Podcasts about whole foods

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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Bret Scher, medical director of the Coalition for Metabolic Health.

Dr. Bret Scher, medical director of the Coalition for Metabolic Health, discusses making metabolic health the foundation of medicine amid rising obesity and type 2 diabetes and reports that 93% of Americans have suboptimal metabolic health. Scher defines metabolic health using markers including glucose, insulin, triglycerides, HDL, blood pressure, and waist size, and cites evidence linking insulin resistance to heart disease, stroke, cancer, psychiatric illness, and other complications. They discuss simple self- and lab-assessments (waist-to-height ratio, fasting insulin with glucose/HOMA-IR, triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, CGMs). Scher critiques the Eat Lancet report for assuming one optimal diet, reliance on low-quality nutrition epidemiology, potential nutrient shortfalls, and environmental oversimplification, while supporting newer dietary guidelines that allow lower-carb approaches. Part two covers contradictory nutrition studies, distinctions between low-carb and ketogenic diets, emerging “metabolic psychiatry” and ketogenic therapy for mental illness and cognitive decline, limits and rebound risks of GLP-1 drugs, and Coalition efforts to improve school food and influence policy.

Javant joins me to talk about his journey to veganism, which began with a major health scare and evolved over many years into a fully vegan lifestyle. We discuss how he moved from trying different diets to embracing whole-food plant-based eating, and how that shift eventually expanded beyond health to include empathy for animals and compassion for people who aren't vegan. Javant also shares details about his new cookbook, which focuses on familiar comfort foods made vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and free of refined sugar. We get into his philosophy around helping people eat more plants without feeling deprived, his thoughts on fibre versus protein, and why gut health deserves way more attention than it gets. We also talk about the four pillars of health he teaches through his app: diet, exercise, sleep, and mindset.

What if your kitchen could become your sanctuary? In Episode 163 of NHA Today, guest host Kylie Buckner, RN sits down with whole-food plant-based chef and educator Stefanie Dougherty of Green Sage Life to explore how cooking can become a mindful, creative, and deeply nourishing ritual. Together they discuss: How plant-based cooking can shift from "chore" to creative joy Why engaging your senses reduces stress and builds mindfulness The powerful antioxidant role of herbs and spices How global spice blends transform simple meals Why beauty and nourishment go hand-in-hand The difference between "wellness rules" and the art of living well Stefanie shares practical kitchen tips, from sharpening your knife to layering flavors and reminds us that health is not just science. It's art. It's ritual. It's presence. This episode is an invitation to slow down, curate what you consume, and rediscover joy in your everyday meals. Links & Resources National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org

California man arrested as suspect in five different thefts totaling $21K...at Whole Foods...it took 5? Headline of the Week Contender #2: $250K worth of males sex toys left Los Angeles and never made it to Dallas: A 'Handy' heist...Indiana man retires after 73 years of being town's gravedigger

California man arrested as suspect in five different thefts totaling $21K...at Whole Foods...it took 5? Headline of the Week Contender #2: $250K worth of males sex toys left Los Angeles and never made it to Dallas: A 'Handy' heist...Indiana man retires after 73 years of being town's gravediggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar are the co-founders of Good Girl Snacks, the brand that turned a TikTok obsession into a full-blown business.These two best friends didn't come from food. They came from corporate. Leah was in marketing at a tech startup, Yas was at an auction house debating whether to go back for her master's. What changed everything was a lot of TikTok scrolling and asking one question: why is everyone obsessed with pickles right now, and why isn't there a brand that actually feels like us? So at 23, they quit their jobs, hired a food scientist, found a manufacturer in the middle of Massachusetts, and started building. Documenting every messy, unfiltered moment along the way on social. By the time they launched in February 2024, they already had a community waiting. They sold out in under three months, closed a pre-seed round in two weeks, had a collab with Khloé Kardashian, and are now on shelves at Erewhon, Whole Foods, and Bristol Farms. All with zero dollars spent on ads.In this episode, we get into all of it. The leap they took before they were ready, the social media playbook they built from scratch, and the production nightmares that would have made most people quit. But this isn't really a story about pickles. It's about what it actually feels like to bet on yourself when the odds aren't clearly in your favor. Leah and Yas are proof that the founders who win aren't always the most experienced. They're just the ones who refused to stop.In this episode, we'll talk about:* Leaving corporate jobs and feeling the pull toward entrepreneurship. [02:12]* How a TikTok pickle trend sparked the idea for Good Girl Snacks. [03:58]* Doing the research before quitting their jobs. [06:52]* The confidence that comes from building with the right co-founder. [09:10]* Taking the leap and launching the business in 2023. [11:20]* Building hype on social media months before the product existed. [12:33]* Creating a viral content series to grow an audience. [14:30]* Why consistency and daily posting built early momentum. [18:19]* Finding the first manufacturing partner and navigating production challenges. [19:36]* “Cucumber Gate” and the realities of building a food product. [23:06]* Turning startup mishaps into viral storytelling content. [26:31]* Why resilience and problem-solving matter more than glamour in entrepreneurship. [29:00]* Building community through events, activations, and everyday customers. [31:15]* How influencer relationships and brand partnerships fueled growth. [32:19]* The Khloe Kardashian moment and what celebrity exposure really does for a brand. [34:09]* Landing early retail wins with Pop Up Grocer, Erewhon, and Whole Foods. [38:04]* Raising their first investment round after proving product-market fit. [40:00]* The long-term vision for Good Girl Snacks beyond pickles. [42:23]* Lessons about entrepreneurship they learned the hard way. [43:23]* The sacrifices founders make that people rarely see. [44:20]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Good Girl Snacks: * Website: https://goodgirlsnacks.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgirlsnacks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In todays episode, Im talking about our food routine, and why many patients with conditions like PCOS, diabetes, heart disease, or Parkinson's are rarely told by doctors to adjust what they eat. I share an example of how a patient with hormone dysfunction was never advised to cut daily Starbucks drinks or replace cereal, lattes, and Lunchables with real food. Food is medication and one meal matters, even if you mess up, you can still show up for the next "play."

