Subscribing to Wellness

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Sunscoop founder Carli Blum and Co-Founder and Chelsea Fisher. Sunscoop is a plant based ice cream company that is reimaging classic favorite flavors with organic ingredients and superfood twists. Chelsea and Carli have created an ice cream brand that is not only delicious, but also makes you feel good. We talk about their flavor innovation, their recent rebrand, navigating freezer space and so much more!

Episode Fun Facts:

1) Carli originally founded Sunscoop out of her own love of ice cream but no longer could enjoy what was offered due to a number of allergies and sensitives. 2) You must check out Sunscoop's differentiated flavor line for yourself. 

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Founder and CEO of Alec’s Ice Cream, Alec Jaffe. Former USC football player turned ice cream maker, Alec is on a mission, creating an ice cream made up of the worlds only certified regenerative organic A2 dairy and carbon neutral regenerative cane sugar. This ice cream is actually making a positive impact on the planet. We unpack all of these buzz words with Alec to understand what exactly A2 dairy is and better understand the regenerative farming techniques they are using.

Episode Fun Facts: 

1) Alec's supports regenerative farming as well as A2 dairy because it is the very best way for us to holistically care for our earth and the lives of all the creatures on it. 2) Alec's flavors are delicious and include Tahitian Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Salted Caramel Latte, Mint Chocolate Chip, Honey Blueberry Lavender, and Match Chocolate Chip. 

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by restauranter and founder Michael Chernow. Michael is the founder of NYC well-known restaurants Seamore’s and the co-founder of the meatball shop. Most recently he founded Kreatures of Habit. Kreatures of Habit launched with their signature product, The PROATAGONIST—a high protein, instant, superfood oatmeal. Michael’s personal journey led to the creation of this incredible oatmeal blend. He has been eating oatmeal every single morning for over 20 years and believes that habit building is at the foundation to create change. We talk to Michael about his daily habits, building a CPG brand and what its like starting a restaurant.

Episode Fun Facts:

1) Michael has an incredibly detailed morning routine. Listen closely! 2) Michael is one of few who has successfully navigated restaurant and CPG entrepreneurship. 

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Paul Voge, Co-founder and CEO of Aura Bora. Aura Bora is a sparkling water made from herbs, fruits, and flowers for earthly tastes and heavenly feelings. Their products feature innovative flavors, differentiated ingredients, and wild, whimsical branding. This is a super fun conversation that might leave you feeling extra thirsty.

Episode Fun Facts:

1) Aura Bora closed its Series A funding round, bringing total financing to more than $10 million in September. The funding round was led by Siddhi Capital, with participation from Consumer Ventures, Gaingels, Seaside Ventures and Simple Food Ventures. 2) Paul co-founded the company alongside his wife, Maddie, who is the creative genius behind the brands funky aura. 3) Today Aura Bora is sold in more than 4,000 stores across the country!

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Diana Jarrar, founder of MAGICDATES. MAGICDATES is on mission to combat the refined sugar epidemic by harnessing the natural sweet power of dates. MAGICDATES is a plant-based snack that is paleo and contains NO added sugar. Just the sweet ancient truth!

Episode Fun Facts:

1) Our favorite: Dark Chocolate; former Shark Tank guests. 2) MD is the only better-for-you snack company using dates as symbol of cultural connection

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Elizabeth Stein. Founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth, one of the most recognizable Gluten Free brands out there.  The company was founded 13 years ago and has since grown from just mixes to granola, cold cereal, oatmeal and much more. We talk to Elizabeth about the company’s inception, how she has seen the industry shift throughout her years in CPG, her recent brand refresh and much more.

Episode Fun Facts:

1) In early 2022, Purely Elizabeth announced the closing of a $50M Series B financing round co-led by the new SEMCAP Food & Nutrition division, and joined by co-investors Swander Pace Capital and SEMCAP's Partner, Fresh Del Monte. 

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Founder of Mooala, Jeff Richards. Mooala is an organic, dairy-free beverage and snack company committed to raising the standards of quality, innovation, and social responsibility in the food industry.

Episode Fun Facts:

1) Mooala pioneered bananamilk and drives a strong point of differentiation in the crowded plant-based milk space. 2) Mooala is like a koala, but has cow spots. He loves hiding and we think his favorite color is blue.

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Co-Founder of Ours, Adam Putterman. Adam started Ours to make couples therapy more accessible, destigmatized and designed for young, modern couples. Adam and Jessica believe that it’s never too early to proactively invest in your relationship and that every couple should go to couples therapy. Their vision is a world where relationships are happier, healthier, and longer-lasting; where couples look back on their relationships when they’re old and gray and smile because it was everything they wanted.

Episode Fun Facts:

1) Ours is shifting the conversation around mental health from reactive to preventative. 2) Ours works with all types of couples (friends with benefits, engaged couples, new couples, etc). 

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by COO and Board of Directors at Athletic Greens, Kat Cole. Prior to Athletic Greens, Kat served as president and COO of Focus Brands, parent company of Cinnabon, Auntie Anne’s, Moe’s and Carvel. Athletic Greens is one of the fastest-growing nutrition companies in the US and after advising Athletic greens for many years, Kat finally decided to take the jump and join the company full time. We absolutely loved this conversation and we know you will too!

Episode Fun Facts:

1) Athletic Greens core product, AG1 was a pioneer in the foundational nutrition movement 10 years ago. It has been growing gradually with more people looking to build and stack simple, healthy habits. 2) Athletic Greens has been direct to consumer (DTC) since its inception - ahead of the curve in many ways. 

Today on Subscribing to wellness we are joined by Co-Founder and CEO of Graza, Andrew Benin. Graza is high quality olive oil that is meant to be squeezed, not saved. Yes, you heard us - it comes in a squeezable bottle. Easy to squeeze right into a pan to cook with or as a drizzle to finish off any great dish. We unpack the olive oil industry with Andrew and better understand what we all get wrong about high quality olive oil.

Episode Fun Facts:

1) We talked to Andrew right from where it all started - Spain! 2) Graza boasts a strong omnichannel presence with a nice split between e-comm/retail.