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Mission-driven FoundersNicole Fey: How One Woman’s Business Is Transforming Holistic Health in East TennesseeSend us a textHow do you turn a personal health crisis into a mission-driven business that educates, empowers, and connects an entire community?Nicole Fey did just that. As the founder of the East Tennessee Wellness Directory, she’s built a platform that bridges holistic health practitioners and wellness seekers—while integrating sustainability and education at its core.In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from battling chronic fatigue to creating a business model that supports both practitioners and underserved communities. She and Wanda Malhotra dive deep into: ✅ Buildin...2025-07-2125 min
Mission-driven FoundersTurning Music Into a Mission-Driven Entrepreneurial Journey: Mat Charley on Building RaynesSend us a textWhat does it take to turn your passion for music into a mission-driven entrepreneurial journey?In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, Wanda Malhotra sits down with Mat Charley of Raynes—a British-American band blending uplifting music with a powerful sense of purpose.Mat shares how Raynes came together, their journey from songwriting sessions to international tours, and how they overcame challenges like navigating the pandemic and balancing creativity with the business side of music.You’ll hear how the band partnered with Pollinator Partnership to support environmental caus...2025-07-1419 min
Mission-driven FoundersHealing Against All Odds: Emily Kicklighter on Radical Remission, Regenerative Living & SurrenderSend us a textWhat if a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis became the catalyst for not only your greatest healing—but also your life’s mission?In this transformative episode of Mission-driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra sits down with Emily Kicklighter, founder of The Whole Elephant Coaching. After a Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in 2024, Emily radically reimagined her health, her purpose, and how she could empower others to heal—through holistic practices, regenerative farming, retreats, and food literacy.Emily’s journey is both personal and profoundly entrepreneurial. Together, Wanda and Emily explore big, soul-lev...2025-07-0738 min
Mission-driven FoundersUnmasking Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Leslie Dobson: Boundaries, Confidence & EmpowermentSend us a textDive into an inspiring conversation with Dr. Leslie Dobson, clinical and forensic psychologist, author, and advocate for personal growth.From walking the halls with psychopaths to thriving as a professional, wife, and mom, Dr. Dobson shares her wisdom on overcoming imposter syndrome and setting boundaries that protect your energy.Discover the power of collaboration among women, the art of balancing truth-seeking with emotional support, and practical tips for recognizing red flags in relationships.Gain exclusive insights into her book, The Friend Cleanse, and learn how to cultivate...2025-06-3011 min
Mission-driven FoundersThe Power of Purpose & Community: Building a Mission-Driven BusinessSend us a textIn this inspiring episode of the Mission-Driven Founders podcast, Wanda Malhotra sits down with Sondra Kellog of the Empowered Soul Network to explore how purpose and community shaped her entrepreneurial journey.Through the heartfelt story of Crunchy Mama Box, Wanda shares her take on building a business rooted in love, motivation, and a mission to empower others.Her reflections on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and purposeful living could be the inspiration you need—whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a dedicated parent, or someone seeking deeper meaning in life.Tu...2025-06-2324 min
Mission-driven FoundersAnthony Hamilton Jr.: Slam Dunks, Viral Fame, and a Mission to InspireSend us a textJoin us for an exclusive interview with Anthony Hamilton Jr., the celebrated professional dunker, social media sensation, and music artist. Known for his electrifying basketball skills and magnetic personality, Anthony has captivated millions worldwide.In this inspiring conversation, Anthony shares his journey from humble beginnings to global stardom, offering insights into how he carved a unique path that blends sports, social media, and music. Discover how he uses his platform to champion meaningful causes and get an inside look at the story behind his single, "Pin Now," featuring Bizkitbnb. ...2025-06-1643 min
