“Business can be a force of good and should be a force for good, not just profits.”  - Asim Khan

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How can you make money while doing good for the world? In this podcast, Asim Khan and his business partner (and brother), Qasim Khan, share how they incorporated their Pakistani culture and traditions when building their business, ZYN.  This duo values operating their business as a force for good and giving back to the community.  Tune in to hear how they started a viable business that’s good for the body, soul and community. 

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03:50 A Product Of Cultural Lifestyle

06:27 Giving Back To The Community

09:55 Food As Medicine

24:55 A Better Food System

27:43 Bringing Ancient Wisdom Of Cultures Around The World

33:49 Building A Company From Scratch

36:49 A Company That Cares

“Remember why you're doing it...You can experience challenges along the way, it's inevitable.” -Jim Ngokwey

Have you thought about how you can live your dream in a way that would make a difference? In this episode, Jim Ngokwey shares how he was able to connect his passion with his heritage bringing a great impact on a local product to be globally competitive. He was given an opportunity to do business in a way that it would bring a positive impact to the Democratic Republic of Congo, his country of origin. Listen for tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur and weather even the seemingly insurmountable challenges. 

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06:48 Exploring Congo As A Source Of Great Coffee

10:58 Transparency As A Real Thing

13:57 A Bridge That Connects People

16:29 Being Flexible And Supportive Partners

19:34 Invest In Relationships

20:39 Planning And Forecasting

23:24 The Key To The Process

25:53 Tips On Market Challenges 

27:56 Three Elements To Be Successful Entrepreneur

“Nobody, no country can change this alone. The food system is a global system.”  -Jian Yi

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We all love good food! In this episode, we continue to move forward with meat alternatives as Justine and Yvette interview Good Food Fund Founder, Jian Yi. Listen as Jian shares 3 of their initiatives in transforming the food system and why we should start reimagining the market space. If you're thinking of a more creative way of advocating for sustainability, Jian also provides tips on how to hold your own programs, create greater impact, and his new film that will help you see the animal world through a different lens. Today's takeaway: It takes a globe to change the future of food! If everybody does even a little something, it is a huge leap forward. 

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01:53 Food System Transformation 

04:57 The Good Food Summit

10:03 The Good Food Festival

15:53 Reimagine the Role of Markets 

21:07 An Overwhelming Success

26:00 It’s a Global Act

31:24 Meat Veganism

38:49 Towards Sustainable Future

44:48 There’s Not One Solution

51:13 Animals Through the Lenses

“We choose quality and integrity on the product over price points because we knew that chocolate lovers wanted more than just chocolate.” -Jake Karls

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Chocolate and its comforting heavenly taste, the way it melts in your mouth, and how it makes your day- How can a treat be so good! This week, Justine speaks to Jake Karls, the Co-Founder of Mid-Day Square, the birthplace of the first-ever functional chocolate! Jake shares their bitter-sweet journey in creating a better-for-you chocolate. But what if you are diabetic? Discover what makes it MORE than chocolate and why doctors recommend this chocolate bar to their patients. Jake also shares product development and business-building strategies to help you connect with your consumers and become more resilient. Before you run for a bar from your stash of goodies, listen as Jake shares how you can get a discount on your purchase of this super chocolate.  

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03:23 More Than Chocolate

07:20 Play to Your Strengths

10:42 A Functional Chocolate

15:08 What If You Are Diabetic? 

20:06 Why Document Your Journey

22:07 Go for the Offense

25:41 How to Connect to Your Consumers

29:36 Get Above Results

“There's so many interesting, delicious ways to enjoy all these foods. We just need to broaden our horizons.”  - Shaun Chavis

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A change in medical condition often means a change in diet. Having a long list of things you can't eat is becomes a daily torture. As a result, many people become isolated from their family food traditions. Is there a way to stay healthy while enjoying the food you love? Today, Justine interviews food journalist and founder of LVNGbook Shaun Chavis. Justine and Shaun talk about why food diversity is important, how the media and our society influence our perception of food and why food diversity is important to healthy living. Shaun also shares how you can build a delicious recipe that's unique to your taste and condition. Tune in and hear Shaun’s tips to level up your marketing and branding game!  

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02:11 The Making of a Food Journalist

08:07 Cultural Challenge & Lack Of Diversity In Dietary Guidelines

16:11 Customized Cookbook For You

23:07 Marketing & Branding Tips

27:04 Culturally Diverse Inspired Meal

“Consumers are looking for a solution to a problem. When you give them an option that’s competitively priced and tastes just as good, they may opt in for a more sustainable better-for-you solution.” -Irina Gerry

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We are living in a time where sustainability is more urgent than ever. As a response, people are now more aware and concerned about how their decisions affect them and the earth. The trend in alternative proteins proves that this is slowly being realized. Irina Gerry, one of the pioneers in this field, gives her insights about creating a greater impact with change foods. Justine, Yvetter, and Irina talk about what change foods are and how they differ from the dreaded GMOs. They also discuss new trends and technologies in alternative protein such as precision fermentation, plant-based dairy options, and developments in the meat space. 

