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Sat ChatsIs Bitcoin the Best Store of Value? | Ep. 51 — #51 PallaviIs Bitcoin a better store of value than gold, stocks, or even dollars? That’s what we unpack with Pallavi, a sustainable entrepreneur, who joined us to explore what makes money good money and where Bitcoin fits in.Growing up in India, Pallavi was taught (like many) that gold is the ultimate savings tool— a symbol of wealth, security, and legacy. But as she built her own business and embraced experiences over heirlooms, she started asking deeper questions:What actually makes money valuable? Can something digital like Bitcoin truly hold value across time...2025-04-1145 min
The Harvest Growth PodcastTop Amazon Secrets for Beginners: How to Build a 7-Figure Business in Three YearsToday’s guest built her company to seven figures on Amazon and became a top 4% Amazon seller in just three years. She is Pallavi Pande, founder of DTOCS, an outstanding brand that produces elegant, disposable dinnerware from palm leaves—a perfect replacement for paper and plastic ones.In today's show, Pallavi reveals how her failed attempts to enter brick-and-mortar retail led her to pivot to e-commerce, a decision that has significantly transformed her business. She shares the exact strategies responsible for her mega success, from becoming a major Amazon distributor to building brand recall and a loyal cust...2025-02-2131 min
Your American Dream with AnishaFrom a memory of Banana Leaves to Business Success: DTOCS' Sustainable Revolution - Pallavi PandeDiscover how Pallavi Pande, founder of DTOCS, turned traditional Indian dining customs into an innovative sustainable business on 'Your American Dream.' Learn how this Portland entrepreneur revolutionizes eco-friendly dining with Areca palm leaf tableware while creating social impact through women's empowerment in India and global education initiatives. Perfect for sustainable business enthusiasts, eco-conscious entrepreneurs, and those interested in combining cultural heritage with environmental innovation. Experience how childhood memories can spark global change in sustainable dining solutions. #SustainableBusiness #EcoFriendly #WomenEntrepreneurs #IndianAmerican #SustainablePackaging #SocialImpact #MompreneurLife #GlobalBusiness
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Engaging Virtual Meetings Podcast with John ChenWhat Happens When You Make Unique Tablewares From Palm Leaves with Pallavi PandePallavi Pande is a Mompreneur from Portland OR. Raising eco-conscious children and rescuing fallen palm leaves to create sustainable single-use palm leaf tableware made from fallen leaves for homes and events. In this episode, we discuss the following:👩 Pallavi’s background and success story🌴 Recycling fallen palm leaves 🏋️♀️ What it's like being a mompreneurResources:https://www.dtocs.comIf you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend. Also, leave...2024-10-3029 min
Let's Talk PortlandKey Bank & MESO 10.20.24An interview with Celina Sanchez, Development and Marketing Director at Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), Josh Lyons, Market President of Keybank for Oregon and Southwest Washington, Tiffany Canifax, Business Banking team lead and Key4Women Chair for Oregon, and Pallavi Pande, winner of the business pitch contest for women owned businesses. MESO is a non-profit that teams up with Keybank for the contest to promote women in business.2024-10-1725 min
Startups in StilettosPallavi Pande Cultivates Change With Sustainable Tableware“Everything started because somebody started it. Somebody felt that need...Of course we can't conquer the world—we're not capable. But we can all do our part and contribute."Growing up in India, Pallavi Pande spent her childhood eating her meals off of banana leaves—a memory she cherished so much that she wanted to share it with her children…and the rest of the world. Today, Pallavi is the BIPOC mamapreneur and founder of Dtocs, a company that crafts sustainable single use tableware from fallen palm leaves. Recognizing the environmental impact of traditional disposab...2024-09-2433 min
Force for Good Business ShowPallavi Pande: Sustainability Meets Profitability at Walmart & Beyond - #WisdomOfWomenBlending Business with Family & SustainabilityWelcome back to another inspiring episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, where we amplify the voices of visionary women founders building high-impact, high-growth companies. In this episode, Coco Sellman introduces Pallavi Pande, the dynamic founder of DTOCS, a sustainable palm leaf tableware brand inspired by her Indian heritage. Pallavi’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, adaptability, and authenticity in entrepreneurship.FINAL WISDOMPallavi leaves us with a powerful message: Persistence is crucial. Don’t be afraid to adapt and lean into your community for support. Your...2024-08-2746 min#WisdomOfWomenPallavi Pande: Sustainability Meets Profitability at Walmart & BeyondBlending Business with Family & SustainabilityWelcome back to another inspiring episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, where we amplify the voices of visionary women founders building high-impact, high-growth companies. In this episode, Coco Sellman introduces Pallavi Pande, the dynamic founder of DTOCS, a sustainable palm leaf tableware brand inspired by her Indian heritage. Pallavi’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, adaptability, and authenticity in entrepreneurship.FINAL WISDOMPallavi leaves us with a powerful message: Persistence is crucial. Don’t be afraid to adapt and lean into your community for support. Your...2024-08-2746 min
