to NIKE, Hilton, Ocean Conservancy, and Whole Foods Market—to clarify their vision, position their value, and scale their impact across climate tech, tough tech, web3, and AI. A former branding and marketing instructor at Parsons and guest speaker at Columbia and Wharton business schools, she brings strategic rigor, fresh curiosity, and a systems lens to every challenge. Her work has been recognized in Forbes and It's Nice That. To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news by following us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR. #PRtips #TheBitcoinConference #ProofofPR #MediaRelations ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 | Intro 1:25 | Who is Eve Smith Davies? 4:00 | How to build a compelling brand 8:48 | Mina story 14:11 | What metrics to measure in Web3 17:23 | How is Web3 brand building different from traditional companies? 21:23 | Research is important in brand building 25:18 | BITWIRE AD 26:33 | When Crypto marketing goes wrong 29:04 | Impact of AI on brands 32:42 | Importance of organization structure 36:35 | Power of brand & thought leadership for Founders 37:56 | Advice to Founders building a brand from scratch 42:30 | Get in touch with Eve & UME 43:13 | Outro ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬●

On this very special episode, we traveled to Ondarroa, a fishing port in the Basque Country of northern Spain, and followed a team of Whole Foods Market buyers and sourcing experts to find out how they interact with partners at the source—in this case, the legendary Spanish tinned seafood producer Ortiz. Joining us was AnaMaria Friede, who oversees grocery merchandising strategy and has spent two decades advancing Whole Foods Quality Standards. Category Merchant Julia Merid lives inside the canned seafood aisle and works directly with producers on everything from the fish itself to the packaging to how the story gets told. And Carrie Brownstein has spent 25 years researching and writing the actual standards that govern what Whole Foods can and can't sell—she's the person who established what “sustainable wild-caught” actually means and what it doesn't. At the center of it all: Conservas Ortiz, a fifth-generation, family-owned company working the Basque coast since 1891. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What actually gets investors to say yes in today's CPG market? In this episode, we revisit conversations with founders, operators and investors at Taste Radio's NYC Meetup who share candid advice on why disciplined growth, financial transparency and strong regional traction matter far more than hype – and why some of the biggest opportunities may be hiding in overlooked legacy categories. The hosts also dive into the rise of luxury and small-format grocery, including Whole Foods' Daily Shop concept and premium retailers like Laurel Supply and Nude Miami, and how brands like Ripi and Olipop are adapting their positioning, packaging and messaging to win with today's consumers. Show notes: 0:20: Nude & Bougie. Rip It. New For The Kids? Beefy Snacks, Pickle Beer & Soccer Chips. – The hosts discuss Whole Foods Market's expansion of its smaller "Daily Shop" concept into urban neighborhoods, alongside emerging upscale retailers like Laurel Supply in Los Angeles and Nude Miami. The conversation also touches on how emerging brands navigate this landscape, highlighting frozen pasta company Ripi as an example of a premium brand betting heavily on elevated packaging, product quality, and strong branding from day one to win placements at Whole Foods and Target. The hosts also dive into Olipop's newly announced refresh of its shelf-stable soda line, examining how the updated packaging and "feel-good soda" positioning appear designed to broaden the brand's mainstream appeal and attract younger consumers. They also sample Beest's beef-based charcuterie trail mixes, Ginny's adaptogenic sparkling beverages, Mooksi's overnight oat bites, Chestnut Sports Club's low-alcohol citrus lager, Pabst Blue Ribbon's Grillo's Pickles collaboration beer, Garrett Popcorn's hot honey flavor, Pop Off's limited-edition prebiotic soda, and Lay's World Cup-inspired chip flavors.  31:40: Interviews from Taste Radio's NYC Meetup – Stephen Plattman of accounting and advisory firm Anchin emphasizes the importance of establishing strong financial foundations early. Lucinda Capital founder and early-stage investor Mayur Aras encourages founders to prioritize strong regional traction and operational discipline over rapid expansion and also shares insights on how to move investors from "maybe" to "yes." He also noted growing excitement around innovation in overlooked legacy categories rather than short-lived trend-driven products. NextFoods CMO Lella Rafferty explains how recovery brand Cheribundi has shifted from a commodity juice positioning toward science-backed recovery and sleep solutions, leveraging credibility with athletes while introducing more portable formats like shots and gummies for "everyday athletes." Wandering Bear Coffee founder Matt Bachmann reflected on the company's evolution from boxed cold brew into a broader premium coffee platform, explaining how innovation in format and occasion has fueled growth while requiring increasingly sophisticated operational planning. Brands in this episode: Bai, Crooked Pop, Olipop, Poppi, Bloom, Mountain Dew, Beest, Rind Snacks, Parm Crisps, Ginny, Mooski, Chestnut Sports Club, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Grillo's Pickles, Garrett's Popcorn, Mike's Hot Honey, Pop Off, Lay's, GoodBelly, Cheribundi, Chobani, Habiza, Laurel's Coffee, Wandering Bear Coffee

John Mackey built Whole Foods Market from a small natural foods store into a $13.7 billion company acquired by Amazon — but his greatest lessons came from moments of crisis, not victory. From the emotional relief of going public to the life-changing impact of 9/11, the pressure of activist investors, and the cultural battle after the Amazon merger, Mackey reveals what it really takes to build a mission-driven company that lasts.Key TakeawaysBoldness creates momentumJohn Mackey says that when you begin something with purpose and determination, the world starts to shift. The money, people, and opportunities begin to appear.Culture is built through authentic appreciationMackey believes appreciation is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to transform relationships, meetings, morale, and organizations.The Amazon deal was about more than moneyThe Whole Foods sale was not just a financial transaction. Mackey saw it as the best stakeholder solution for customers, team members, suppliers, investors, and the future of the company.Health is the next great frontierThrough Love Life, Mackey is now focused on holistic wellness, longevity, food, fitness, medical care, community, and helping people make more conscious choices.Timestamps00:00 - The “food awakening” that changed John Mackey's life forever00:39 - The boldness advice that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset02:03 - What John Mackey did the day Whole Foods went public05:04 - The terrifying 9/11 moment that changed his future09:44 - Why going public is not the “holy grail” most founders think it is10:14 - The mistake Whole Foods made before activist investors attacked13:59 - The hostile meeting that forced Mackey to consider selling Whole Foods16:30 - The question that made Amazon the answer18:30 - What really happened when John Mackey met Jeff Bezos22:18 - The surprising reason the $13.7B Amazon deal was all cash28:08 - John Mackey's honest reaction to Randall Kaplan's Extreme Preparation™31:15 - The simple meeting ritual Mackey says can transform company culture37:28 - The three practices Mackey says can transform your life41:12 - John Mackey's next mission after Whole Foods44:46 - The rapid-fire answers that reveal Mackey's true definition of successAbout John MackeyJohn Mackey is the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, one of the most influential grocery and natural foods companies in the world. He helped build Whole Foods from a small natural foods store into a publicly traded company that became a national leader in organic food, conscious capitalism, team-based culture, and mission-driven retail.In 2017, Whole Foods Market was acquired by Amazon in a landmark $13.7 billion transaction, one of the most significant retail acquisitions of the decade. Mackey is also a bestselling author, entrepreneur, advocate for conscious capitalism, and founder of Love Life, a new holistic health and wellness company focused on food, fitness, longevity, medical care, emotional well-being, and community.About the Host — Randall KaplanRandall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, professional coach, and the host of In Search of Excellence, where he interviews the world's most accomplished leaders, founders, athletes, entertainers, and change-makers to uncover the habits, mindsets, and strategies behind extraordinary success.Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, Randall works with founders, CEOs, executives, business owners, and high performers to help them prepare more deeply, communicate more effectively, and create better outcomes in business and life.What was your biggest takeaway from John Mackey's story — the Amazon deal, the power of appreciation, the health mission behind Love Life, or his advice on forgiveness?Drop your thoughts in the comments below.If this conversation inspired you, please like the video.Subscribe to In Search of Excellence for more conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, founders, leaders, and high performers.Share this episode with someone who is building a company, leading a team, or trying to become the healthiest version of themselves.Want to Work One-on-One with Me?I privately coach a limited number of high achievers through personalized one-on-one coaching focused on elevating careers, scaling businesses, and reaching higher levels of success both professionally and personally.If you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:www.randallkaplan.com Listen to my Extreme Preparation TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgs Listen to this episode on the go!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... Follow Randall!Instagram: @randallkaplan LinkedIn:  @randallkaplan TikTok:  @randall_kaplan Twitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite:  www.randallkaplan.com1-on-1 Coaching: www.randallkaplan.comCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn 

