Gooder
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -After spending 20 years working in the food, beverage & wellness industry I’ve created this podcast to introduce you to the powerhouse women who have found success on every level. My goal is to give you direct access to their insights and expertise in order to help you make your business ”Gooder”.
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Redefining Menopause: Empowering Women Through Honest Conversations
September 28, 2023 11:15 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBJulie Gordon White is the founder and CEO MenoWell. She is a solution-driven individual who understands the struggles that come with food cravings and hormonal imbalances. Her personal experience inspired her to become an advocate for others facing similar challenges. Her company was recently recognized as one of Oprah's best menopause products, and she is an advocate for women in all stages of menopause. She also discusses the hidden world of menopause, the impact it has on women's lives and...
Unmasking Medical Racism: The Importance of Finding a Doctor Who Listens with Beatrice Dixon
September 11, 2023 10:15 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBJoin Diana Fryc on the latest episode of Gooder as she engages in a fascinating conversation with Beatrice Dixon, the remarkable CEO, co-founder, and chief innovation officer of The Honeypot Company. Beatrice's profound insights and personal experiences shed light on the significance of investing in one's work, cultivating meaningful relationships, and leveraging one's strengths. She delves into the rich African traditions of self-care, discusses the pervasive issue of medical racism, and pas...
From Syrup to Success: How Swoon Navigated It All with Jennifer Ross
August 28, 2023 10:25 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode of Gooder, host Diana Fryc talks to Jennifer Ross, co-founder and co-CEO of Swoon, a line of zero sugar lemonades and teas. Jennifer shares how their company pivoted during the pandemic to create a new product line and the challenges and successes they faced while expanding distribution. She discusses the importance of providing healthier drink options and the impact it can have on people's health. The episode also delves into their collaboration with the iconic brand Barbie a...
Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Business with Ariel Kaye
August 14, 2023 10:55 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBJoin host Diana Fryc on the latest episode of Gooder as she interviews Ariel Kaye, the innovative mind behind Parachute, a socially responsible home lifestyle brand based in Los Angeles. Discover Ariel's passion for sustainability and learn how it has been woven into every aspect of Parachute, since it was founded in 2014. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of running a direct-to-consumer startup, and explore the keys to building a resilient company culture. Plus, hear ab...
Revolutionizing Windows: Redefining the Design Landscape with Haley Weidenbaum
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBIn this episode of Gooder, host Diana Fryc is joined by Haley Weidenbaum, CEO and co-founder of Everhem, Haley's passion for interior design started as a childhood hobby, and has since blossomed into a full-fledged mission to create homes that make people happy. With a keen eye for impeccable design, a bootstrapping mentality, and a charming positivity, Haley effortlessly infuses California cool with worldly accents. She values modern functionality while appreciating the styles of the past. ...
Redefining Sustainability with Mo & Michelle Mokone
July 17, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBIn this episode of Gooder, host Diana Fryc is joined by Michelle Mokone and Mo Mokone, co-founders of Mo's Crib, a sustainable home decor company in South Africa. They discuss how businesses can make a difference in sustainability beyond just recycling. Mo's Crib prides themselves on creating sustainable jobs and taking care of their employees with a wellness initiative and Mindful Fridays. They also share their journey of using recycled PVC pipes for origami decorations, including the challe...
Culinary Resilience: Unveiling Success in the Food Industry with Holly Snyder
July 03, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBIn this episode of Gooder, our host Diana Fryc engages in a captivating conversation with Holly Snyder, an accomplished senior culinary product developer at Amazon, renowned for her extensive expertise leading consumer research and development teams. Holly shares her remarkable journey, starting from her hands-on experience working on the line and in pastry at the prestigious Stars restaurant. She takes us through her entrepreneurial venture of creating a line of frozen meals for two, showcas...
From Cereal Trials to Market Triumph: The Journey of Ellis and Margaret Wishingrad
June 19, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode of Gooder, we hear from Margaret Wishingrad, the CEO and Co-Founder of Three Wishes Cereal, a company that created a truly healthy cereal alternative made with nutritious and protein-dense ingredients like chickpeas and pea protein. Margaret shares her journey of starting this emerging brand and overcoming technical barriers to create a product that resonates with retailers and consumers alike. We also learn about her unique relationship with her business partner, who is also ...
Trust and Transformation in Women’s Supplements with Alex Taylor & Tori Thain Gioia
June 05, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode of Gooder, host Diana Fryc welcomes guests Tori Thain Gioia and Alex Taylor, the co-founders and co-CEOs of Perelel, a company specializing in doctor-approved nutritional supplements for women in their reproductive stage. Tori was inspired to initiate Perelel following her daughter's birth with a cleft lip, an event which led her to understand the link between this condition and nutrition. Driven by the absence of trustworthy nutritional guidance for expectant mothers, Tori, a...
