PODCAST EPISODES
2023 TOP 5 - ENDANGERED SPECIES CHOCOLATE :: THIS CHOCOLATE DOES GOOD!
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Endangered Species Chocolate has been crafting premium chocolate for three decades.
2023 TOP 5 - GENERATIVE AI AND THE ENTREPRENEUR!
Artificial Intelligence. Machine Learning. Generative AI. Deep Learning. What does it all mean?! And why should you as a founder or entrepreneur care?
2023 TOP 5 - MARIMIX :: SNACK MIX
Mari Fassett started mixing flavors when she was 12 and whipped up a bowl of peanut butter, syrup and melted butter to dip pretzels in while she watched cartoons.
THE LITTLEOAK COMPANY :: BABY FORMULA (EP 573)
The LittleOak Company is on a mission to create products that care equally for our little ones and the world they will grow into.
INSPIRO TEQUILA (EP 568)
Mara Smith, a former attorney in Chicago, started drinking tequila when she was looking for a clean, gluten-free spirit that fit into her active lifestyle.
REMEDY ORGANICS :: CRAVEABLE PLANT-BASED WELLNESS SHAKES (EP 571)
Remedy Organics was founded by Cindy Kasindorf, a holistic nutritionist who set out to create plant-based beverages that are deliciously protein-packed, superfood-charged, colored by food, and nutrient-dense.
EASTERN STANDARD PROVISIONS :: PRETZELS, WAFFLES & MORE (EP 570)
Eastern Standard Provisions delivers expertly crafted, one-of-a-kind artisanal soft pretzels and artfully blended flavored salts & sugars because life is just too short not to love every bite.
GROCERY SHOPII :: SHOPPABLE RECIPE TECHNOLOGY, POWERED BY BRANDS (EP 567)
Katie Hotze is the CEO and Founder of Grocery Shopii. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, data analytics, and business strategy, Katie was able to turn her frustration with grocery shopping into a nationally-recognized retail tech disrupter that’s rapidly expanding in North America.
POPPI :: IT’S TIME TO LOVE SODA AGAIN! (EP 572)
Founded by husband-and-wife duo Stephen and Allison and based in Austin, TX, poppi combines fresh fruit juice, apple cider vinegar, and inulin prebiotics for a deliciously refreshing, full-of-flavor soda with benefits.
YUZUCO :: PREMIUM, COLD-PRESSED JAPANESE YUZU JUICE (EP 566)
Griffin Owens is the co-founder of YUZUCO (www.theyuzu.co), a Los Angeles-based emerging brand that sources and creates premium, accessible yuzu products for award-winning chefs and bartenders.
THE DAILY GRIND: HOW TO OPEN & RUN A COFFEE SHOP THAT MAKES MONEY (EP 565)
Straight forward, independent, no-nonsense advice is not easy to find. This is a must-read book for every budding and existing coffee shop entrepreneur.
WENDY LIEBMANN :: WSL STRATEGIC RETAIL (EP 569)
For most of her life Wendy Liebmann been passionate about the convergence of consumers, shopping and retail.
SOLOBO TOYS :: PLAY SIMPLY. LEARN EXCEPTIONALLY. (EP 562)
Solobo Toys is a Montessori-inspired educational children's toy company owned and operated by neurodivergent parents.
NANA’S CHICKEN-N-WAFFLES (EP 563)
Nana's is a family-oriented, Louisiana/Maryland style diner.
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY :: FOOD MARKETING PROGRAM (561)
The Western Michigan University food marketing program will prepare you for many roles within the industry and provide the necessary tools for a successful career.
GENERATIVE AI AND THE ENTREPRENEUR! (EP 564)
Artificial Intelligence. Machine Learning. Generative AI. Deep Learning. What does it all mean?!
HAVEN’S KITCHEN :: FRESH SAUCES PACKED WITH BOLD FLAVOR (EP 559)
Elevate your meal with six sauces that combine fresh ingredients and convenience.
LANGERS JUICE :: IT’S IN THE JUICE (EP 558)
Family-owned Langer Juice Company, Inc., has emerged as a major force and a top ranked brand in the very competitive juice industry.
NESTFRESH EGGS :: HUMANE, SUSTAINABLE EGGS FROM FAMILY FARMS (EP 557)
NestFresh started as a family company in Colorado in 1991. Their founders wanted to create an egg company focused on animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
OPEN WATER :: CANNED WATER FOR CLEAN OCEANS (EP 556)
Open Water is ultra-purified, electrolyte-packed canned water in BPA-free aluminum packaging.