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Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)138 - Super Kale with Lisa Curtis of Kuli KuliKale is often considered the go-to green superfood. In the Battle of the Supergreens, however, moringa (or “super kale”) is a formidable opponent! While working with women farmers in West Africa, Lisa Curtis was introduced to the profound healing and energizing powers of moringa. Out of that experience, Lisa created Kuli Kuli, a Certified B Corp that allows Americans to experience the power of superfoods like moringa while also empowering farmers around the world. Today, this award-winning entrepreneur and thought leader joins us to share the incredible health benefits of moringa, Kuli Kuli’s journey from Peace Corps...2024-02-1649 min
The Kirk + Kurtts Design PodcastGage Mitchell, Founder (CEO) & Creative Director Modern Species, Sustainability, B Corp CertifiedSend us a textIn this episode of the Kirk and Kurtts Design Podcast, hosts Kirk Visola and Andy Kurtts chat with special guest Gage Mitchell, founder of Modern Species. They discuss the fear of failure and the importance of taking action and trying new things. They also touch upon building communities and the challenges of holding people accountable and staying focused on a common goal. Tune in for an insightful and engaging conversation.Connect with Gage:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/See Gage's work:https://modernspecies.com/...2023-08-2148 min
This Commerce LifeGage Mitchell on, he runs Modern Species - he helps impact-driven CPG brands grow through strategic branding, sustainable design, and community.We talk about the gift of time. This podcast was recorded before Christmas, but the conversation around "time" is definitely relevant. If anyone has solved the mystery - hit us up - we'd love to hear it. But really, we had Gage Mitchell on, he runs Modern Species - he helps impact-driven CPG brands grow through strategic branding, sustainable design, and community. Check out Modern Species here: https://modernspecies.com/Contact Gage here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/
2023-01-1056 min
THE CREATIVE SHIT SHOWEp 15: Special Guest: Gage MitchellIt’s a sustainable shit show! Special guest Gage Mitchell, Principal & Creative Director of Modern Species and host of the popular podcast Evolve CPG, joins the Creative Shit Show for a lively conversation about creating powerful impact by designing for the environment.Gage dispenses advice about supporting impact-driven CPG brands to grow through strategic branding, sustainable design, and community. We asked all the questions about the significance and benefits of B-Corp certification, and how to activate environmental change in your community. Grab a beverage and enjoy the show.
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Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)072 - Know Thy Foods with Tim Richards of Philosopher FoodsIn this episode, we're joined by Tim Richards, founder, and CEO of Philosopher Foods, to talk about the challenges of running a premium food product company, and the benefits of raw, sprouted, and generatively grown foods.Philosopher Foods is a nut butter company, currently, focused on creating the most delicious, nutritious, ethical, and ecological nut butters that we can possibly produce. Find more: https://philosopherfoods.com/Find more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.com/Join our FREE community for CPG leaders: https://community.evolvecpg.com/Follow us on LinkedIn...2022-06-011h 04Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)071 - A Culture of Sustainability with Moji Igun of Blue Daisi ConsultingToday, we speak with Moji Igun, founder of Blue Daisi Consulting, about the importance of figuring out what sustainability means to you and how she's helping companies find their path to zero waste.Blue Daisi Consulting is a sustainability consulting company that focuses on zero waste. Find more: https://bluedaisi.com/Find more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.com/Join our FREE community for CPG leaders: https://community.evolvecpg.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-cpg/As an ever-evolving show, we also love...2022-05-2556 minBrands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)070 - Squashing the Voice of Doubt with Kaitlin Mogentale of Pulp PantryToday we’re speaking with Kaitlin Mogentale, founder of Pulp Pantry, about identifying a problem to solve, asking for help along the way, and leaning into opportunities even if they're intimidating.Pulp Pantry transforms scraps into snacks by utilizing overlooked resources in our food system, or upcycled ingredients. They are made more sustainable, and are, of course, better for you. Find more: https://pulppantry.com/Find more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.com/Join our FREE community for CPG leaders: https://community.evolvecpg.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ww...2022-05-1853 minBrands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)069 - What We Learn Along the Way with Kate Fosson of Brand PollinatorsThis week we are joined by Kate Fosson, Co-Founder, and CEO of Brand Pollinators, about the experiences and knowledge we collect during a long journey, and how she's using her unique combination of skill sets to help brands scale sustainably.Brand Pollinators tells your brand story, connects you with more customers, and helps you scale sustainably. Learn more: https://brandpollinators.com/Find more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.com/Join our FREE community for CPG leaders: https://community.evolvecpg.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2022-05-1151 minBrands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)068 - Lifestyle Design with Linwood Paul & Matt D'Amour of Subtle DistinctionsIn this week’s episode, we're speaking with Matt D’Amour and Linwood Paul, Founders of Subtle Distinctions, about how the process of lifestyle design can help us achieve our dreams and therefore live our best lives.Subtle Distinctions cultivate thoughtful leaders from the inside out. Direct your destiny here: https://subtledistinctions.com/Find more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.com/Join our FREE community for CPG leaders: https://community.evolvecpg.