This week we speak to Divya Alter from Divya’s Kitchen about her journey to healing through Ayurveda. From repairing an autoimmune condition to opening her own kitchen inspired by Ayurvedic teachings, Divya is truly a wealth of knowledge as a business owner and a chef! About Divya’s: Divya’s is on a mission to help people find joy, nourishment and balance through food. Based in Ayurvedic principles and cooking techniques, Divya’s includes culinary education, a suite of good-for-you packaged fo...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week we speak to Taylor Morabito, co-owner of Friend of a Farmer about his family's legacy spanning over 30 years. Talking on everything from how to keep costs down, developing relationships with vendors and supporting other local businesses in Manhattan, tune in for nuggets of wisdom on becoming an entrepreneur. About Friend of a Farmer: Friend of a Farmer has been a trailblazer in the farm-to-table movement since 1986, showcasing its unwavering commitment to locally sourced, sustainable...
Sep 20, 2023•31 min
From creating her own major at University to building a successful clothing and jewellery business, Leah Gans is truly a powerhouse. We speak to her about the cheap rent COVID created, the power of TikTok and the brilliant flea markets of Brooklyn. Listen to her tips to becoming a successful entrepreneur. About Les Miss NYC: Les Miss is a one-of-a-kind shop curated by Leah Gans. Leah started out as a handmade jeweler and has evolved her brand into an entire store in Nolita. Almost everything i...
Sep 06, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This episode we speak to Gone to the Dogs founders Santos and Jennifer about their journey to starting their business. From a background in the Peace Corps to the strength of their local community during COVID, listen to their wisdom on becoming entrepreneurs and why we need to think consciously about what we put into our bodies as well as those of our furry friends. About Gone to the Dogs: Gone to the Dogs is a social enterprise dedicated to reimagining thoughtfully designed and ethically sourc...
Aug 23, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Olivia Wolk, the founder of Bedford Vintage, speaks to us about the rise of secondhand clothing and the boom of apps such as Poshmark and Depop. From starting reselling in her college dorm to building a brick and mortar business, Olivia really has done it all. About Bedford Vintage: Bedford Vintage is a vintage fashion shop in Brooklyn, New York. Catering to everyone with curated pieces by Olivia herself, Bedford Vintage is a hidden gem. The store is open every day between 12pm and 8pm, carryi...
Aug 09, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Nora Young, the founder of Candy Colored Girl (a vintage fashion store in Bed Stuy), speaks to us about her journey from acting to costume design and how it lead to the birth of her shop. From trusting your gut, to the power of friends when starting a business, Nora has plenty of nuggets of wisdom to share. Learn why being introverted doesn’t have to be a barrier when starting a business and how to manifest your dream shop! About Candy Colored Girl: Candy Colored Girl is a clothing store with an...
Jul 26, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Better choices begins with what you put in your body. Oliver Sindlev, Vice President of Dr. Smood speaks to us about sourcing the best quality products, the strain of COVID, educating a community and celebrity endorsements. About Dr. Smood: Our mission is to offer clean, nutritious and flavorful everyday essentials to the world. Dr Smood is here to guide you on your journey to absolute health and wellbeing. With passion and creativity, our award-winning chef and nutritional experts create delici...
Jul 12, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Larasati Vitoux, the founder of Maison Jar NYC, was inspired by how many refill stores were in France but not in New York. She shares her experience of the difficulties in setting up a brick and mortar shop, the benefits of good diet and exercise and building strong relationships with her suppliers. About Maison Jar: At Maison Jar, our team strives to play our part in addressing the growing climate crisis. We believe that small habits make a big difference. By offering a different way to shop, w...
Jun 28, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Cullen Schwarz, the founder of DoneGood, began his journey in politics. After realizing lasting change couldn’t come from policies but rather from the power of consumer spending, his idea for DoneGood was born. He shares his experience with struggling to get an idea off the ground, an entrepreneur's journey, and the shocking statistics surrounding modern-day slavery. About DoneGood: DoneGood is the shopping site where every purchase you make does good for people and the planet. On www.DoneGood...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Callie Milford, co-founder of No Tox Life and the inventor of the DISH BLOCK® solid dish soap, started her company after realizing how many toxins are in soaps. She shares her experience scaling the company from a small town in Texas to a global brand in over 3,500 stores. She also talks about her key learnings when it comes to lean manufacturing and focusing on key products. About No Tox Life: No Tox Life was born from the desire to provide effective, vegan body and home care to help you live a...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Disposable packaging, including food containers from restaurants, accounts for 9 million tons of trash in the U.S. each year. Lauren Sweeney, CEO of DeliverZero, discusses how her company aims to reduce this number through its innovative reusable takeout containers. Lauren discussed the challenges her business faced during its early stages and how important it is to keep convenience in mind when building a sustainable solution for consumers. About DeliverZero: DeliverZero is a network of returna...
Apr 17, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Callum Miller, co-founder of Ethy, a sustainable certification business in the UK, discusses what he sees companies doing wrong when promoting their sustainability efforts and how greenwashing can be avoided. He also shares his journey as an entrepreneur and why we must work together to tackle climate change. About ethy: ethy makes it easy and affordable for brands to communicate verified sustainability achievements against transparent SDG-centred standards, demonstrating contribution to the UN ...
Mar 30, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Alyssa Cherry's family tragedy led her to the realization that toxins are everywhere, in our environments and where we live, work and play. She wanted answers, so she decided to start a zero-waste soap company in North Carolina. Listen as Alyssa tells us how she built her company by trusting her gut feeling and expanding her business to wholesale. 👉 Join BeOne Community for more exclusive content
Feb 23, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We talked to Katerina Bogatireva, the founder of Precycle, a zero-waste store in Brooklyn. She opened her store in 2018 after three years of planning and with a mission to reduce plastic waste. She shares how she coped with the pandemic, how it sparked an idea for a new concept store, and why she's now opening a second location in Brooklyn. 👉 Join BeOne Community for more exclusive content
Feb 09, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Isabelle DeMillan, the founder of MightyBin (a zero-waste grocery store in San Diego), tells us about her journey to start a grocery store that is better for the environment. She wanted a way to cut down on waste, so she started a grocery store that offers everything we need at daily basis, but creates less waste than other stores. Learn how the store is using workshops to educate their customers in a fun way and other tips for entrepreneurs who want to start their own sustainable businesses. 👉...
Jan 25, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Susie Wang is the founder of 100% Pure , a pioneer and OG in the clean beauty industry having done it for more than 18 years. In this episode, she'll share her story of how she got into the beauty industry completely by accident when discovering how much toxic there is in cosmetics and how real animal testing is. Susie also shares tips to fellow entrepreneurs about how important it is to offer the best product to your customers. 👉 Join BeOne Community for more exclusive content...
Jan 11, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We got to chat with Kat Dey and Phoebe Yu from ettitude , who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable and regenerative future for all by innovating the next-gen home fabric called clean bamboo that is an eco-friendly alternative to polyester and other synthetic materials. Well-being is at the core of their brand identity, which can be seen in their company values when it comes to staff well-being as well as offering products that do good for the planet and people. 👉 Join BeOne Community fo...
Jan 02, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We had the opportunity to speak with Kathryn Letson from By the Sea Organics . Kathryn was a corporate fashion designer in New York for 23 years, working with brands like Gap and Ralph Lauren. But she decided to change her lifestyle and career path, founding her own sustainable fashion brand! We got to find out more about her story and ask her about some of the important learnings from her sustainability journey. 👉 Join BeOne Community for more exclusive content...
Dec 28, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
