In this episode, Justine Reichman interviews Pete Olander, founder and CEO of Happie, a wellness cannabis and hemp beverage brand rooted in California's agricultural legacy.

In this insightful interview, Justine Reichman speaks with Terri about her extraordinary journey from refugee camp survival to becoming a wellness advocate and entrepreneur.

Kim Le, founder of Prime Roots, shares her journey from a chef's background to creating sustainable, fungi-based deli meats that appeal to both meat lovers and vegetarians.

In this insightful interview, Michelle shares her journey from ExxonMobil to founding Hyfé, a company revolutionizing carbon refining by utilizing plant waste.

Clean beauty promises a lot—but clarity is often missing. In this episode, Annie Jackson of Credo Beauty shares how her experience in legacy beauty brands led her to build a new standard rooted in transparency, safety, and trust. This conversation breaks down how to read ingredient labels, understand what “clean” really means, and make informed choices in a crowded and often confusing skincare market.

In this episode, Justine Reichman interviews Andy Keller, founder of ChicoBag, about the journey of creating sustainable reusable bags, the impact of plastic pollution, and practical ways to reduce waste in daily life

Join us as our guest Laura Lambe explore the gaps in menopause education, the importance of personalized care, and innovative approaches to women's health with menopause practitioner Laura Lambe.

Join us as we explore the rich history and innovative future of Manischewitz with marketing manager Talia Sabag.

In this episode, Justine Reichman interviews Erin Henry, a registered dietician, about navigating midlife changes, hormonal shifts, and how to approach menopause and perimenopause with confidence and support.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of food, traditional cooking techniques, and mindful eating with Chef Whitney Aronoff. Discover how to make healthier choices, understand food preparation, and embrace a holistic approach to wellness through food.

In this episode of Essential Ingredients, Justine Reichman speaks with Rodrigo Vargas, founder of American Vinegar Works. They explore the journey of creating high-quality craft vinegars, the importance of using first quality alcohol, and the culinary applications of vinegar.

In this episode of Essential Ingredients, Justine Reichman speaks with Hillary Cohen and Sam Luu, co-founders of Everyday Action, a nonprofit dedicated to recovering food from the entertainment industry and redistributing it to those in need.

In this episode of Essential Ingredients, Justine Reichman speaks with Ralph Bianculli, the founder and CEO of Emerald EcoVations, about the importance of sustainability in the supply chain and the innovative solutions his company provides.

In this episode of Essential Ingredients, Justine Reichman speaks with Gita, founder of gutBFF, about the importance of gut health and plant diversity in our diets.

In this episode of Essential Ingredients, Justine Reichman speaks with Thomas Odermatt, founder of Roli Rotisserie, about his journey from Switzerland to the Bay Area as a third-generation butcher.

In this episode bvc of Essential Ingredients, Justine Reichman speaks with Cindy Anderson, founder of Manny's Choice, about her journey in creating gluten-free products based on European heritage wheat.

In this episode of Essential Ingredients, host Justine Reichman welcomes Bella, a holistic nutritionist and entrepreneur who has successfully built her brand around matcha and boba. Bella shares her journey from bartending to launching her pop-up shop, Happy Belly.

We drink water every day, yet rarely question the container. In this episode, Hardy Steinmann shares the personal journey behind building Okapa—a hydration vessel designed with lab-grade glass and precision engineering. A thoughtful conversation on hydration quality, long-term wellness, and why fewer, better objects can change daily habits and reduce waste.

Building a CPG product shouldn’t require midnight spreadsheets and scattered tools. In this episode, Karen Huh shares how decades in food, beverage, and supplements led her to create Zucca—an AI-powered platform helping teams ideate, formulate, cost, and scale products faster with a single source of truth.

Our skin often reacts long before we slow down enough to listen. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Haley shares a whole-body approach to skin health—connecting acne, inflammation, and chronic conditions to gut health, hormones, stress, and everyday food and environmental choices. A practical, shame-free conversation that brings intuition back into wellness.