The Climb | A podcast for Women in Business | Presented by the Inner Mountain FoundationBuilding a Sustainable Brand Amid Challenges: Pallavi Pande’s Journey | S1 E14Welcome to "The Climb," brought to you by the Inner Mountain foundation and inspired by the empowering work of Diane Wong. In today's episode, hosts Natasha Walstra and business maven Pallavi Pande dive into the dynamic journey of running a sustainable business amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn how Pallavi identified a niche market for sustainable single-use disposables, pivoted her company Detox toward business-to-business sales, and spearheaded a significant growth surge by investing in brand building and leveraging mentorship. Discover the ripple effects of taking bold actions, the power of near bound marketing, and...2024-07-0535 minStartups in StilettosCultivating Change with Sustainable Tableware with Pallavi Pande“Everything started because somebody started it. Somebody felt that need, ‘Okay, this is not there. Let me take care of this and let me contribute the way I can.’ Of course we can't conquer the world—we're not capable. But we can all do our part and contribute in some ways and we have to start because I believe doing is powerful… because not doing is not.”Growing up in India, Pallavi Pande spent her childhood eating her meals off of banana leaves—a memory she cherished so much that she wanted to share it with her ch...2024-05-0733 min
Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)146 - Inclusive Baking with Kimberle Lau of Bake Me HealthyHow 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...2024-04-1257 min
The Edge Effect: A Marketing PodcastTurning Personal Journeys into Business Success with Pallavi PandeIn this inspiring episode of "The Edge Effect," host Caroline Crawford dives deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Pallavi Pande, the founder and CEO of Dtocs, an eco-friendly tableware brand. Pallavi shares her decade-long entrepreneurial path, her experiences with previous ventures, and how she turned her personal challenges and cultural heritage into a successful sustainable business.Key Points Discussed:Pallavi Pande's Entrepreneurial Background: Explore Pallavi's transition from various entrepreneurial attempts to the establishment of Dtocs.Learning from Failure: Understand how Pallavi viewed her past business experiences as...2024-02-2851 min
Foreign Founders#24 Pallavi Pande, Founder of DTOCSPallavi Pande is a passionate Mompreneur from Portland, Oregon, and the heart behind DTOCS. Inspired by her childhood memories of dining on banana leaves in India, she introduced the concept the sustainable practice to the western world through DTOCS. She rescues fallen Areca palm leaves in India and is on a mission to replace your cheap paper, toxic plastic and expensive bamboo plates with my sustainable palm leaf alternatives. "DTOCS" echoes the essence of "Detox," symbolizes a cleaner, sustainable journey with palm leaves.Their tableware is crafted from naturally shed palm leaves, they're eco-friendly, chemical-free, and...2024-02-0730 min
𝑰𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕E. 30 Successful brands come from the desire to solve a problem'Successful brands come from your own experiences and desire to solve a problem. The narrative of your product should be centered around your brand story. Your brand should be a story that speaks to people to become a successful business'. - Pallavi Pande- 'Every effort promises a friendlier tomorrow. Ask questions, because if you don't, your questions will never be answered'. - Pallavi Pande-'Your core values can become your guiding light ensuring your mission to stay on your path'. - Pallavi Pande- BIO- of...2023-10-2028 min
Pay Yourself FirstA Little Piece of India With Pallavi PandeWant to use your business to get you to financial freedom? You're in the right place.Welcome to The Pay Yourself First Podcast.💵My name is Chris Jolly, founder of The Pay Yourself First Podcast and this show is built for 6 figure+ online entrepreneurs who are looking to make and keep more money, reinvest in their highest leverage asset the right way and reach financial freedom during the life cycle of their business.Wanna know how? Keep Listening.If you're a 6 figure+ (or approaching 6 figures) entrepreneur with an online business we'd lov...2023-09-0620 min