Mission-driven FoundersTackling Weight Gain, Mental Health & Wellness for Young Adults & Families with Anna ResendeSend us a textIn this impactful episode, Wanda sits down with Anna Resende, health coach at Mamma Terra and author of Living Your Best Life in College. Anna dives deep into the pressing challenges young adults and families face today, including weight gain, mental health struggles, and the journey to holistic wellness.Through her book and coaching, Anna equips college students and their families with practical tools to navigate nutrition, stress, and environmental health. She shares her inspiring transition from health coach training to solopreneurship, along with her passion for sustainability and nature as...2025-06-0926 min
Mission-driven FoundersThriving Beyond Chronic Illness: Nitika Chopra’s Journey to Empowerment and WellnessSend us a textIn this inspiring episode, Wanda sits down with Nitika Chopra, founder of Chronicon and a powerful voice for the chronic illness community. Diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis at a young age, Nitika transformed her personal health challenges into a mission to empower others to thrive—not just survive. From hosting influential talk shows to creating an engaged online community and podcast, she shares stories of resilience, confidence, and self-empowerment. Discover Nitika’s top lifestyle tweaks for wellbeing, her lessons learned from mistakes, and how she’s reshaping the conversa...2025-06-0232 min
Mission-driven FoundersSusie Kaplar: How Bats Support Regenerative Farming, Organic Soil, and a Healthier PlanetSend us a textIn this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Susie Kaplar, a passionate bat rehabilitator on a mission to save these misunderstood creatures and educate the world about their critical role in our environment. Bats are nature's unsung heroes, playing a vital role in organic farming by acting as natural pest controllers. Discover how they protect crops by devouring harmful insects, reduce the need for chemical pesticides, and help farmers grow sustainably—all while supporting healthier ecosystems and food systems.Susie shares her inspiring journey, from rescuing and rehabilitating injured bats...2025-05-2722 min
Mission-driven FoundersFrom Passion to Purpose: Rachel Madar’s Journey with Idra Wellness and the Power of CommunitySend us a text🌿 Welcome to Mission-Driven Founders, the podcast celebrating visionary entrepreneurs revolutionizing the indie beauty and wellness industry with purpose-driven brands.In this episode, we’re thrilled to feature Rachel Madar, the founder of Idra Wellness, a brand dedicated to holistic living and emotional well-being. Idra Wellness goes beyond products, offering organic essential oil fragrances and free mindfulness resources that inspire conscious living and self-care.Listen as Rachel shares her journey, from her passion for wellness to building a brand that empowers individuals through scent therapy, sustainable practices, and mindf...2025-05-1922 min
Mission-driven FoundersBuilding Community-Based Businesses: Insights with Wanda Malhotra & Fenna SwaanSend us a textWhat makes a community-based business thrive? Join me, Wanda Malhotra, founder of Crunchy Mama Box, as I sit down with Fenna Swaan, a Master’s student from Amsterdam researching purposeful communities like ours for her thesis.In this episode, I share the story behind Crunchy Mama Box, a mission-driven platform built on core values, a strong foundation in community, and the unique Giving Back Chain that ties it all together. Fenna and I dive into what it takes to create a values-based business, why the Crunchy Mama Box community resonates so de...2025-05-1240 min
Mission-driven FoundersFrom Vision to Reality, Lizush: Ethical Beauty, 100% Made in the USASend us a textWelcome to Mission-Driven Founders, the podcast that celebrates inspiring entrepreneurs transforming the indie beauty and wellness industry with their purpose-driven brands.In this episode, we’re excited to feature the founders of Lizush, a skincare brand rooted in natural, sustainable practices. Lizush is redefining beauty by prioritizing clean ingredients that care for both your skin and the planet.Listen as they share their journey, from their initial vision to crafting ethical, eco-friendly products that empower conscious consumers and inspire change in the beauty industry.If yo...2025-04-2825 min
