Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)

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Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG) episodes

December 01, 2023127 - 1% for the Planet with Kaylee Duncanson
Working together to support the planet and its people is imperative, and 1% for the Planet has made it easier than ever for businesses to donate their time and money to this invaluable cause! Today, we are joined by Kaylee Duncanson, Membership Manager at 1% for the Planet, to discuss their mission and how you can get involved. Tuning in, you’ll find out what 1% of the Planet is, how it was created, how businesses can qualify, some of the ways that you can donate, and so much more! You’ll also learn how to support businesses that are part of 1% for the Planet. To hear more about how you can contribute to our planet, press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:
What 1% for the Planet is, how businesses qualify, and why the donations are based on revenue, not profits.
Different ways to donate to the organization and the most popular way businesses are giving, beyond monetary donations.
How 1% of the Planet was founded and born from a passion for the planet.
The wide range of causes the organization supports and how they expand their network.
How many businesses are part of the organization and how to support businesses part of 1%.
What inspired Kaylee to get involved in 1% for the Planet.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Kaylee Duncanson on LinkedIn
Kaylee Duncanson on Instagram
1% for the Planet
Impact-Driven Gift Guide
Modern Species
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on X
Brands for a Better World Website
Brands for a Better World Community
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World Email
Impact Driven Community
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38 min
November 29, 2023126 - Minority-Owned Fellowship with Katrina Tolentino of Naturally Network
If we truly want to live in a just and equitable society, we need to embrace diversity everywhere, from the board of directors to the factory employees to the product we buy. Today’s guest, Katrina Tolentino, understands this concept well as she is on the frontlines of supporting diversity in her industry through her role as the Executive Director of Naturally Network, an organization that creates change in the natural and organic products ecosystem through community-based programming. Katrina joins us to talk about the Minority-Owned Fellowship and how this program helps to transform the lives of those who get involved. We also learn about what it means to “naturally network” and how businesses and individuals can evolve by adopting the philosophy. To learn more about the importance of diversification and what it means to be impact-driven, press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:
What Naturally Network’s Minority-Owned Fellowship (MOF) is and how it works.
Fighting back against the old-white-boys club: the transformative nature of the MOF.
What it means to “naturally network”, and why it’s so important.
Other programs and offerings from Naturally Network, and how you can get involved.
Katrina’s holiday-themed rapid round of questions.
Our guest’s definition of being impact-driven.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Katrina Tolentino on LinkedIn
Katrina Tolentino on Instagram
Katrina Tolentino on X
Naturally Network
Naturally Network’s Minority-Owned Fellowship
‘Episode 96 - A Sense of Belonging with Katrina Tolentino of Naturally Network’
Impact-Driven Gift Guide
SupplySide West
Modern Species
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on Twitter
Brands for a Better World Website
Brands for a Better World Community
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World email
Impact-Driven Community
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35 min
November 24, 2023125 - Regenerative Organic Certified with Elizabeth Whitlow of Regenerative Organic Alliance
As humans, we have managed to destroy the natural balance of the earth and now, we have to work hard to return it to its normal state. In this episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Whitlow from the Regenerative Organic Alliance to discuss regenerative organic certification. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why this certification is important, what it entails, the differences between regenerative practices and regenerative organic practices, and more! We even share a few companies that have the certification. You don’t want to miss out! Thanks for listening in!

