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In With the NewMayorga Coffee: Empowering Coffee Farmers Through CooperativesMartin Mayorga is the founder of Mayorga Coffee, a company that uses innovative sustainable practices in the coffee industry and values the importance of supporting ethical and sustainable business practices. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2025-04-3023 minIn With the NewFrom Healthcare to Refreshment: Tanya Olsen’s Journey to Creating Gold Soda and Gold SpritzTanya Olsen is the founder of Pacific Gold Beverage Corp. Tanya shares her journey in launching Gold Soda and Gold Spritz, emphasizing their low-sugar, low-calorie, and organic ingredients. She shares her story and her company's commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2025-04-2317 minIn With the NewThree Farmers Foods: Leading the Charge for Healthier Snacking ChoicesNatasha Vandenhurk is CEO and Co-founder of Three Farmers Foods. In this episode, Natasha shares the company's journey from its inception in 2011, to their current commitment for sustainability and transparency, creating healthy foods. Three Farmers believes that everyone should have wholesome food to eat, an understanding of where it comes from, and how it’s made. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2025-04-1624 minIn With the Newunspun: Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry with Smarter ProductionKevin Martin is the Co-founder and CEO of unspun, a technology company that aims to address overproduction and waste in the fashion industry. unspun has invented the world's first 3D weaving technology that can turn yarn into clothing in minutes, realizing zero-waste production and circular reuse. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2025-04-0934 minIn With the NewECOS: Leading the Charge for Transparency in the Cleaning Product IndustryKelly Vlahakis-Hanks is the President and CEO of ECOS, a company specializing in plant-derived, eco-conscious cleaning products. In this conversation, Kelly discusses the company's social and evironmental sustainability initiatives, as well as their advocacy for ingredient transparency in the cleaning product industry. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2025-04-0234 minIn With the NewTrue Made Foods: Remaking America's Iconic CondimentsAbe Kamarck is a former U.S. naval helicopter pilot and the founder of True Made Foods. Abe shares his journey into the consumer packaged goods industry, driven by a desire to create delicious, healthy condiments with no added sugar. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2025-03-1239 minIn With the NewHeyday Canning Co: Redefining Canned FoodKat Woolf is the Co-founder and CEO of Heyday Canning Co. A company that is on the mission to revitalize the canned food aisle with flavorful, convenient options. Heyday’s goal of sustainability is the main reason they have chosen to market to consumers with canned options over plastic. Heyday uses a legacy method of food packaging and markets and reimagines it for today’s consumer. Discover more about Heyday Canning Co’s approach to reinventing how people view canned foods. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2025-03-0528 minIn With the NewBRIXY: Clean Beauty That's Better for the PlanetTrey Vilcoq is the co-founder and CEO of BRIXY, a clean beauty brand that uses zero plastic packaging. Trey discusses the motivations behind launching BRIXY and the importance of delivering effective, enjoyable products when trying to change consumer behavior. Listen in. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2025-01-2929 minIn With the NewBanyan Botanicals: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Business PracticesErin Douglas is the director of social and environmental responsibility at Banyan Botanicals, a company that is integrating sustainability throughout their daily operations. From adding social and sustainability responsibilities to job descriptions to quarterly progress reports detailing the company’s sustainability efforts, Banyan Botanicals takes accountability in contributing to a better planet. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-12-1136 minIn With the NewUpcycled Food Association: Transforming Food Scraps into Culinary GoldAmanda Oenbring is the CEO of the Upcycled Food Association, whose mission is to champion upcycling as one of the most critical solutions to mitigate the climate crisis. By working with stakeholders, including farmers, the Upcycled Food Association uses data and research to change the way food is consumed and disposed of in order to help fight climate change. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-12-0427 minIn With the NewAd Net Zero: Reduce Emissions in the Advertising IndustryRachel Schnorr is the Membership Director at Ad Net Zero, an organization that is on a mission to reduce emissions in the advertising industry. Ad Net Zero’s plan to reduce emissions is in their Climate Action Plan, which shows companies where they can have the potential for positive impact and how to decarbonize emissions made from operations, production and messaging. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-11-2739 minIn With the NewTripleLine Brands: The Rise of Amazon AdvertisingTyler Wallis is the founder of TripleLine Brands, an agency aiding sustainable brands on Amazon. In this episode, Tyler shares his journey from Amazon to establishing TripleLine Brands, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in e-commerce. TripleLine Brands is dedicated to working with purpose-driven brands that are healthy for both people and the planet. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-11-2035 minIn With the NewFood Navigator: The Intersection of Health, Sustainability, and InnovationDeniz Ataman is the Deputy Editor for Food Navigator USA, a company that prides itself on ensuring brands have access to education about food and what companies are doing to reduce food waste. Food Navigator USA helps brands become more educated on the need for not only sustainable packaging but clear ingredient lists so consumers are always aware of what they are buying. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-11-1339 minIn With the NewAnytime Spritz: Pioneering Organic AlcoholMaddy Rotman and Taylor Lanzet, are co-founders of Anytime Spritz, a regenerative and organic alcohol brand. Maddy and Taylor share their inspiration behind their sustainable canned cocktails, emphasizing ingredient transparency and the principles of regenerative organic agriculture. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-11-0632 minIn With the NewSabai Design: The Revolution of Sustainable FurniturePhantila Phataraprasit is the CEO and co-founder of Sabai Design, a sustainable furniture company. This episode highlights Sabai Design's mission to offer affordable, eco-friendly furniture, emphasizing their circularity initiatives. The gap between buying cheap, big box store furniture and expensive furniture is what Sabai Design is trying to fill through circular solutions focused on sustainability. Learn more here in the show notes. 2024-10-3032 minIn With the NewBuilding a Better World Through Responsible Advertising with Gage MitchellGage Mitchell is host of the podcast called ‘Brands for a Better World’, and in this episode he is interviewing Avril to discuss the environmental impact of digital advertising as well as to discuss strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of digital campaigns. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-10-2353 min
Diving In Deep with Sara EvansServe the Song ft. Aaron SterlingThis week on Diving in Deep, Sara Evans sits down with drumming legend Aaron Sterling! Aaron walks Sara through his journey in the music world. The pair speak on so much including how Aaron got into drumming, his current work process with his in home studio, his work on the well known "Fine Line" album featuring the ever popular "Watermelon Sugar" with Harry Styles, and so much more! You don't want to miss the stories and laughter shared in this episode!
About Aaron:
Aaron Sterling is an American drummer, producer and engineer who lives in Los Angeles, CA. Known for h...2024-09-261h 07
Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)162 - Decarbonize Media with Avril Tomlin-Hood of boaWhile many businesses and individuals are answering the call to be more impact-driven and sustainably conscious, few understand just how damaging their digital footprint is to their endeavors. Today we are joined by Avril Tomlin-Hood, the Founder and CEO of boa - a Vancouver, BC-based media buying agency focused on elevating sustainably-conscious brands. Avril is here to speak about our digital carbon footprints, particularly regarding media and advertising, and how we can band together to decarbonize our online world. We discover how our online exploits impact the real world, how small and simple adjustments can make a big difference...2024-08-0556 minIn With the NewPurpose Disruptors: Can the Advertising Industry Transform for a Thriving Future?Jonathan Wise, is the co-founder of Purpose Disruptors, an organization aimed at transforming the advertising industry to support a sustainable future. Jonathan shares his personal journey through advertising strategist to what led him to found Purpose Disruptors. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-07-0343 minIn With the NewAll Y'alls Foods: A Texas-Sized Success Story in the Plant-Based Protein IndustryBrett Christoffel, is the founder of All Y'alls Foods, a company producing plant-based protein snacks. Brett shares his personal journey through dietary changes to becoming a vegan and starting his business. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-06-2624 minIn With the NewClean Creatives: The Most Impactful Movement in MarketingDuncan Meisel is the Executive Director of Clean Creatives. Clean Creatives offers a pledge for like minded PR and advertising agencies to only partner with companies who have a climate policy or are actively working towards bettering the planet. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-06-1931 minIn With the NewMisfits Market: Rescuing Food from WasteRose Hartley is Head of Sustainability at Misfits Market, about the company's efforts to combat food waste. Hartley explains their model, educational initiatives, and the impact of their merger with Imperfect Foods. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-06-1227 minIn With the NewChop Value: The Fascinating Process of Upcycling ChopsticksSabrina Kon is from Chop Value, a company that recycles chopsticks into various products. Over 80 billion single-use chopsticks are produced and used annually and Chop Value’s main goal is to partner with restaurants worldwide to reuse this waste and turn it into unique pieces of furniture. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-06-0521 minIn With the NewFlair Airlines: Insights into Sustainable AviationAmanda Mesluk, is the Senior Sustainability Manager at Flair Airlines. Flair is reducing the amount of emissions released in aviation, through operational efficiency. This includes fleet renewals and fuel efficient aircrafts. With one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the aviation industry, Flair has a 30% less carbon emission footprint then their older counterparts. Learn more here, in the show notes.2024-05-2933 minIn With the NewExploring the Evolution of Sustainable Business and Clean Energy with Susan HollingsheadSusan Hollingshead, is the advisor to early-stage clean energy companies. Susan shares her role in the B Corp movement and her work in contaminated property redevelopment. Listen in to learn more about Susan’s work with B Corp companies and their goal to make renewable energy better. Learn more here, in the show notes.2024-05-2227 minIn With the NewPact Collective: Unveiling the Beauty Industry's Sustainable Transformation05Carly Snider is the Executive Director of Pact Collective, a non-profit collective uniting the beauty industry to take responsibility for our package waste and work collaboratively toward more circular solutions for beauty. The collection occurs in various ways, including in store collection bins and mail back options as this waste is then upcycled, downcycled or considered for a mechanical recycling solution. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-05-1535 minIn With the NewForests Unveiled: Navigating Climate and Biodiversity Challenges with the Forest Stewardship CouncilMonika Patel is Director of Communications and Marketing at the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) of Canada. FSC is all about promoting sustainable forestry, ensuring responsible sourcing, as well as adherence to environmental and social standards. Learn more here, in the show notes.2024-03-2029 minIn With the NewSway: Turning the Tide on Plastic with SeaweedJulia Marsh, is the CEO of Sway, a company creating sustainable seaweed-based packaging solutions. In this day and age, plastic is used in a so many products and has become a big issue in the world of sustainability. Julia shares the benefit of Sway and how it tries to combat the use of plastic in packaging through the use of seaweed. Recently, there has been a transition where seaweed has worked in machines that have historically only ever worked for plastic, which is showing to be a huge benefit. Learn more here, in the show notes. ...2024-03-1326 minIn With the NewMy Forest Foods: Pioneering a Delicious and Regenerative Future with Mycelium MeatEben Bayer and Sarah-Marie Cole are the co-founder and CMO of My Forest Foods. A company specializing in meatless meat products made from mycelium. Listen in to learn more about My Forest Foods approach to creating better products and changing the way people view plant based foods. Learn more here, in the show notes.2024-03-0629 minIn With the NewUnboxing the Future: Boox's Mission to Transform E-commerce PackagingMatt Semmelhack, CEO and co-founder of Boox, talks about how companies making environmentally friendly products don't always use sustainable packaging when it comes to getting that product to the consumer. That's were Boox comes in to create zero waste shipping solutions for e-commerce. Learn more here, in the show notes.2024-02-2135 minIn With the NewUnboxing the Future: Boox's Mission to Transform E-commerce PackagingMatt Similac, is the CEO and co-founder of Boox, a company providing zero waste shipping solutions for e-commerce. Avril and Matt discuss how companies that make environmentally friendly products don't always use sustainable packaging when it comes to getting that product to the consumer. What sets Boox apart is that the company reuses plastic to create shipping products. Matt acknowledges that many people think plastic means it is not safe for the environment, but it's the reusing of these plastic materials into new containers that make it better for the planet. Take a li...2024-02-1435 minIn With the NewBeni: Redefining Resale Shopping with AI-Powered ConvenienceSarah Pinner is the co-founder and CEO of Beni, an AI-powered search engine for finding resale items. Beni aims to simplify the process of buying second hand items and promotes sustainable fashion. Having alternative ways to purchase clothing is a great way to save money and contribute to a better environment. What makes Beni unique is the browser extension, which allows people to shop online and see if a specific (or similar) product is available on the resale