This week Allison is joined by fitness creator and entrepreneur Chloe Gottschalk Bounds. The two moms chat about working out during pregnancy, balancing fitness with kids and marriage, and what staying active actually looks like when life is busy. It's a fun, honest conversation about mom life, movement, and making a little time for yourself.Sponsors: Olipop: OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com/SUNDAY + Amazon) and available in the soda aisle and with the chilled beverages at thousands of retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target, Costco, and Whole Foods.Quince: Go to Quince.com/sunday for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to HiBobbie.com to find the formula trusted by parents and loved by their babies — 700k and counting.Kalshi: Click the link http://kalshi.com/r/ssc or download the Kalshi App and use code SSC to sign up and trade today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Food loss and waste account for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and cost $1 trillion annually, according to the United Nations. About a third of all food grown on the planet gets wasted, rather than eaten. In developing countries, waste usually occurs between the field and the store, due to poor infrastructure, lack of refrigeration, and broken supply chains. In rich countries, most waste happens after food reaches the store, where consumers don't buy imperfect food – or buy too much and toss what they don't get around to consuming. How much pollution, deforestation and starvation could be reduced if we got this problem under control? And how can new tech, including AI, be brought to bear on the problem? Guests: Matt Rogers, Co-Founder and CEO, Mill Industries; Co-Founder, Nest Page Schult, CEO, Topanga  Kayla Abe, Co-Owner, Shuggie's David Murphy, Co-Owner and Chef, Shuggie's For show notes, related links, and episode transcript, visit climateone.org/podcasts. Highlights: 00:00 – Intro 04:30 – Matt Rogers on surviving Hurricane Andrews and his climate journey 06:30 – On the climate impact of HVAC and the creation of Nest thermostat 08:30 – On creating Mill food recycler and addressing food waste 13:45 – Partnership with Whole Food to recycle food waste and feed it back to chickens 17:00 – On AI as a tool for climate solutions 19:30 – Clean tech in Silicon Valley  23:00 – Matt Rogers shares his views on advocacy, philanthropy and impact investing 30:00 – Shuggie's restaurant sources ingredients that would otherwise be wasted 37:00 – David Murphy makes the case for sustainable food and upcycled ingredients 40:00 – Page Schult on global impact of food waste 44:00 – Topanga's work providing reusable food containers for college campuses 52:30 – Thinking about it circularity as systems change 54:00 – Role of AI in reducing food waste in commercial kitchens 58:00 – Climate One More Thing ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClimateOne⁠⁠.  Ad sales by ⁠⁠Multitude⁠⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠⁠multitude.productions/ads⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food loss and waste account for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and cost $1 trillion annually, according to the⁠ United Nations⁠. About a third of all food grown on the planet gets wasted, rather than eaten. In developing countries, waste usually occurs between the field and the store, due to poor infrastructure, lack of refrigeration, and broken supply chains. In rich countries, most waste happens after food reaches the store, where consumers don't buy imperfect food – or buy too much and toss what they don't get around to consuming. How much pollution, deforestation and starvation could be reduced if we got this problem under control? And how can new tech, including AI, be brought to bear on the problem? Guests: Matt Rogers, Co-Founder and CEO, Mill Industries; Co-Founder, Nest Page Schult, CEO, Topanga  Kayla Abe, Co-Owner, Shuggie's David Murphy, Co-Owner and Chef, Shuggie's For show notes, related links, and episode transcript, visit climateone.org/podcasts. Highlights: 00:00 – Intro 04:30 – Matt Rogers on surviving Hurricane Andrews and his climate journey 06:30 – On the climate impact of HVAC and the creation of Nest thermostat 08:30 – On creating Mill food recycler and addressing food waste 13:45 – Partnership with Whole Food to recycle food waste and feed it back to chickens 17:00 – On AI as a tool for climate solutions 19:30 – Clean tech in Silicon Valley  23:00 – Matt Rogers shares his views on advocacy, philanthropy and impact investing 30:00 – Shuggie's restaurant sources ingredients that would otherwise be wasted 37:00 – David Murphy makes the case for sustainable food and upcycled ingredients 40:00 – Page Schult on global impact of food waste 44:00 – Topanga's work providing reusable food containers for college campuses 52:30 – Thinking about it circularity as systems change 54:00 – Role of AI in reducing food waste in commercial kitchens 58:00 – Climate One More Thing ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ClimateOne⁠⁠⁠.  Ad sales by ⁠⁠⁠Multitude⁠⁠⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠⁠⁠multitude.productions/ads⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the first thing you think about when trying to lose weight is everything you can't have, this episode is for you. Dr. Lisa Oldson introduces one of her favorite mindset shifts for sustainable weight loss: Add Before You Subtract. Instead of leading with restriction, deprivation, and a list of forbidden foods, Dr. Lisa explains why focusing first on adding more protein, fiber-rich fruits & vegetables, and whole foods is not only more effective, it's backed by science. You'll learn how the "crowding out" effect works, why restriction-first thinking triggers your brain's scarcity response, and how a simple abundance mindset can transform your relationship with food. If you're tired of white knuckling your way through diets that don't last and leave you feeling deprived, this episode will show you a SMARTER and more sustainable path forward for weight loss and better health.Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts. Also…We'd be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We're here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

On this episode of the Inner Edison podcast, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Justin Snyder, founder of Forest Superfoods, for a revealing conversation about the supplement industry and what it really means to pursue health today. Justin Snyder shares eye-opening stories about the risks of synthetic vitamins and why sticking to whole food sources makes a difference in our wellbeing. You'll hear about shocking cases of vitamin toxicity, the harmful impact of over-processed foods, and why fresh, organic food is still king. Together, Ed Parcaut and Justin Snyder dive into the world of medicinal mushrooms, avoiding fillers and extracts, and what to look for in a quality supplement. The discussion goes far beyond nutrition—touching on the importance of integrity in business partnerships, learning from setbacks, and how simple habits like eating real food, movement, and strong relationships lead to a longer, healthier life. If you're looking for clarity in a confusing health industry and inspiration to take charge of what you put in your body, this is the episode for you. Ready to rethink your supplement routine and rediscover the power of real food? Tune in and learn practical tips, the science behind whole foods, and how you can take control of your health—starting today. *Contact Ed Parcaut:** -

Someone dies, and the person beside them makes a choice that shocks everyone: no call for help, no report, just a body hidden away. We unpack a BC Provincial Court sentencing decision under Criminal Code section 182, the offence of offering an indignity to a dead body or human remains, and why the judge calls the conduct inherently serious even though there's no finding that the accused caused the death. Along the way, we break down aggravating versus mitigating factors, the role of remorse and an early guilty plea, and how Gladue principles shape the court's understanding of moral blameworthiness. We also talk about the realities that don't fit neatly into legal categories: addiction, fear, and the ripple effects on family and community when a person is treated as “missing” for weeks. The sentencing math matters too, including enhanced credit for time served because of brutal protective custody conditions that resemble solitary confinement, and why the court still concludes that a conditional sentence at home would not meet denunciation and deterrence. Then the conversation swings to administrative justice and the BC Court of Appeal: a Whole Foods probationary firing that turns into years of litigation through the Workers' Compensation system, judicial review, and parallel Human Rights Tribunal proceedings. We explain security for costs, why courts sometimes require it when an appeal is virtually without merit, and why overlapping tribunals can create expensive duplication. We close with a clear primer on habeas corpus under Charter section 10(c) and a key limit: when the Court of Appeal can, and cannot, appoint counsel. If you care about Canadian law, access to justice, and how courts balance principle with real life, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

Do you have a loved one suffering from dementia, and have you started noticing a few worrying signs of it in yourself? Maybe it's not you, but others around you who have noticed…and that's concerning you more than you want to admit.   Either way, you know you want to stay as mentally sharp and alert as you can, for as long as possible. So do we just sit and wait, hoping that our minds won't fail too quickly and badly? Or is there something we can to do to slow down or prevent rapid mental decline, by changing the foods on our plates?   Let's talk about this. In this episode, we'll see how eating differently – specifically adding in more fiber-rich plant-based foods to our meals – can help build a stronger, more mentally active brain and even cut dementia risk. I want to share some fascinating research that has emerged linking the fiber content of our diets and the risk of dementia. So if you want to stay mentally sharp and cognitively active for longer, join me in this episode. Let's go! Contact -> healthnow@plantnourished.com Learn -> www.plantnourished.com Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse Enjoy 1:1 Coaching Support -> https://www.plantnourished.com/coachingwaitlist Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet: www.plantnourished.com/testdrive     Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished     [Plant Based Nutrition, Dementia, Brain Health, Plant Based Eating, Whole Foods, Alzheimers Disease, Mental Health, Aging Well, Cognitive Health, Memory Loss]