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-cpg/As an ever-evolving show, we also love feed...2022-05-0426 minBrands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)067 - What's Your Manatee Moment? with Allyson Bartlett of 1% for the PlanetIn today’s episode, we speak with Allyson Bartlett, Director of Brand and Marketing for 1% for the Planet, about why and how companies and individuals are formalizing their commitment to the planet in ways that does good, feels good, and makes good sense.1% for the Planet is a global organization that certifies environmental giving. Find more: https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/Find more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.com/Join our FREE community for CPG leaders: https://community.evolvecpg.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-cpg/As...2022-04-2739 minBrands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)066 - Progress Over Perfection with Radhika Manwani of SieoToday, we welcome Radhika Manwani, Associate at Sieo, to talk about their hybrid venture studio and marketing agency model. Also, we dive into the lessons learned while developing, launching, and growing a new product brand during the COVID-19 pandemic.Sieo builds and grows impactful companies. Learn more: https://www.sieo.io/Find more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.com/Join our FREE community for CPG leaders: https://community.evolvecpg.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-cpg/As an ever-evolving show, we also love feedback. Send...2022-04-2048 minBrands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)065 - Fighting Honey Fraud with Douglas Raggio of Pass the HoneyIn today’s episode, we are joined by Douglas Raggio, Founder of Pass the Honey, about understanding biases and blind spots, and the necessity of being in it for the long haul if you're trying to change the system.Pass the Honey does raw honeycomb you can snack on. Find more: https://passthehoney.com/Find more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.com/Join our FREE community for CPG leaders: https://community.evolvecpg.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-cpg/As an ever-evolving show, we also lo...2022-04-131h 00Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)064 - Persistence Beats Resistance with Robert Koenen of Boxed Water is BetterIn today’s episode, we are joined by Robert Koenen, Chief Revenue Officer of Boxed Water is Better, to talk about plastic pollution, sustainable alternatives, and the difficulties entrepreneurs face when they want to bring change to the market.Boxed Water is Better is a sustainable alternative to plastic water bottles and aluminum cans for the grab-and-go water market. Their cartons are 92% plant-based and 100% recyclable and refillable. Find more: https://boxedwaterisbetter.com/Check out the Key Points of the Episode: https://www.evolvecpg.com/the-show/persistance-beats-resistance-rob-koenen-boxed-water-is-betterFind more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.co...2022-04-0648 minBrands 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 minBrands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)062 - Make it Easy with Gage Mitchell of Modern SpeciesContinuing last week's episode about the problem with using motivation as a marketing tool, our host, Gage Mitchell, joins us to dive into the things a brand should focus on if they want to build a new behavior on consumers.Find the Key Points of the Episode on our website: https://www.evolvecpg.com/the-show/make-it-easy-gage-mitchell-modern-speciesFind more about Modern Species: https://modernspecies.com/Join our FREE community for CPG leaders: https://community.evolvecpg.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-cpg/As an ever-evolving...2022-03-2413 minBrands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)060 - Materiality and Future Fit with Rob Sinclair of The ImaginALL CollectiveIn today’s episode, we’ll be speaking with Rob Sinclair, founder of ImaginALL Collective, about understanding the issues that are material to your brand in order to futureproof your company and move beyond sustainability towards regeneration.-Learn more about ImaginALL Collective here: http://imaginallcollective.com/-Connect with Rob Sinclair on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/consciousbrands/ -Check out our new impact workshop, Exponential Good: https://www.evolvecpg.com/brand-impact-workshop-exponential-good-As an ever-evolving show, we also love feedback. Send...2022-03-0948 minBrands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)059 - Assessing Your Impact with Breyn Hibbs of Take TwoIn today's episode, we speak with Breyn Hibbs, Head of Social and Environmental Impact at Take Two about the complexities of calculating and communicating positive impact.Take Two is an upcycled food company that makes barley milk out of the spent grain from beer brewing. Check out their website: https://taketwofoods.com/Connect with Breyn Hibbs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breyn-marr-hibbs-4031508/We also mentioned in this episode:ReFED Insights: https://insights.refed.org/Regrained: https://www.regrained.com/Upcycled Food Association: https...2022-03-021h 03Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)058 - Relaunching a Brand with Aaron Wallach of JavazenIn this episode, we are speaking with Aaron Wallach, Founder and Chief Energy Officer of Javazen, about the lessons learned from the brand’s initial launch and how he’s approaching the relaunch differently.Javazen offers a harmonious blend of coffee, organic matcha, and cacao that fuels your body and mind creating the perfect balance of energy and focus. Find more here: https://javazen.co/Do you have any questions or feedback about the product? Reach Aaron Wallach at aaron@javazen.coConnect with Aaron Wallach on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaro...2022-02-2356 min