market. Learn more here, in the show notes.2024-02-1430 minIn With the NewEvanesce: A Plant-Based Packaging Solution to Revolutionize the Food Industry Douglas Horne is the founder of Evanesce, a company that creates sustainable packaging solutions. Doug and Avril discuss Evanesce's innovative plant-based, fully circular food and beverage packaging technology. Many companies use harsh chemicals to develop compostable or recyclable products, but not Evanesce. Evanesce is different because their products are made with a combination of starch and fibers from existing waste. These starch and fibers are then turned into compostable food service items and consumer packaging. Douglas shares his vision and goals of working with major companies in the fast food and service industry to create a shift in how food...2024-02-0736 minIn With the NewVegTech Invest: Investing in the Future of Food (Part 2) In this special follow-up episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Elysabeth Alfano to get practical tips and advice for impact investing. Elysabeth discusses her company, VegTech Invest, and its unique Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that allows anyone to invest in plant-based innovation and why this is a better option for most people. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-01-3132 minIn With the NewFuterra: Sustainability Strategy and Creative CampaignsIn this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Andrew Wanliss-Orlebar, Chief Strategy Officer for Futerra. They discuss the impact of the communication sector on climate change and the existing challenges. Andrew shares the concept of the “brain print” and how it shapes how communication affects consumers. The brain print is about how an industry or a sector can influence people based on messaging. The brain print is crucial in changing behaviors and encouraging people to improve. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2024-01-2436 minIn With the NewFlashfood: Connecting Consumers with Surplus Food Items Jordan Schenck is the Chief Brand Officer at Flashfood, a technology company working to eliminate retail food waste by connecting consumers with great deals on food nearing its best-by date. Food retailers in Canada and the USA send 40% of their food to landfills. That means expired fruits, vegetables, meat, and packaged items past their best date are thrown out. Jordan shares how Flash Food and its app solve this problem by partnering with different retailers. Learn more here, in the shownotes. 2024-01-1736 min
insideLINES PodcastKiya Tomlin | Couture Designer & Apparel ManufacturerHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES Podcast! Tia hosted a Favorite Things Brunch and she is proud of her decorations. Atoya has been busy nonstop with holiday festivities. In the Women in Sports segment, Giselle (18 yrs.) and Alyssa Thompson (19yrs. Defender) will make history as the youngest sister duo to play on the same team in NWSL history. Angel City FC has signed defender Gisele to a 3 year plus 1 year option contract. Finally, the ladies are joined by Couture Designer and Apparel Manufacturer Kiya Tomlin, the ladies d...2023-12-191h 01In With the NewWrappily: Gift Wrap You Can Feel Good AboutSara Smith, the founder of Wrappily, creates smarter, more environmentally friendly gift wrap products. Sara shares that despite consumers' best intentions, most traditional wrapping paper cannot be recycled and ends up in landfills, generating an estimated 2.3 million pounds of waste yearly. Sara discusses how Wrappily's newsprint-based, recyclable wrapping paper is a more sustainable choice for beautifully wrapped gifts for any occasion. Learn more here, in the show notes. 2023-12-0625 minIn With the NewRent-a-Romper: Capsule Wardrobes for Growing Kids Lauren Gregor is the Founder and CEO of Rent-a-Romper, the first shared closet for little ones to help parents and the planet. Lauren discusses what inspired her to start Rent-a-Romper, how consumer mindsets towards clothing rental have changed in recent years, and the many ways that Rent-a-Romper is working to make children's clothing more sustainable. Listen in to learn how it all works. Learn more here in the show notes. 2023-11-2923 min
Pop Culture RedemptionTaylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Physical Expression in Worship, and a Biblically Illiterate Swine! Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. In today’s episode, the gang has a lot to Rejoice, Reject and Redeem about Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour (as seen in theaters). Jacob talks about what good worship is and isn’t, Jordan rejects sex appeal, and Connor gets back on his theological soup box. Plus, which host emphatically claims that Avril Lavigne is better than Taylor Swift!? Listen to find out!Do the verbs! Like, subscribe, rate, share, follow, comment...2023-11-281h 13In With the NewWest Paw: Eco-friendly Products for Man's Best FriendSpencer Williams is the CEO and President of West Paw, creator of American made, high quality, eco-friendly dog toys, beds, leashes, and collars. Always looking to push the envelope in sustainable manufacturing, West