Bobo's: Beryl Stafford. A Single Mom Turns a Baking Project into a $100M BusinessAt 40, Beryl Stafford's life cracked open. Her marriage ended, she hadn't worked in years, and she had two daughters to raise. She needed income—fast. So she did the only thing that felt real: she baked.What started as 4-ingredient oat bars— hastily placed in a Boulder coffee shop—became Bobo's, a national brand built in the Silicon Valley of natural foods. In this episode, Beryl walks us through the scrappy early days: buying ingredients at full retail, a risky $25K packaging machine, the Whole Foods breakthrough, the burnout, and the pressure shift that comes with outside capital—and Costco.It's a story powered by community support, relentless demos, and a founder who kept saying “yes” before she knew how.What you'll learn: Why “survival” can be a powerful founder advantageHow to sell your product before you feel ready (and why that's often the point)The unglamorous truth of early CPG: shelf life, shared kitchens, endless demosIn a trend-driven category, the value of sticking to a recipe “your grandmother could have made.” The two faces of Costco: growth rocket and operational trapTimestamps:08:35—Divorced at 40… “I was trying to survive.” 12:02—The baking project with her daughter… and the unexpected product-market signal17:21—The first sale: snack bars in cellophane; making up a price28:38—Sharing a kitchen with Justin's Nut Butters: scrappy collaboration + conflict31:49—The first-time founder playbook: sell first, learn the rest later33:54—Whole Foods says yes… before she knows what “freezer safe packaging” even means39:10—Getting into national distribution: “What just happened?” 46:34—Burnout, hiring a CEO, raising outside money—and what changes when investors arrive54:31—The Costco conundrum: huge upside, real downside —------------------This episode was produced by Noor Gill, with music by Ramtin Arablouei.Edited by Neva Grant, with research help from Alex Cheng.—--------------------- Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

www.LearningLeader.com The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Jamie Siminoff is the founder of Ring, which he sold to Amazon for over a billion dollars. He's an inventor and builder who couldn't hear his doorbell while working in his garage, so he built a video doorbell. When his wife said it made her feel safer, he realized technology had changed, and home security needed a complete reinvention. Ring became the world's largest home security company with a mission to make neighborhoods safer. Key Learnings  Jeff Bezos reads and writes his own stuff. When Jamie asked Jeff to write something for the book's back cover, Jeff actually read it and wanted his own curated quote that was from him. Jeff loves entrepreneurs, so they kept him out of negotiations. After the Whole Foods deal, Amazon learned to keep Jeff out of negotiations because he finds it tough to negotiate hard with someone he respects. Hardware companies can die while growing fast. Ring grew from $3M to $30M to $174M to $480M, which sounds amazing. But to go from $170M to $480M, you're buying hundreds of millions of dollars of product when you're selling less than that. If sales growth slows, you're basically going out of business. Going from $480M to over a billion in revenue was like being on a motorcycle at 200 miles an hour. If a leaf falls down and hits you, you're dead. At Amazon, when Ring said, "We need another billion dollars to order stuff for next year," Amazon said, "Okay, what else do you want?" There are different types of entrepreneurs. Jamie is an inventor/entrepreneur. There are business entrepreneurs who are maniacal business people we've never heard of that have just crushed it. Jamie is maniacal on product and brings invention into how they run the company. Hire marathon runners. Marathons are the dumbest thing any human could ever do. Even if you win, no one cares. Jamie finished the Boston Marathon in 22,000th place and he's so proud of himself. You want people that don't care about external validation; they just care about getting the mission done. AI has democratized all information. With AI making it so you don't even need to know C++ programming anymore, fill your business with passionate people who care about the mission and they'll crush anything. When building your team, start with the mission. Jamie tells people, "Our mission is to make neighborhoods safer. Do you want to work on making neighborhoods safer? Because if you don't, you're going to be miserable here. You're going to hear it every day, and you're going to roll your eyes."  Referrals work because people don't want to let you down. The best hires are when someone's referred by someone (uncle, friend, whatever) because they feel guilty. They don't want to let the person who referred them down. Find an infinite truth to work on. Amazon's core principles are infinite: Will customers always want lower price, more selection, and faster delivery? Yes. If you deliver in 30 minutes, they'll want it in 10 minutes. Making neighborhoods safer is an infinite thing to work on. Your wife saying one thing can change everything. Jamie built a video doorbell so he could hear the door from his garage. His wife said, "It makes me feel safer at home." That's when he realized technology had changed and home security needed a whole new approach. The hard part is bringing the infinite down to the tactical. When you have an infinite mission, you can get overwhelmed trying to solve it all at once. You have to figure out what to do every single day to work toward that infinite goal. Shark Tank was a disaster that turned into everything. Jamie went on Shark Tank desperately needing money. He got zero offers and cried in his car after. But when it aired, the boost in sales gave them cash to hire people and build Ring, which started the clock on their success. Sometimes you can't stop because you're in too deep. After Shark Tank bombed, Jamie couldn't back out. He'd already ordered too many products and owed too much money. He'd be personally bankrupt if he stopped. People think he's tough for keeping going, but he didn't have a choice. Being naive is a superpower. Great inventions are things people say can't happen because if they could happen, they'd already be out there. You have to be naive enough to say "I think I can do this" or "I don't even know that I can't." People said you couldn't build a battery-operated camera on WiFi. Jamie had never built anything before, so what did he know? They just went out and tried to put some parts together that seemed like they would work. Knowing too much gets in the way of doing the work. If you're thinking and analyzing the whole world, that's time you're not inventing, building, making calls. When are you actually doing the work? The Ring.com domain negotiation was survival. The owner originally wanted $750K for the domain. Jamie had $178K in the bank on the day he was supposed to pay. He called and said "My board said I can't do the deal, but they approved $175K today and $1M total over two years." The guy hung up, called back, and said fine. There was no board, it was just Jamie.  The stress internalized and destroyed him. Jamie wasn't sleeping and was super stressed. There are different types of entrepreneurs: some can handle that stress and sleep like a baby. Jamie internalized it, and it affected him terribly. Be transparent at home. Jamie's son was six years old and knew where the business was. His kindergarten teacher would say, "I hear the business isn't going well." They just had open, adult conversations about everything. Work-life integration, not balance. Jamie integrated work, life, and family together. His son came with him to pick up the first DoorBot in China. Oliver has been to 40 countries and almost every state because he traveled to every meeting. Bring your kid to the meeting. People asked, "How do you bring your kid to a meeting?" Jamie said, "Who do you think they're gonna remember more?" We're always scared to be different. Follow your passion, but make money when you need to. It's hard to see anyone who's achieved greatness who didn't do what they loved. But there are times you have to work your ass off to make money (Jamie was a bellhop and valet parking cars). When you set out to do something, do something you care about. If you fail trying to make money, that really sucks. If you fail trying to do something you love, at least you tried to do something you love. If Ring fails, they try to make neighborhoods safer. That's noble. You can tell who's successful by how fast they respond. It's a weird flip-flop of what it should be. You'd think a successful person should respond in a month, but the people running at the highest levels are actually very efficient. There's something about it. First principles thinking eliminates recurring meetings. There's no way every single Monday at 9 AM you have something important to talk about. The world can't exist like that. Meet when you need to do something, not on some cadence. Hire the best and let them work. Get the best quarterback, best kicker, best coach. Let them work together, let them practice, have the plays. You don't need to get together every day to talk about how you're feeling. No standing meetings, zero recurring one-on-ones. Jamie doesn't have a standing meeting with his team in any cadence. He talks to people all day long, all night long, Sundays, but it's event-based. "We have to get sales up on this, where are the issues?" If you're not doing your job, we'll fire you. Service to others is the best thing you can do. A year from now, Jamie would be celebrating something on the charitable side. Probably something with their work in South Central LA with LAPD, or at their 75-acre farm in Missouri helping the town that's been impacted by opioids and industrial farming. More Learning #191: Robert Herjavec: (Shark Tank Investor) - You Don't Have to Be a Shark to Be Effective #626: Rob Kimbel - The Power of Grit and Generosity #632: Nick Huber - The Sweaty Start Up Reflection Questions What's a problem you could pursue for decades without exhausting its potential? What mission has no endpoint, only continuous improvement? Work-life integration. What are you keeping separate that might be better together? Where could you stop trying to "balance" and instead integrate? Audio Timestamps 02:19 Bezos' Endorsement for Jamie 03:30 Selling Ring to Amazon 05:04 Hypergrowth Cash Crunch 07:54 Inventor vs Business Operator 09:34 Hiring Marathoners 11:20 Interviewing and Firing Fast 13:25 Mission Origin and Big Vision 15:40 Infinite Truth and Focus 17:06 Getting on Shark Tank 19:32 Live Demo and Rejection 23:13 The Aftermath and Momentum from Shark Tank 24:57 Naivete as Superpower 27:00 Doers Beat Planners 27:33 Winning Ring.com Deal 30:17 Stress and Family Support 31:33 Work-Life Integration 33:26 Passion Versus Practicality 36:08 Scaling Authentic Culture 37:26 Frontline Leadership Style 42:15 Team DNA & No Standing Meetings 45:19 Service and Jamie's Farm Mission 47:39 EOPC

