In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode, host Lauren Lewis sits down with Tom Akers — founder of Renew Bath and Body and Junk Free Skin — for a raw and insightful discussion on the real Pain Points behind sustainability, innovation, and scaling a purpose-driven business. 

After leaving the fast-food world (yes, he once owned multiple Taco Bell and KFC locations), Tom found himself at a crossroads. With a passion for clean skincare and a desire to do something meaningful, he opened Renew Bath and Body in Buffalo, NY. What started as a storefront soon evolved into a full-blown manufacturing operation creating water-soluble, zero-waste personal care pods designed to eliminate plastic waste.