Paw uses recycled ocean-bound plastic, recycled-plastic-bottle stuffing, and a proprietary fully-circular plastic that can be ground up and recycled into new toys again and again. Check out the show notes here. 2023-11-2235 minIn With the NewPartake Brewing: Award Winning Non-Alcoholic BeerIn this episode, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Ted Fleming, founder of Partake Brewing, about his mission to craft a variety of award-winning, expertly brewed, low-calorie, non-alcoholic beers that people are proud to drink anywhere. Ted discusses the rapid growth of the non-alcoholic beer segment and shares the challenges and rewards of growing Partake, including the positive impact the company has had on its consumers. Check out the show notes here. 2023-11-1523 minIn With the NewKove Ocean Foods: Sustainable Snacks with Purpose Desirée Dupuis is a social entrepreneur and founder of Kove Ocean Foods, a seaweed-based CPG food brand, along with VOES & CO, an ethical, sustainable vegan fashion brand. Desirée is passionate about living a life of purpose and making an impact in the world by creating permanent, sustainable change. She has been living a vegan lifestyle since 2008 and is proud to use her voice to advocate for animals as well as the planet. Check out the show notes here 2023-11-0134 min
In With the NewEthical Swag: The Modern and Sustainable Way to do SwagTara Milburn is the founder and CEO of Ethical Swag. In this episode, Tara shares her passion for using business as a force for positive change and shares how she started Ethical Swag, a sustainable promotional products company. Check out the show notes here. 2023-10-2529 min
In With the NewDaniels Corporation: Designing and Building Low-Carbon CommunitiesAdam Molson is the VP of Rental Communities and Sustainability at Daniels Corporation, a Toronto-based real estate developer committed to building communities that positively impact the environment. Daniels is on a mission to decarbonize real estate development by focusing on the whole-life carbon impact of the homes they design and build. Check out the show notes here. 2023-10-1824 min
In With the NewRebellyous Foods: Creating the Perfect Plant-based Chicken NuggetIn this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Christie Lagally about her journey from aerospace engineer to founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods. Rebellyous Foods is on a mission to build a world where food production is not a dirty business, and they’ve started by creating the perfect plant-based chicken nugget—one with the same juiciness and texture as a chicken nugget – and at a similar price point. Check out the show notes here. 2023-10-1130 minIn With the NewVegTech Invest: Investing in the Future of FoodDid you know that the current food system feeds animals and not people? In this episode, Avril interviews Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest, about the inefficiencies of the current food production system and the need for a more sustainable approach. She delves into the impact animal agriculture has on the planet and what people can do to move towards more environmentally friendly options. Check out the show notes here. 2023-10-0440 minIn With the Newabillion: On a Mission to Mobilize a Billion People to Save the PlanetAre you looking for a way to find trusted vegan and cruelty free products? In this episode, Avril interviews Vikas Garg, the founder and CEO of the abillion app. They discuss Vikas' personal journey to veganism and how it inspired him to create the abillion app. After his parents fell ill, Vikas started thinking more seriously about the role food plays in his life. He decided to go vegan, which really instilled a sense of purpose in his life. This led to the creation of the abillion app, which is a social commerce platform for the global...2023-09-2739 minIn With the NewBEEN London: Timeless Accessories Handcrafted from Recycled Discarded MaterialsGenia Mineeva is the founder of BEEN London, a sustainable, handmade accessories brand that British Vogue named one of the most innovative fashion companies in the world. Genia started her career as a political journalist in the BBC newsroom, where her inquisitive nature led her to question why so many reusable or recyclable materials end up as waste. What she discovered led her to launch BEEN London to give new life to innovative materials rescued from landfills. Designed and manufactured in East London, BEEN London has had a real, measurable impact on the fashion industry by proving that waste...2023-09-2028 minIn With the NewLomi: Turning Organic Waste into Nutrient-rich Plant FoodIn this episode, Avril speaks with Jeremy Lang, founder and VP of Sustainability at Pela. The company is best known for its biodegradable phone cases and its countertop composter, Lomi. We live in a world where the food system is broken. So much food is either lost or spoiled. What makes Lomi incredible is that in just 3-5 hours, it breaks down food scraps into nutrient-rich plant food. This leads to easier waste disposal and reduced food waste sent to landfills. Check out the show notes here.2023-09-1423 minIn With the NewUpcycled