#808 What if your love for a sweet treat could bring you sweet success? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, entrepreneur Loren Castle shares how she built Sweet Loren's into the #1 natural cookie dough brand in the country — all without compromising on ingredients or flavor. From testing recipes at NYC farmers markets to landing in Whole Foods with no packaged product, Loren walks us through the scrappy early days, the seven-month search for a factory, and the leap into major retailers like Kroger and Publix. She opens up about scaling to 35,000+ stores, building the right team, navigating supply chain chaos, and staying laser-focused on her mission to make better-for-you food more accessible — and more delicious — for everyone! (Original Air Date - 7/7/25) What we discuss with Loren: + Turning a passion into a product + Testing recipes at farmers markets + Landing a Whole Foods meeting early + Choosing packaged goods over a bakery + Finding a small factory to scale production + Growing into 35,000+ stores + Expanding beyond cookie dough + Hiring challenges and team growth + Staying profitable while scaling + Using smart, ROI-driven marketing Thank you, Loren! Check out Sweet Loren's at ⁠SweetLorens.com⁠. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Monica Nassif didn't just build a brand—she bottled a legacy. I Bottled My Mother is the gritty, hilarious, heartfelt origin story behind Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, the cult-favorite cleaning line inspired by Monica's real-life mom, Thelma Meyer: a whip-smart, no-nonsense Midwesterner who raised nine children with little more than elbow grease, common sense, and a garden full of vegetables.Part startup manual, part memoir, this is the candid story of how one woman turned domestic skills into corporate strategy, and a small soap company into a household name. From a chaotic Iowa childhood to a career in brand building and product development, Monica brings us inside the messy business of entrepreneurship—one that began on her kitchen floor and grew into a national retail presence with shelves in Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, and beyond. Told in short, sharp chapters with warmth and wit, this is a story about startups, motherhood, and the power of building something honest, authentic and good. For anyone who's ever asked: “How do I make my way in the world using what I already have?”—this book is your bottle of encouragement. Meet Mrs. Meyers: the 93-year-old woman who gave birth to nine children in ten years.Monica Nassif is a founder, entrepreneur, brand builder, and motivational speaker known for pioneering success in the consumer household cleaning product market through her ventures including Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. Fearless with a can-do, hands-on approach to running a business, Nassif launched four startups. Two succeeded and two flopped. Her most successful venture, the Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day brand, completely revolutionized the $30 billion U.S. consumer market of household cleaning products. She created aromatherapeutic and earth-friendly products with a consistent fragrance and performance across all types of household cleaners—counter-top spray, dish soap, hand soap, laundry detergent and more.Nassif built two brands in this new premium category: Caldrea and Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. She didn't just build the Mrs. Meyer's brand from scratch—Nassif bottled a legacy—her mother. The cult-like favorite cleaning line was inspired by Nassif's real-life mom, Thelma Meyer: a whip-smart, no-nonsense Midwesterner who raised nine children with little more than elbow grease, commonsense and a garden full of vegetables. Nassif believes in the power of building authentic and authoritative brands to stand the test of time.She sold her company to SC Johnson in 2008, and the Mrs. Meyer's brand continues to thrive in the marketplace. To this day, Nassif inspires entrepreneurs and founders with her success story of hard work, perseverance and marketing savvy. She launched her career with Target Corporation in marketing communications as a speechwriter, editor and publicist. She continued her career by launching a marketing communications agency in Minneapolis called Kilter Incorporated. The agency served consumer product brands and retail companies, such as Target. During that time, she honed her talent for building beloved brands.

