Daniella sits down with Dr. Zoë Gardner as she talks us through her own journey as a plant nerd in the world of regulation and offers compassionate insight to those just starting out.

Websites: HerbNerd Research | Emblossom

Instagram

LinkedIn

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Plantas Pod Credits

Host: ⁠Daniella Allam⁠

Producer: ⁠Jacqueline Smith⁠

⁠Plantas Strategy website⁠

For episode transcripts, go to the Plantas Pod website ⁠here

If you have any feedback or questions about the podcast, email [email protected]

On today's episode, we speak with Veronique Porter, the founder of Ampersand Workspace, on how to build Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into your business. She shares best practices for creating an inclusive workplace culture (even if you are a solopreneur), her specific focus on the race and gender lens, and why thinking about DEI early in your company’s journey is good business.

Where you can connect with Veronique online:

Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

Episode key moments:

Plantas Pod Credits

Host: ⁠⁠Daniella Allam⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠Jacqueline Smith⁠⁠

⁠⁠Plantas Strategy website⁠⁠

For episode transcripts, go to the Plantas Pod website here

If you have any feedback or questions about the podcast, email [email protected]

In this episode, we speak with Mika Kasumov, Fractional Chief Performance Officer and founder of Abacus & Pencil, a consulting agency focused on helping early to mid-stage startups manage through transformational change. He shares insights on finding the right investor for your business and how to leverage your finance team as a growth driver instead of purely a cost center. We also discuss his own journey of entrepreneurship and his learnings on the leadership mindsets that help drive growth at scale.

Episode Key Moments:

Connect with Mika online:

Mika's ⁠Website⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠

Plantas Pod Credits

Host: ⁠Daniella Allam⁠

Producer: ⁠Jacqueline Smith⁠

⁠Plantas Strategy website⁠

For episode transcripts, go to the Plantas Pod website ⁠⁠here⁠

If you have any feedback or questions about the podcast, email [email protected]

In this episode, we speak with one of our favorite marketers in the biz, Summer Singletary, Founder of Warmly, Agency. We talk about the importance of strong storytelling, the power of good creative, and listening to consumer feedback. You'll also hear Summer's predictions for upcoming trends and her top tips for creating impactful marketing strategies as a CPG brand on a budget.

Episode Key Moments:

Connect with Summer

LinkedIn

Warmly, Agency

Emblossom Conference

Plantas Pod Credits

Host: ⁠Daniella Allam⁠

Producer: ⁠Jacqueline Smith⁠

⁠Plantas Strategy website⁠

For episode transcripts, go to the Plantas Pod website ⁠⁠here⁠

If you have any feedback or questions about the podcast, email [email protected]

We’ve got the founder of Dreamland Koffucha, formerly known as Daydream Koffucha, Dalton Honoré, kicking off season one with a conversation on lessons from entrepreneurship as he takes us through his journey and some sound advice for those just starting out. We talk about the trials and tribulations of starting a CPG beverage brand, including the importance of having a good product, how to know you are ready for distribution, and staying true to your vision.

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Where to connect with Dalton online:

Daydream Koffucha website & Instagram

Dalton's LinkedIn

Plantas Pod Credits

Host: Daniella Allam

Producer: Jacqueline Smith

Plantas Strategy website

For episode transcripts, go to the Plantas Pod website ⁠here⁠

If you have any feedback or questions about the podcast, email [email protected]

In this episode, host Daniella Allam introduces herself, her background, and the vision behind the Plantas Pod.

Plantas Pod Credits

Host: Daniella Allam

Producer: Jacqueline Smith