From beef tallow fries to real sugar gummies and olive oil potato chips, the hottest brands in CPG are winning — and raising serious money — by reimagining old-school ingredients for modern consumers. The hosts unpack why investors are pouring millions into "back-to-basics" brands, including frozen fry startup Jesse & Ben's. We also meet with Better Sour co-founders Bella Hughes and Semira Nikou to discuss the brand's new gummy line and upcoming launch at Whole Foods. Show notes: 0:20: Sour, Sugar, Success. Bolt HQ. Taste Awareness. Where's The Beef? Olive Fry. Smart Bevs & Bars. – The hosts preview the episode's interview with Better Sour co-founders Bella Hughes and Semira Nikou and sample products from the brand's new real sugar line of gummies. They also recap Taste Radio's lively meetup in Austin, held at Nutrabolt headquarters and discuss how emerging food and beverage brands can build awareness at BevNET Live via sampling opportunities at the event. The discussion turns to frozen fry brand Jesse & Ben's, which recently raised a $10 million Series A round by differentiating itself through avocado oil and beef tallow preparation, elevated branding, and premium positioning. The team debated whether consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for upgraded versions of everyday staples, citing the success of brands like Graza, whose expansion into olive oil potato chips was praised as another example of innovative branding transforming a familiar category. The episode wrapped with rapid-fire product tastings and commentary on emerging functional beverage and snack trends, including nootropic drinks, tingling non-alcoholic beverages, and clean-label snack bars. 32:18: Interview: Bella Hughes & Semira Nikou, Co-Founders, Better Sour – Bella and Semira discuss the launch of their new line of real sugar gummies debuting exclusively at Whole Foods Market this summer. The entrepreneurs discuss how the brand extension moves Better Sour beyond its original low-sugar offerings while maintaining its focus on bold flavor, plant-based ingredients, and "foodie"-driven candy innovation. Brands in this episode: Better Sour, Poppi, Bachan's, Siete, New Barn Organics, Jesse & Ben's, Ore-Ira, Alexia, Graza, Brightland, Rind, Aura Bora, Neautonic, Disco Fizz, Caddy Snacks, Sour Patch Kids

What does it really take to build a company from one store in Austin, Texas into Whole Foods Market, a global brand with more than 540 stores, $22 billion in annual sales, and a $13.7 billion acquisition by Amazon?John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, joins Randall Kaplan to reveal the hard-earned lessons behind entrepreneurship, resilience, fear, failure, raising capital, work ethic, conscious capitalism, and the life-changing moments that shaped one of America's most iconic business founders.Key TakeawaysFear is the biggest limiter of human potential. John explains why fear of failure, fear of judgment, and even fear of success stop people from answering their own “hero's journey.”Failure only becomes failure when you quit. From getting cut from the basketball team to losing money in the early days of Whole Foods, John shows how setbacks can become turning points.No job is beneath you. Dishwashing, bussing tables, bagging groceries, and entry-level work build discipline, humility, work ethic, and service.Entrepreneurs must learn to sell the dream. Whether raising $45,000 from friends and family or pitching venture capitalists on Sand Hill Road, persistence and conviction matter.Business is a community of relationships. The Whole Foods flood taught John that customers, team members, suppliers, investors, and lenders are all stakeholders in a shared mission.About Randall KaplanRandall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, investor, professional coach, and the host of In Search of Excellence, where he interviews world-class entrepreneurs, leaders, athletes, entertainers, and high achievers about the habits, failures, mindsets, and preparation behind extraordinary success.Randall is the co-founder of Akamai Technologies, a global leader in cloud services and cybersecurity, and was an early investor in companies including Google. Over the course of his career, he has advised and invested in numerous companies and worked closely with founders, CEOs, executives, business owners, and high performers.Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, Randall helps ambitious leaders accelerate success by building the discipline, strategy, mindset, and preparation required to perform at the highest level.If you found value in John Mackey's story, take a moment to like this video, subscribe to In Search of Excellence, and share it with someone building something difficult.Comment below:What lesson from John Mackey's journey resonated with you most—failure, resilience, work ethic, raising capital, or conscious capitalism?Want to Work One-on-One with Me?I coach a small group of high achievers on how to elevate their careers, grow their businesses, and reach their full potential both professionally and personally.If you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:www.randallkaplan.com Listen to my Extreme Preparation TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgs Listen to this episode on the go!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... https://www.randallkaplan.com/ Follow Randall!Instagram: @randallkaplan LinkedIn:  @randallkaplan TikTok:  @randall_kaplan Twitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite:  www.randallkaplan.com1-on-1 Coaching: www.randallkaplan.comCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn 

Stuart Tomc, a globally recognized leader in Omega 3 science, discussed his journey in the nutrition industry, emphasizing the shift from guess-based supplementation to test-based precision nutrition. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a balance between Omega 6 and Omega 3, ideally a 1:1 ratio, for optimal health. Tomc introduced Zinzino's Omega 3 blood spot test, which has tested 1.7 million people globally, revealing significant imbalances. He explained Zinzino's Balance Oil, which includes polyphenols for stability and efficacy, For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/stuart-tomc  Highlights from today's episode include:  Stuart says Test, don't guess: Omega‑6:3 balance in red blood cells is the key inflammatory "vital sign" – you can take fish oil and still be completely out of the safe zone. Stuart explains fish oil ≠ fish: Most refined fish oils are "naked," stripped of protective polyphenols, so they don't behave like real food; Balance Oil restores that missing polyphenol protection. Manon states health sovereignty: People should be the CEOs of their own health—using at‑home tests to know their status and keeping (or firing) practitioners based on results. ABOUT STUART TOMC: Stuart Tomc is a globally recognized leader in omega-3 science with 30+ years in the nutrition industry and over $1 billion in supplement sales influenced worldwide. He has appeared in 6,000+ media interviews and served as Global Educator for Nordic Naturals, training teams at Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, The Vitamin Shoppe, and GNC, as well as independent retailers and healthcare professionals around the world. Today, Stuart is helping lead the shift from guess-based supplementation to test-based precision nutrition. Start testing. Stop guessing. We measure the AA/EPA ratio, Omega-3 Index, Gut Health Index, Vitamin D, and HbA1c — with more AI-driven tests on the way. Stuart teaches that kitchen table medicine — testing at home with high-quality products delivered to your door — is the future of the supplement industry, and he mentors partners building scalable, subscription-based businesses rooted in real data, real results, and real retention Core purpose/passion: Moving the dial on public health globally Website |     ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, RBHT, FCAH: As a retired Naturopath 1992-2021, I saw an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver. My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'. and What if Your Body is Smarter than You Think?  I am the Founder & CEO of The Bowen College Inc. which teaches BowenFirst™ Therapy and holds transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENing to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Mission: A Healer in Every Household! For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.  For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips Follow: Manon Bolliger website  | Linktr.ee | Rumble | Gettr  | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | Follow: Bowen College Inc. | Facebook | Instagram  | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Rumble | Locals ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFE: Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives. Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq | Audacy | Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release. * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!  