Hour 3 for 3/4/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Sean O'Mara for a conversation about whole foods, fasting, ferments, and mental health (5:05). Topics: microbiome (7:46), Kombucha (10:03), sugar and stress (11:37), glyphosate (14:56), gut brain health (17:53), SSRI's (20:07), eating well on a fixed income (23:16), fasting (27:50), cardiologists and saturated fat (33:36), meal planning (43:12), colloidal silver (44:42), and parasites (45:56). Link: https://drseanomara.com/

The dust has settled on Q4 and full-year 2025, and the numbers tell a fascinating story about the future of how we buy, ship, and sell. From Amazon's record-breaking AWS growth to Walmart laying down the gauntlet, we are diving deep into the ripple effects these giants are creating across the entire ecosystem.In this episode, Rick Watson breaks down the split personalities of Meta, the agentic jump ball between Shopify and Stripe, and why UPS finds itself in an incredibly tight spot between Amazon and union contracts. Whether you're a David moving fast or a Goliath trying to transform, these are the trends you cannot afford to ignore.Inside the BriefingAmazon's AI & Grocery Bet: Online stores are a $278 billion business. While physical retail has struggled, Amazon is doubling down on Whole Foods with a 20% increase in store count. Meanwhile, they are pouring $200 billion into capital expenditure, primarily for data centers and chips to fuel their AI driver.The Walmart Juggernaut: Walmart is executing at an elite level, with 60% of stores now using automated freight and 50% of e-commerce shipments being automated. Their membership and ads business has scaled significantly, reaching one-third of Amazon's operating profit.The Shopify/Stripe Power Couple: Shopify saw a 30% revenue increase to $11.5 billion. Their B2B sector is a hidden gem, growing 96%. Notably, 64 cents of every dollar in Shopify's merchant services business goes to their partner, Stripe.Meta's $83 Billion Gamble: Meta's advertising business remains highly profitable with a 30% operating margin, but the Reality Labs division has lost $83 billion to date. Mark Zuckerberg is betting that smart glasses will be a cognitive necessity within five years.UPS & PayPal in Transition: UPS is facing a massive volume decline as Amazon moves a million parcels a day away from their network. PayPal is currently described as a ship without a rudder, with rumors circulating that the company—or its crown jewel, Venmo—could be headed for a sale.The biggest risk right now isn't being small; it's being a giant that cannot move. If you're an underdog, use your speed to your advantage because you can move faster than the incumbents.Check out the full newsletter and more insights at: www.watsonweekly.com.Huge thanks to our sponsors:Avalara: The gold standard in tax and compliance solutions.Kasama: A premier software integrator and agency.Chapters:IntroductionAmazon commentaryMeta commentaryShopify commentaryPayPal commentaryUPS commentaryWalmart commentary#watsonweekly #webinar #amazon #meta #shopify #paypal #ups #walmart

Our home is located between two grocery stores. One is a high-quality grocery store with a nice selection of meats and fresh produce. The other store has somewhat lower prices but low quality and selection. Recently Aldi's and Whole Foods moved-in near the lower priced grocery store. Last week that store announced it's closing. While ... The post Marketing Strategy and Competition appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

She didn't mean to disrupt the gum industry. She just wanted gum that wasn't made of plastic. When Caron Proschan first found that out, she couldn't ignore it. One piece of neon-blue gum after a healthy lunch sent her down a rabbit hole that ended with her hand-making natural gum in her apartment.In this episode of This Is Small Business, Caron shares how reading one ingredient label set off a chain reaction – from kitchen experiments and door-to-door Whole Foods pitches in Manhattan to building a factory of her own in Brooklyn.We get into proof of concept, the customer reviews that actually changed the product, and why sometimes not knowing how hard the entrepreneurial journey will be is exactly what gets you started.If you've ever looked at a product and thought, “Why is this like this?” – this one's for you.Watch the full conversation on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ThisissmallbusinessIn this episode of This Is Small Business, you'll learn about:(01:05) — What happens when you can't un-see what's on the label?(04:03) — Andrea tries the gum (and the mints… and the gummies)(04:48) — Can you really build a food brand without experts or investors?(06:27) — When do you know it's real enough to quit your job?(09:00) — How being on Amazon can help you grow faster and improve your product in real time.(13:25) — Will customers pay more for better ingredients — or not?

Vanessa Phillips, co-founder and CEO of Feel Good Foods, grew up in the restaurant industry before turning a personal health challenge into a national frozen food brand. After being diagnosed with celiac disease, she set out to recreate the foods she loved, building a career that blends hospitality roots with consumer packaged goods innovation. Watch now to learn how a lie at a family reunion became a national brand, the Whole Foods moment that changed everything, and why belief beats credentials. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rethinking Women's Health: Depleted, Not Broken Women's health issues like hormone imbalance, perimenopause, menopause, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, low metabolism, anxiety, inflammation, and burnout are not personal failures — they're signs of magnesium deficiency, mineral depletion, low protein intake, sleep debt, and chronic stress. You are not lazy. You are not crazy. You are depleted. Modern women are under-muscled, under-mineralized, under-slept, under-sunned, and over-stressed — and we've been told it's normal. It's not normal to live exhausted. It's not normal to drag through menopause. And it's not normal to accept brain fog and belly fat as your destiny. In this bold, truth-telling episode, we unpack real solutions: magnesium restoration, mineral balance, high-protein nutrition, strength training for metabolism, sunlight for circadian rhythm, deep sleep repair, whole foods, movement, and intelligent hormone support. Stop blaming your willpower.Start rebuilding your power.TRIMhttps://us.shaklee.com/en_US/julietusseywww.garyandjulie.orgGet Julie's free download, The Prophetic Word for 2026 and her Newest E-Book! "FAITH-FUELED SUCCESS" here:  https://stan.store/garyandjulietusseyministriesJoin Julie in Kingdom Income DIGITAL MARKETING, get Info www.anotherlevelfinances.comRegister and/or join the Community for the Grace Girls & Company Events: www.gracegirls.lifeGET THE Free APP! SEARCH GJTM for iphones (Gary & Julie Tussey Ministries for Androids) on your APP STOREText SOWNOW to 888-364-4483BECOME A VIP! VOICE IMPACT PARTNER WITH Gary & Julie Tussey and TheVoice Inc. a 501c3 Non-profit ministry. All gifts are tax deductible-Give Here:-www.garyandjulie.org-Venmo: thevoiceinc- stan.store/garyandjulietusseyministriesBOOKING:email: thejulietusseyshow@gmail.comThank you for watching/listening  today and please share, follow, subscribe and/or leave a great review for us today. We appreciate you!!c&p 2025 Gary & Julie Tussey  FOLLOW ME ON FB: WWW.facebook.com/julietussey23www.youtube.com/TUSSEYTELEVISIONBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-julie-tussey-show--3245015/support.Thank you so much for listening! Make sure to follow me on social media. 

Julian Tcherassi is the founder of Magiktea, the first USDA Organic & Wildlife Friendly certified palo azul tea brand in the world.  Under his leadership, Magiktea has grown from a small independent startup into a nationally recognized wellness brand, now available in over 1,000 health food stores nationwide.  Passionate about natural remedies and sustainability, Julian started Magiktea with the mission to share sustainably sourced palo azul so that everyone can enjoy Mother Nature's most magical tea.  In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [02:06] Spotting an opportunity from personal experience [02:56] Starting a business through personal readings [05:06] Prioritizing retail over DTC for early traction [06:53] Offering consignment as visibility strategy  [10:31] Callouts [10:41] Embracing rejection as early sales training [14:43] Sponsor: Klaviyo [16:49] Learning advertisement tactics from founders [18:41] Optimizing website to support conversions [26:46] Sponsor: Intelligems [25:46] Improving listings to outshine competitors [29:26] Leveraging Amazon for exposure and sales [33:25] Sponsor: Electric Eye [34:31] Analyzing your brand for the winning message Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Fluorescent alkaline palo azul tea magiktea.com/ Follow Julian Tcherassi linkedin.com/in/julian-serrano-tcherassi-97a891156/ Get your free demo klaviyo.com/honest Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Let's talk about faith at work. Join Sarah Feely and Laurel Donnellan as they interview Denis Ring about food, kindness, and leadership. Denis's story includes membership in the Jesuit Order, a business career as a leader at Whole Foods, and the CEO of Ocho Chocolate. He offers practical advice for anyone wanting to lead with love and integrate their values into leadership. 

