Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG‪)‬ Gage Mitchell of Modern Species

Sun and Swell is a wholesome food brand that’s on a mission to create a healthier and more sustainable food industry. Today we are joined by Sun and Swell’s Co-Founder and CEO, Kate Flynn, who walks us through the power of manifestation and how the practice has helped to transform all aspects of her life. Kate explains how manifestation works, the key components of purpose-driven manifestation, how manifesting helped her overcome many life and business challenges, and the role of masculine and feminine energies in determining how you manifest and what you prioritize as important. We uncover the world of limiting beliefs and discover how Kate has transcended hers, the toxic cultures that we can avoid both in life and at work, the undeniable power of intention, and the gift of failing forward. We also learn more about Sun and Swell including the brand’s origin story and history, where it currently stands in the market, its office setup, why it values simplicity, and why it reveres its B Corp and WBENC certifications. To end, our rapid-fire questions explore the human desire to understand our basic needs and wants, and we discover why trusting the universe is a key element of Kate’s philosophy. 


Key Points From This Episode:
How Kate Flynn discovered manifesting, and how it’s helped transform her life and business. Understanding why the concept of manifesting has had such a major impact on Kate. The importance of patience, resilience, and a determined mindset for manifesting. Kate’s entrepreneurial challenges and how she’s overcome them. Balancing masculine and feminine energies, and making room for adequate downtime.The limiting beliefs that Kate has transcended. Exploring the toxic cultures that manifest at home and at the office. The power of intention. Sun and Swell’s origin story and history, and where the brand stands today.Embracing the chaos of growth, failing forward, simplicity, and prioritizing. Why Sun and Swell values its B Corps certification and being women-owned. Shine, trusting the universe, kindness, and leaving the world better than you found it.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Sun and Swell Foods
Sun and Swell Foods on Instagram 
Kate Flynn
Kate Flynn on LinkedIn
Kate Flynn on X
Kate Flynn on Instagram 
Kate Flynn Email 
Manifesting | Kate Flynn on LinkedIn 
Bryan Flynn on LinkedIn
CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa  
Women Owned 
WBENC
Patagonia
Yvon Chouinard
Modern Species 
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on X
Brands for a Better World Website
Impact Driven Community

Get ready to unlock the secrets behind one of the most captivating beverages of our time: kombucha! Today, we sit down with Matt Thomas, Founder of Brew Dr., to delve into the world of kombucha brewing. We discuss how his kombucha company originally started as a tea company, the motivation behind launching his kombucha brand, and the shifts that the COVID-19 pandemic prompted in his business approach. Tuning in, you’ll hear about his exciting new SIPJOY product line, what makes kombucha so unique, and how Brew Dr. is making the world a better, healthier place through its products. Join us today as we sip on wisdom, unravel the magic of kombucha, and glimpse into the future of the beverage revolution!


Key Points From This Episode:
Matt’s background and his entrepreneurial start in the tea business.How his kombucha business started from a single seed.The Kombucha SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) fermentation process.How the pandemic caused a shift in Matt's business approach.Balancing the growth of a sustainable business with entrepreneurial goals. Food culture trends and the growing interest in kombucha.Motivations behind Brew Dr.’s SIPJOY product range. What Matt has planned for the future trajectory of the company.Why Brew Dr. has chosen to use no artificial ingredients.Core values that drive Brew Dr.’s approach to making a difference.The evolution of the CPG industry toward sustainability. Challenges Matt has faced along his entrepreneurial journey.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Matt Thomas on LinkedIn
Brew Dr.
SIPJOY
Nixie
Spindrift
1% for the Planet
Modern Species 
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on X
Brands for a Better World Website
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World email
Impact Driven Community

What matters more, the product or the brand? As today’s guest Christopher Gavigan explains, the brand and the product should be one and the same and therefore equally important! Christopher is the founder of multiple businesses and initiatives, including The Honest Company and Prima – wellness brands that are centered on health and sustainability – and he joins us today to share his insights as a conscious leader and brand pioneer. After getting to the roots of Christopher’s passion for creating sustainable brands, we learn about Healthy Child Healthy World and The Honest Company, and how the former paved the way for the latter. Then, we discover the role that Jessica Alba played in the genesis of The Honest Company, what Christopher’s current work entails, why it’s vital to build and support impact-driven brands in all industries, and the pain points that Christopher was trying to alleviate with Prima. To end, we learn how our guest views success, how he’s navigated difficult obstacles as an entrepreneur, why he values consistency over intensity, and his vision of utopia.    