Join Chef Dan Marek in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. From cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Dan tackled all variety of questions!Dan Marek is a chef educator who has been teaching vegan and vegetarian cooking for over 15 years. At Rouxbe, he is our Director of Plant-Based Culinary and Development where he helps develop content, classes and builds courses for many of our partners.Dan is a board member of Slow Food Austin, the Institute of Child Nutrition, and Conscious Capitalism. He has earned his BA in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and holds certificates in Nutrition from Cornell University.Prior to his role with Rouxbe, Dan worked with Whole Kids Foundation training teachers and food service at schools across the country on nutrition and culinary best practices. He also worked as a Healthy Eating Educator at Whole Foods Market's flagship store in Austin, TX, was a personal chef for some of Austin's elite business people, taught classes in culinary techniques at Austin Community College, The Natural Epicurean, and Le Cordon Bleu.Dan also regularly volunteers cooking or speaking about nutrition for the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Marathon Kids, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas.You can watch the original video version of this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rouxbe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Can you lean into AI advancements without losing human connection? Find out on a new Media Roundtable.At SXSW, Will Pearson (President, iHeartPodcasts) hosted “The Guaranteed Human In An Artificial World.” Will took the stage with some of the sharpest thinkers in podcasting: Brendan Monaghan (CEO, Libsyn), Gladwell Mwangi (Paid Media Enablement Lead, Whole Foods Market), and Richard Case (VP, Growth Marketing, GoodRX).Join us as they cover: The Guaranteed Human, Finding your Center, AI-Augmented, and more. Let's dig in." We want to create AI-augmented creators, not AI-generated creators.” -Brendan Monaghan (CEO, Libsyn)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The best leaders build profit by putting people first. Lead with heart, and watch your business grow stronger, faster, and for the long term.   In this episode of The Fulfillionaire, you learn why heart led leadership creates profitable growth, stronger teams, and steadier cash flow. You hear how love, purpose, and emotional intelligence shape culture, decisions, and results.   With insights from John Mackey, Co-founder of Whole Foods Market and CEO of Love.Life, who shares how a multi‑billion business was built by putting people first and thinking beyond shareholders. Leadership is how you show up. Clarity and care expand them. You'll learn to think win‑win‑win. Better outcomes for you, your team, customers, and community. Fewer costly mistakes. For small business owners, this is practical. Stop forcing deals. Build systems that protect cash flow and support consistent growth. Watch the full episode of Why Heart Led Leadership Creates Profitable Growth. John Mackey is the co-founder of Whole Foods Market and CEO of Love.Life, widely recognized for pioneering a heart-led approach to business that blends profitability with purpose. Over 44 years as CEO, he grew Whole Foods Market from a single Austin store into a global enterprise with more than 540 locations and $22 billion in annual sales. A champion of Conscious Capitalism, Mackey has helped redefine leadership by showing how ethical values, stakeholder care, and human-centered vision can drive lasting business success. He is the co-author of the bestselling books Conscious Capitalism and Conscious Leadership, which have inspired leaders worldwide to build companies rooted in meaning and impact. Website: https://johnpmackey.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjohnmackey/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjohnmackey/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/iamjohnmackey  X: https://x.com/iamjohnmackey  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/iamjohnmackey JP Newman is the founder of Fulfillionaire and CEO of Thrive FP, known for helping high-achievers align financial success with deeper human connection and purpose. With over $1.4 billion in real estate transactions and hundreds of investors coached, he brings a powerful blend of strategy, psychology, and emotional intelligence to the world of investing and negotiation. JP teaches that the best deals are built by understanding people, energy, and intention. Through his Fulfillionaire™ movement, he helps leaders stop operating from fear and start making decisions rooted in clarity and alignment. His approach redefines negotiation as a human-centered skill that turns insight into influence and lasting success. IG: https://www.instagram.com/jpnewman_/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-newman-45a1ba/   

Whole Foods Market is planning a new location in Lakeview, taking over a prominent retail space at the corner of West Belmont Avenue and North Halsted Street.

Whole Foods Market is planning a new location in Lakeview, taking over a prominent retail space at the corner of West Belmont Avenue and North Halsted Street.

Whole Foods Market is planning a new location in Lakeview, taking over a prominent retail space at the corner of West Belmont Avenue and North Halsted Street.

Alyssa Vescio is the Chief Merchandising Officer at The Fresh Market where she oversees merchandising strategy. Prior to TFM, Alyssa spend close to a decade at Whole Foods Market. On this episode of ITS, Alyssa explains the grocer side of the CPG equation: what their goals are, how to interact with them, what they're looking for from a brand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Startup to Scale Podcast, I sit down with Smári Ásmundsson, founder of NØRSE CØDE and the former founder of Smári Organics.Smári spent more than 10 years building Smári Organics into a nationally distributed yogurt brand carried by retailers like Whole Foods Market, Target, and Walmart, reaching $5M in annual sales. But when COVID hit, the business collapsed.Instead of walking away from CPG, Smári started again.Today he's building NØRSE CØDE, a plant-based protein powder brand with a proprietary formulation, strong repeat purchase rates, and a focus on building a profitable, durable business from the ground up.In this conversation, we talk about the emotional reality of losing a company, the lessons that only come from scaling to national distribution, and how Smári is applying 15 years of hard-earned experience to build his next brand the right 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.

WOMEN DOING AMAZING THINGS✨In this episode, we welcome Kelly Spillane to share her journey! From founder to investor and operator at Whole Foods Market. After co-founding a jam and marmalade company with her sister in Ireland, Kelly gained firsthand experience navigating the realities of building a business from the ground up.Today, she brings that founder's perspective to her work supporting early-stage consumer brands through initiatives like Whole Foods' Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP). With experience spanning founding, investing, and mentoring, Kelly offers a unique lens on what it takes to build a resilient business—and why setbacks can be just as valuable as successes.Tune in to hear her insights and advice for the next generation of founders

