Episodes
S6 Ep21: Democratizing Health and Nutrition with Shreela Sharma Ph.D.
We are currently living in one of the most prosperous times in human history. Listen in as Dr. Shreela Sharma walks us through the processes of their organization and how they were able to build efficient processes to turn their ideas into executable steps.
S6 Ep20: Agtech and the Food System: A New Era of Innovation with Aaron Magenheim
Aaron Magenheim, an agtech veteran, has been helping farmers and entrepreneurs around the globe leverage this arena. Along with his co-founder and partners, Aaron built Agtech Insight and Growers Insight as a consulting platform to help agribusinesses, food companies, and investors navigate the evolving food industry with less risk and more profitability.
S6 Ep19: Moving Towards a More Resilient & Regenerative Farm Model with Nina Mannheimer
Industrial agriculture has been the backbone of food production for decades, but it is now being challenged by a new approach— regenerative agriculture. This week, Justine sits with Nina Manheimer, a founding member of Klim Foods. Nina is a true champion for regenerative agriculture and her work at Klim Foods is a testament to her commitment to making a positive impact on our planet.
S6 Ep18: Revolutionizing the Urban Landscape with Meredith Shepherd
Listen in as Justine and Love & Carrots founder, Meredith Shepherd share the benefits of urban gardening, finding good people to join your team, operating with a system in place, being adaptable and patient, being able to delegate tasks strategically, and taking baby steps as you navigate your journey.
S6 Ep17: Uncovering the Hidden Secrets Behind Time-Honored Culinary Cuisines with Dana Thompson
The Sioux Chef, co-owned by Dana Thompson is helping to bridge the gap between traditional culture and accessibility. Through their commitment to equity, they help indigenous people reclaim their heritage while providing affordable, tasty, and nutritious meal options.
S6 Ep16: From Classrooms to Communities to Perpetuity with Stephen Ritz Part 2
School gardens are popping up all over the country as more and more people are recognizing their value in transforming both the lens of public education and green literacy. This week, Stephen Ritz is back on the show to share exciting news and developments about the Green Bronx Machine.
S6 Ep15: Beyond Cancer— Improving Quality of Life Through Personalized Lifestyle with Stephen Freedland M.D.
This week, Dr. Stephen Freedland delivers compelling reasons we must rethink our eating habits and lifestyle. Dr. Freedland is a leader in the field of urology, with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer.
S6 Ep14: How to Accelerate Protein Transition with Chris Bryant
Bryant Research UK is one of the leading experts in advancing protein transition. In this episode, Bryant Research UK Director, Chris Bryant offers empirical evidence on how protein transition can help create a more sustainable future for everyone
S6 Ep13: Getting People on the Urgency of Upcycling with Anna Hammond
In this episode, Justine sits with Matriark Foods’ CEO, Anna Hammond to discuss the urgent reasons we must reframe our food system and how businesses can help in achieving this goal.
S6 Ep12: Revolutionizing the Food System Helps Build an Inclusive World with Rick Vanzura
This week, Justine and Freight Farms CEO, Rick Vanzura discuss how this modernized farming method impacts the farmers, entrepreneurs, consumers, and ultimately the planet. They also talk about how much space, resources, and technological know-how is needed to start your own farm; how to customize your own crops; common mistakes in ag-tech farming, and much more!
S6 Ep11: Grandma's Favorite Snack Gets a Tasty Makeover with Ashley Albert
Matzo crackers are a classic snack, but many people struggle to find a good version that doesn't taste like cardboard. Matzo Project co-founders Ashley Albert and Kevin Rodriguez have solved this problem with their revolutionary matzo cracker.
S6 Ep10: Harnessing The Power Of Local Seafood Through Sustainable Fishing with Shareen Davis
Chatham Harvesters is a cooperative that harvests and sells Cape Cod seafood. By utilizing their resources and implementing innovative strategies to empower the local fishing community, they have been able to create a sustainable business model that benefits everyone involved.
S6 Ep9: Collaboration— The Key to Achieving Sustainable Solutions and Magnifying Impact with Kate Fosson
This is the mission behind Brand Pollinators, founded by speaker, author, and connection-maker, Kate Fosson. Brand Pollinators is dedicated to helping brands spark positive change through their sustainable and socially responsible initiatives.
S6 Ep8: Be a Food Hero— Saving the Food Industry with Food Rescue with Leah Lizarondo
Food Rescue Hero is a non-profit organization that is tackling this problem head-on. Listen in as Justine and Food Rescue Hero Founder, Leah Lizarondo share how this initiative can be a model for food rescue projects and how we can be food heroes as consumers.
S6 Ep7: Smart Growing— Getting People Closer to Their Food with Micro Farms with Alexander Olesen
Simplifying farming to provide more access to good food is becoming the new norm. It all began when co-founders Alexander Olesen and Graham Smith started working on automating most of the processes associated with indoor farming.
S6 Ep6: Upcycle Certified— How Upcycling Accelerates Innovation and Ensures Nutritional Security with Angie Crone
In this episode, Justine sits with Angie Crone, the Interim CEO of Upcycled Food Association (UFA). The organization's work is driven by a powerful mission to turn the most authentic economic movement into quantifiable success for upcycled food businesses.
S6 Ep5: Storytelling Tips— How to Use Your Story to Craft Engaging Presentations with Frances Cole Jones
In this episode, Justine talks with author, speaker, and Presentation Coach, Frances Cole Jones. Frances is a prominent guest speaker, frequently traveling across the U.S. to share her expertise in sales and customer service.
S6 Ep4: How to Create Clean-Label Products That Are Indulgent, Scalable, and Well-Priced with Simón Sacal
In this episode, Justine sits with Simón Sacal, the CEO of Solely Fruits. Simón strives to give back to society with Solely's work, particularly the ones that have helped create the company— the farmers, who do not have efficient market access for the fruits that are grown on their farms.
S6 Ep3: From Fable to Table— The Tale of How a Humble Mushroom Grew Into a Super Meat Alternative with Michael Fox
In this episode, Justine interviews Michael Fox, one of the co-founders and CEO of Fable Foods, a startup that uses mushrooms as the main ingredient for its alternative meat products.
S6 Ep2: Making Food Rescue a Universal Standard, Not An Exception with Robert Lee
Robert Lee experienced first-hand what it was like to live with food insecurity as an underserved child. This prompted him to create Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) in 2013, a nonprofit organization that seeks to prevent the waste of food and end hunger.