Happy Pride month! On this episode of The Natural List, host Adrienne Smith talks with two guests: The Natural List producer Mattie Sims (they/them), and New Hope Network Community and Conference Content Manager, Josh Person (he/him). Though it was difficult to narrow down just a few to highlight, the trio shares some of their favorite LGBTQIA+ and Queer-owned CPG brands doing amazing work in our industry.

Thank you to our sponsors Bimbo Bakeries USA and Om Mushroom Superfood! Enjoy our vodcasts here or on YouTube. Prefer to tune in via podcast? Join us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

In this episode:

• 0:23 – Thank you to our sponsor Om Mushroom Superfood.
• 1:15 – Welcome to our guests, Mattie Sims, The Natural List producer, and our Community and Conference Content Manager, Josh Person.
• 2:30 – How will you be celebrating Pride this year?
• 3:42 – Highlighting our favorite queer-owned brands to support in June and beyond.
• 4:46 – Josh shares that knowing the founders of these brands makes it even easier to love their fabulous products!
• 5:05 – Couplet Coffee
• 5:51 – Better Blends
• 6:52 – Josh is enjoying the brands that are putting their identity front and center! Notably Gay Water (not actual water!)
• 7:52 – Super Gay Spirits just launched a new line, Two Fruits
• 8:25 – Throwback to a previous recording where Adrienne learned what “Gay Water” is!
• 10:10 – Check out Foodboro’s post on LinkedIn highlighting more than 60 LGBTQ+ CPG brands!
• 10:12 – Thank you to our sponsor Bimbo Bakeries USA.
• 10:57 – Mattie’s first pick is Stacked Hydration.
• 12:40 – Wonder CBD
• 13:28 – Diaspora spices
• 14:49 – Adrienne’s first pick is Lexington Bakes
• 16:00 – Daybird
• 17:02 – Explorer Coffee
• 17:54 – Dr. Bronner’s limited edition Pride SKU: Pride! Joy! Solidarity! Features a special rainbow label honoring LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of expression. The brand supports the ACLU in the fight to protect LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of expression by donating $100,000 for the next three years.
• 18:34 – Brew Dr. Kombucha’s limited edition Pride SKU, “Love Wins” supports LGBTQ+ Outdoors, creating safe, inclusive spaces for adventure & connection in nature.
• 19:00 – Thank you to all of the brands out there who are great allies year-round!