Key Points From This Episode:
Welcoming Christopher Gavigan as he explains what drove him to family health.Where and how he developed his instinct for creating brands. How Healthy Child Healthy World helped birth The Honest Company. The importance of building and supporting impact-driven brands. Understanding Jessica Alba’s role in bringing The Honest Company to life. Christopher’s current job title and role, and how it’s changed over the years. The problems that he was trying to solve with the other company that he founded, Prima. Core attributes that he looks for or builds into a company to ensure success. The most surprising and difficult challenges that he’s faced as an entrepreneur. Hu Chocolate, spending time outdoors, consistency over intensity, and reading.Christopher names Yvon Chouinard as an impact-driven leader who is worthy of our praise.Our guest’s vision of a better world. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Christopher Gavigan
Christopher Gavigan on LinkedIn
Christopher Gavigan on X
Christopher Gavigan on Instagram 
Christopher Gavigan Email
The Honest Company 
Prima 
Healthy Child Healthy World
Healthy Child Healthy World
Jessica Alba on Instagram  
Hu Kitchen 
The Creative Act 
Patagonia | Yvon Chouinard
Modern Species 
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on X
Brands for a Better World Website
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World email
Impact Driven Community

Do you find yourself craving the crunch of potato chips but worry about their health and environmental implications? In this episode, we are joined by Betty Lu, Founder and CEO of Confetti Snacks, to delve into the world of sustainable snacking. Confetti Snacks specializes in creating delicious gourmet snacks using nutrient-rich vegetables infused with unique flavors from around the world. In our conversation, we discuss her experience traveling the world looking for unique flavors, her creative process behind the idea for a colorful veggie chip, how she acquired funding to test the concept, and how Confetti Snacks is making a positive impact on people and the planet. She also shares why authentic, genuine connections with end consumers are essential for success and answers our round of rapid-fire questions. Join us as we unwrap the story behind Confetti Snacks and explore the delicious possibilities of mission-driven snacking for a healthier, happier world. Tune in now!


Key Points From This Episode:
Her motivation for traveling the world and what she learned from the experience.Betty’s idea of “travelpreneurship” and the value of traveling for entrepreneurs. Why she founded Confetti Snacks and what she hopes to achieve with the company.How she was able to acquire her initial investment from the Singapore Government.Learn about how she was able to enter the US market and her plans to scale.The company’s product range and why they are better for people and the planet.Ways her products stay true to its cultural inspirations while communicating its mission.Upcycling and how Confetti Snacks is helping the fight against food waste. Opportunities sustainability offers and reasons why companies should embrace it. Confetti Snacks’ ColorForHunger program and the impact it is making. She shares lessons from her career and valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs.Explore the real value of a brand and how to build a loyal customer base. Hear how listeners can support Confetti Snacks in achieving its mission. Rapid-fire questions: her favorite vegetable, country, impact-driven leader, and more!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Betty Lu on LinkedIn
Confetti Snacks
Confetti Snacks on Instagram
Confetti Snacks on LinkedIn
Confetti Snacks on Facebook
Confetti Snacks on X
Confetti Snacks on Amazon
ColorForHunger
Do the KIND Thing
KIND Snacks
Modern Species 
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on X
Brands for a Better World Website
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World email
Impact Driven Community