What does it actually take to generate $22 million across multiple creative businesses over 30 years? In this raw, behind-the-scenes solo episode, I pull back the curtain on the real highs, the hard lows, and the identity shifts that made all the difference.From leaving my Nordstrom job with a dream and a prayer, to scoring a $4,000 fax order from Twist in Portland, to experiencing bankruptcy and rebuilding with a completely new mindset. I map out the through-line that connects every pivot, every plateau, and every quantum leap I've taken as a creative founder. The secret? It was never just strategy. It was always identity first, sales rhythm second.I also share the 4V Founder Frequency (Vision, Voice, Visibility, Vibration) and explain why founder-led branding is not just a trend. It is the most powerful business asset you can build in an AI-saturated world. Plus, I share how The Launchpad (my daily audio coaching program) is helping creative founders step into iconic brand status every single day.In this episode, you'll discover:[00:00] The Launchpad intro: what daily alignment actually does for your sales[02:10] My 30-year journey: from jewelry designer to $22M founder across 5 businesses[08:17] The $4,000 Twist fax order that changed everything, and what hustle really means to me[11:32] Why sales is the lifeblood of your business (and how each pivot required a new rhythm)[15:00] The 4V Founder Frequency and why founder-led brands win in the age of AI[20:12] The bankruptcy moment at Whole Foods, and the identity work that rebuilt my confidence[25:00] How to become a vibrational match for the sales and income you desire[27:30] The Obsessed challenge and how to join my free 5-day sales eventHere are the resources mentioned in the show:The Launchpad, Daily Audio CoachingObsessed Challenge ( starts March 9)Desire AI (for jewelry designers)Are you enjoying the podcast? We'd be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven't done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won't get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews  InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook

Hidden Hunger: The Importance of Micronutrients: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin focuses on the critical role of micronutrients—vitamins and minerals—in overall health. Leyla highlights the global issue of 'hidden hunger,' a deficiency in essential micronutrients that silently affects billions worldwide. She explains the impact of this deficit on immune function, growth, energy metabolism, and chronic disease prevention. The discussion includes key micronutrients like vitamins A, C, D, E, B complex, iron, zinc, iodine, and selenium, and their sources. Leyla underscores the need for dietary diversity, fortification, targeted supplementation, and nutritional awareness to combat this pervasive issue. She also advises on recognizing symptoms of deficiencies and the importance of individualized nutrition plans guided by healthcare professionals.

We walk into our local grocery store and most likely barely consider what's on display in front of us. Forty thousand items. Stacked, uniform, produce. Cuisine from around the globe. Open often 24 hours.As author Benjamin Lorr points out, that can be considered a miracle.In The Secret Life of Groceries, Ben dives deep into the hidden machinery behind that miracle. He spent years inside the system, working behind a Whole Foods fish counter, riding cross-country with long-haul truckers, and tracing supply chains all the way to shrimp boats in Thailand. What he found is a system that delivers abundance, convenience, and quality at historically unprecedented levels. But it does so by squeezing every inefficiency out of the chain, and often squeezing workers and ecosystems along with it.In this episode, we dive into: • Why the modern supermarket truly is miraculous • How deregulation reshaped trucking and the invisible logistics backbone of food • What “just-in-time” efficiency means for grocery workers • The hidden labor dynamics behind ultra-cheap shrimp and other commodities • Why certifications and labels often can't fix systemic incentives • The tension between convenience, price, and ethics • Whether we actually have the food system we've chosenMore about Benjamin:Benjamin Lorr is the author of Hell-Bent, a critically acclaimed exploration of the Bikram Yoga community that first detailed patterns of abuse and sexual misconduct by guru Bikram Choudhury, and The Secret Life of Groceries, called “a titanic achievement of reportage, insight, humor, and humanity” examining the American supermarket from all angles. Lorr is a graduate of Montgomery County, Maryland public schools and Columbia University. He lives in New York City.You can buy Benjamin's books online here or for audiobooks, here.Follow him on Instagram.Agrarian Futures is produced by Alexandre Miller, who also wrote our theme song. This episode was edited by Drew O'Doherty.

We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay and it's time for your February Indulgence Gospel!Today we are talking about influencers who show their expensive influencer grocery hauls, as well as people who spend A LOT OF MONEY on food delivery. (If you too had feelings about that ChrisLovesJulia reel...let's get into it!) We also talk about our own spending on groceries and food delivery....and our complicated feelings about both.

Is the dining room dead? We have lots to say & share on this debated decor topic. Today we delve deep into the dining room & we say, the dining room is .... Well, you'll need to listen to find out!The dining room has been around for a long time, but many new homes are being built without dining rooms. Is this going to last?The interior design site Modsy saw a 156% increase in buyers that want a dining room between 2018 and 2019. DTT defines change order.We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. CRUSHESAnita's crush is the Instagram account of Law of DoggyKelly's crush is this Whole Foods orange olive oil cake mix SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULTNeed help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERECheck out Anita's Amazon shop HERE.Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!XX,Anita & KellyDI - 13:01 / 20:53See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello all, and welcome to this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, I'm John Engleman, thanks for being here. Yesterday marked two years since I published my very first Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast. Thank you so much for joining along the way as these past 2 years have been and amazing journey and a true professional passion. I'm super-fortunate to be able to do this... Truly, thank you. And I was also lucky to be able to sit down with Executive Chef Caleb Carter of Louise at Thaden Field. But before we talk to him?!?! (*FOOD NEWS*) We kick off Food News with BREAKING NEWS!! We know who is moving into Levi's Gastropub's old spot in downtown Rogers! We'll hear from the owner/executive chef! Yankabilly Smokehouse has reopened as Yankabilly on the Creeks. We'll hear from them about the change! The Kitchens at Olive and Barley are open- we'll tell you about the shared kitchens and hear from one of the owners. Whole Foods in Rogers opened to a packed house! Fry Bentonville is officially open! Sooie, a new bar on Dickson will open soon. Smalls Sliders is coming to Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville! Siplab will be opening soon in Bentonville. Happy 55th anniversary to Patrick's Burgers & happy 7th anniversary to The First Seat! Find out who won the 24th Annual Brewski's Chili Cookoff and hear what they had to say about it. Caleb Carter is a Bentonville guy, having been raised there and working his way through the business there... He started in fast food, but then got the best chef-u-cation from some of the best chefs in Northwest Arkansas... He talks about that and some changes coming to Louise at Thaden Field, and much more... That's next here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas!