Key Points From This Episode:
How the Regenerative Organic Alliance and the certification program were formed.
Elizabeth explains regenerative organic certification and what it entails.
The fundamental differences between regenerative practices and regenerative organic practices.
Where to find regenerative organic certified products.
What Elizabeth is most proud of in the Regenerative Organic Alliance.
What ‘impact-driven’ means to Elizabeth.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Elizabeth Whitlow on LinkedIn
Regenerative Organic Alliance
CCOF
Above Food
Alec’s Ice Cream
Dr. Bronner’s
New Leaf
Wild Orchard
Impact Driven Gift Guide
Modern Species
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44 min
November 22, 2023124 - Women-Owned with Elizabeth Walsh of WBEC East
Entrepreneurship is difficult for anyone but it is a whole lot more difficult for women who are carrying centuries of barriers, making running a business more difficult. Today we are joined by the president of the Women’s Business Enterprise Center (WBEC) East to discuss all things women-owned businesses and Women-Owned Impact Certification. You will hear all about what the certification entails, when it is necessary and when it isn’t, the barriers women face in the world of entrepreneurship, and how WBEC helps them overcome those barriers. You don’t want to miss this one so press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:
What makes a business eligible for Women-Owned Impact Certification and why Elizabeth thinks it’s important.
The kinds of people certification is beneficial for and why someone would jump through hoops to get it.
The common barriers and challenges Elizabeth sees for female entrepreneurs.
How the WBEC organization was founded and what it focuses on.
The differences between the WBEC national and regional organizations.
Elizabeth’s proudest accomplishments at WBEC East and how to support women-owned businesses.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Elizabeth Walsh on LinkedIn
Elizabeth Walsh on X
WBEC East
Impact-Driven Gift Guide
Modern Species
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on Twitter
Brands for a Better World Website
Brands for a Better World Community
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World email
Impact Driven Community
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31 min
November 16, 2023123 - Upcycled Certified with Angie Crone of Upcycled Food Association
In this episode, we dive into the heart of the food waste crisis and explore innovative strategies to combat the staggering issue of food waste with Angie Crone, CEO of the Upcycled Food Association. The Upcycled Food Association is a nonprofit trade association focused on reducing food waste by growing the upcycled food economy through research, strategy, networking, and policy advocacy. In our conversation, we unpack the complexity of the food waste problem, the Upcycled Certified® Program, why solving the food waste problem is essential for combating climate change, and how trailblazing food brands are making it easier to be a part of the collective solution. Join us in this fascinating conversation and discover the urgency and compelling opportunities that lie in contributing to a sustainable, food waste-conscious future. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:
Overview of the food waste problem and the upcycling food process.
Why solutions are needed and background about the Upcycled Food Association.
The organization’s mission and how the upcycled food movement has grown.
Learn about the Upcycled Food Association’s approach to providing solutions.
Examples of how food waste can be made into something new.
Angie highlights some of the organization’s main achievements.
Discover the rigorous upcycle certification process and its requirements.
Explore why upcycling food is the best way of combating climate change.
Insights into the positive impacts on the environment from upcycling food.
Hear the benefits of upcycling food throughout the supply chain.
Opportunities upcycling provides to regenerative agriculture practices.
She explains where listeners can buy certified upcycled food products.
A holiday-round of rapid-fire questions for Angie.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Upcycled Food Association
Upcycled Food Association on X
Upcycled Food Association on LinkedIn
Upcycled Food Association on Instagram
Upcycled Food Association on Facebook
Upcycled Food Association on YouTube
An Everlasting Meal
Episode: The #1 Climate Change Solution with Turner Wyatt of Upcycled Food Association
Episode: Upcycling Opportunities with Daniel Kurzrock of ReGrained
Brands For A Better World: Upcycled Episodes
The EPA Wasted Food Scale
Market Hall Foods
Modern Species
Modern Species Gift Guide
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on Twitter
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43 min
November 14, 2023122 - Plastic Neutral Certified with Anjali Malpani of rePurpose Global
In this episode, we unpack plastic-neutral certification, the immense scale of the global plastic problem, and how rePurpose is helping combat the plastic pollution crisis. Joining us today is Anjali Malpani, Senior Business Partnerships Manager at rePurpose Global, a pioneering company focused on combating plastic waste through empowering brands and businesses. To understand how the plastic-neutral certification is driving meaningful change in the fight against plastic pollution and how you can support the brands that are making a tangible difference in the world, tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:
Hear about rePurpose’s plastic-neutral certification, what it means, and how it works.
Introduction and a brief background about today’s guest, Anjali Malpani.
History about rePurpose, its mission, and what it has achieved so far.
Why brands need to assess their plastic footprint from packaging.
Current challenges and hurdles of reducing plastic pollution.
How certifications can pave the way to sustainability and when to start.
Discover when plastic-neutral certification is the right path for a brand.
Setting actionable and reachable goals to begin being sustainable.
Learn the difference between greenwashing and green-hushing.
Focusing on making progress rather than seeking perfection.
Building sustainable waste management and supply-chain processes.
A gift-themed rapid-fire question round for Anjali.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Impact-Driven Gift Guide
Anjali Malpani on LinkedIn
Anjali Malpani email
rePurpose Global
rePurpose Global on LinkedIn
rePurpose Global on Facebook
rePurpose Global on Instagram
rePurpose Global on X
Innovation Alliance for a Global Plastics Treaty
Modern Species
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on Twitter
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43 min
November 10, 2023121 - Community Over Competition with Spencer Lynn, North Regional Manager of KOS
Learning from the successes and mistakes of others can help us all to go from strength to strength. Spencer Lynn is the North East Regional Manager of KOS, a health and wellness brand on a mission to improve everyday nutrition and make the world a healthier place. During this conversation, Spencer shares his journey to working in nutrition, how the ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates, inspired the founders of KOS, and how the brand is providing better nutrition to households and donating 10 million meals to those in need. Tune in to learn from this episode’s inspiring guest.

