Mission-driven Founders

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, Wanda sits down with Nitika Chopra, founder of Chronicon and a powerful voice for the chronic illness community. Diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis at a young age, Nitika transformed her personal health challenges into a mission to empower others to thrive—not just survive.  From hosting influential talk shows to creating an engaged online...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Susie Kaplar, a passionate bat rehabilitator on a mission to save these misunderstood creatures and educate the world about their critical role in our environment.  Bats are nature's unsung heroes, playing a vital role in organic farming by acting as natural pest controllers. Discover how they protect crops by devouring harmful ins...

Send us Fan Mail 🌿 Welcome to Mission-Driven Founders, the podcast celebrating visionary entrepreneurs revolutionizing the indie beauty and wellness industry with purpose-driven brands. In this episode, we’re thrilled to feature Rachel Madar, the founder of Idra Wellness , a brand dedicated to holistic living and emotional well-being. Idra Wellness goes beyond products, offering organic essential...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a community-based business thrive? Join me, Wanda Malhotra, founder of Crunchy Mama Box, as I sit down with Fenna Swaan, a Master’s student from Amsterdam researching purposeful communities like ours for her thesis. In this episode, I share the story behind Crunchy Mama Box, a mission-driven platform built on core values, a strong foundation in community, and the unique...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Mission-Driven Founders , the podcast that celebrates inspiring entrepreneurs transforming the indie beauty and wellness industry with their purpose-driven brands. In this episode, we’re excited to feature the founders of Lizush , a skincare brand rooted in natural, sustainable practices. Lizush is redefining beauty by prioritizing clean ingredients that care for both y...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering interview, Kacie Schady, founder of Love and Light Botanicals, shares her transformative journey from battling hormonal acne and skin sensitivity to creating a skincare brand that empowers women to embrace their natural beauty and age with confidence. By blending her passion for holistic wellness with a deep understanding of high-performance, plant-based cosmeti...

Send us Fan Mail Can Scents Change Your Life? This Wellness Founder Says YES Welcome to Mission-Driven Founders, the podcast that shines a light on entrepreneurs creating meaningful change in indie beauty and wellness. 🌱✨ In this episode, we’re excited to feature Laura McCann, CEO of Auratherapy (formerly Adoratherapy). Laura shares her inspiring journey of combining aromatherapy, healing, and s...

Send us Fan Mail Turning Passion into Impact: The Story Behind Modern Age Skin ✨ Building Businesses That Matter: Modern Age Skin ✨ Welcome to Mission-Driven Founders, where we spotlight passionate entrepreneurs behind indie beauty and wellness brands making a real impact! 🌿 In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Joy Kirst, founder of Modern Age Skin. After struggling with skincare during...

Send us Fan Mail Raana's GAMECHANGER Invention to Reduce SKINCARE Waste + Contamination Welcome to "Mission-Driven Founders", where we highlight inspiring entrepreneurs behind indie beauty and wellness brands that are making a real impact. In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Raana Gregg, Founder and CEO of Clean Skin Labs. Raana is the visionary behind the innovative LUNAES...

Send us Fan Mail DelRae Cicinelli: MS Diagnosis to Clean Beauty Pioneer In this episode of our Mission-Driven Founders Interview Series with Wanda, we’re thrilled to feature DelRae Cicinelli, founder of Loil Life. Discover DelRae's inspiring journey from a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis to building a plant-based skincare brand that embodies her values of holistic health and sustainability. Join...

Send us Fan Mail Angella Sprauve of Auve Beauty Join Wanda Malhotra on the Mission-driven Founders series as we go behind the scenes with Angella Sprauve, founder of Auve Beauty! 🌟  Discover how Angella combined her chemistry background with a passion for clean, inclusive skincare to change the beauty game. 🌿💚  From humble beginnings in her mom's kitchen to launching in 2023, Angella share...

Send us Fan Mail Discover Jenna Kraft’s Mission-Driven Journey with White Dragon Oracle 🔮✨ Join us on Mission-Driven Founders as we explore the transformative story of Jenna Kraft, founder of White Dragon Oracle. What began as a personal passion for tarot blossomed into a mission-driven business empowering others through clarity, self-discovery, and spiritual connection. 🌟 ✨ In this episode: D...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ Discover the Story Behind Masami Premium Hair Care ✨ Welcome to Mission-Driven Founders, where we spotlight inspiring entrepreneurs making a real impact in indie beauty and wellness! 🌿 In this episode, Wanda sits down with Lynn Power, co-founder and CEO of Masami Premium Hair Care, a clean beauty brand infused with nutrient-rich Mekabu from Japan.  Lynn shares her journey fro...