Exploring Global Flavors and Culture Through Snacking with Sarah Wallace
May 22, 2023 14:58 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBIn this episode of Gooder, host Diana Fryc engages in a conversation with Sarah Wallace, the founder and CEO of The Good Bean and CEO of Beanitos. They delve into the inception of The Good Bean and the unique challenges faced in introducing a new category of legume-based snacks. Sarah shares her valuable insights from her extensive experience in the natural and specialty foods industry, offering guidance to emerging brands, emphasizing the significance of cultivating customer loyalty and adop...
Leveraging Celebrity Partnerships to get Real ROI with Melissa Conner
May 08, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBMelissa Conner is a partner and director at Jennifer Bett Communications. She has won awards for her communication skills and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. She joined Jennifer Bett Communications in 2014 and focuses on helping fast-growing consumer brands in an inclusive and sustainable way. She has worked with famous brands like Tom's, Sotheby's, and Jack Spade. In 2017, she received the PRSA's 15 under 35 award. QUOTES Being unafraid to speak up about what's important t...
Inspiring Innovative Initiatives with Audarshia Townsend
April 24, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBAudarshia Townsend is the Content Director for Informa Market and a veteran food and beverage journalist covering the latest trends and innovations across the food industry. As Content Director for Informa Markets, she oversees the development of quality content in various forms, from written articles to visual media. Her keen eye for industry trends and her passion for innovation propels her to keep an informed and insightful pulse on the ever-changing landscape of the food and beverage indu...
Brewing Better with Betsy Frost
March 26, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBBetsy Frost is the CEO of Hoplark Brands, a company brewing tea like beer, with the hops, but without sugars, additives or any fermentation; each with the sophisticated flavor of hops, without the alcohol or calories. Betsy’s marketing background creating and growing businesses and brands makes her the perfect fit for the company. She has experience across various industries, from startups to large companies, and has a real talent for managing complex projects and partnerships. Betsy is known...
Everything Expo with Diana Fryc
March 20, 2023 14:03 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBDiana Fryc, Chief Growth Officer, Podcast Host and Partner at Retail Voodoo is an expert marketer in the food, beverage and wellness industries. With 20 years of experience, she has helped both established companies and start-up brands build and grow their presence in their respective categories and overcome business challenges as they arise. She leverages her extensive knowledge in branding, innovation, consumer markets and packaging systems to drive meaningful and sustainable growth for her...
Passion Prevails with Melissa Price
March 12, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBMelissa Price, the Customer Vice President at Campbell’s Soup Company, joins us to discuss her 16-year career as a seasoned marketing and sales leader. Her experience in the CPG industry has made her an expert in demand creation, P&L Management and leading teams across food and household products. Melissa shares her journey at Campbell’s, where she has grown from an Associate Brand Manager to Customer Vice President. Throughout the course of her career, her passion for achieving outstanding r...
It's Not Traditional, It's TWRL with Olivia Chen
March 06, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBGet ready to hear from Olivia Chen, the co-founder and chief marketing officer of Twrl Milk Tea. She's a creative entrepreneur who loves bringing people together, telling stories, and marketing. Olivia knows how to use unconventional marketing tactics to make a brand stand out and get more sales. Join us on this podcast as Olivia shares how she started TWRL Milk Tea with her business partner Pauline, and how they've grown the business together. You'll learn the secrets of their success and h...
Disrupting Distribution with Fiona Lee
February 27, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBFiona Lee is the Co-Founder and COO of Pod Foods, a logistics and technology enablement company. Connecting B2B brands directly with retailers, Pod Foods is a marketplace built for the new era of grocery. Prior to starting Pod Foods, Fiona was the Community Manager at Block 71 in San Francisco, a launchpad for Singaporean tech start-ups coming to the United States, and the gateway for Silicon Valley companies to enter the Southeast Asia market. She also founded Green Pea Cookie, an endeavor ...
Creating a Crossover Company with Lucinda Wright
February 19, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBLucinda Wright is a seasoned CPG executive with extensive expertise creating new businesses, building retail empires and creating meaningful marketing. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Cask & Kettle, she is the leader of the thriving spirit-making company based in Temperance, Michigan. Lucinda talks about creating a crossover between categories big and small and how this approach has impacted Cask & Kettle's business. From the beverage industry at large to alcohol and coffee combinations, Lucinda...