Irina also lists challenges in the alternative protein industry and 3 tips on how to launch a product that’s displayed on shelves and stays on shelves. Press the play button for another exciting conversation!

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04:23 Silk: Plant-Based Protein Drinks

10:43 What Is Precision Fermentation?

13:05 Change Foods: Animal-Free Cheese 

19:37 Growth In Plant-Based Space All Over The World

26:39 Changes In Food System Today

32:52 Vision & Mission In Food System

43:35 Understanding GMO

 “It's not enough to have the best product. It's not enough to have the best marketing. If you combine the two, you have a really exciting opportunity.” Bjorn Öste

In this episode, we learn how that can be possible as Justine and Yvette interview Bjorn Öste, the CEO and Founder of Good Idea, and Co-Founder of  Oatly. Bjorn talks about how to create and launch a better-for-you product that has a solid foundation and how we, as consumers can benefit by being aware of how our food is made. Concerning this, he emphasizes the critical role research has on the success of any endeavor. Tune in and hear amazingly good ideas about health, lifestyle, and food technology!

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01:39 A Product That The World Has Never Seen

06:41 Why Oats

15:02 An International Success

22:25 Research-Focused Products

25:51 How to Avoid Lifestyle Diseases

33:10 Grocery Foods vs Functional Foods

39:35 Best Combination of Success 

"Be mindful that what you put on your plate makes a difference. Change your plate to change your body to change your health." -Jennifer Marcks

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Globally, 250 million individuals suffer from food allergy, a hike of about 50 percent in the last decade. Gluten is found in almost everything we eat but sometimes, it can also cause allergic reactions to some. In this episode, Justine and Jennifer Marcks, CEO of Gluten Free Marcks The Spot talk about how gluten and other allergens adversely affect health and lifestyle. They discuss where to find gluten substitutes and how to make healthier versions of your favorite recipes without sacrificing the flavor. Jennifer also shares how she was able to create a gluten-free kitchen and recreate tasty and nutritious gluten-free meals. Tune in for more tips that positively impact your health and lifestyle!  

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02:15 Going Gluten-Free

10:25 Impact Of Gluten-Free

16:03 Pre COVID & Post COVID Gluten-Free

19:28 Create & Learn New Things

25:47 Tips For A Better For You Food Entrepreneur

28:05 New Recipes To Try!

 "There's power in the collective. There's incredible change as a result of these little decisions. Tiny water drops create waves." -Florencia Ramirez 

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Lack of water is a global crisis. Billions of people experience a scarcity of clean fresh water. Without urgent intervention, a great fraction of our population will experience recurring water supply interruptions within the next few years. In this episode, Justine invites the author of Eat Less Water, Florencia Ramirez to discuss this pressing issue and how practicing regenerative agriculture can save a tremendous amount of water. But why agriculture? Because the agricultural sector accounts for one of the most water consumption. Learn the benefits of regenerative agriculture, the misconception around organic food, shopping tips to make sure you are buying bio dynamic products, and more! If water, which is a primary requirement for life, becomes more inadequate than it is now, we can only expect an unutterable disaster. So if you are a landowner, a farmer, or a consumer, you certainly play a huge part in this advocacy. Listen in and find out how we can give back to the soil as much as it gives to us! 

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03:22 Shower Timers

07:05 Water Footprint
12:21 Regenerative Agriculture

18:31 Eat Less Water

23:05 Organic Food Are Healthy Food

34:14 Recipe Guide

“Create a movement that's bigger than yourself. It starts by having a team that can create a place for people to come, to be drawn to, and then bringing them together to do something that is really powerful.”  - Daniel Kurzrock 

Could upcycling food be the most promising solution to reducing food waste? This week, we sit down with upcycling pioneer Daniel Kurzrock, CEO and Co-Founder of ReGrained. Daniel relates how his simple hobby of brewing beer turned into a greater purpose. As an organization, their goal is to bring together companies and people who are passionate about food-system level solutions. Daniel also talks about promoting the best use of ingredients, market failures, misconceptions about expiry dates, and collaboration.  If you are an entrepreneur, farmer, chef, or consumer wanting to be a part of this movement, this episode will surely resonate with you. Press the play button and listen to Daniel's advice on building an organization that unites with a single message and purpose.     

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04:30 Brew Your Own Beer

09:11 Upcycling Ideas

14:32 Working With Chefs

21:10 Upcycling At Home

24:59 Upcycled Food Association

31:36 ReGrained

37:02 Creativity In Action