How can we bake a better world, one delicious bite at a time? Join us as we delve into the world of sustainable and inclusive baking with plant-based baking mama Kimberle Lau, Founder of Bake Me Healthy. Bake Me Healthy is a company that specializes in providing baking mixes crafted with clean, plant-based ingredients. It is more than just a baking mix company; it's a movement toward inclusive, sustainable, and convenient baking that prioritizes health, taste, and the planet. In our conversation, we discuss her entrepreneurial origins in skincare, how her food intolerances motivated her to start a plant-based, gluten-free, and allergen-free baking business, the importance of supporting women-owned companies, and why her products are better for people and the planet. She also shares valuable lessons from her entrepreneurial journey and indulges us with our rapid-fire question round. Join us as we delve into the sweetness of conscious baking to a healthier, happier planet, one delectable treat at a time with Kimberle Lau of Bake Me Healthy. Tune in now!


Key Points From This Episode:
Hear about her start in skincare and why she pivoted to plant-based baking.The opportunity she saw for an inclusive, healthy, and sustainable baking business.Why she finds the food industry more exciting than the beauty and skincare industry.Discover how she transitioned from baking for herself to developing a baking brand.She shares details about her research and development process. The role Drexel Food Lab played in creating the Bake Me Healthy product range. How her company champions upcycling techniques to combat food waste.Explore her passion for women-owned businesses and sustainability.Ways the Certification for Women-Owned Businesses offers support.Uncover her journey to sourcing sustainable packaging for her products.Unpack the hurdles and limitations of making compostable packaging. She shares the biggest lesson from her professional career.Gain insights into her approach to innovation and customer feedback.Find out how listeners can support Bake Me Healthy.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Kimberle Lau on LinkedIn
Bake Me Healthy
Drexel Food Lab 
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) 
Certification for Women-Owned Businesses
Upcycled Food Association (UFA)
1% for the Planet 
Food Rescue
Outcast Foods
Humble Chips (Humble Snacks)
Nowhere Bakery
Just Date 
Pallavi Pande
Dtocs
Modern Species 
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on X
Brands for a Better World Website
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World email
Impact Driven Community

Setting out and starting a business takes courage, determination, and the ability to learn as you go. It also requires a certain commitment to the foundational causes of the work. For Adam Hiner, our guest on today's show, combining his passion for food and regenerative agriculture with his work ethic and growing knowledge of the entrepreneurial landscape has enabled him to build two really inspiring and conscientious brands. Adam is the CEO and Founder of Pacha, a gluten-free, grain-free, sprouted, fermented, paleo, and plant-based bread company, as well as the Co-Founder of Boochcraft, through which he and his team introduced the market to organic hard kombucha! In our chat, we get to hear from Adam about the important steps on his evolving path, the morals that ground his work, and some of the challenges he has faced and overcome so far. If you would like to hear about true innovations in the food sector, how Adam approached business during the pandemic, and the power of intuition in a data-filled world, listen in with us!


Key Points From This Episode:
Adam talks about regenerative agriculture and how Pacha is involved and supports this movement. Challenges in the baked goods space: distribution, freshness, packaging, and more. The environmental and social initiatives that Adam and Pacha have linked with so far.A little about the organic, hard kombucha company that Adam started called Boochcraft.  Advice from Adam for aspiring CPG business owners on the realities of running a business and using intuition.How Pacha was birthed at the beginning of the pandemic and Adam's attitude towards riding that wave.Demand for kombucha and the surprising demographics that gravitated towards the products.  Adam's journey before launching Pacha; selling mortgages, restaurants, catering, and more!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Modern Species 
Adam Hiner ob LinkedIn
Pacha   
Boochcraft
Rate Rabbit
Unity Vibration
JuneShine
Trilogy Sanctuary
1% for the Planet 
CCOF
Episode 31 - Cultivating Heartset with Linwood Paul & Matt D'Amour of Subtle Distinctions 
Episode 37 — Nailing The Pitch with Kayla Castañeda of Agua Bonita
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Evolve CPG
Evolve CPG Community
Evolve CPG on YouTube
Evolve CPG email