Foods: Building a Better, More Sustainable Food SystemDr. Lara Ramdin is the Chief Innovation and Science Officer at Upcycled Foods Inc., which powers the B2B upcycled food economy with product development expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a growing portfolio of ingredient solutions. The company’s patented food upcycling technology creates proprietary ingredients that are delicious, versatile, clean-label, and nutritious from food that would have otherwise gone to waste. Upcycled Foods’ flagship product, ReGrained SuperGrain+®, is the industry-leading upcycled ingredient made from rescued brewer’s “spent” grain (BSG) that has already been cultivated, harvested, and used once but still has more to offer.2023-06-2129 minIn With the NewAmschela: Socially Responsible Luxury AccessoriesKeri Andriana is the Founder of Amschela, a UK-based luxury accessory brand that focuses on encapsulating the intrinsic charm of the modern-day contemporary woman with on-the-go sustainably made pieces for life. Amschela is PETA-approved and strives to use high-quality, environmentally friendly certified materials that are sustainable, serve to reduce our carbon footprint, and are not harmful to animals. The brand is also a champion of social mobility impact, providing opportunities to young people who wish to work in the fashion industry. 2023-06-1429 minIn With the NewTrendi: Using Robotics and Automation To Fight Food WasteCraig McIntosh and Carissa Campeotto are the Co-founders of Trendi, a Vancouver-based tech company reducing food waste by using robotics and automation to upcycle it into valuable products. Trendi’s BioTrim units go direct to the source — farms, fisheries, distributors — to convert surplus or unsalable (visually nonconforming) foods into shelf-stable, nutrient-dense single commodity ingredients. Because these products are processed on-site at optimal freshness, they retain a “straight from the farm” flavor but in a compact form that can be stored and transported for a fraction of the cost of fresh produce. Trendi uses the resulting freeze-dried or pureed products in its smo...2023-06-0752 minIn With the NewSimply Suzette: Driving Sustainability in the Denim IndustryAni Wells is a sustainable fashion consultant, impact communications specialist, and the co-founder of Simply Suzette, a storytelling platform and consultancy exploring the juxtaposition of sustainable fashion with a focus on denim. Ani works closely with market leaders in the denim world, advising them on sustainably focused campaigns and communications to create global impact. She has had the honor of leading the Conscious Fashion Campaign in collaboration with the United Nations and Transformers Foundation due to her depth of knowledge in sustainable production and the denim supply chain. She is passionate about telling the stories of the people behind...2023-05-3129 minIn With the NewBig Mountain Foods: Award-Winning Plant-Based FoodsKimberly Chamberland is the Founder and CEO of Big Mountain Foods, an award-winning plant-based food company established in 1987. Going back to her vegetarian roots, she has established herself as a true culinary expert and pioneer in her own right. Today Big Mountain Foods remains a family-owned business with distribution across North America. They are committed to sourcing local, cruelty-free, sustainable, plant-based ingredients and developing food that not only tastes great but is good for you. 2023-05-2431 minIn With the NewSocial Nature: Driving Discovery and Trial of Emerging CPG BrandsJessica Malach is the VP of Marketing and Insights at Social Nature, a product discovery and trial platform powered by almost 1 million natural shoppers. She leads their United States and Canadian consumer insights and brand partner programs. Jessica began her career in the natural health industry in 2004, leading company growth strategies with senior roles at Alive Publishing Group, Vega marketing team prior to a $550 million USD exit, Bullfrog Power renewable energy company, and Pinto product data and personalization tech provider recently acquired by SPINS. She is passionate about sharing knowledge with the industry and has been a c...2023-05-1033 minIn With the NewFibre52: The Future of Sustainable CottonGraham Stewart is the founder and EVP of Fibre52, a cost-effective, eco-conscious processing technology which massively decreases the environmental impact of cotton dyeing. Graham has decades of experience as a textile and apparel production fiber to brand specialist in the textile industry in production, marketing and leadership roles. For the past two years, Graham has been developing Fibre52’s patent-pending technology which retains cotton’s natural properties, resulting in stronger, kinder fabric that offers moisture-management performance and strength properties that rival petrochemical-based textiles.2023-05-0322 min