Jim Cregan built Jimmy's Iced Coffee from scratch, spotting an untapped market, designing a product that stood out, and making its way onto the shelves of Selfridges in just 4 months.In this episode, Jim shares the founding story, the thinking behind Jimmy's distinctive “BottleCan” packaging, and how personal touches and relentless energy helped build a brand people loved. We also dive into retail strategy, going direct-to-consumer, treating suppliers as humans, and how the £25m exit to Britvic finally came together.Sign up to our live event, The Calling, on April 21st here:https://event.uncensoredcmo.com/events/uncensoredcmo/204486100:00 - Start00:59 - The founding story of Jimmy's Iced Coffee06:04 - The iced coffee market at the time09:44 - How Jimmy designed and packaged the product12:21 - Why Jimmy's is in “Cottles” or “BottleCans”19:56 - How Jimmy's got into Selfridges 4 months after launching20:50 - Hustling their way into Whole Foods and other stores26:58 - How Jimmy's got a listing in Tesco28:05 - Treating suppliers like humans31:15 - Choosing to go Direct to Consumer in addition to retail32:53 - Adding the personal details that matter34:20 - How Jim marketed Jimmy's Iced Coffee39:39 - Jim's advice to aspiring founders41:57 - How the £25m exit to Britvic happened

After decades in fine dining, renowned restaurateur Jamie Mammano turned his attention to a new challenge: reinventing the tortilla chip. In this episode, he shares how a small tortilla bakery experiment evolved into Mi Niña, one of the country's fastest-growing premium tortilla chip brands, now sold in thousands of retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods, Target and Wegmans. Inspired by his Mexican family and frustrated by the lack of authentic, high-quality tortillas in the market, Jamie discusses how Mi Niña's clean-label, organic positioning helps it stand out in a crowded snack aisle, why innovations like olive oil- and protein-enhanced varieties are driving its next phase of growth, and why he's choosing to forgo private equity as he builds the company on his own terms. Show notes: 0:20: Jamie Mammano, Founder, Mi Niña – Jamie reflects on the origins of Mi Niña, explaining how an early pivot from his initial CPG concept became the catalyst for the brand's growth. He recounts how a chance meeting with Whole Foods sparked early retail momentum and how the company has since expanded to roughly 7,000 stores nationwide. He details how Mi Niña differentiates itself with organic ingredients, clean labels, small-batch production and distinctive packaging, and why he credits product quality and consumer trial—not heavy marketing—for its success. Jamie also discusses staying true to the brand's roots while innovating with new offerings, including an upcoming protein-enhanced chip, addresses private equity interest in the company, explains why he sees CPG as more competitive than the restaurant industry, and shares his vision of "changing the snack game." Brands in this episode: Mi Niña, Tito's, Lay's, Doritos

On today's episode of That Was Us, we're diving into Season 5, Episode 4: Honestly. This episode explores how patterns repeat across generations: from Kevin confronting childhood pressures and insecurities, to Randall stepping into mentorship and turning an uncomfortable moment into purpose, and Kate and Toby navigating the early steps of adoption. Plus, Mandy, Chris, and Sterling have fun in the studio chatting about sleep training, how their style has changed, and of course they also welcome 504 writer Elan Mastai to the podcast! Elan talks about how this show came into his life, what it was like moving from Canada to work on the show and how he dealt with that during Covid, and some of his most memorable and impactful moments writing for the show! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Find Unreal products anywhere cravings hit, including at Whole Foods, Target, Costco, and other grocery stores Visit https://UnrealSnacks.com/TWU to get $2 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply. - Share a little extra love this February and wrap yourself, or someone you care about, in comfort that truly feels special. Head to https://cozyearth.com and use our code TWU for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here. -------------------------

The slimmed-down crew is back in the building this week! We kick things off by catching up on life, AAU basketball media days, and the incredible experience of shooting our first official comedy specials right here at the club. Then, we get into the wild stuff—we call out Target for their questionable Black History Month merch and spark a hilarious debate on the different "vibes" at Houston grocery stores (H-E-B vs. Target vs. Whole Foods). We also dive deep into relationship dynamics, debating if 35 is truly a man's prime, whether you'd pass a lie detector test for your partner, and why the dating pool is shrinking. Plus, we salute J. Cole for his brilliant grassroots marketing run and close out the show with an important conversation on men's mental health. Follow the crew: @ThePourHorsemen @ShyThugg | @HardbodyKiotti | @Phi1TheDon | @LebronaldPalmer I @yo.dj.silk I @armourie.official Production Crew @TheJohnSims | @1Kharyy Shot at @TheHiveHouston Hurt At Work? Contact our partners at https://crockett.law for all of your legal needs. @bankonbriantx is ready to help. Join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/thepourhorsemen By supporting us, you're not just a listener but a valued part of our community. Use our Code POUR at Bluechew.com for your discount. Follow The Pour Horsemen on Instagram @thepourhorsemen and email at thepourhorsemen@gmail.com. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: 06:42 - Taping Official Comedy Specials at The Hive 12:06 - Target's "Questionable" Black History Month Gear 14:07 - The Houston Grocery Store Draft 19:30 - Is 35 a Man's Prime? 24:34 - The Clifton Powell Debate 28:16 - Dating, Honesty & The "Lie Detector" Test 41:29 - J. Cole's "The Fall Off" Guerrilla Marketing 45:18 - Men's Mental Health Awareness 49:45 - Outro: The Shrinking Dating Pool & Lowering Standards #ThePourHorsemen #Podcast #Houston #TheHive #JCole #Relationships #MensMentalHealth #HEB