Conscious Design Podcast™Sustainable Dinnerware Solution with Pallavi Pande of DTOCS
Welcome back to another episode of the Conscious Design Podcast and today Ian welcomes Pallavi Pande. Pallavi first introduces herself and what she does. She then explains how her business is based on reusing something that can essentially be classified as waste and replacing a lot of chemicals in the production process. Pallavi then shares what made her company grow so rapidly in a seemingly short period. Ian and Pallavi also talk about how she has used the potential of B2B partnerships for her business and how that has helped her. Pallavi then explains how she...2023-07-2729 min
The Conscious CutEpisode 30: Single Use DetoxOur next guest Pallavi Pande of Dtocs, a palm leaf tableware brand based in Portland. The level of enthusiasm and excitement Pallavi brings to helping others lead cleaner lives is nothing short of inspiring. Tune in and learn how to say bye-bye to plastic utensils for good and receive a special offer! ***We know that making sustainable life and style changes can be tough! To support you in your transition, our sponsor BetterHelp - the world's largest therapy service - is available to meet your needs via text, chat, phone, or video call. Go to https://betterhelp.com/TCC...2023-06-0729 min
Rebooting CapitalismSustainable Tableware from a Mompreneur with Pallavi PandeWhat does it really mean to be a mompreneur? Pallavi Pande is a mom of two, a passionate entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Dtocs. She remembers eating on banana leaves while growing up in India and, even as a child, she loved how this connected her to the planet. Today, she’s brought that experience to the western world through her business, making tableware from naturally fallen palm leaves. Tune in this week to discover Pallavi Pande’s story of building a mission-driven business constructed on a foundation of nostalgia. She’s sharing how she...2023-05-1126 min
Meaningful Marketplace Podcast#143 Don't Waste the Planet - Pallavi Pande, DtocsDtocs Founder and Mompreneur Pallavi Pande explains the company name “Dtocs” comes from the obvious word that means “a cleansing journey”. And this is what inspires her mission to collect fallen palm leaves and use them for beneficial purposes before they deteriorate beyond usefulness. The slight variation in spelling is to catch a person’s interest and begin the conversation into the life benefits the company has to offer them. But Pallavi’s detoxification process is much larger in scope than the usual cleansing of the body, she is looking to detox the planet. Their products are straws, spoons, bowls, plate...2023-05-0342 min
GabTalks™ Success Tips From ExpertsLet’s Talk Sustainability, Community & Usability with Pallavi PandeLet's Talk Sustainability, Community & Usability with Pallavi Pande
Pallavi Pande is a BIPOC mompreneur from Portland, Oregon.
#dtocsplates #palmleaftableware #womanowned #BIPOC #SuccessTips #MindsetMatters #GabTalks
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Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)095 - Impact-Driven Holiday Shopping Guide with Kate Fosson of Brand PollinatorsSupporting brands and companies that are impact driven is essential for driving change on a larger scale. With so many options for consumers, it is often hard to find the company to suit your needs while creating positive change, particularly for gift-giving! Today, we highlight the top 16 brands that we think are impact-driven and leave customers happy in this special holiday shopping guide. Helping us through this guide is Kate Fosson, CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Pollinators; a company focused on helping emerging, impact-driven brands grow. If you are looking for a gift for someone then we have you...2022-11-0954 min
The Shades of Entrepreneurship™Founder of DTOCS®: Pallavi Pande on The Shades of EntrepreneurshipAre you from a foreign county or traveler of one? Every culture has a unique way to saving our environment. In this episode I welcome an entrepreneur who brought her passion from India to bring an eco-friendly dish wear to the United States, and beyond. Founder of DTOCS®: Pallavi PandeSupport the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com2022-09-1436 min
Word of Mom RadioFounder of Dtocs Pallavi Pande on The Mompreneur Model on Word of Mom RadioPallavi Pande, is the Mompreneur Founder of DTOCS palm leaf tableware company. DTOCS tableware is made from naturally fallen palm leaves. They are chemical free, plastic free, compostable, microwave safe, elegant and single use disposable for the food,hospitality and camping industry. Pallavi is a mother of 2 young DTOCS brand ambassadors and a passionate entrepreneur and I started my brand DTOCS with this these 3 things in mind- Sustainability, Community and Usability.