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing AgenciesIs it The Right Time to Rebrand Your Agency?How are you branding your agency? Do you treat the agency like a client and market purposefully? Your agency’s brand is much more than just a name or logo. The way you brand your impacts the type of clients you attract. A rebrand can be daunting. However, sometimes it’s the best way to regain control and attract your ideal clients. Today’s guest purchased an agency and decided to strip it down and rebuild the agency she envisioned. She shares the reasons for the rebrand and some of the surprising results in her team and marketing efforts. ...2023-04-3023 minIn With the NewNature’s Path: Pioneers of the Organic Food MovementSasha Bricel is the Director of Marketing at Nature’s Path Foods, a pioneer in the organic food movement, and a leader in sustainable food design and development. Sasha is responsible for bringing Nature’s Path brands to the world, growing the Nature’s Path Organic Leadership legacy, and driving leadership effectiveness. Sasha is a Cannes and D&AD award-winning marketer and leader with over 10 years of experience working with some of Canada’s biggest companies to manage and build purpose-led brands that aim to change the way the world works.2023-04-2643 minIn With the NewPiquant Marketing: Growing Vegan and Vegetarian Food and Wellness BrandsLindsay O’Donnell is the Founder and Marketing Director of Piquant Marketing, a creative and strategic marketing agency that has worked with over 100 vegan and vegetarian food and wellness brands. Lindsay’s passion for growing and supporting "foodpreneurs" and food brands started at Whole Foods Market and led her to found Piquant in 2016. Lindsay is also the co-owner and marketing partner of Planted Expo, Canada’s largest plant-based event.2023-04-1931 minIn With the NewZimt Chocolates: Artisanal Vegan and Organic ChocolatesEmma Smith is the Founder of Zimt Chocolates, handmade artisanal chocolates that are vegan and certified organic. Zimt was founded in 2011 with the aim of supporting those who are most vulnerable through sales of chocolate and by spreading knowledge and opening hearts. Zimt is an ethical vegan company at heart and makes decisions consciously for environmental and human rights reasons. Their ingredients are certified organic, they use coconut sugar and nectar to sweeten their products, and they were an early adopter of biodegradable packaging. Zimt is committed to donating a portion of its sales to support animal rescues and...2023-04-1226 minIn With the Newjeane & jax: Luxury Leather-Alternative HandbagsAfter working in the fashion industry for over fifteen years as a brand manager for top international brands, Silvia Jeane Gallo founded jeane & jax in 2014 with the vision of combining her fashion expertise with her compassion for nature. Today, jeane & jax designs and produces stylish and luxurious vegan handbags, with the mission of providing consumers with ethical and sustainable alternatives to animal-based leather goods. jeane & jax uses only sustainable premium recycled vegan materials and/or plant-based fabrics. Their commitment to creating ethical products extends to every level of their supply chain, including manufacturing. jeane & jax works only...2023-04-0533 minIn With the NewVeshin Factory: Setting the Standard for Conscious Production of Alternative Leather GoodsOriginally from just outside of north London England, Joey's career as a fashion designer has taken him across five continents. It was in 2019 that Joey decided to switch from designer to factory owner and start Veshin factory in Guangzhou, China. Veshin (pronounced V-shin) is built on a philosophy centred on sustainability, transparency & environmentally progressive values, and is an original equipment & design manufacturer (OEM/ODM) specializing in luxury bags & accessories made from leather alternatives. Veshin works with brands during the product design and manufacturing stages to help them switch to cruelty-free leather alternatives. By sourcing next-gen materials and chemical-free dyes...2023-03-2946 minIn With the NewNatural Fiber Welding: Driving textile and design innovation with plastic-free high-performance materialsBrent Baker is the Lead of New Business Development for MIRUM®, Natural Fiber Welding's (NFW) categorically new, plant-based, and plastic-free leather alternative material. Brent supports designers and makers around the world to reduce reliance on plastics and animal products to shrink their footprints and expand their creative palettes. In an industry awash with incremental solutions, NFW is driving a systems-level shift away from petroleum-derived products and toxic chemistries with their family of plastic-free materials. Outside of MIRUM®, NFW is bringing to scale CLARUS®, a novel yarn treatment technology that imbues natural fibers with the performance of synthetics with...2023-03-2248 minIn With the NewAdvancing Sustainability in the Fashion IndustryKelly Drennan is the Founding Executive Director of Fashion Takes Action (FTA), Canada’s only non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in the fashion industry. Her role at FTA is to remove the barriers to sustainability that exist for the entire fashion system, through initiatives such as the annual World Ethical Apparel Roundtable conference (WEAR), Sustainable Fashion Toolkit, and My Clothes My World, FTA’s youth education program. In 2017, Kelly was the recipient