This is a Vintage episode from 2008Why This Episode MattersEating “responsibly” has only gotten more confusing. This conversation shows how to navigate it without obsessingWhat terms like organic and local actually mean (and why they're often misleading)How Whole Foods Market built trust by doing the homework for consumersWhy better farming and sourcing often lead to better taste The real fight behind food standards and why consumers still need to pay attentionThe BanterMark Pascal and Francis Schott open the show taking aim at convenience culture, from pre-stuffed bagels to “vitamin-enhanced” soda, and question how far we've drifted from real food.The ConversationMargaret Wittenberg, longtime leader at Whole Foods and a key voice in the organic movement, explains how the company evaluates what makes food “good” from clean ingredients to sustainability and sourcing.The discussion dives into the growing complexity of food labeling, the role of trust in retail, and how Whole Foods balances education with curation for busy consumers. Wittenberg also unpacks the tension between industrial food systems and responsible production, arguing that quality, ethics, and flavor ultimately align more than most people think.Timestamps0:00 – Opening Banter: convenience culture and “handheld breakfast” absurdity6:45 – Margaret Wittenberg joins; the mission behind Whole Foods9:00 – What words like local and organic actually mean12:40 – Trust vs. transparency: how Whole Foods draws the line15:00 – Sustainable seafood and why it's so complicated20:00 – The fight to protect organic standards25:30 – New Good Food and making better choices without overthinking31:00 – Francis on fresh peanut butter, dark chocolate, and small indulgences Guest BioMargaret Wittenberg is a longtime leader at Whole Foods Market, where she served as Vice President of Communications and Quality Standards. A former member of the USDA National Organic Standards Board, she has been widely recognized as a key voice in shaping modern organic and sustainable food practices.InfoMargaret's bookNew Good Food: Essential Ingredients for Cooking and Eating WellSubscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @restaurantguyspodcast

Hasan sits down with author and journalist, Andrew Ross Sorkin, to discuss his new book 1929, the impact of AI on the job market, and when we could expect the next big stock market crash. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount.Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code HASAN15 at https://huel.com/hasan15.New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!Save on regional flavors at Whole Foods Market!Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengProducer/ Copywriter: Annie FickCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Will Feinstein and NV MooreTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandYOU CAN WATCH ON CNN.COM/WATCH OR THE CNN APP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasan breaks down the debate over H1B visas inside the Republican Party, how Gen Z conservatives are reframing the conversation around legal immigration, and what “merit” actually means. Try Mill risk-free for 90 days — and get $75 Off with code HASAN at https://mill.com/hasan.Bugs hate to see you coming with Pestie. Go to https://pestie.com/HASAN for 10% off your order.Save on regional flavors at Whole Foods Market!Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengProducer: Annie FickCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Tyler BabinAssistant Editor: Zach SilberbergAssistant Editor: Zae JordanTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandCreative Consultant: Andrew DursoResearcher: Ishmael DaroYOU CAN WATCH ON CNN.COM/WATCH OR THE CNN APP. Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“When you are multi-passionate, you are invited to exercise your muscle of presence and priorities and capacity.” –Tess MastersWhat if being multipassionate was your greatest gift — not a flaw?Tess Masters embraces her multipassionate life. She runs an amazing nutrition platform, which helps women over 40, be healthy again and lose weight and have energy and sleep and not have hot flashes. But she doesn't stop there. She's an actress, speaker, podcaster, chef, and author too. As an Enneagram 7, she doesn't want limits, and she is so expansive. We talk about how she thrives in her multipassionate life and about her food/wellness program (because food affects everything we do!) We talk about: Knowing your boundaries and making choices — and how boundaries can be fluid and change at different seasons times in your life.Modeling self-care and compassion as a coach — and how people often respond better than you expectWhat we can learn about our relationship with food and how we choose to nourish ourselvesThe power of coaches and communities to help us see what's hard to see from the insideLearning to lean into the pause and a slower pace, to luxuriate and evolveMaking food joyful, not drudgery or a list of restrictionsABOUT TESSTess Masters is a wellness coach, speaker, podcaster, chef, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend published by Penguin Random House. You can find hundreds of easy recipes at theblendergirl.com.Tess and her team of dietitians have helped over 30,000 people get healthy using science-based food and lifestyle strategies. The “Good, Better, or Best, Not Perfect” philosophy of the programs encourages participants to empower themselves in all parts of their lives to find a balance of self-care and fun!Tess and her health tips and recipes have been featured in the L.A Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Real Simple, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, Yahoo Living, the Today show, Fox, Home & Family, and many other media outlets.As a spokesperson, presenter, and recipe developer, Tess has collaborated with many brands, including KitchenAid, Vitamix, Williams-Sonoma, Four Seasons, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Silk, So Delicious, and many others.Tess has a passion for sharing stories that inspire people to go after what they want. On her podcast, It Has To Be Me, she interviews trailblazers about how they conquer fear to take action on the things they're dreaming about.LINKSskinny60.comhttps://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/https://www.pinterest.com.au/theblendergirl/https://twitter.com/theblendergirlhttps://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirlTESS ON PLANSIMPLEIt Has To Be You with Tess MastersEmpowered Food Choices with Tess MastersEat to Thrive with Tess MastersThe Skinny with Tess MastersBlend It with Tess MastersDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens. But here's the thing: when we have a goal, a wish, a desire bubbling up in us, it can feel really huge. Sometimes we stop ourselves in our tracks based on how huge our desire feels. Change needs action, but it doesn't need huge action. When we focus on the next step, the next Doable Change that we can integrate into our lives, we don't get stuck and we create momentum. Choose one Doable Change that resonates with you today and really play with it. Fit it into your life, your days, make it work for you — then move on to your next Doable Change. Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation: CHOOSE SELF-CARE. Self-care and compassion make such a difference, but sometimes we back off from them because we don't want to disappoint others. Think about the last time somebody modeled self-care and how you reacted. Try an act of self-care yourself.WHO ARE YOU NOW? Where are you getting stuck in old stories? Who are you now? I was once really dogmatic about food. It served me well at the time, but now, not so much. Are the decisions you would have made a decade ago that feel different now? Slow down and look at the boundaries and decisions in your life now. Are you working from an old story?CHECK OUT SKINNY60. I've done this program several times and I keep learning more and adjusting to my now body. Take a few minutes to explore this program to see if it might help you reclaim your health and navigate this stage of life in your body (which, of course affects everything else).

皆さん こんにちは！Sallyです。今回のお相手はCarrieさんです。　　今週も先週からの続きで、オーガニック商品を多く取り揃えた大人気のスーパーマーケットのホールフーズがテーマです。今回は最近デザートをたくさん紹介しています。食品以外の普段買っているものなども紹介しています。リスナークエスチョンや話してほしいトピックのリクエストは下記のメールアドレスまでお送りください。お待ちしております。Mail：ny.yorimichi@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ny.yorimichi/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27Mf1xX0v0BWjwMGjVogaYGoogle Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2RjYXN0LmludGVybmF0aW9uYWwtY3Jldy5uZXQvZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ9sEGahgKEwiY157W29b4AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQsQ

Hasan sits down again with astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, to chat through everything from UFOs, horoscopes, and his new book, "Just Visiting This Planet- Further Scientific Adventures of Merlin from Omniscia" You can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/hasan.Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code HASAN15 at https://huel.com/hasan15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!Try Mill risk-free for 90 days — and get $75 Off with code HASAN at https://mill.com/hasan.Save on regional flavors at Whole Foods Market!

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皆さん こんにちは！Sallyです。今回のお相手はCarrieさんです。　　今週はオーガニック商品を多く取り揃えた大人気のスーパーマーケットのホールフーズがテーマです。今回は最近登場したデザートをたくさん紹介しています。お得な情報や、あの人気のパイが消えた？など新情報が盛りだくさんのエピソードになっています。リスナークエスチョンや話してほしいトピックのリクエストは下記のメールアドレスまでお送りください。お待ちしております。Mail：ny.yorimichi@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ny.yorimichi/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/27Mf1xX0v0BWjwMGjVogaYGoogle Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wb2RjYXN0LmludGVybmF0aW9uYWwtY3Jldy5uZXQvZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ9sEGahgKEwiY157W29b4AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQsQ

Hasan sits down with professional climber, Alex Honnold, to talk about what he’s actually afraid of, his most recent climb of Taipei 101, and, most importantly, how to upgrade his red carpet poses. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount.Taste the love all month at Whole Foods Market!Find exactly what you’re booking for at https://Booking.com. Book today on the site or in the app.

