Leslie Danford is the Founder and CEO of Vitaminis, a clean-label functional food and beverage brand that delivers whole-food-based juice shots designed to support gut health and immunity.

Laura Markewicz is the Founder of Lotza, a better-for-you beverage made for people who want to celebrate without the morning-after slump.

RJ Pire is the Founder of Service ID, a tech startup that uses AI-driven tools to help utilities and municipalities identify and remove lead service lines.

Bradley Will is the Founder and CEO of Mumbies, a Milwaukee-based company creating natural, sustainable chew toys and treats for dogs made from materials like coffee tree wood and coconut husk.

In this episode…

Meeting the needs of our health, celebrations, snacks, and essential utilities can feel complicated in a world full of choices and compromises. What if there were smarter, cleaner, and more enjoyable ways to nourish our bodies, celebrate mindfully, feed our pets, and modernize essential services — without the usual headaches?

Leslie Danford, Laura Markewicz, Bradley Will, and RJ Pire reveal how they're redefining their industries with innovation, taste, and practicality. Leslie shares how Vitaminis delivers functional nutrients through fruit-based, no-sugar-added shots, making daily nutrition simple and guilt-free. Laura explains how Lotza reinvents soda with real fruit, low sugar, and functional benefits, allowing celebrations without the next-day slump. Bradley highlights Mumbies' approach to creating snacks that combine flavor, convenience, and nutrition for pets. RJ draws on nearly a decade of regulatory experience to demonstrate how Service ID enables utilities to modernize their infrastructure, enhance compliance, and better serve their communities.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz talks with Leslie Danford, Laura Markewicz, Bradley Will, and RJ Pire about building functional food and beverage brands, creating healthier snacks for kids, and streamlining utility operations. They discuss innovation, practical solutions, and finding a balance between wellness and enjoyment. They also share insights on clean-label ingredients, functional benefits, and modernizing essential services.