Essential Ingredients Podcast

Glow Up Guaranteed: The Chemist-Approved Skincare Routine with Ron Robinson    Clean Beauty Series Episode Description: "Every brand now needs to be an educator as well as a seller." —Ron Robinson   The beauty industry is undergoing a transformative shift, with consumers demanding more than just surface-level solutions. From the rise of the "skinification" trend to the ongoing debate around clean...

Sea the Difference: Unlocking Seaweed's Potential for Beauty and Beyond with Matthew Perkins   Clean Beauty Series   Episode Description: "Sometimes, it might feel like you're not making progress, but you might just be missing a critical piece of information. Don't give up unless you understand why you want to change direction before you do it." —Matthew Perkins  Imagine a world where our beauty p...

Clean Beauty Series    Episode Description: "I'm excited to see what gets tested. There is an endless supply on this planet of products or sources that have not been tested yet. And I think there are entrepreneurial companies starting to find the next efficacious ingredient." —Tamar Kamen   The intersection of food and beauty is redefining the future of skincare, as innovative brands harness the p...

Clean Beauty Series    Episode Description: "You also need a little bit of luck. You can make decisions, and they can cut both ways— you can make a decision and your brand goes through the roof, and you can make a good decision but it just didn't work and you can't recover from it. So you have to stick around long enough for luck to happen too. You just have to be patient." —Kelly Kovack   The lin...

Clean Beauty Series "What you put ON your body is just as important as what you put INSIDE of your body. " —Adria Marshall   While we meticulously scrutinize every morsel that enters our bodies, we often overlook the products we slather on our largest organ— our skin. Yet, what if the shampoo we use daily is as crucial to our health as our morning smoothie? It's time to rethink our approach to per...

Gut, Food, & Health series "Your body will tell you what it needs. Be curious about what your body's telling you, you will make the right decision." —Dr. Edison de Mello    The health of our gut is intricately tied to the health of our mind. Emerging research reveals just how profoundly our thought patterns can influence digestive function and overall well-being. Hence, mastering the mind-gut conn...

"This is the right thing to do. People deserve good, healthy food, especially in a hospital, when we're talking about starting the healing process." —Andrew Bennett   Hospital food has long been the butt of jokes, but what if it could rival five-star restaurants? Imagine a world where patients look forward to their next meal, not just their next dose of medication. The revolution in hospital cuisi...

Gut, Food, & Health series "The food that you eat affects everything, including your mental health." —Dr. Edison de Mello   What if the key to better mental health was as simple as the food on your plate? Emerging research reveals the profound influence of gut health on cognitive function, mood, and emotional resilience. By nourishing the body, we may unlock the path to nourishing the mind. Dr. Ed...

"There are a lot of no's… you just keep knocking, and you will eventually find the people that believe in what you're doing and not where you are in that exact moment." —Lisette Howard   "There's a lot of flash-in-the-pan products out there that hit the market fast as all they're gone… It's really important to know your end game right when you start." —Katy Tucker    Feeding our little ones can be...

Gut, Food, & Health series   Episode Description: "Your taste buds have a different agenda than your mind and your gut. They're not connected in congruence all the time. So what tastes good in your mouth, is not necessarily what your gut or your brain needs." —Dr. Edison de Mello    Your gut is the gateway to your overall health and well-being. Did you know that the gut-brain connection can signif...

"There are ups and downs through all of that. You have to be prepared for those days when things don't feel like they're moving ahead. And you have to bring the same type of passion, the same drive on either type of day." —John Thorp   "You're never trying to get a yes out of anyone you're talking to when you are an early founder; you are trying to get a not, no… If it's getting bad feedback, fix...

Episode Description: "You can't live out your best life and fulfill your passions… if you don't feel good."—Meredith Mann   Perimenopause can be a time of profound hormonal shifts, often accompanied by challenges like fatigue, mood swings, and weight fluctuations. What if the key to navigating this transition lies in the power of protein?   Meredith Mann, the founder and CEO of The Peachie Spoon ,...

