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The story of Blake Mycoskie starting TOMS Shoes is well known in entrepreneurial circles. While many would be content after building a half billion-dollar business, Blake is not one of them. After experiencing his own burnout after TOMS, Blake was inspired to start Madefor, a 10-month program where people learn a new habit or practice each month. We sat down to talk about the inspiration for Madefor and why this focus on well-being is more important than ever.

In April, Chipotle announced their 4Heroes buy one, give one program to support healthcare heroes across the U.S.  But did you ever wonder how Chipotle and other companies are able to verify if the person on the receiving end is actually a healthcare professional?  Thanks to Jake Weatherly and the team at SheerID, you do not have to worry.  SheerID is the leader in identity marketing, allowing companies to instantly verify eligibility for consumer tribes like nurses, teachers, and college students.  I sat down with Jake to learn more about the inspiration for starting the company and why they believe consent-based marketing will be the future of engaging with consumers.

In his 15 years at Target, John Peine met with hundreds of brands looking to get on their retail shelves. And while marketing and package design could help you stand out momentarily, the brands that sold the best, were the ones where the product just plain worked. This lesson is at the heart of FRISKA, the new supplement company John recently started aimed at achieving better overall health through improved gut health. We sat down to talk about his journey starting the brand and why he thinks digestive enzymes and gut health are the next major trend in wellness.

The P&G Alumni Network is a nonprofit founded by former P&G employees to connect the talent, ideas and resources of P&G Alumni. With 45,000+ registered members in 40+ chapters worldwide, the P&G Alumni Network connects via global conferences, local and industry events, and online content such as their Learnings from Leaders podcast. I sat down with P&G Alumni Network Board Member Raman Sehgal to learn more about the Alumni Network and why they made the move into podcasting recently.

Grove Collaborative believes that consumer products can be a positive force for human and environmental health. They do not mean just less bad, but actually more good. I sat down with Stu Landesberg, the co-founder and CEO of Grove Collaborative, to learn about how they doing this through a concept called regenerative concept and how data has allowed them to launch their own brands.

Offering a diversified portfolio of specialized fitness concepts in eight unique verticals, Xponential Fitness is the largest curator of boutique fitness brands in the world. As an industry disruptor, the company was ranked in Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. I sat down with Anthony Geisler, CEO and founder of Xponential Fitness, to learn more about their unique approach to the fitness world.