Buyer Psychologist and entrepreneur Seth Waite joins the show to chat about what's happening in the CPG space and his journey.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwaite/

https://schaefer.co/

And check out our sponsor Caddle @ getcaddle.com

Do we spend way too much time bragging about how awesome Vancouver Island is upfront?  Heck yeah!  BUT then we get into some great stuff – Lori Joyce joins the first show back for 2025 and chats about her wild, twisty-turny career journey.  Lori is one of the most honest, vulnerable, and transparent entrepreneurs we’ve ever had on the show and gives us the real-real on her journey.  This is a must listen for anyone (not just CPG or entrepreneurs) who want to hear a story of grit, perseverance, and lifelong learning.  I’m in awe of Lori as an entrepreneur and a person.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-joyce/

https://better-acres.com/

And check out our sponsor Caddle @ getcaddle.com

What do you do with a 2nd chance? Emily O'Brien went from convict to social enterprise entrepreneur and is here to share her story and the creation of Comeback Snacks. I can personally vouch for how freakin delicious these snacks are and Emily is on a mission to make a difference.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-o-brien-b628a4132/

https://comebacksnacks.com/

And check out our sponsor Caddle @ getcaddle.com

What started out as a family recipe turned into a surprise business for Walter Kinzie who now makes some of the best sauces on the planet @ Kinzie Foods. Walter jumps into what motivates him, his career journey, his philosophy on growth, and much more. This is a must listen!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterkinzie/

www.kinziefoods.com

And check out our sponsor Caddle @ getcaddle.com

Fil joins the show from Florence to discuss his twisting and turning career journey from pre-med to rock & roll to CPG founder to documentarian. Fil dives into his love for Olive Oil and the inspiration and goals behind Abandoned Grove.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/filbucchino/

https://abandonedgrove.com/

Supply chain expert, John Adams Morgan joins the show to discuss his exciting career in some of the most difficult supply chain environments on earth (and beyond!). John explores his love of supply chain, what he learned during his career and the differences working with rockets at SpaceX to live cultures at Seed Health to entrepreneurship.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamorg/

https://pelagic.co/

Also make sure to check out our sponsor Caddle @ getcaddle.com

Akeem Shannon has had more than his fair share of failures, fall downs, setbacks, and hurdles. But through failing again and again, he found himself inching his way toward success. From college dropout to CEO of an Inc. Magazine, Top 50 Fastest Growing Consumer Brand, Akeem shares his inspirational story.

www.akeemshannon.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akeemshannon/

Matt founded Uncle Matt's Organic in June 1999, before the FDA organic seal existed. Starting with one item sold locally in his backyard, it has become the oldest organic OJ brand in the US and is sold in over 15,000 stores nationwide. As the steward of 4 generations of sustainable citrus farming, Matt's goal is to produce the highest quality products using sustainable organic methods while educating consumers and farmers about the benefits of an organic lifestyle.

Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mclean-5507733/

Uncle Matt: https://www.unclematts.com/

Also check out our sponsor Caddle @getcaddle.com

One of the most impactful leaders I’ve had the chance to work with, Marcia Moran (SVP at Peet’s Coffee, former VP @ Riverside, Vega, and Kraft Heinz) joins the show to share some advice she’s learned throughout her career.  Not only does Marcia teach a master class on leadership in this episode, but we’ve also got Vanessa Ordway (who you might remember from our most listened to episode ever) as our guest host to make this a reunion event for the crew!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcia-scoppettone-moran-mhrod-1515298/

https://www.peets.com/

CPG veteran Jeff Doucette joins the show to chat about his career journey across big CPG, decision to go out on his own, and why Field Agent rocks. Jeff gets into the importance of relationships, saying yes to new opportunities, and some of the exciting things happening in the CPG space.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-doucette-72b3556/

https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/

And check out our sponsor Caddle @ askcaddle.com