Hasan sits down with stoicism expert Ryan Holiday to discuss his new book, Wisdom Takes Work, why men are drawn to Stoicism, and if it’s possible to change your parents (it’s not). Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount.Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code HASAN15 at https://huel.com/hasan15.New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/hasan.Save on regional flavors at Whole Foods Market!YOU CAN WATCH ON CNN.COM/WATCH OR THE CNN APP.Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengProducer/ Writer's Assistant: Annie FickCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Tyler BabinAssistant Editor: Zae JordanTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel Piland Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasan sits down with actor, Kal Penn, to talk about his new podcast, HERE WE GO AGAIN, his disillusionment with the Democrats, and what Zohran Mamdani fans need to do to help him now that he's in office. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount.Taste the love all month at Whole Foods Market!Find exactly what you’re booking for at https://Booking.com. Book today on the site or in the app.Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengProducer/ Writer's Assistant: Annie FickCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Zae JordanTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel Piland Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasan sits down with journalist and author, Annie Jacobsen, to talk about her book NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO, what the aftermath of nuclear war would look like, and why "Is It Cake" is essential viewing. The paperback edition of NUCLEAR WAR: A Scenario is now available at the following link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/748264/nuclear-war-by-annie-jacobsen/ Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/hasan Find exactly what you’re booking for at https://Booking.com. Book today on the site or in the app. Taste the love all month at Whole Foods Market! Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengProducer/ Writer's Assistant: Annie FickCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Hobson FeltusAssistant Editor: Zae JordanTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel Piland Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasan sits down with music legend Wyclef Jean to talk about AI's impact on music, the wildest moments of Haitian history, and the 30th anniversary of the Fugees' iconic album, The Score Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount.Get Huel’s full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 20% OFF online with my code HASAN at https://huel.com/HASAN20. New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!Shop all things wellness at Whole Foods Market!Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengProducer/ Writer's Assistant: Annie FickCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditors: N/V Moore, Will FeinsteinAssistant Editor: Zae JordanTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel Piland Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live at FMI 2026, Omni Talk Retail hosts Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton sit down with Alyssa Vescio, Chief Merchandising Officer at The Fresh Market, from the Simbe booth. In this conversation, Alyssa shares her career journey from Target to Whole Foods Market and now The Fresh Market, and how each chapter shaped her approach to merchandising, leadership, and purpose. She discusses why healthy discontent has fueled her career, how purpose driven retail can scale responsibly, and what excites her most about The Fresh Market's brand, people, and potential as she looks ahead to 2026. The discussion explores how merchandising sits at the center of guest experience, supplier relationships, and long term business impact, especially in food retail where quality, freshness, and human connection matter most. Key Topics Covered: - Alyssa Vescio's path from Target and Whole Foods to The Fresh Market - Building strong merchandising foundations across disciplines - Purpose driven retail and the stakeholder model - Why food is a powerful human connector - Approaching the first 90 days in a new leadership role - Unlocking brand love, discovery, and differentiation - Accessibility and expanding access to high quality food For more conversations from grocery and retail leaders, continue following Omni Talk Retail's live coverage from FMI 2026, recorded at the Simbe booth. #FMI2026 #OmniTalkRetail #GroceryRetail #Merchandising #FoodRetail #RetailLeadership #TheFreshMarket #Simbe

Abe Kamarck is the founder and CEO of True Made Foods, the clean-label ketchup and BBQ sauce brand made with real vegetables instead of added sugar. On this episode of ITS, Abe shares his experiences with Ali as True Made Foods has lived through the full arc of modern startup CPG: The go-go growth years, over expansion, broken partnerships, logistics chaos, and the hard work of cutting back to get profitable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hasan sits down with ABC's Jonathan Karl to review Trump's year in office, discuss his latest book RETRIBUTION, and reveal the conversation he had in the Oval Office with Trump about Hasan. Check out Zocdoc and stop putting off those doctors appointments. Go to https://zocdoc.com/HASAN to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. This message is sponsored by Zocdoc. Find exactly what you’re booking for at https://booking.com. Book today on the site or in the app. Shop all things wellness at Whole Foods Market! Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Tyler BabinAssistant Editor: Zae JordanWriter's assistant: Annie FickTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde connects the dots between history and headlines as Iran's unrest reaches a deadly crescendo, "unfiltered" AI collides with real-world law enforcement, record cocaine seizures expose the scale of global trafficking, and Greenland becomes an unexpected flashpoint in Arctic geopolitics. What happens when a government frames domestic protest as foreign sabotage? Who's responsible when a chatbot generates criminal or abusive content—its creator, the platform, or the user? Are mega drug busts a sign of enforcement success, or proof that trafficking networks are growing faster than states can respond? And why is a frozen island suddenly at the center of alliance politics and great-power competition?Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.comSupport for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Whole Foods Market. A healthier relationship with tech starts with taking care of the basics—like eating well—so your body and brain aren't running on empty. Whole Foods Market makes it easier to stock your kitchen with ingredients you feel good about, from fresh produce to pantry staples, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time actually living. If you're asked how you heard about Whole Foods Market, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at wholefoodsmarket.com.Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Skylight Calendar—the family-friendly digital calendar that helps everyone stay on the same page. With a quick setup and an easy-to-read display in a shared space, Skylight makes it simple to keep track of school events, practices, appointments, and family plans—so mornings run smoother and everyone knows what's next. Make your home the place where schedules finally make sense. Skylight Calendar—because family life works better when it's shared. If you're asked how you heard about Skylight Calendar, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at myskylight.com.Support the show

This week, Tee speaks with chef and entrepreneur Thomas Odermatt about the health benefits and culinary tradition behind bone broth. Raised in his family's award-winning butcher shop in San Gottardo, Switzerland, Thomas developed a deep respect for artisanal butchery, rotisserie cooking, and a nose-to-tail approach to food. After earning a master's degree in organic farming in Zürich, Thomas moved to the United States to study at UC Berkeley, where he was influenced by the Bay Area's evolving gourmet food scene. In 2002, his pursuit of the perfect rotisserie chicken led to the creation of Roli Roti, America's first gourmet rotisserie food truck. As the business grew, Thomas's commitment to sustainability inspired the launch of Butcher's Bone Broth, an organic, slow-simmered product rooted in quality, flavor, and responsible food practices. Today, the broth is available in over 10,000 stores nationwide, including Costco, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, and Publix. In this episode, Tee and Chef Thomas discuss the benefits of bone broth for gut, skin, and joint health, share tips for making it at home, and explore the importance of reducing food waste through mindful cooking. Connect with Chef Thomas and Butcher's Bone Broth:  Website Instagtram TikTok Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Austin Air Purifiers: For podcast listeners, take 15% off any Austin Air product; please email Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com and mention that you want to buy a product and would like the discount. See all products here: Austin Air The Green Living Gurus' Website  Instagram YouTube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info, contact Tee: Email: Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced By: Social Chameleon

Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde traces the blurry line between truth and virality—where influencer "exposés" can ignite celebrity sex scandals, trigger defamation lawsuits, and reward the loudest story rather than the most accurate one. How did scandal become a business model? What happens when deepfakes, rumor accounts, and clout incentives collide with real reputations—and real trauma? And in a surprising twist of the creator economy, how are influencers and OnlyFans creators increasingly positioning themselves as "extraordinary talent" in O-1 visa applications to enter the United States? Along the way, Bid weaves in the non-linear story of a high-end escort whose entry into that world coincided with abuse at home—revealing how private pain can echo through public spectacle. Who gets protected in the attention economy—and who gets used? What does "proof" even mean anymore? And what's the true cost of going viral?Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.comSupport for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Whole Foods Market. A healthier relationship with tech starts with taking care of the basics—like eating well—so your body and brain aren't running on empty. Whole Foods Market makes it easier to stock your kitchen with ingredients you feel good about, from fresh produce to pantry staples, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time actually living. If you're asked how you heard about Whole Foods Market, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at wholefoodsmarket.com.Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Skylight Calendar—the family-friendly digital calendar that helps everyone stay on the same page. With a quick setup and an easy-to-read display in a shared space, Skylight makes it simple to keep track of school events, practices, appointments, and family plans—so mornings run smoother and everyone knows what's next. Make your home the place where schedules finally make sense. Skylight Calendar—because family life works better when it's shared. If you're asked how you heard about Skylight Calendar, please mention The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at myskylight.com.Support the show

Isabel Washington is the Founder and CEO of Laurel's Coffee, the fast-growing RTD latte brand made with organic, regenerative A2 dairy. On this episode of ITS, Ali and Isabel talk about balancing conflicting consumer preferences, building for existing rituals, and the first thing you learn as a McKinsey consultant.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hasan sits down with MS NOW Senior Correspondent Jacob Soboroff to talk about his new book on the LA fires, how the Trump Administration is terrorizing immigrant communities, and to share their experience growing up as Cali kids. Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com. Shop all things wellness at Whole Foods Market! Get Huel’s full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 20% OFF online with my code HASAN at https://huel.com/HASAN. New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Will Feinstein and N/V MooreWriter's assistant: Annie FickTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you haven't seen last week's headlines yet, Kroger announced the sale of its online health and wellness subsidiary, Vitacost, to iHerb. And while terms of the M&A transaction were not disclosed…there's still tons to discuss regarding why both sides considered this deal value accretive. But I'll start my examination on the sell-side, as A LOT has happened since Kroger acquired Vitacost for $280 million in mid-August 2014. And if you remember back to that grocery retail era, even a few years before Amazon acquired Whole Foods Market, which instantly put the entire retail channel on notice (and triggered a massive grocery technology arms race that permeated across every layer of the supply and value-chain), supermarket chains (even the largest ones like Kroger) were increasingly concerned about facing competition from online retailers. But while Vitacost (at the time) certainly helped jumpstart Kroger's technology expertise and provided it with a platform for fulfilling home delivery of online orders…I probably don't need to detail every fundamental change in shopping behavior (over the last decade plus) for you to recognize that “ship-to-home” isn't the leading online grocery fulfillment method. So, even though the online grocery customer group continues to expand, order frequency has steadily grown, and spending remained resilient…thus signaling its shift from just a convenient option to the preferred way to get groceries for many, Kroger's primary focus evolved to emphasize store pickup and delivery for core grocery items, which differed significantly from Vitacost's pure ecommerce model for shelf-stable goods. And those operational differences obviously limited seamless integration into a unified system…eventually leading Kroger to take a $164 million goodwill and fixed-asset impairment charge on Vitacost in fiscal year 2022. But following its failed mega-merger with Albertsons in late-2024, Kroger went through an extensive strategic review, which included a cost optimization plan spanning from closing dozens of stores to impacting hundreds of jobs and broadly overhauling its online operations. And with Kroger determining Vitacost to be a non-core asset during that strategic business review, it ultimately signaled costs associated with separate infrastructure systems (and operations) would no longer be justifiable with expected long-term revenue and profitability reductions. Next, let's transition into examining the buy-side…as Vitacost could become a very important asset based iHerb confidentially filing for an IPO in July 2021. And while no official updated IPO timeline has been disclosed yet, iHerb leadership has publicly noted that it's still an ultimate end goal. Likewise, iHerb recently rang the Nasdaq opening bell in conjunction with the Vitacost acquisition, which seems (at least to me) more than simply a reflection of excitement for the future of the combined business (estimated to generate annual revenue of around $3 billion). Either way, something tells me that iHerb snagged Vitacost for an amazing fire-sale price…and will be successful in unlocking enough untapped potential to better position the combined entity for future growth and global market leadership…serving as a strong foundation for a potential future initial public offering.