Never Stop Bee-Leavin' with Jennifer Wiese
February 13, 2023 12:58 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBJennifer Wiese is the Founder and CEO of BeeFree Gluten Free Bakery. Her passion for creating delicious gluten-free food coupled with her drive to create and provide job opportunities for individuals with autism is what drove her to start the company. Her mission in doing so is grounded in her belief that any one person can make a difference in the world, and through their business. Jennifer shares her journey as a mompreneur, shedding light on the struggles she experienced in the early days...
Blissfully Balanced with Sara Gelenberg-Field
February 06, 2023 10:25 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBSara Gelenberg-Field is the Chief Marketing Officer of Mommy's Bliss, and has 25 years of experience as a marketing executive. She has spent her career leading brand marketing campaigns and companies for a number of consumer products. In her current role as CMO, she is responsible for a fast-growing, nationally distributed line of products focused on family health and wellness. Sara sheds light on Mommy's Bliss, the company's history and how she came to work for the company. In addition, she...
Old Ingredients, New Age Name with Laura Shenkar
January 23, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBOn today’s show, Laura Shenkar, CEO & Founder of This PKN shares what the product is and how the company got its start. PKN is the most indulgent, nutritious, eco-friendly, plant-based milk on the market today. She goes on to discuss the different factors that can affect distribution at the State level, along with consumer preferences and diet restrictions. Throughout her career journey, she has experienced many magic moments and learned secrets to continually improve along the way. Everythin...
A Startup Sparked by Dark Days with Ali Bonar
January 16, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBOat Haus' CEO & Chief Vibes Officer, Ali Bonar joins us today to talk about the companies focus on nutrition and the world's first-ever oat-based spread, Granola Butter. Ali shares her industry experience and the story of how Oat Haus was founded. Additionally, she discusses the importance of smart marketing practices, placing emphasis on a healthy diet and consuming natural foods. To round out the episode, Ali talks about the milestones she has achieved and the contributing factors that hav...
Lean Into Clean with Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe
January 09, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBCaitlyn Vanderhaeghe is the President, CEO & Co-Founder of KidStar Nutrients, a clean and natural supplement brand formulated just for kids. Outside of running a company, she is a well-known mommy blogger, published children's author, certified teacher and health advocate. Her love of all things natural health was the motivation that propelled her to develop nutritional supplements that only contain essential nutrients. On this episode, Caitlyn explains the philosophy and inspiration behind ...
Distilling a Spirited Tradition with Jamie Hunt
January 02, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBJamie Hunt is the Founder and CEO of Fast Penny Spirits, an Italian Amaro liqueur company based in Seattle, WA. European adventures and a rich family history of wine and liqueur making sparked her dive into the world of Amaro. On today's show, Jamie shares her inspiration for starting her own company and why she left her tech career behind. Additionally, she discusses women empowerment, meaningful opportunities, and career mentorship for a growth trajectory. Furthermore, she gives some wond...
Accelerating Today, Owning Tomorrow with Jess Akers
December 26, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBJessica Akers is a leader in commerce innovation at General Mills, the parent brand to some of the most well-known food and CPG brands on the planet. The continued growth of e-commerce and the changing expectations of consumers in the digital age has kept her at the forefront of change in the food sector. By applying agile marketing techniques and technology to learn at the pace and scale of global business, she is on a quest to provide connected consumer experiences. In this episode, Jess sh...
A Mission Driven by Memories with Vanessa Pham
December 19, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBVanessa Pham is the Co-Founder and CEO of Omsom, a company built for and committed to bringing loud and proud Asian flavors to American households. In this episode, Vanessa discusses the humble beginnings of the Asian cuisine inspired brand, along with its mission and principles. She shares the lessons she learned from friends and mentors along her journey and what continues to inspire her. Additionally, she talks about the impact the brand made in the food industry and how its business model...
Spice Up Your Life with Patti Doyle
December 12, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBJoin us for our conversation with Patti Doyle, the CEO of Rumi Spice. Founded by military veterans who served in Afghanistan, the spice company's mission is to bring flavorful, ethically sourced and socially responsible spices from Afghanistan to share with customers worldwide. In her own right, Patti is an accomplished and innovative B2C and B2B marketing executive with profit and loss responsibility, extensive experience in marketing strategy, business development, digital marketing, advert...
Food-Tech Goes Vegan with Jennifer Stojkovic
December 05, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBAs a food-tech leader, author of The Future of Food is Female, and the founder of the Vegan Women Summit, Jennifer Stojkovic is an amazing woman who continues to push boundaries. She began her career working with renowned Silicon Valley investor and founder of SV Angel, Ron Conway. Following her time there, she entered the food-tech market. Throughout her career she has worked alongside some of tech's most well-known CEOs holding positions at Google, Microsoft and Facebook. In addition, she h...