Join us on The Mompreneur Model September 8th 1pmET/10amPT or in podcast anytime. Find DTOCS at Dtocs.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Etsy and YouTube.
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Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)063 - Mompreneur on a Mission with Pallavi Pande of DtocsIn this episode, we are joined by Pallavi Pande, founder of Dtocs, to talk about the importance of pursuing something you’re passionate about, and the challenges of being a mompreneur.Dtocs makes compostable tableware from naturally fallen palm leaves. Find more information about them here: https://dtocs.com/Find the Key Points of the Episode on our website: https://www.evolvecpg.com/the-show/mompreneur-on-a-mission-pallavi-pande-dtocsFind more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.com/Join our FREE community for CPG leaders: https://community.evolvecpg.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ww...2022-03-3052 min
A Sustainable Mind - environment & sustainability podcastSustainable Compostable Palm Leaf Tableware with Pallavi Pande of DtocsPallavi Pande started Dtocs three years ago with three things in mind, sustainability, community, and usability. Dtocs offers a line of compostable tableware from naturally fallen palm leaves from farms where she has personal relationships with the owners and farmers. Pallavi is also a woman of color and a mother of two young Dtocs brand ambassadors. She is hoping that Dtocs can be an elegant, sturdy, and affordable solution for a plastic-free world. Use the promo code DTOCS10 for 10% off any order at www.Dtocs.com! Today’s Sponsors: Climate Talks is a...2022-01-1140 min
We Are The PeopleS3 - E3 - Pallavi Pande - How memories of India created a sustainable tableware company, made her a mompreneur and inspired her to pay it forwardPallavi Pande had an idea based on childhood nostalgia. She grew up in India and now lives with her husband and two kids in Portland, Oregon. Her company, Dtocs, creates tableware from naturally fallen palm leaves and has won a NEXTY at the Natural Food Expo for the most innovative new sustainable product on the market.Pallavi tells me about being a mompreneur, raising brand ambassadors, supporting her female workers, how paying it forward is essential to her being and how America has changed… this is Pallavi Pande!Let me know your thoughts on this ep...2021-06-2756 min
State of nature#13 - Interview with Pallavi PandeIn today's episode, we interviewed Pallavi Pande.
she is a mompreneur based in Portland, Oregon, and the proud founder of DTOCS. she is a mother of 2 young DTOCS brand ambassadors and a passionate entrepreneur.
"I remember eating on banana leaves while growing up in India. Even as a child I loved how this brought us closer to nature in a way that did not cause harm to nature".
She started DTOCS with those 3 things in mind- Sustainability, Community, and Usability.
If you would be interested in buying one of her products use this link here https://dtocs.com/?wpam_id=29
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The Badass CEOEP 44: Ethical Manufacturing and Environmental Advocacy with Dtocs Founder Pallavi PandePallavi Pande is an entrepreneur, mother, and founder of the sustainable plates company Dtocs. If you have been wanting to start a business that benefits the world and the environment this is the episode for you. Pallavi talks about how she started Dtocs, ethical leadership, and having a clear message you advocate for. Tune in to hear how she set up her ethical and environmentally friendly business, the ways she balances motherhood and being a CEO, and how you can create a cause-fueled business.Sign up for the Badass CEO Newsletter for weekly advice and...2021-05-0429 min
Stories of Inspiring JoyPallavi PandePallavi Pande is a mompreneur based in Portland, Oregon and a proud founder of DTOCS. She is the mother of 2 young DTOCS brand ambassadors and a passionate entrepreneur.
