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Join us as we welcome Stephanie Moyal & Jake Mellman, cousins, friends, and visionary co-founders of Troop! 
Jake and Stephanie founded Troop with a mission to demystify mushrooms and make their incredible benefits accessible to everyone. They believe that nature, especially mushrooms, holds many of the answers we seek. 
 In this episode, you'll discover:
🍄 The remarkable power of mushrooms in healing mental health 
🍄 How Jake and Stephanie explored the complex mushroom kingdom and started cultivating their own 
🍄 Ways to boost your brain health with Troop's innovative products 
Don't miss this enlightening conversation about the transformative potential of mushrooms!

Join us as we welcome Achal Patel, Co-founder of Cabinet Health, to the podcast! Cabinet Health is a pioneering company tackling the plastic waste crisis in the $1.2 trillion pharmaceutical market.
With consumers growing more conscious of their environmental impact, Cabinet Health's zero-waste solution aims to revolutionize a consumer behavior pattern unchanged for over 70 years. After appearing on Shark Tank, Cabinet Health secured partnerships with not one, but two sharks: Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O’Leary, and Tony Xu. 
 
In this week’s episode, discover:
Insider details of Cabinet Health’s transformative Shark Tank journey.
The profound impact of plastic bottles and the critical importance of recycling for our planet.
 The often-overlooked environmental consequences of prescription medication.
Tune in for an enlightening and impactful episode!

Join us this week as we chat with Emanuel Storch, CEO of Blackbird Foods, creators of plant-based Frozen Pizza and Wings! Launched in January 2020 and Founded by chefs, Blackbird Foods started by making seitan for local restaurants. As more customers started to request the option to cook with it in their homes, they then opened their own dedicated facility in NYC to create the best Pizza, Seitan, and WINGS in the world. They've since grown into a nationwide brand in 4+ years, available at Target, Whole Foods, and Sprouts. 
 
Don't miss out on discovering: 
 
The unique innovation setting Blackbird Foods apart. 
 
How Blackbird Foods is using Beyond Meat in their products. 

The future of frozen food in retail.
 
The journey of getting Blackbird Foods into Erewhon. 
 
 

This week we welcome Jason Bronstad, CEO of MALK Organics, to the podcast.
Jason is a seasoned CPG professional with 20+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry. With a successful background at leading companies like Sara Lee and Jimmy Dean, Bronstad joined MALK in 2020 as a consultant and quickly rose to CEO in June 2021. Under his leadership, MALK has experienced significant growth, becoming the fastest-growing plant-based milk brand in 2022. Bronstad's mission is to expand MALK's consumer base by educating people on its health benefits as the top alternative milk option. His personal journey towards a healthier lifestyle fuels his passion for promoting wellness.
 
In this episode, you'll discover:
Jason's CEO journey and his strategies for steering MALK Organics to success.
How MALK is pioneering the premium segment of plant-based milks.
Insights from Jason's failures and the valuable lessons learned.
The transformative influence of TikTok on consumer information-seeking behavior.

On the latest pod we interview Vanessa Dew who Co-Founded and created a $200M Kombucha Empire - Health-Ade

Vanessa is a dynamic force in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship. With a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible, Vanessa's journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a keen eye for emerging opportunities.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Health-ade was early to the Kombucha and. gut health party.
Vanessa’s invaluable tips for achieving success and profitability.
Her trailblazing journey as a female Asian American entrepreneur, inspiring women to believe in themselves.

Join us in celebrating Vanessa Dew, a trailblazer whose vision knows no bounds and whose impact continues to shape the future of innovation.

Introducing this week's special guest, Marci Hopkins! She's a remarkable figure in the world of inspirational and educational television, hosting a show that reaches over 2.8 million viewers monthly on CBS-owned WLNY-TV New York. Her mission? To be a beacon of inspiration and empowerment, guiding viewers towards their happiest lives through candid, meaningful, and engaging conversations.
But that's not all—Marci is also an accomplished author, renowned for her work "Chaos to Clarity Community." This powerful memoir shares her personal journey, weaving together stories of inspiration, hope, and strength. From breaking the cycle of negativity to navigating trauma, Marci offers invaluable insights for embracing the best life.
Join us as we dive into a conversation filled with empowerment and inspiration! 
 
 Don't miss this week's episode! Here's what you'll discover:
 
The transformative impact of cutting out alcohol in Marci's life.
The empowering journey of starting her own community and how it changed her life.
The importance of accessible mental health resources in today's digital age.
Marci's inspiring journey to healing and finding her best self.
 
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