Key Points From This Episode:
Allowing consumers to feel part of something bigger than themselves.
The history and product range at KOS.
The power of social media in action: the story of an influencer sharing KOS products on TikTok.
Distribution of KOS and where to find it online and in brick-and-mortar stores.
Background information on Spencer Lynn and his journey into working in nutrition.
Spencer’s best advice: learn from the successes and mistakes of others and allow them to learn from you.
Spencer’s hopes for the future of food.
How the ancient Greek tradition of preventative healthcare has influenced KOS.
The complex and interesting world of CPG in comparison to ingredients.
Amazon A and B testing.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Spencer Lynn on LinkedIn
Spencer Lynn on Instagram
Spencer Lynn on X
KOS
Dtocs
Episode 98
Modern Species
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on Twitter
Brands for a Better World Website
Brands for a Better World Community
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World email
Impact Driven Community
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58 min
May 10, 2023120 - Keep Evolving with Gage Mitchell of Modern Species
Here at Evolve CPG, we’re all about evolution. It’s time for us to practice what we preach and announce what’s next in our pipeline. In order for us to evolve in a way that works for you, we need your help. In this short episode, we fill you in on what’s new in the Evolve CPG community and how you can get involved! Although change can be unsettling, it’s necessary (and a far cry better than irrelevancy). Tune in to find out what’s next for Evolve CPG, how to leave feedback, and why your experience is so valuable to us.

Key Points From This Episode:
Major milestones we’ve reached since embarking on the Evolve CPG journey.
Why we’re pausing on creating new episodes.
Please leave feedback and join our online community!
What’s new in the Evolve CPG community.
The necessity of change.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Evolve CPG Feedback Form
Modern Species
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on Twitter
Brands for a Better World - Evolve CPG
Brands for a Better World Community
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World email
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4 min
April 26, 2023119 - Over 1 Million Meals Donated with Richa Gupta of Good Food for Good
Could the for-profit, for-purpose model be the most sustainable business model for making an impact? Today we are joined by Richa Gupta, Founder of Good Food For Good to share her entrepreneurial journey. She fills us in on her buy-one-feed-one business model and what inspired it, and shares her feelings on the non-profit model. We learn about her transition from fashion to food and what informed her approach to health and nutrition, before discussing the differentiating characteristics of impact-driven people. Tune in to learn how Richa is feeding the masses one delicious, nutritious sauce at a time!

Key Points From This Episode:
What drove Good Food For Good founder Richa Gupta’s transition from fashion to food.
Richa shares her feelings about the non-profit model.
The benefits of for-profit, for-purpose models.
What inspired Richa’s entrepreneurship journey and why she focused on nutritious sauces.
How her pregnancy informed her approach to health, nutrition, and mindset.
Why Good Food For Good focuses on organic, no-sugar-added, and vegan products.
Pumpkin seeds as a replacement for meat and legumes.
The addictive nature of sugar.
The inspiration behind Good Food For Good’s buy-one-feed-one business model.
What differentiates impact-driven people.
Richa’s proudest moment to date on her business journey.
Who inspired her to shift her relationship with money and set big goals.
Richa’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Richa Gupta on LinkedIn
Good Food For Good
Good Food For Good on Twitter
TOMS
General Mills
Modern Species
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on Twitter
Brands for a Better World - Evolve CPG
Brands for a Better World Community
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World email
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59 min
April 21, 2023118 - Speaking The Truth is Powerful with Miyoko Schinner formerly of Miyoko's Creamery
While activism and change-making can require us to exercise emotional intelligence and perform certain balancing acts, there is also a power in standing up and unequivocally stating what you believe in. Miyoko Schinner is a champion of putting the truth in plain sight and allowing the cards to fall as they may, and today she sits down to talk about her inspiring journey through impact entrepreneurship and the lessons she has learned along the way. The conversation centers on her commitment to being honest and outspoken, and we discuss her difficult exit from her company, Miyoko's Creamery, vegan activism, food colonialism, and much more. Tuning in you'll hear all about the wisdom gained over a life in brand activism, her thoughts on non-profits, and how we can reinvent the future of food!

Key Points From This Episode:
Care and strength; how Miyoko approaches sharing her truth with others.
Pouring effort into building relationships with a true customer base.
Activism versus product-peddling; Miyoko talks about the roots of her business ethos.
Understanding food colonialism and the impact of the Western diet.
Advice from Miyoko to younger people struggling to make a change and start something new.
The benefits of age and experience; Miyoko talks about her journey and the seasons she has lived through.
The role and responsibility of brands in stimulating social progress.
Miyoko's thoughts on the non-profit model in today's climate.
Miyoko unpacks some of her recent struggles and departure from the company she founded.
Thoughts on success, money, and impact.
The evolving role of a founder and visionary as a company grows and scales.
Where to find out more bout Miyoko and her upcoming projects!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Impact Driven
Modern Species
Miyoko Schinner on Twitter
Miyoko's Creamery
Rancho Compasión
LEAP
The Vegan Good Life with Miyoko on YouTube
Forbes 50 Over 50
Maggie McGrath
NextWorld Evergreen
Seth Goldman
Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn
Gage Mitchell on Twitter
Brands for a Better World - Evolve CPG
Brands for a Better World Community
Brands for a Better World on YouTube
Brands for a Better World email
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