Mission-driven FoundersFrom Operations to Formulator: The Journey of Skincare Entrepreneur Kacie SchadySend us a textIn this empowering interview, Kacie Schady, founder of Love and Light Botanicals, shares her transformative journey from battling hormonal acne and skin sensitivity to creating a skincare brand that empowers women to embrace their natural beauty and age with confidence. By blending her passion for holistic wellness with a deep understanding of high-performance, plant-based cosmetic science, Kacie has built a thriving business that prioritizes both skin health and sustainability.Discover how Kacie turned her personal struggles into a powerful mission, making healthy, resilient skin accessible to all through ethical sourcing, sustainable...2025-04-1828 min
Mission-driven FoundersBreathing Life into Wellness: How Laura McCann is Transforming Lives with AuratherapySend us a textCan Scents Change Your Life? This Wellness Founder Says YESWelcome to Mission-Driven Founders, the podcast that shines a light on entrepreneurs creating meaningful change in indie beauty and wellness. 🌱✨In this episode, we’re excited to feature Laura McCann, CEO of Auratherapy (formerly Adoratherapy). Laura shares her inspiring journey of combining aromatherapy, healing, and sustainability to revolutionize wellness with her essential oil-based fragrances. 💧🌿Discover: 🔹 How Laura helps people heal and grow through the power of scent and intention. 🔹 The challenges Auratherapy overcame after Hurricane Helen...2025-04-1722 min
Mission-driven FoundersJoy Kirst Turning Passion into Impact: The Story Behind Modern Age SkinSend us a textTurning Passion into Impact: The Story Behind Modern Age Skin✨ Building Businesses That Matter: Modern Age Skin ✨Welcome to Mission-Driven Founders, where we spotlight passionate entrepreneurs behind indie beauty and wellness brands making a real impact! 🌿In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Joy Kirst, founder of Modern Age Skin. After struggling with skincare during perimenopause, Joy took charge and became certified in skincare formulation to create products specifically for skin undergoing hormonal changes—an often overlooked need in the industry.👉 Join us as we dive into J...2025-04-0321 min
Mission-driven FoundersRaana's GAMECHANGER Invention to Reduce SKINCARE Waste + ContaminationSend us a textRaana's GAMECHANGER Invention to Reduce SKINCARE Waste + ContaminationWelcome to "Mission-Driven Founders", where we highlight inspiring entrepreneurs behind indie beauty and wellness brands that are making a real impact. In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Raana Gregg, Founder and CEO of Clean Skin Labs. Raana is the visionary behind the innovative LUNAESCENT tool, designed to apply skincare, ointments, and diaper rash creams in a more hygienic and effective way, reducing contamination and product waste.Raana’s journey is a powerful testament to purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and today, we dive...2025-04-0243 min
Mission-driven FoundersHow DelRae Cicinelli Transformed an MS Diagnosis into a Clean Beauty RevolutionSend us a textDelRae Cicinelli: MS Diagnosis to Clean Beauty PioneerIn this episode of our Mission-Driven Founders Interview Series with Wanda, we’re thrilled to feature DelRae Cicinelli, founder of Loil Life. Discover DelRae's inspiring journey from a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis to building a plant-based skincare brand that embodies her values of holistic health and sustainability.Join us as we delve into her story, the challenges she faced, and her commitment to creating products that make a difference.Don’t miss this powerful episode about passion, perseverance, and purpose!2025-04-0106 min
Mission-driven FoundersFrom Kitchen Dreams to Beauty Empire: Angella Sprauve’s Inspiring Journey with Auve BeautySend us a textAngella Sprauve of Auve BeautyJoin Wanda Malhotra on the Mission-driven Founders series as we go behind the scenes with Angella Sprauve, founder of Auve Beauty! 🌟 Discover how Angella combined her chemistry background with a passion for clean, inclusive skincare to change the beauty game. 🌿💚 From humble beginnings in her mom's kitchen to launching in 2023, Angella shares her inspiring story and the importance of sustainability, ethical sourcing, and educating customers on clean beauty. 🌱✨Listen to this empowering conversation and get a glimpse of how Angella's commitment to ra...2025-03-1130 min
