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A well-tended garden of inspirational ideas and origin stories focused on a sustainable future.
Hi friends,
I’m Justine Reichman and I’m so proud to share how NextGen Purpose has evolved into a platform for changemakers; from a food-focused media platform into a thriving community at the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven living.
Today, NextGen Purpose brings together founders, innovators, and advocates who are reimagining how we live, eat, and build businesses that serve both people and the planet.
Through our Essential Ingredients Podcast, Substack newsletter, and curated Good Stuff Guide, we tell real stories that connect values with action and help our audience make conscious choices while empowering brands to lead with integrity.
Our mission remains simple but has grown deeper:
to educate, inspire, and connect those who believe business can be a force for good and to create conversations that drive regenerative impact in our food systems, communities, and daily lives.
Thank you for being part of this movement. Together, we’re redefining what it means to grow with purpose
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Justine Reichman
Founder and CEO of NextGen Purpose
I am the Founder and CEO of NextGen Purpose, an organization connecting food and sustainability with beauty, fashion, health, and lifestyle. What began as a mission to raise awareness around regenerative food practices has evolved into a platform empowering individuals to make more informed choices for themselves and the planet.
Through our weekly content and the Essential Ingredients podcast—which I host and executive produce—we’ve spotlighted over 200 innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Our goal is simple: provide the insights and information people need to live better-quality lives while creating positive environmental impact.
At the heart of my work is a belief that wellness is more than what’s on our plates—it’s about how we live, work, and show up in the world. From food and nutrition to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, I see wellness as a holistic practice that integrates body, mind, and community.
As a San Francisco-based organization with an international team, we champion diversity, inclusion, and food equity. I firmly believe that eating right is a human right, which is why accessibility remains at the core of everything we do.
Beyond NextGen Purpose, I’ve produced and directed Pursuit of a Cure, a docuseries sizzle Real exploring the intersection of Western and Eastern medicine.
Through intimate conversations with patients, caregivers, family members, doctors, and researchers, the film shares stories of hope and resilience—reminding those on healing journeys that they’re not alone.
Whether through food, wellness, or storytelling, my work is driven by one belief: informed communities create lasting change.
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From thought-provoking conversations to actionable insights, our listeners keep coming back for more. With every episode, we deliver fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and inspiring voices shaping the future. Curious what the buzz is about? Join the movement—thousands are already listening.
Comprehensive topics
This is a great conversational podcast about interesting topics to do with food, sustainability, farming, and lots of related subjects. I love the variety of guests, especially the founders. “”
What a find!
This podcast provides the most varied, interesting, thought and idea-provoking concepts that you never knew you needed to better your life and improve your own health from the outside in! Justine is so curious and her enthusiasm for the subjects she explores is palpable! I've learned so much!
Wonderful! informative!
My go-to podcast to listen to the best and brightest ideas in the sustainable food world. Justine and her guests are dedicated to growing well-being for all of us! Well-done Essential Ingredients.
An ode to our community
To the founders with big dreams, Building a brighter future.
To the entrepreneurs breaking the mold, With passion and courage.
To the chefs and restaurateurs with skill, Creating meals that heal.
To the farmers tending the land with care, Growing food for us to share.
To the doctors and scientists seeking truth, Your discoveries inspire us all.
To the researchers uncovering what's new, Guiding us to a brighter view.
Together, we aim for the best, Making food that's good for all is our vision.
NextGen Purpose thrives because of you, Building a better future, together and true.