ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

Cookie dough is such a nostalgic, fun treat, but the tummy ache and sugar crash that follows aren't fun! After spending countless hours experimenting in her kitchen, Erica Rankin, created Canada's first better-for-you edible cookie dough with a spin. Launched in 2019, Bro Dough is not only vegan, but contains plant-based protein (derived from peas), as well as natural sweeteners. The product contains half the amount of sugar found in traditional cookie dough and does not use any artificial sweeteners. Erica joins Justin to discuss this yummy brand!

The inspiration for creating the perfect crisp emerged in 2014 when founder Matt Parry was following a strict gluten-free diet. He found that although the diet was treating him well, he was really missing his favorite snacks. The diet inspired him to recreate the classic canister chip, making it something he could eat without guilt. Making healthy crisps with better ingredients was a challenge. But Matt also wanted his daughters to eat them as well. They couldn't just be natural. They had to be exceptionally tasty as well. And so it began— one man's journey to develop a clean-label, gluten free canister chip that his whole family (and yours!) could enjoy. Matt joins Justin to discuss this snack brand!

Delia Passi's life was turned upside down after a routine mammogram and the medical mismanagement that ensued resulted in two lumpectomies and a mastectomy. "It was torture," she said. To make sure no other woman endured the same, Delia quit her job as a magazine publisher and created the Women's Choice Award® by WomenCertified. It has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the US for three consecutive years according to Inc. Magazine. Being an educated consumer, something Delia didn't have when she was choosing medical care for her cancer diagnosis, is key for WomenCertified. The award empowers women to choose the best services for themselves based on surveys, data research from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Wharton School of Business and more. It has become three times more influential with women than U.S. News & World Report's rankings. Delia joins Justin to discuss launching and growing the business.

Suzie Yorke, founder of Love Good Fats, spent years cutting fat out of her diet only to find that she felt worse than before! After a little research, she learned that sugar and carbs might actually be the culprit. She immediately shifted to a high-fat, low-carb diet, and never felt better. The only problem was the serious lack of satisfying snacks. She wondered, was it possible to create convenient foods that satisfied her taste buds and embraced this new way of eating? You bet! Suzie got to work crafting her undeniably delicious, truffle-like bars with good fats, plenty of protein, and only 1-2g of sugar. With that, Love Good Fats began. Suzie joins Justin to discuss this delicious brand!

Developed in collaboration with a chef and nutritionist, Five Way's bone broths are simmered for hours to ensure that all of the vital proteins, collagen, vitamins, and nutrients are extracted from their ingredients in order to maximize its health-boosting qualities. A diet rich in bone broth has been proven to promote immunity, aid digestion, reduce inflammation, soothe sore joints, speed muscle recovery, and more. Founder John Hopkins joins Justin to discuss this broth brand!

Upful Blends creates and provides organic, wildcrafted, and ethically grown tea blends and supplements. They aim to continuously source alkaline, unadulterated, and nourishing plant medicine for the connection of the mind, body, and spirit. Chantel Robertson, founder and CEO, joins Justin to discuss this new brand.

It all began with one varietal, Cabernet, and the vision to produce one of the best under $20 for the U.S. market. Coupling co-Founder Dennis Hills' winemaking expertise, grower relationships, and keen sourcing knowledge, and Founder Yoav Gilat's business acumen, natural networking and vision, Cannonball Wines was born. Since Cannonball, the company has added Astrolabe, Angels & Cowboys, and High Dive. Yoav joins Justin to discuss this fast-growing brand!

Beyond The Equator's story begins where all great food companies begin — on the farm. Their co-founder, Carl, has farmed sugarcane in southern Louisiana for almost 40 years. As his passion for farming grew, Carl began traveling beyond the equator with the hopes of farming on the world's purest soils. What originally began as a farming and exporting company quickly evolved into a nutrient-inspired product development venture focused on incorporating these wonderful superfoods into everyday products. Co-founder Kevin Bratcher joins Justin to discuss this new fast-growing brand!

TerraCycle® is a social enterprise eliminating the idea of waste®. In 21 countries, TerraCycle tackles the issue from many angles. They have found that nearly everything we touch can be recycled and collect typically non-recyclable items through national, first-of-their-kind recycling platforms. Leading companies work with TerraCycle to take hard-to-recycle materials from their programs, such as ocean plastic, and turn them into new products, and their new Loop platform aims to change the way the world shops with favorite brands in refillable packaging offered with convenience and style. Founder Tom Szaky joins Justin to discuss growth in this sustainability business.

Chai is a traditional Nepali black tea beverage made with mixture of exotic spices and herbs, served with milk (or milk substitute). It requires patience, concentration and an experienced touch to craft a great tasting Chai. Chai recipes are often family secrets, passed down through generations, each with their own twist and Pemba Sherpa has brought his family's recipe to life in Sherpa Chai. Pemba and Dave McKean join Justin to discuss this fast-growing beverage brand!