Mission-driven FoundersFrom Tarot to Transformation: Jenna Kraft’s Journey to a Mission-Driven BusinessSend us a textDiscover Jenna Kraft’s Mission-Driven Journey with White Dragon Oracle 🔮✨Join us on Mission-Driven Founders as we explore the transformative story of Jenna Kraft, founder of White Dragon Oracle. What began as a personal passion for tarot blossomed into a mission-driven business empowering others through clarity, self-discovery, and spiritual connection. 🌟✨ In this episode:Discover Jenna’s journey into intuitive tarot reading and her path to entrepreneurship.Learn how tarot can be a tool for personal growth and divine connection.Experience a special Celtic Cross reading with J...2025-02-2622 min
Mission-driven FoundersBuilding a Haircare Legacy: Lynn’s Journey with Masami Premium HaircareSend us a text✨ Discover the Story Behind Masami Premium Hair Care ✨Welcome to Mission-Driven Founders, where we spotlight inspiring entrepreneurs making a real impact in indie beauty and wellness! 🌿In this episode, Wanda sits down with Lynn Power, co-founder and CEO of Masami Premium Hair Care, a clean beauty brand infused with nutrient-rich Mekabu from Japan. Lynn shares her journey from advertising executive to entrepreneur, revealing the passion and purpose behind her brand's commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and effective hair care.👉 Don't miss this engaging conversation about resilience, innovation...2024-12-0316 min
Persistence U with LizbethFrom Mission to Movement::A Conversation with Crunchy Mama's Wanda MalhotraPersistence U will begin a new season in January, 2025. Enjoy the extensive backlist until then!Wanda Malhotra is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Crunchy Mama Box. Connect with Wanda at CrunchMamaBox.com.Wanda shares her journey of resilience and mission-driven entrepreneurship, from her beginnings in Brazil to building a community in the U.S. dedicated to holistic wellness and ethical beauty. Learn how her unwavering commitment to her "why" helped her overcome obstacles as a young female entrepreneur, an immigrant, and a mother.Wanda dives into the challenges and joys of building a business that not only sustains itself...2024-11-2023 min
Good is What Makes You Feel WellThe Crunchy Way of Life with Wanda MalhotraSend us a textIn today’s episode, I’m talking to my dear friend Wanda Malhotra, the founder of Crunchy Mama Box - a mission-driven wellness platform with an ethical marketplace featuring curated products. Wanda is a fellow Integrative Nutrition Health Coach certified by IIN, a Lifestyle journalist for Authority Magazine, a successful entrepreneur and a mom of 3. With nearly three decades in the clean beauty industry, Wanda uses her expertise to evaluate and test personal and home care products with a thorough approval process, providing them the Crunchy Mama’s seal of approval before entering her ma...2024-06-0144 min
InsisterhoodWanda MalhotraWanda Malhotra is a health coach, the founder of Root Journey, the owner and curator of Crunchy Mama Box, a wife, and the mother of three kids ages 16, 18, and 3.5. Wanda talks about growing up in a melange of cultures (Indian, Italian, and Brazilian), how she had to insist on speaking for herself as an 18 year old entrepreneur in Brazil, why she decided to take on a second business, the steps she takes to build strong foundations for her businesses, what she does when she realizes she’s not following the same advice she gives to her health coaching clients, an...2020-07-1300 min
Vegan Business TalkVBT 036: Interview with Wanda Malhotra of Surya BrasilIn this episode I interview Wanda Malhotra from Surya Brasil, a natural beauty company in Brazil.
Wanda, who founded the business with her mother Clelia Angelon in 1995, moved to New York from Brazil in 2012 to help grow Surya Brasil’s business in the US, Canada and major markets around the world.
The company’s products, which include henna cream and powder and skincare solutions are now sold in 40 countries.
Wanda and Clelia are dedicated to sustainability and creating the healthiest, natural, organic and vegan products possible.
They’ve been immersed in the world of ayurvedic and organic living their entire lives...2016-09-031h 10