David Senra: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- John Mackey is the co-founder of Whole Foods Market, where he also served as the company's CEO for 44 years (1980–2022). More recently, Mackey is the co-founder of Love.Life, a wellness company focused on a holistic approach to health. He is an entrepreneur, author and advocate for conscious capitalism who spent over four decades building the natural foods industry. Under his leadership, Whole Foods grew from a single store in Austin, Texas, in 1980 to the world's largest natural and organic foods retailer, with over 500 stores across North America and the United Kingdom before its acquisition by Amazon in 2017 for $13.7 billion. After dropping out of the University of Texas at Austin, Mackey opened SaferWay Natural Foods in 1978 with Renee Lawson Hardy. He merged SaferWay with Clarksville Natural Grocery in 1980 to create Whole Foods Market. He became known for pioneering high-quality natural foods retail, championing stakeholder-oriented business philosophy and popularizing the concept of conscious capitalism. His accomplishments include building Whole Foods into a Fortune 500 company, co-founding the Conscious Capitalism movement with Raj Sisodia, serving as CEO of Whole Foods for 44 years until his retirement in 2022, co-authoring "Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business" in 2013 and "The Whole Foods Diet" in 2017 and launching Love.Life in 2023 to focus on longevity and integrative medicine. Episode show notes: https://www.davidsenra.com/episode/john-mackey Made possible by Ramp: ⁠https://ramp.com Function Health: https://functionhealth.com/senra Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/senra Chapters (00:00:00) Fanatical Entrepreneurs: Why Work Feels Like Play (00:02:18) The Missionary vs. Mercenary Co-Founder Conflict (00:06:16) The Shirtless Hitchhiking Hippie and Johnny Rockefeller (00:08:12) Entrepreneur Confidence: Solving Puzzles and Cracking the Code (00:10:19) Flying Under the Radar: How Supermarkets Ignored Whole Foods (00:10:52) Venture Capitalists Are Hitchhikers With Credit Cards (00:14:03) Builder Entrepreneurs vs. Serial Entrepreneurs (00:16:31) Time Is the Only Filter I Trust (00:20:52) How Walmart Accidentally Fueled Whole Foods' Success (00:24:01) The Jaw-Drop Effect: When Customers First Walked In (00:27:17) Growth Through Acquisition: Building Geographic Platforms (00:29:19) Secret Allies: The Natural Foods Network (00:33:17) Mrs. Gooch's and the Revelation of Scale (00:34:52) Missionaries Sharing Financial Statements and Building Friendships (00:38:10) Never Competing Head-On With Friends (00:41:22) Going Public and Creating Liquidity for the Network (00:42:00) Continuous Learning: The Michael Dell Principle (00:44:10) Steve Jobs and Spotting Markets With Second-Rate Products (00:46:50) The Joy of Watching Team Members Become Millionaires (00:48:09) Capitalism: The Greatest Thing Humans Ever Invented (00:55:59) Cult Brands Are Built by Evangelists (00:58:01) Passion Is Infectious: The Reality Distortion Field (01:00:08) From Busboy to CEO: The Resume of an Entrepreneur (01:02:57) Learning From Near-Death Experiences (01:04:05) Money Means Freedom: Early Work Ethic (01:05:25) Shoe Dog as the Benchmark: Belief Is Irresistible (01:09:16) Documenting Time: Why Chronology Matters in Memoirs (01:11:14) Rockefeller, Bezos, and Musk: The Master Strategists (01:14:39) Using Doubt as Fuel: The Slow Burn of Proving People Wrong (01:20:04) Daniel Ek and Having No Ceilings (01:23:09) How His Father Shaped His Ambition (01:25:52) Firing His Father From the Board: The Hardest Decision (01:28:01) His Mother's Deathbed Wish and Lasting Regret (01:34:47) The Ceremony of Forgiveness (01:36:17) MDMA Therapy and Breathwork: Accessing Deeper Consciousness (01:38:54) The Entrepreneurial Journey as a Spiritual Journey (01:40:45) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tess Masters returns to Small Changes, Big Shifts for a powerful, heart-centered conversation on redefining health, nourishment, and self-trust as we step into a new year. As the creator of Skinny 60, Tess shares why sustainable wellness isn't about restriction or perfection, but about personalization, grace, and learning how to work with your body instead of against it. Together, the discussion explores strategic eating through different life phases, the gut as the foundation of whole-person health, and the emotional patterns tied to food choices. With an emphasis on community, compassion, and the "good, better, or best" mindset, this episode reminds listeners that health is a puzzle—not a problem—and that small, intentional choices can unlock confidence, vitality, and lasting change at any age.  Key Takeaways:   Sustainable wellness comes from personalization and strategy, not restrictive or one-size-fits-all approaches.  Gut health is foundational, influencing metabolism, hormones, mood, energy, and overall well-being.  Progress is built through grace and flexibility, choosing good, better, or best instead of perfection.  Food can become a powerful tool for self-awareness, helping reveal emotional patterns and habits.  Community, compassion, and shared stories create accountability, healing, and long-term success.  About Tess Masters:  Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, coach, podcaster, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend published by Penguin Random House. You can find hundreds of easy recipes at theblendergirl.com.   Through the Skinny60® health programs, Tess and her team of dietitians have helped thousands of people get healthy using science-based food and lifestyle strategies and personalized nutrition solutions.   Tess and her health tips and recipes have been featured in the L.A. Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, the Today show, Home & Family, and other media outlets.   As a spokesperson, presenter, and recipe developer, Tess has collaborated with brands including KitchenAid, Vitamix, Williams-Sonoma, Four Seasons, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, and many others.   On her podcast, It Has To Be Me, she interviews trailblazers about how they act on the things they're dreaming about.  Connect with Tess Masters at:  https://www.skinny60.com/60-day-reset/    https://ithastobeme.com/    https://www.theblendergirl.com/   https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Girl-Super-Healthy-Drinks-100-Gluten-Free/dp/1607746433/    https://www.amazon.com/Blender-Girl-Smoothies-Gluten-Free-Paleo-Friendly/dp/1607748932/    https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Blend-Blender-Energize-Revitalize/dp/160774645X/    https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/    https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/    https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/   Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com  hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com  https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts  https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts  https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco  Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast  If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review  Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

From quizzing Neil DeGrasse Tyson to interrupting Ken Burns—and even getting Dr. Becky to wrestle Hasan’s iPad away from him—we’re revisiting the wildest, cringiest, and most unhinged moments of Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know Season 2. Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com. Shop for everything you need at Whole Foods Market, your holiday headquarters! Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Zae JordanWriter's assistant: Annie FickTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde traces three fast-moving signals from the previous week: holiday-week violence in northwestern Nigeria, a surprise diplomatic recognition reshaping the Horn of Africa, and AI's infrastructure arms race. What happens when billion-dollar tech bets collide with tightening regulation? How does one diplomatic recognition redraw regional alliances?Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Whole Foods Market. A healthier relationship with tech starts with taking care of the basics—like eating well—so your body and brain aren't running on empty. Whole Foods Market makes it easier to stock your kitchen with ingredients you feel good about, from fresh produce to pantry staples, so you can spend less time scrolling and more time actually living. If you're asked how you heard about Whole Foods Market, tell them The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at wholefoodsmarket.com.Support for The Bid Picture Podcast comes from Skylight Calendar—the family-friendly digital calendar that helps everyone stay on the same page. With a quick setup and an easy-to-read display in a shared space, Skylight makes it simple to keep track of school events, practices, appointments, and family plans—so mornings run smoother and everyone knows what's next. Make your home the place where schedules finally make sense. Skylight Calendar—because family life works better when it's shared. If you're asked how you heard about Skylight Calendar, tell them The Bid Picture Podcast. Learn more at myskylight.com.Support the show

Hasan sits down with actor and comedian, Kumail Nanjiani, to talk about his new special, NIGHT THOUGHTS, speaking Urdu, and their different takes on pets and therapy. Let's cut through the noise together. Go to https://groundnews.com/hasan to subscribe for yourself, or send it as a gift and get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage Plan for a limited time, which breaks down to just $5/month with my discount. Protect your identity NOW! Get an exclusive NordProtect discount at https://nordprotect.com/hasan. It’s risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Shop for everything you need at Whole Foods Market, your holiday headquarters! Look for the blue box at retailers everywhere or shop https://jlab.com and use code HASAN for 15% off your order today. Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Zae JordanWriter's assistant: Annie FickTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasan sits down with author, Malcolm Gladwell, to discuss the new season of his podcast REVISIONIST HISTORY and the profound impact it had on him, why his books have such wide appeal, and his take on working from home. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code hasan at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/hasan ⛵ Get 50% Off Monarch, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarch.com/hasan. Check out Zocdoc and stop putting off those doctors appointments. Go to https://zocdoc.com/HASAN to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. This message is sponsored by Zocdoc. Try Mill risk-free – and get $75 off with code HASAN at mill.com/hasan. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/HASAN. Promo Code HASAN. Shop for everything you need at Whole Foods Market, your holiday headquarters! Thanks so much for listening to Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. If you haven’t yet, now is a great time to subscribe to Lemonada Premium. Just hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts, or, for all other podcast apps head to lemonadapremium.com to subscribe. That’s lemonadapremium.com. Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Hasan MinhajCo-Creator & Executive Producer: Prashanth VenkataramanujamExecutive Producer/Director: Tyler BabinExecutive Producer/Showrunner: Scott VroomanProducer: Kayla FengCinematographer: Austin MoralesEditor: Tyler BabinWriter's assistant: Annie FickTalent Coordinator: Tanya SomanaderExecutive Assistant: Samuel PilandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Modern Retail Podcast, senior reporters Melissa Daniels and Gabriela Barkho kick things off with a look at the record-setting use of buy now, pay later payments over Black Friday weekend. The duo also gets into the holiday spirit by talking about the widespread impact of seasonal flavors. This year's big trend? All things cranberry. Later on in the episode, Barkho sits down with Kelly Landrieu, principal planner of local & emerging brands at Whole Foods Market, who heads up its Local & Emerging Accelerator Program. In the conversation, Landrieu outlines the program's role in bringing the buzziest young brands to Whole Foods' shelves, which in the past has included brands like Poppi and Little Sesame. They also discuss: The dos and don'ts of startups successfully getting into Whole Foods Market.  Common mistakes smaller brands make when trying to grow in a national chain.  When to consider hot trends, like better-for-you soda and high-protein snacks versus a product's potential longevity.