Send a textEver plan a tidy theme and watch real life kick the door in? That's the ride today, and it's a good one. We open with Love Your Pet Day, a 7:07 adrenaline wake-up, and the delicate art of salvaging a morning when the dog, the kids, and the treadmill all conspire against your plans. From there we careen into a viral classic: a UPS driver outmaneuvering wild turkeys, narrating his escape with pure comedic honesty. It's ridiculous and revealing—about work, grit, and laughing when the internet is watching.Money enters the chat with grocery store price rankings, including why Whole Foods sits high, warehouse clubs sit low, and how Target occasionally sneaks in with cheaper pantry staples. We trade practical takeaways on unit prices, store vibes, and buying only what you'll actually use. Pop culture stirs the pot: Chapel Roan's Grammys look and the strange allure of prosthetics for shock value, followed by a debate on American Girl's shift toward modernized classics. We ask what made those dolls powerful in the first place—context, history, and questions that teach kids how to think, not just dress up.Connection threads it all together. New NYC supper clubs sell tickets to home-cooked dinners for strangers craving offline conversation, a post-COVID solution that feels both brave and bizarre. Our highs and lows bring the human scale back: a 126-pound Wayfair box with wrong instructions, a neighbor named Karen who saves the day, a teen's simple “you're a really good mom,” and a DJ friend who composes the perfect event playlist in minutes. It's messy, funny, and full of those small moments that keep the big stuff moving.Hit play for laughter, real talk, and a reminder that the best plot twists often show up when the outline doesn't. If this episode made you smile, share it with a friend, tap follow, and leave a quick review—what was your favorite moment?Mike Haggerty Buick GMCRight on the corner, right on the price! Head down to 93rd & Cicero & tell them the Noras sent you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Amazon promises 30-minute delivery with its new Amazon Now service. We put it to the test — live on the show — with help from Michael Levin and Josh Lowitz, co-founders of Consumer Intelligence Research Partners and two of the sharpest Amazon watchers we know. While we wait for our order of yogurt, blueberries, and flossers (long story), Mike and Josh break down why Amazon closed its grocery stores, what its massive future 225,000-square-foot superstore in suburban Chicago could mean, and why Amazon's real play is becoming the ultimate convenience store. Plus: Test your knowledge of Amazon with our weekly trivia question. Will Josh and Mike get it right? Related stories and links: CIRP Amazon Report on Substack CIRP: By Closing Stores, Amazon Goes All-In on Delivery GeekWire: Amazon closing all Amazon Fresh and Go stores to focus on Whole Foods and grocery delivery Bloomberg: Amazon Dethrones Walmart as World’s Biggest Company by Sales "Learn and Be Curious," the new podcast from Doug Herrington, the Amazon Worldwide Stores CEO. With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop, edited by Curt Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What if eating healthy didn't have to be confusing or overwhelming? Amy Hudson sits down with Gerianne Cygan to break down exactly how to fuel your body with whole foods. Drawing from the Exercise Coach Nutrition Playbook, they unpack how to build meals that satisfy, energize, and support your health—without guilt or complicated diets. They walk through realistic examples for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, plus the mindset shifts that make healthy eating stick for the long term. Amy starts by explaining how adopting a whole foods lifestyle can create big shifts in your energy and health. She emphasizes beginning with realistic, simple meals rather than overhauling everything at once. Gerianne answers what a day eating strictly whole foods looks like. Breakfast could be a nutrient-packed smoothie with nut milk, eggs with avocado and vegetables, or unsweetened tea/coffee. Gerianne shares a typical lunch example: leftover dinner with protein, fat, and vegetables, or an omelet with meat and vegetables. Big salads with chicken, avocado, and homemade vinaigrette are another option. These meals are flexible, simple, and satisfying. Gerianne highlights snack options to keep your energy stable. One to two hard-boiled eggs, some nuts, or raw vegetables can bridge meals. Snacks prevent overeating later and reinforce healthy habits. Gerianne shares what a balanced dinner should look like. A strong protein source like chicken, beef, or fish. Include at least two vegetables and add healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, or coconut oil for flavor and satiety. Gerianne shares dessert or evening snack options that still align with whole foods. Unsweetened plantain chips, raw veggies, or an apple with almond butter are perfect.  Gerianne shares her top tips for success when transitioning to a whole foods lifestyle. She stresses that willpower alone isn't enough; mindset is what matters. Learn the difference between willpower and mindset. Willpower forces you in the moment, relying on self-control and discipline. Mindset is a deeper, long-term framework about who you are and the choices you naturally make. Amy and Gerianne highlight another key difference: with willpower, it's "I have to," but with mindset, it's "I choose to." Willpower is exhausting, while mindset is automatic. This shift is essential for long-term success. Hear a real-life example of willpower versus mindset. Willpower is forcing yourself to exercise or eat whole foods, often inconsistently. Mindset turns it into an identity: "I am a person who eats whole foods." Gerianne's key tip for adopting a whole foods diet: use willpower as a launchpad to establish new habits. However, your willpower must evolve into a mindset. Once habits feel natural, the effort becomes effortless. Amy explains the benefit of the 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge. It's a practical way to "practice being the person" who makes healthy choices daily. This helps your mindset catch up with your actions. Amy highlights that healthy living isn't about restriction; it's about aligning your desires with the person you want to become. When your identity matches your choices, exercising and eating well feels effortless. Over time, whole foods become what you genuinely desire. Amy and Gerianne agree that a personal trainer should do more than guide your workouts. They should also help you adopt a whole foods mindset. By shaping your daily habits and reinforcing healthy choices, a good personal trainer makes eating nutritious meals feel natural instead of forced. This guidance bridges the gap between short-term willpower and long-term lifestyle change.     Mentioned in This Episode: The Exercise Coach - Get 2 Free Sessions! Submit your questions at StrengthChangesEverything.com The Exercise Coach: Nutrition Playbook by Gerianne Cygan The Exercise Coach Whole Food Recipes     This podcast and blog are provided to you for entertainment and informational purposes only. By accessing either, you agree that neither constitute medical advice nor should they be substituted for professional medical advice or care. Use of this podcast or blog to treat any medical condition is strictly prohibited. Consult your physician for any medical condition you may be having. In no event will any podcast or blog hosts, guests, or contributors, Exercise Coach USA, LLC, Gymbot LLC, any subsidiaries or affiliates of same, or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents, be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to you or others due to any podcast or blog content.

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Will Nitze went from selling Linsanity T-shirts in his college dorm to building IQ Bar into a $125 million brain food empire—with just a team of ten people. No bloated headcount. No burning through VC cash. Just ruthless focus on unit economics and a contrarian approach to funding that let him scale aggressively while maintaining control. In this interview, the founder and CEO of IQ Bar breaks down how he turned a $73,000 Kickstarter into one of the fastest-growing CPG brands in America, why he believes bootstrapping is the worst thing you can do in food and beverage, and the exact moment—five years in—when he knew this could be a massive company. From cracking Costco and Whole Foods to reinventing the business over ten times, this episode is a masterclass in hyper-lean growth, retail strategy, and building a company like a knife fight. What you'll learn in this interview: • Why bootstrapping is the worst thing you can do in CPG • Will's contrarian fundraising strategy: raising less money, more often to maintain control • How he raised just under $10 million while still controlling the company • The exact moment, five years in, when he knew IQ Bar could be a big company • Why IQ Bar has reinvented its fundamental identity over ten times • How to navigate the cash conversion cycle while scaling physical products • Why retail is the "final boss" for CPG brands, even in the e-commerce era • The strategic shift from DTC to cracking Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart, and Target • Why consumers are less loyal every year and how more touchpoints solve that • How building a personal brand creates a network of category experts By the end of this episode, you'll understand how to scale a physical product business without burning cash, maintain control while raising capital strategically, and build the operational discipline required to survive in one of the toughest industries in the world. If you're building a CPG brand, navigating fundraising decisions, or trying to crack retail while staying lean, this conversation will fundamentally change how you think about growth, control, and category-defining execution. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH WILL NITZE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com//willnitze/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-nitze Website → https://iqbar.com/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

In This Episode of Business Lunch: Roland Frasier and Richard Lindner discuss Amazon's recent strategic shift in the grocery sector, focusing on the closure of Amazon Fresh and Go stores while expanding Whole Foods. They explore the implications of this move, emphasizing the importance of market expansion and capital allocation. The discussion delves into how businesses can identify customer needs for expansion, the critical decision of whether to build or buy new capabilities, and the operational strategies necessary for successful growth. They also highlight the significance of understanding internal capacity when pursuing new opportunities.Chapters:00:00 Amazon's Grocery Strategy Shift03:03 Understanding Market Expansion and Capital Allocation05:58 Identifying Customer Needs for Business Expansion08:46 The Build vs. Buy Dilemma12:10 Operationalizing Expansion Strategies15:03 Evaluating Internal Capacity for GrowthConnect with me on social:TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube