015: THC-Free, Cannabis-Infused Edibles and Holistic Wellness with Felicity Chen
Essential Ingredients Podcast
English - December 28, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsNutrition Health & Fitness Business Entrepreneurship Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
“Functional food is important and integral to health. We're using food as medicine to help us feel better and feel more balanced.” -Felicity Chen
Episode Description:
Cannabis is controversial. Many support the idea of medical marijuana, while some remain critical because other people tend to abuse it. On the other hand, research shows that cannabis does offer a lot of health benefits.
We learned about the different systems of the body in school. But there is one system in our body that is yet to gain familiarity- the endogenous cannabinoid system or ECS, named after cannabis, the plant that led to its discovery. This system plays a variety of major roles in our body’s development, including the nervous system, affecting important functions including: sleep, appetite and pain management. What if we can harvest the benefits of cannabis without suffering its mind-altering properties?
The inspiration for Potli came to Felicity Chen as she was looking for ways to help her mother, who was suffering from asthma. She started with cannabis-infused honey which truly made a difference in her life and that of her family. Today, Felicity has grown her brand and has helped many others achieve better sleep, feel calm and relief and find greater balance.
Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is the active chemical found in cannabis that gives users the feeling of being “high”. Potli products are THC-free, which is why it’s safe to consume. The products are also 3rd party-tested to ensure accurate dosing and purity. Potli uses premium, homegrown, organic ingredients and the company also strives to support local farmers.
Felicity understood the importance of food as a medicine as she was growing up. In this episode, she relates how her background has helped her in this endeavor. Justine and Felicity also talk about the importance of functional foods to holistic wellness, how to manage product regulation and distribution and upcoming developments for Potli. Working in the food tech space has given Felicity ample training to grow her own brand organically. Tune in as she shares some tips!
Connect with Felicity Chen:
Felicity is a third-generation sauce and spice maker who launched Potli as a way to promote healthy living. Potli expands upon Felicity’s heritage and passion for functional ingredients by creating high-quality, craftsman kitchen staples for everyday use. Felicity was born, raised, and is still rooted in the Bay Area. She is committed to sourcing delicious ingredients from her home state.
As CEO, Felicity oversees Potli's revenue and operations, and ensures the quality of the company’s ingredients- the primary reason customers choose Potli- is at the highest level. Prior to Potli, Felicity worked in the food tech space at companies like UberEats and Gilt.com where she constantly thought about new ways to bring food to consumers.
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Episode Highlights:
01:14 Food that Helps You Feel Better
06:42 Cannabis for Wellness
13:26 Regulation and Growing Your Brand
16:19 Moving Towards a More Open World