The latest edition of the retail industry's leading podcast features an in-depth conversation with Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market and Vice President of Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores, who shares Amazon's rapidly expanding grocery ambitions. Already surpassing $100 billion in gross sales, Amazon is leaning into grocery as a strategic category driven by frequency, loyalty, Prime stickiness, and the potential to unite all household purchasing into a seamless digital and physical ecosystem.Buechel explains how Amazon is transforming grocery shopping—a category in which consumers currently visit four to five retailers a month—into a single, unified experience. With more than 1,000 same-day grocery delivery locations today scaling to 2,300 cities, store-level innovations such as Whole Foods Daily Shop formats, and the integration of perishables directly into Amazon baskets alongside electronics or apparel, the company is erasing long-standing channel barriers. He also outlines the “one grocery” operational vision: unified supply chains, technology stacks, and customer journeys across banners, while preserving the brand trust and standards that Whole Foods customers demand.The episode opens with co-hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc breaking down early holiday results. This year's hottest retail storyline, however, may be the sudden emergence of agentic AI. Tools such as Amazon's Rufus and ChatGPT are now influencing search and conversion decisions, helping fuel what the hosts dub “the most agentic Christmas yet.” With traffic gains from AI agents multiplying, the shift from traditional search to intelligent assistants is poised to accelerate dramatically in 2026.The discussion then turns to Kohl's, and the decision to name interim CEO Michael Bender to the permanent position. The hosts frame this as symptomatic of a deeper issue: a retailer with declining relevance in a shrinking total addressable market.On the heels of new quarterly earnings reports they also spotlight the theme of “profitless prosperity”—brands reporting modest sales improvements but sliding EBITDA as tariffs, promotions, and supply chain pressures erode margin—the overarching message: top-line growth is not victory unless gross profit dollars follow.The episode concludes with the remarkable rise of Google's AI game, and Sears inexplicably still operating a handful of stores (though likely not for much longer). SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners! SAVE 20% on registration for the all new Shoptalk Luxe event in Abu Dhabi January 27-29.For more info go to https://luxe.shoptalk.com/page/get-ticket and then register using our special code : RRLUXE20 About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

When does sexual empowerment cross the line into cult control? Following Ellen Huet's OneTaste expose, we sat with Anthia Gillick—former OneTaste “insider,” survivor, and truth-teller—for a deep dive into the mechanics of manipulation inside one of the most controversial so-called “wellness” groups of the last decade. Anthia shares her journey from lost post-grad to commune life, revealing how boundaries were vaporized, “personal growth” was weaponized, and manufactured intimacy masked abuse and exploitation. She breaks down the OneTaste playbook on love-bombing, sales, shame, and consent, plus what helped her finally get out—and how healing (and justice) have looked since. If you've ever wondered how “empowerment” can become a tool for control, or why smart people stay so long, this episode shines a bright and compassionate light on all the gray zones.You can follow Anthia on her website, anthiagillick.com, and follow her on Instagram or X.Trigger warning: This episode contains frank discussion of sexual exploitation and assault, psychological abuse, emotional manipulation, and physical violence in relationships.Also…let it be known that:The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business, individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.**PRE-ORDER Sarah and Nippy's newest book hereCheck out our amazing sponsorsJoin A Little Bit Culty on PatreonGet poppin' fresh ALBC SwagSupport the pod and smash this linkCheck out our cult awareness and recovery resourcesWatch Sarah's TED Talk and buy her memoir, ScarredCREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony AmesProduction Partner: Citizens of SoundCo-Creator: Jess TardyAudio production: Will RetherfordProduction Coordinator: Lesli DinsmoreWriter: Sandra NomotoSocial media team: Eric Skwarzynski and Brooke KeaneTheme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel AsselinSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/culty and use code culty.Don't let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code CULTY at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year.For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames dot com to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames—named number 1 by Wirecutter—by using promo code CULTY at checkout at AuraFrames.com, promo code CULTY. This deal is exclusive to listeners and frames sell out fast, so order yours now to get it in time for the holidays. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/culty. Make sure to use our URL so they know we sent you.AG1 has their best offer ever. Head to DRINKAG1.com/CULTY to get a FREE Welcome Kit, Omega 3s, Vitamin D3+K2, an AG1 Flavor Sampler, and you'll get to try their new sleep supplement AGZ for free. It's been a game changer for our nightly routine.Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Find gifts so good you'll want to keep them with Quince. Go to Quince.com/culty for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code CULTY.Shop for everything you need at Whole Foods Market, your holiday headquarters! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What really happened behind Amazon's $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods? In this episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, John Mackey, founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, reveals why he walked away from the company he built over 44 years. We dive into how Whole Foods went from a single vegetarian store to a 540-store empire that revolutionized American eating habits. We also discuss why only 0.5% of Americans are vegan despite the plant-based movement, why protein obsession is misguided, and how Erewhon is disrupting the company he created. John Mackey founded Whole Foods Market in 1980 and served as CEO until 2022, growing it from a single store in Austin to a Fortune 250 company. He's the author of "Conscious Capitalism" and "The Whole Story," and now leads Love.Life, a revolutionary wellness center combining health, fitness, and medical care under one roof. What We Discuss:  03:27 - Why Erewhon has become "the new Whole Foods" and John's strategy to compete 07:46 - How John built Whole Foods with zero business education 14:50 - From pickles on hamburgers to vegetarian: John's food awakening at age 22 21:21 - The 100-year flood that almost destroyed Whole Foods after 9 months 26:50 - The hostile takeover attempt 29:17 - Meeting Jeff Bezos: The six-week whirlwind romance with Amazon 51:56 - Why John only took $1 salary for his last 16 years (and never got paid) 59:26 - Conscious Capitalism: The four pillars of building a purpose-driven business 01:09:00 - Love.Life: The one-stop wellness center that's "Whole Foods for health" 01:21:14 - Why only 0.5% of Americans are vegan and vegan restaurants are failing 01:24:42 - The protein myth: Why Americans eat too much protein and not enough fiber …and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off  Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off  Manna Vitality: Visit mannavitality.com and use code JENNIFER20 for 20% off your order  Prolon: Get 30% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit https://prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift.   Find more from Jen:  Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen   Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from John Mackey:  Instagram:@iamjohnmackey Website:  https://johnpmackey.com/ 

In a world where healthcare often focuses on treating illness rather than promoting wellness, what does it really take to live a healthy, vibrant life? In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods Market, to explore his journey from building one of America's most iconic food companies to rethinking health, purpose, and consciousness. We talk about his new venture, Love.Life, and how it fits into a bigger philosophy that includes conscious capitalism and living with meaning. You can catch our full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. We unpack: • What psychedelic insights can teach you about health and consciousness • How conscious capitalism can create “win-win-win” outcomes in your life • Steps you can take to break free from habits driving weight gain and poor health • Why building the right community accelerates your health journey • What living with purpose can do for your well-being at every stage of life This conversation reinforces a belief we both share: that true health comes from love, community, and a comprehensive approach.  View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, PerfectAmino, Function Health, BON CHARGE, Big Bold Health and Pique. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to bodyhealth.com and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Join today at FunctionHealth.com/Mark and use code HYMAN100 to get $100 toward your membership. Head to boncharge.com and use code DRMARK for 15% off your order. Get 30% off HTB Immune Energy Chews at bigboldhealth.com and use code DRMARK30. Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at Piquelife com/Hyman.