Episodes
S7 Ep7: Biodynamic Regenerative Farming: Benefits Beyond Organic Practices with Gregory Kalinin
This week, Gregory shares his journey from being a coffee geek to the Co-Founder of Holistic Roasters, a biodynamic and organic coffee roasting company.
S7 Ep6: The Dirtbag Diaries: Chronicling the True Saga of Building a Better-For-You Snack Brand with Mark Gravel
Dirtbag Bar is an organic, vegan, gluten-free chocolate date bar created by Mark Gravel. Inspired by his passion for the outdoors and healthy living, Mark developed Dirtbag Bar as a clean, nutrient-dense snack without added sugars or refined ingredients.
S7 Ep5: Health in a Sip: Fuel Your Day with Functional Clean-Label Shots with Leslie Danford
Food is more than just a medicine. Founded by Leslie Danford, Vitaminis is a clean-label functional food and beverage brand. The company launched its first two products— juice shots providing immune support and gut health
S7 Ep4: Functional Food— A Quick Fix Yet A Sustainable Aid To Monthly Cycles with Asha Caroll
Phasey, founded by Asha Caroll, formulates functional pantry staples to give a quick fix and sustainable support at every phase and cycle of people. Phasey products are organic, raw, and plant-based. For instance, their Seed Cycle Blends contain essential nutrients from six powerful seeds specially formulated to support each cycle phase.
S7 Ep3: Speak with Candor— Shaping a More Inclusive Workplace Culture with Kelsey Bishop
Join us in welcoming Kelsey Bishop, the creative mind behind Candor, an innovative platform dedicated to assisting businesses and organizations foster an environment of connectivity and inclusivity.
S7 Ep2: Revolutionary Bioengineering Breakthrough— A Solution to the Decontamination Dilema with Steve McDaniel
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in 2001, Reactive Surfaces Founder, Steve McDaniel pondered the possibility of an enzyme that could neutralize organophosphorus pesticides and detoxify organophosphorus nerve weapons.
S7 Ep1: Boosting a Healthy, Accessible Local Farm-to-Table Revolution with Andy Naja-Riese
We are setting the ball rolling for this season with our former guest, Andy Naja-Riese, the CEO of the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM). A non-profit organization, AIM strives to educate, inspire, and connect diverse communities, dedicated farmers, and producers to strengthen local and regional food systems.
S6 Ep34: Advocating for the Plate— A Palate’s Plea with Nina Curtis
Advocating for the plate is a multi-faceted concept at the intersection of aesthetics, quality, and social responsibility. This week, Justine interviews Nina Curtis, the Director and Executive Chef of Plant’ish, a food company that offers nutritious plant-forward meals that are quick and easy to prepare.
S6 Ep33: Be Tech Smart— Leverage the Digital Market with 'No Effort Web' with Ameet Kallarackal
Ameet Kallarackal, the co-founder and CEO of Fisherman together with their high-class customer support team make it possible for business owners to focus on the in-person side without having to touch anything on their gadget’s screen, and yet can see how their businesses are flourishing virtually.
S6 Ep32: Crafty Ways to Curb Kitchen Food Waste with Alison Mountford
The relationship between home cooking and reducing food waste extends deeper than just being a simple solution. Founded by Alison Mountford, Ends+Stems, a meal planning service, aims to reduce household food waste and combat climate change.
S6 Ep31: Changing the Narrative with Regenerative Agriculture with Ryan Slabaugh
Our current agricultural system revolves around sustainability— maintaining the status quo while doing minimal damage. Think Regeneration, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established by Ryan Slabaugh with a focus on the regenerative movement.
S6 Ep30: Gut Health and Prebiotics: A Fundamental Connection to Superior Health with Marc Washington
Gut health refers to the balance of microorganisms in the digestive tract. Founded by Marc Washington, Supergut's goal is to leverage the potential of the gut microbiome, enabling everyone to gain and maintain control over their physical well-being.
S6 Ep29: Spanish Savory Secrets: From Idea to Table Success with Aaron Luo
This week, Justine sits with Aaron Luo. Along with his business associate Carmen Chen Wu, Aaron shares a rich Chinese heritage with a Spanish upbringing where they developed a deep appreciation for local Spanish cuisine, particularly charcuterie.
S6 Ep28: The Morning After -- Beating That Next-Day Misery After Alcohol with Zack Abbott
Founded by Zack Abbott, ZBiotics offers a unique solution by leveraging genetic engineering to produce novel probiotics that can break down acetaldehyde more efficiently. This allows our bodies to recover faster and feel better after a night of drinking.
S6 Ep27: Nurturing Nutrition—Choosing the Right Formula for Your Little One with Mia Funt
Breast milk is often referred to as the "magical superfood" for infants due to its numerous health benefits and essential nutrients. While breast milk is considered the gold standard for infant nutrition, infant formula serves as a viable alternative when breastfeeding is not possible or preferred.
S6 Ep26: Home Cooking Made Fun, Quick, and Easy with Daniela Kratz
Cooking can be a therapeutic and satisfying experience, but it's not always easy to find the motivation. Founded by Daniela Kratz, Farmhouse Lab is all about celebrating the joys of sustainable, plant-based eating. Their goal is to help inspire a plant-based revolution from the comfort of our own homes.
S6 Ep25: Reimagine Your Diet— Elevate Your Well-Being with Functional Foods with Hoda Mohajerani
At our core, humans are a part of nature, not separate from it. Founded by Hoda Mohajerani, Chakra Chai® is a heart-centered business that believes that food is not just vital for our bodies, but it can also heal the environment.
S6 Ep24: Better-For-You Delights Now At Your Local Stop-and-Shop with Rachel Krupa
Choosing better-for-you products has been about endless label-reading and guessing games. Moreover, these products are hard to find and often comes with a higher price tag. But what if healthier options can be found in convenience stores? Well, that sure would be a game-changer!
S6 Ep23: How to Build a Good, Ethical Business with Sasha Millstein
In this week's episode, Justine and Sasha will be sharing insights about angel investment and its benefits, how giving back can be super valuable, tips on how to minimize the cost of mistakes, and ways to show respect for your product.
S6 Ep22: Unlocking The Secret to the Best Tasting Dishes with Max La Manna
Chef Max La Manna is a superstar in the world of low-waste cooking! With a laid-back approach to creating delicious meals, he’s captured the hearts of over 1.2 million fans on social media.