In this episode, we speak with writer and public health dietitian Anjali Prasertong on the importance of anti-racism in the food industry. We talk about what is missing in the conversation about nutrition and wellness, culinary appropriation, and the key things founders should think about when starting food & beverage brands. Episode Key Moments: Food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Racism in the food industry and its impact on health disparities. Body ideals, BMI, and diversity in the food industry. Culinary appropriation and cultural sensitivity in the food industry. Food innova ..read more

We know "a picture is worth a thousand words," but investing in quality photos and videos is not usually top of mind for startups in growth mode.  In this episode, we speak with celebrated food and lifestyle photographer Erin Scott about the importance of having high-quality assets from the start and how to maximize those assets for the largest ROI. How to connect with Erin online: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Intake Form link⁠ The Remodelista article mentioned in the episode ⁠link⁠ Episode key moments: Erin's entrepreneurship journey and trusting Photography for small busine ..read more

Daniella sits down with Dr. Zoë Gardner as she talks us through her own journey as a plant nerd in the world of regulation and offers compassionate insight to those just starting out. Websites: HerbNerd Research | Emblossom Instagram LinkedIn Episode Key Moments: In the mug- cherry rose shrub. Advice for people starting their journey. Important things to know about starting a business in regulated industries. How to talk about claims in medicine. What can happen if your product is not compliant. What is substantiation, and why does it matter? Resources for copywriting compliance. Planta ..read more

On today's episode, we speak with Veronique Porter, the founder of Ampersand Workspace, on how to build Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into your business. She shares best practices for creating an inclusive workplace culture (even if you are a solopreneur), her specific focus on the race and gender lens, and why thinking about DEI early in your company’s journey is good business. Where you can connect with Veronique online: Website Instagram LinkedIn Episode key moments: Veronique's entrepreneurial journey How to build an inclusive workplace culture Woke = broke and other messaging ..read more

In this episode, we speak with Mika Kasumov, Fractional Chief Performance Officer and founder of Abacus & Pencil, a consulting agency focused on helping early to mid-stage startups manage through transformational change. He shares insights on finding the right investor for your business and how to leverage your finance team as a growth driver instead of purely a cost center. We also discuss his own journey of entrepreneurship and his learnings on the leadership mindsets that help drive growth at scale. Episode Key Moments: Highlights and lows of the entrepreneurial journey Holding conf ..read more

In this episode, we speak with one of our favorite marketers in the biz, Summer Singletary, Founder of Warmly, Agency. We talk about the importance of strong storytelling, the power of good creative, and listening to consumer feedback. You'll also hear Summer's predictions for upcoming trends and her top tips for creating impactful marketing strategies as a CPG brand on a budget. Episode Key Moments: Entrepreneurship journey from corporate job to agency founder Marketing advice for early-stage founders in the food and beverage industry Consumer insights and marketing optimization The importa ..read more

We’ve got the founder of Daydream Koffucha, Dalton Honoré, kicking off season one with a conversation on lessons from entrepreneurship as he takes us through his journey and some sound advice for those just starting out. We talk about the trials and tribulations of starting a CPG beverage brand, including the importance of having a good product, how to know you are ready for distribution, and staying true to your vision. Episode Key Moments: What made you decide to become an entrepreneur? Getting back in the game. The importance of having a good product. How did you know you had something on ..read more

In this episode, host Daniella Allam introduces herself, her background, and the vision behind the Plantas Pod. Plantas Pod Credits Host: Daniella Allam Producer: Jacqueline Smith ..read more