Pallavi remembers eating on banana leaves while growing up in India. Even as a child she loved how this brought her closer to nature in a way that did not cause harm to nature. She started DTOCS with this those 3 things in mind- Sustainability, Community and Usability. DTOCS tableware is made from naturally fallen palm leaves. They are chemical free, plastic free, compostable, microwave safe, elegant and single use...2021-04-1916 min
She is FabEpisode16: Sustainability and Balance with Pallavi PandeIn this episode we are joined by Pallavi Pande and we discuss the Dtocs brand, being a mompreneur, family dynamics, and sustainability.Pallavi Pande is a woman of color and a Mompreneur based in Portland, Oregon. She is the proud Owner and Founder of DTOCS. She makes compostable Palm leaf tableware from Palm leaves. From farm to the table elegantly! She is a mother of 2 young DTOCS brand ambassadors and a passionate entrepreneur. She started DTOCS 2 years ago with these 3 things in mind- Sustainability, Community and Usability. Dtocs is a hallmark of a greener lifestyle. Elegant, sturdy and...2021-04-1243 min
What I Like About YouBlended BalancePallavi Pande, is a "mompreneur" based in Portland, Oregon and a proud founder of DTOCS - a line of zero waste, plant based products inspired by a childhood experience...Her personal philosophy centers around the idea that the various aspects of life should be blended, not balanced. She brought a fresh, beautiful perspective to her time with us that is sure to leave a lasting influence...Be sure to listen my our other podcasts at www.kingfischermedia.ca ...Thanks to itsjustnikia https://theexpecteffectpod.com...2021-03-3151 min
Sustainable Brown Girl25| Creating a Sustainable Dining Routine with Pallavi Pande, Founder of DTOCS Palm Leaf PlatesWe all know by now that single use plastics are bad for the environment. So we typically stay away from things like straws, plastic silverware, and plastic, paper, or Styrofoam tableware. However, you may be having an event where you need to use disposable tableware and you want to make the most eco-friendly choice.
In today's podcast episode we're talking with Pallavi Pande, founder @dtocsplates, a brand that makes environmentally friendly disposable tableware. DTOCS tableware is made from naturally fallen palm leaves. They are chemical free, plastic free, compostable, microwave safe, elegant and single use disposable. The b...2021-03-0124 min
Seeking SustainabilityEp. 15 | Using Palm Leaves to Redefine Disposable Tableware w/ DTOCSHello all! This episode features the lovely Pallavi Pande, "mompreneur" and founder of DTOCS. DTOCS creates a more eco-conscious alternative to disposable tableware by crafting their products from naturally fallen palm leaves. DTOCS products are also microwave safe, can be reused multiple times, AND are 100% garden/backyard compostable!
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DTOCS Website: https://dtocs.com/
DTOCS on Amazon
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Master Delegator PodcastEp 49 - How to Practice Sustainability With Pallavi PandeSend us a textIn this episode, the owner of Dtocs.com, Pallavi Pande, talks about practicing sustainability one step at a time. She shares about her company that was inspired by reusability, responsibility, and community. Listen up and learn how to achieve sustainability, one step at a time!KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODESustainable habits should be something that you can continue. It is something you take one step at a time, one change at a time.Don’t waste time. The best time has passed, the second-best time to...2021-02-2426 min
Raíces VerdesPromo Ep: Dtocs - Ecofriendly tableware solutionsIn this episode I interview Pallavi Pande, the owner and founder of Dtocs! Dtocs is an eco-friendly brand based out of Portland, Oregon specializing in compostable palm leaf silverware. Pallavi was inspired to launch this brand by her green roots in India, where she would eat from banana leaves as a child. The motto from Dtocs is "“Responsible living- towards mother nature, towards our kids and towards our community”. Listen to this special episode to learn more about Pallavi's journey as a business owner and what sets this brand apart!
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