From STEM to Marketing Exec, Unconventional Career Paths Are On The Rise with Kimberly Lam
November 28, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBAs an expert brand management and marketing leader, Kimberly Lam joins me to talk about her extensive experience developing both lifestyle and consumer packaged goods brands on a global scale. She has spent her career leading iconic brands, including Coca-Cola, Marriott, Delta and American Express. At all different intervals of her career, she has experienced changing business landscapes and accelerated growth for brands such as Chobani, which set out to create a new CPG category. Kim is curr...
Leadership Growth When Women Run Boards with Cassie Burr
November 21, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBJoin us as I sit with Cassie Burr, a Talent Partner at VMG Partners and the Executive director of the Women On Boards Projects which she co-founded in February 2020. From analyst to powerhouse talent developer, Cassie Burr talks about her her unforgettable and favorite life moments, and how she became the Executive Director of Women on Board Project. As women in leadership is on the rise, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Today's episode is hosted by Diana Fryc of Retail Voodoo, con...
Increasing Accessibility to Food as a Form of Medicine with Maya French
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBToday Maya French, the founder of Koia and Joydays joins us to talk about her growth journey as an entrepreneur and startup founder. Both Koia and Joydays are mission-driven brands that are working to get healthy food and beverage products into the hands of underserved populations. Maya works hard to ensure that her products are filled with vital nutrients and wholesome ingredients to counteract unhealthy eating habits across America, ones that she’s all too familiar with. Maya and I also dis...
The Importance of Having Accelerator Programs for Latino Entrepreneurs Featuring Junea Rocha, Brazi Bites
September 19, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Junea Rocha, the Co-founder and CMO of Brazi Bites, to discuss how she’s helping entrepreneurs succeed through the Latino Entrepreneur Accelerator Program. Junea talks about the program, the industry gap she’s trying to reduce, how the program will help startup leaders achieve success, and the criteria for joining the program.
Finding Balance for Work-Life Harmony Featuring Zahira Marmar, Hrbvor
August 22, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Zahira Marmar, the Founder and Chief Tea Brewer at Hrbvor, to discuss work-life harmony while running a beverage brand. Zahira talks about her herbal tea company, Hrbvor, tips for having work-life harmony, and the mistakes and lessons she learned in her entrepreneurial journey.
Empowering Underrepresented CPG Founders Featuring Katrina Tolentino, Naturally Network
August 15, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Katrina Tolentino, the Executive Director at Naturally Network, to discuss how they help underrepresented CPG founders succeed. Katrina explains what Naturally Network does for the CPG industry, how the M/O Fellowship helps CPG brands prosper, and the partners and people she’s looking up to as advisors in the program.
Tips To Succeed in the Beverage Industry Featuring Becca Schepps, Mortal Ventures
July 25, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Becca Schepps, the Founder and CEO of Mortal Ventures, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and tips to succeed in the beverage industry. Becca explains the importance of natural brand accessibility, how she balances her personal and professional life, how her history as a creative director influences her leadership style, and her advice to other entrepreneurs.
The Importance of Ancient Grains and Wheat Featuring Brooke Lucy, Bluebird Grain Farms
July 18, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Brooke Lucy, the Co-owner and Founder of Bluebird Grain Farms, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey in growing, processing, and selling organic ancient grains and wheat. Brooke explains the fundamental shift in people’s demand for ancient grains and wheat, product development and the farming practices they use to grow their grains, challenges they’ve faced, and her advice to new farmers and entrepreneurs.
Running a Successful Wellness Beverage Brand Featuring Angela Zeng, Karviva
July 04, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Angela Zeng, Founder and CEO of Karviva, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey running a successful, healthy beverage brand. Angela explains where the idea for Karviva came from, how to manage food waste, the challenges and lessons she learned maneuvering a young, growing brand in the beverage industry, and the impacts of veganism and plant-based foods on the American diet.
How To Succeed in the Refrigerated Snacks Space Featuring Leigh Keith, Perfect Snacks
June 27, 2022 04:44 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Leigh Keith, the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Perfect Snacks, to discuss the entrepreneurial journey as a successful refrigerated snacks brand. Leigh talks about Perfect Snacks and some of the challenges of running a business as a young person, their acquisition by Mondelēz International, leadership strategies, and her advice to other entrepreneurs.
How to Successfully Run a For-Good, For-Profit Brand Featuring Suz Hernandez, MamaP
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Suz Hernandez, the Founder and CEO of MamaP, to discuss ways to successfully run an eco-friendly brand. Suz explains the reasons why MamaP exists as a for-good, for-profit brand, the challenges and lessons they’ve learned, and how they’re growing and creating change.
Fueling the Path To Feeling Better Featuring Tara Staten, Bulletproof
June 13, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Tara Staten, the Marketing Director at Bulletproof, to discuss ways to run a healthy, successful food and beverage brand. Tara explains the lessons she has learned that have contributed to her success, the leadership style she uses and how it has evolved with time, the importance of having mentors, and advice to leaders.
Intrapreneurship in the Veggies-As-Snacks Industry Featuring Katrina Borisjuk, Dirt Kitchen Snacks
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc sits down with Katrina Borisjuk, the Senior Director of SnackFutures and Intrapreneurial Founder and Lead of Dirt Kitchen Snacks, to discuss her intrapreneurial journey in the healthy foods industry. Katrina explains the value of intrapreneurship and lessons she has learned, the process and challenges they faced launching a startup during the pandemic, and her advice to other entrepreneurs.
Tips To Run a Healthy Social Venture Featuring Nina Tickaradze, NADI
May 30, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Nina Tickaradze, the Founder and CEO of NADI, to discuss tips on how to successfully run a healthy social venture. Nina explains the challenges of running a social venture and lessons she has learned as a leader, the importance of being in an entrepreneurial group outside of your organization, and her advice to other women leaders.
The Changing World of Allergens Featuring Catherine Jaxon, Mission MightyMe
May 23, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Catherine Jaxon, the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Mission MightyMe, to discuss ways parents can prevent food allergies in their children. Catherine explains the importance of introducing microdoses of the allergen foods into babies’ diets early, the types of allergen foods we have, and the products Mission MightyMe creates to help prevent food allergies.
How To Run a Healthy Brand Featuring Sophia Maroon, Dress It Up Dressing
May 16, 2022 05:15 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Sophia Maroon, the Founder and CEO of Dress It Up Dressing, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey in making healthy dressings and marinades for salads. Sophia explains her 10-year journey of scaling Dress It Up Dressing and the mistakes she avoided, the kind of networks an entrepreneur should have to succeed, and her advice to entrepreneurs.
How To Drink Better and Drink Clean Featuring Donna Katz, G’s Hard Ginger Beer
May 09, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Donna Katz, the CEO and Founder of G’s Hard Ginger Beer, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey in beverages, specifically in the alcohol category. Donna talks about what inspired her to found G’s Hard Ginger Beer, the lessons she has learned developing the company, and the importance of growing through mentorship and industry networks.
Importance of Design Thinking in Innovation Featuring Snehdeep Brar, Lenny & Larry’s
May 02, 2022 20:12 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Snehdeep Brar, the Head of Technical Services and R&D at Lenny & Larry’s, to discuss tips for promoting healthy and wealthy living. Snehdeep explains strategies to successfully work in different markets, the tools and tactics she uses to be successful, and advice to people working with different brands.
Making a Difference With a Healthy Food Brand Featuring Richa Gupta, Good Food for Good
April 25, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Richa Gupta, the President and Founder of Good Food For Good, to discuss ways you can provide healthy food to consumers and run a successful business all at the same time. Richa shares her entrepreneurial journey and lessons she has learned, the details of mindful consumption, waste, and recycling, and her advice to other entrepreneurs wanting to make an impact.
Positively Impacting the World With a Brand Featuring Rebecca Hamilton, Badger
April 17, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Rebecca Hamilton, second-generation Owner and Co-CEO at Badger, to discuss ways to impact the world positively with your brand and have good returns. Rebecca explains how she uses Badger as a platform to enact positive change, impacts the National Women’s Business Council has on women in business, and she gives advice to people who want to be advocates and good business owners, brand stewards, and leaders within their organiz...
The Sauce Queen’s Tips For Successfully Running a Business Featuring Maria Covarrubias, Cien Chiles
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Maria Covarrubias, the Co-founder and Culinary Expert at Cien Chiles, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey as “the sauce queen.” Maria shares the inspirations behind her sauce ideas, the importance of having mentors in any venture of your life, and her advice to entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators.
Building Beloved Brands No Matter the Category featuring Erika Cottrell, Harbor Wholesale
March 28, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode of the Gooder Podcast, host Diana Fryc is joined by Erika Cottrell, Vice President of Marketing for Harbor Wholesale, to discuss her path in the world of CPG and distribution. Erika shares how her experiences at Smucker’s helped her grow Harbor Wholesale, how she helped Smucker’s smoothly integrate two companies after an acquisition, and why she loves working at Harbor Wholesale.