Subscribing to Wellness

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 i...

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 li...

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...

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 th...

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...

Today on subscribing to wellness we are joined by Denise Woodard, Founder and CEO of Partake Foods. Partake is on a mission to include everyone at the table - their products, which currently include cookies and baking mixes are gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO and free of the top 14 allergens.   Episode Fun Facts: 1) Denise started partake because of her daughter and she wanted everyone to feel th...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Co-Founder and CEO of Fishwife, Becca Millstein. Fishwife is female-founded company aiming to make ethically-sourced, premium, and delicious tinned seafood a staple in every cupboard. We dig deep with Becca about how fish is labeled at the grocery store, the origin story and much more. Episode Fun Facts: 1) Fishwife sources from responsibly managed...

Today on Subscribing to wellness we are joined by Co-Founder and CEO of HVMN, Michael Brandt. HVMN stands for Health Via Modern Nutrition and its first product is a liquid ketone supplement called Ketone IQ. The product was developed alongside the US military and top universities to deliver all of the incredible benefits for energy and cognitive performance in a single bottle. We talk to Michael a...

Today on Subscribing to wellness we are joined by Co-Founder and Co-CEO of HigherDOSE, Katie Kaps. HigherDOSE is a one-of-a-kind spa experience at the intersection of wellness, health & beauty. Combining the benefits of infrared and healing light therapy, HigherDOSE’s signature services promise to leave consumers feeling euphoric and rejuvenated -- truly glowing from the inside out. We talk to...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Christopher Gavigan, Founder of Prima & Co-Founder of The Honest Company. Prima offers an incredible lineup of pure and potent plant therapeutics for skin, body, and mind. Prima's portfolio is inspired by nature and backed by science to combat stress and target issues at their source. Episode Fun Facts: 1) Christopher also Co-founded The Honest...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Carolyn Yachanin, Founder of Copina Co. Copina Co. is a fast-growing beauty & wellness company bringing nature's best plant botanicals to your daily routines. Their flagship product is a plant-based collagen powder blend coming in several great-tasting flavors (perfect to add to your smoothies, protein shakes, coffee, tea and more). Carolyn is...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jake Karls, Co-Founder of Mid-Day Squares. Mid-Day Squares is the "the first FUNCTIONAL CHOCOLATE BAR." It was designed for those on the go that want to cut their hunger and cravings in between meals. It’s made entirely with superfoods and raw, vegan, gluten-free and organic ingredients. Most importantly its made with real chocolate and tastes just...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ted Fleming, Founder of Partake Brewing. The Partake team crafts great-tasting, low-calorie, non-alcoholic beer that you can proudly drink without judgement on any occasion.  Episode Fun Facts: 1) The brand was born in Canada and is quickly expanding in the USA. 2) Partake raised a $17 million dollar Series B in early 2022 with participation f...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jamie Schwartz, COO of Remedy Drinks. Remedy drinks is a rapidly growing kombucha brand. The team makes the tastiest, healthiest live cultured drinks chock-full of live cultures, organic acids and antioxidants and other all natural goodness that's good for your gut and overall wellbeing. Remedy drinks also naturally contain no sugar. Episode Fun Fa...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Alex Bayer, Founder of Genius Juice. Genius juice is a blend of organic coconut meat and coconut water that makes a creamy smoothie without the use of concentrates or preservatives. Genius Juice was awarded as a Bevnet smoothie of the year and is expanding its retail presence rapidly.  Episode Fun Facts: 1) Alex also hosts a great podcast of h...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Patrick Dossett, Founder of Madefor. Madefor is a simple ten-month program that harnesses the proven power of neuroscience to elevate your mental and physical baselines while cultivating a mindset that allows you to achieve everything you were truly made for.  Episode Fun Facts: 1) Prior to attending Wharton, Patrick was a Navy Officer for 9 y...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jen Zeszut & Deborah Luster of Goodles. Goodles is a preposterously delicious, protein-packed, veggie-boosted, overdue reimagining of our beloved mac & cheese.  Episode Fun Facts: 1) Gooder Foods (Goodle's parent company) closed $6.4 million in late 2021 to fuel their launch and expansion strategy. Backers include Springdale Ventures,...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Corey Scholibo, COO and Co-Founder of Wile. Wile is a holistic, plant-based wellness line for grown women 40-plus, rooted in hormonal and emotional balance. Created in partnership with endocrinologists and naturopaths, Wile is led by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, serving the 30+ million mid-life women ignored by brands and the medical establish...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Yanni Hufnagel, CEO and Founder of Lemon Perfect. Lemon Perfect is a hydrating lemon water with five calories, zero sugar, and no artificial flavors or sweeteners.  Episode Fun Facts:  1) Prior to starting Lemon Perfect, Yanni was a collegiate basketball coach holding roles at several universities such as University of Nevada, Berkely, an...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Cameron Rogers, Founder of Freckled Foodie. Freckled Foodie and Friends, hosted by Cameron Rogers, is a podcast focused on making healthy living approachable. Joined by her knowledgeable friends, Cameron dives in to topics that many find intimidating in an effort to break down the barrier. Whether it be learning how to cook, creating your own compa...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ben Van Leeuwen, Co-Founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Van Leeuwen is an iconic ice cream company with scoop shops located all throughout the USA in states such as New York, California, Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and more. They also are present in hundreds of retailers nationwide and continue to prioritize sourcing the highest quality real...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Nathan Cooper, Founder of Barrel Ventures. Barrel VC is a seed stage VC fund based in the heart of the Midwest. Barrel leverages decades of experience of operating, scaling, and investing in companies to help early-stage entrepreneurs propel their ideas forward.  Episode fun facts: 1) Barrel focus on Food and Beverage, Food-Tech, Consumer, Ret...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ashley Thompson, Founder of Mush. Mush is a ready to eat, overnight oats company. Her mission is to make breakfast eating healthier, starting with this delicious staple.  Episode Fun Facts:  1) Ashley left her demanding job on Wall Street to start Mush. 2) Mush is differentiating through its ready to eat status and flavor variation. &nbsp...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Ari Tulla, Founder of Elo Health. Elo is focused on optimizing human performance by using biomarkers, cutting-edge AI, and expert guidance to deliver smart supplements calibrated for an individual’s unique data driven needs. Earlier in his career, Ari was head of content for Nokia’s mobile gaming platform as well as Head of Nokia’s App Studio. He w...

Today on Subscribing to Wellness we are joined by Jordan DeCicco, Founder and COO of Super Coffee. Jordan, a former college basketball player, originally founded Super Coffee in his college dorm room as a low-sugar clean energy solution that helped him cope with the challenges of being a student athlete. Soon after he joined forces with his brothers, Jake and Jimmy as they entered the Georgetown S...