"The secret to success is the art and science of growing vegetables online to high-performing academic standards. So we are transforming both the lens of public education and personal eating outcomes." —Stephen Ritz   Imagine a classroom where students don't just read about science but experience it firsthand by growing their own food. This isn't some futuristic fantasy— it's the reality created b...

"Transparency and authenticity are the new currency. If you don't figure that out, you won't be able to get the purchases because consumers today want to understand what the brand is about … They want to see the humans behind the brand." -Jake Karls   Transparency and authenticity are the new currency in today's business landscape. Consumers crave genuine connections with the brands they support,...

"Our mission is to raise healthy animals, to get a healthy product by having healthy soil." —Mandy Schmidt    Healthy soil leads to healthy animals, which in turn lead to nutrient-dense, sustainable food. This cyclical relationship holds the key to a more resilient food system.  Mandy Schmidt is a 5th generation rancher at Marin Coast Ranch, where she and her family have been raising grass-fed liv...

"It's not that capitalism is out to destroy the environment. It's basically there to make money. And so, if you can replace the mechanism by which it makes money with something that is beneficial for the environment, it'll continue to do that." —Scott "Scotty Claus" Martin   Christmas trees are a beloved tradition, but the environmental impact of cutting down millions of trees each year is undenia...

"A job is a give and take. You give your time, you build momentum, and you build value in the community; but then you also receive financial remuneration. But this is about cooking as well, and the healing component of kitchens." —Kate Rogers    "It's not just for a job, it's for the future. These kids are thinking long-term, which is something that is hard to see in the youth." —Nelson German   "...

"It is challenging to stand out there and pitch your idea to total strangers. But as you do it, you realize you can do it, and you get better at it the longer you do it." —Monica O'Neil   "Not only in the business,  it's extended to our life. I'm now driving an electric car, and we're now both composting, which we weren't before. The little, tiny bits we're doing with this are starting to eat into...

Cha Cha Cha Changes Mini Series   Episode Description: Part of the success of an entrepreneur is owning your story and taking control of that journey. So you have to put yourself out there." —Gita Vellanki   Menopause can be a challenging transition for many women, marked by a range of uncomfortable symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. While often overlooked, finding natural solution...

Holiday Gifting Series   Episode Description: "If you're passionate about something, go for it. It's just lots of ups and downs, and you just gotta ride that wave." —Staci Inspektor   "We want to give back to the community that inspires us and has allowed us to do what we do." —Nikki Reed   Elevating the every day with sustainable style - that's the new frontier of eco-conscious living. Thoughtful...

Cha Cha Cha Changes Mini Series  Episode Description: "Seaweed is an essential ingredient." —Sachi Singh    Seaweed may be one of the most overlooked superfoods on the planet. This nutrient-dense aquatic plant is a true powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that can work wonders for our health. Yet, many of us relegate seaweed to the occasional sushi r...

"People want to know where your food comes from. Why shouldn't people know where your building materials come from?" —Gregory Wilson   Many of the building materials we use in our homes and workplaces can pose serious health risks. From toxic chemicals like formaldehyde to hazardous plastics, these materials can negatively impact indoor air quality and overall well-being. Therefore, it's time to r...

Cha Cha Cha Changes Mini Series    Episode Description: "We need to know what we're doing so that we can support women to feel their best and live long lives." —Dr. Anjali Dsouza   Welcome to the Cha Cha Cha Changes Mini Series, a special limited exploration of menopause and the essential ingredients for navigating this transformative life stage!  Menopause and perimenopause are significant life t...

"What a lot of people don't quite understand about plant-based meat is that you have to understand the industry that you are replacing." —Christie Lagally    The plant-based meat industry is at a pivotal moment, with innovative companies harnessing the power of technology to transform the way we think about sustainable protein. By seamlessly combining cutting-edge manufacturing processes and high-...

"For something that you eat every day or consume every day, shouldn't it be the best quality ingredients that you can possibly have?" —Adrienne Lufkin For something we consume on a daily basis, the food we choose should be of the highest quality possible. Granola has long been a breakfast staple, but many store-bought varieties are packed with added sugars and artificial ingredients. It's time to...