of the prestigious Clean 50 award given to Canada’s climate leaders, where she was recognized for Education & Thought Leadership, and was the first recipient of the award...2023-03-1538 minIn With the NewThe Exclusive Guide to Vegan MarketingSandra Nomoto is a content writer, editor, and marketing consultant for cruelty-free businesses. Sandra’s communications career began in the public relations industry in 2005, and in 2012 she founded Conscious Public Relations, Inc., a B-Corporation certified PR agency for socially and environmentally responsible companies. Sandra authored The Only Public Relations Guide You’ll Ever Need and Vegan Marketing Success Stories, the world’s first vegan marketing book. She also co-hosts VEG Networking Canada, where plant-based and vegan companies connect and collaborate.2023-03-0724 minIn With the NewReverse Logistics: Extending the Life Cycle of Used TextilesAmelia Eleiter is the Co-founder and CEO of Debrand, a leading textile recycling solutions provider in North America. Amelia and co-founder Wes Baker launched Debrand to help the world’s leading apparel brands achieve their product sustainability goals. The company specializes in the secure reverse logistics of obsolete, damaged, or returned goods, with a focus on extracting as much value as possible from our planet’s finite resources.2023-02-2832 minIn With the NewUpcycling: Sustainability for the Fashion IndustrySteven Bethell is the Co-founder of Beyond Retro, a line of unique, reworked items handcrafted from carefully selected vintage fabrics. Beyond Retro has been the leader in vintage clothing in Europe for over 15 years and was featured on the cover of Vogue, in the Huffington Post, and worn by Adele. Steven is also the co-founder of Bank & Vogue Ltd., which works with over 250 charities and private collectors to maximize the value hierarchy of textiles, based on the belief that everything has the potential to not only avoid landfills, but generate profit. 2023-02-2144 minIn With the NewBringing Plant-Based Alternatives to MarketEmily Wilson is the Co-founder and CEO of Living Tree Foods, an emerging plant-based food company that aims to remove the barriers to eating a plant-based diet by making accessible vegan versions of traditional animal products. As an advocate for animal welfare and environmental sustainability – with a passion for plant-based foods – Emily launched Living Tree foods with her first creation: delicious cashew-based cheese spreads. How Emily’s passion for animal rights and sustainability and her love of food fueled her journey from law student to food company CEO.2023-02-1420 minIn With the NewSocial Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, and Reusable Menstrual ProductsMadeleine Shaw is the Co-founder and Director of Partnerships and Impact at Aisle (formerly Lunapads), the #1 B Corporation in North America for sustainable period care products. Lunapads was one of the first ventures in the world to commercialize natural menstrual care, now a thriving industry. Madeleine has also championed initiatives for public institutions to include free access to safe and sustainable menstrual care products to address gender equity, poverty, and climate concerns. With 28 years of experience as a social entrepreneur, she is the author of The Greater Good, a guide to starting your own social impact initiative. Madeleine is...2023-02-0730 minIn With the NewGiving Back Sustainably: How To Eliminate Plastic One Product at a TimeAnita Spiller is the Head of Social Responsibility and Executive Communications at Tru Earth, an award-winning, global, eco-friendly household product company. Tru Earth has eliminated 100 million plastic containers and donated 19 million eco laundry strips within three years. In her role, Anita leads the CSR team with the aim of disrupting the CPG industry, eliminating single-use plastics and microplastics, and donating zero-waste products to organizations in need. 2023-01-2325 min
Producer-Songwriter Tommee Profitt and a Christmas Giveaway!It’s time for another edition of The Stories Tour podcast…and our first ever Christmas GIVEAWAY! This week on the show, producer, songwriter, and film composer Tommee Proffitt talks about making music, his faith, and his latest Christmas album, The Birth of a King, featuring artists Avril Lavigne, Crowder, Chris Tomlin and more. Tommee has worked… Read More Producer-Songwriter Tommee Profitt and a Christmas Giveaway!2020-12-1345 minThe Stories TourProducer-Songwriter Tommee Profitt and a Christmas Giveaway!It’s time for another edition of The Stories Tour podcast…and our first ever Christmas GIVEAWAY!
This week on the show, producer, songwriter, and film composer Tommee Proffitt talks about making music, his faith, and his latest Christmas album, The Birth of a King, featuring artists Avril Lavigne, Crowder, Chris Tomlin and more.
Tommee has worked with platinum-selling artists like Migos, Hunter Hayes, and hip hop artist NF—he produced his 2017 single “Let You Down” which went five-times platinum, hit #1 on Billboard’s Top 40 chart. He’s worked on music projects for film, TV, and countless media outlets including ABC, NBC...2020-12-1345 min