Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)
We're bringing you the stories behind the people and products building a more just, healthy, and regenerative future for us all. Tune in weekly and together, we’ll learn about why these better products and brands were created, how they’re helping fix broken systems, and what you can do to support them. My hope is that you’ll discover some new brands to love, and get some sparks of inspiration that will help you live your best life. // Hosted by: Gage Mitchell, Founder of Modern Species, a sustainable brand design agency helping better brands grow to scale their impact.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 187
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
087 - Importing Food Culture with Amy Zitelman of Soom Foods
Although not particularly new to the US market, tahini has historically been found gathering dust at the bottom of the shelf in the international foods aisle instead of being celebrated in the kitche…
01:01:59 |
Wed 14 Sep 2022
086 - Simplify to Amplify with Fred Hart of Interact
Design is so much more than aesthetics; it’s a tool for business. Today’s guest, Fred Hart, is a Partner and the Creative Director at Interact, a branding and design agency similar in many ways to ou…
00:57:40 |
Thu 08 Sep 2022
085 - Help People Along the Way with David Simnick of Soapbox
What are you doing to make the world a better place and help those around you? Creating change in the world requires dedication and handwork, leaving very little time to run a business, but what if y…
00:48:33 |
Wed 31 Aug 2022
084 - Be Willing to Lose Everything with Adam Hiner of Pacha
Setting out and starting a business takes courage, determination, and the ability to learn as you go. It also requires a certain commitment to the foundational causes of the work. For Adam Hiner, our…
00:59:42 |
Wed 24 Aug 2022
083 - Follow Your Passion with Fred Haberman of Freak Flag Organics
Success within the CPG space is an arduous undertaking that requires immense drive and passion for overcoming the inevitable challenges. Following your passion is a fundamental driver of today’s gues…
01:04:24 |
Wed 17 Aug 2022
082 - 2021 HITS: Prioritizing Brand Messaging with Pilar Ochi of Alter Eco
We're re-running our most successful episodes of 2021 because there are some insights that we have to go back to. This time, we speak about brand messaging for sustainable CPG products with Pilar Oc…
00:54:49 |
Wed 10 Aug 2022
081 - Will it Get Recycled with Gage Mitchell of Modern Species
It sounds confusing, but the word ‘recyclable’ doesn’t always mean that something can, in fact, be recycled. Hopefully, by the time you get to the end of this episode, you’ll have a greater understan…
00:39:59 |
Wed 03 Aug 2022
080 - Better Food Packaging in 30 Questions with Gage Mitchell of Modern Species
The way your product is packaged is almost as important as the product itself. Your packaging helps potential customers decide whether they should pick your product off the shelf, or go for one of yo…
00:39:01 |
Wed 27 Jul 2022
079 - 2021 HITS: From Coffee to Cascara with Paul Evers of Riff
We're re-running our most successful episodes of 2021 because there are some insights that we just have to go back to. This time, we speak about sustainable coffee practices with Paul Evers, Co-Foun…
00:55:30 |
Wed 20 Jul 2022
078 - 2021 HITS: Reaching Green Consumers with Carolyn Parrs of Mind Over Markets
We're re-running our most successful episodes of 2021 because there are some insights that we just have to go back to. This time, we speak about how to market sustainability with Carolyn Parrs, CEO …
00:54:09 |
Wed 13 Jul 2022
077 - 2021 HITS: A Culture of Candor with Linwood Paul & Matt D’Amour of Subtle Distinctions
We're re-running our most successful episodes of 2021 because there are some insights that we just have to go back to. This time, we speak about candor, positive culture, and how to build stronger te…
00:51:06 |
Wed 06 Jul 2022
076 - People, Planet, Balance, and Growth with Michelle Miller of The Green Marketing Academy
The green marketing space is one that is in constant flux and to be a part of it requires a steady commitment to learning and adjusting. Michelle Miller has dedicated herself to aiding brands and org…
00:56:18 |
Wed 29 Jun 2022
075 - When Everything Goes Wrong with Sadrah Schadel of No Evil Foods
No entrepreneurial journey is without its challenges, but even the biggest ones can be overcome with enough passion, drive, and support. Today’s guest is Sadrah Schadel, founder and CEO of No Evil Fo…
01:04:33 |
Wed 22 Jun 2022
074 - Focus on Your Fans with Dr. James Richardson of Premium Growth Solutions
Do you want to maximize the odds of scaling your brand to $100 million and beyond? Then, you need to learn the rules of exponential growth for consumer brands! In today’s episode, we speak with Dr. J…
00:33:43 |
Wed 15 Jun 2022
073 - Get Creative with Your Giving at the 1% for the Planet Global Summit
Looking for ideas and inspiration to improve your contributions to worthy causes? In this episode we share a panel discussion from the recent 1% for the Planet Global Summit, in which we talked about…
00:52:11 |
Wed 08 Jun 2022
072 - Know Thy Foods with Tim Richards of Philosopher Foods
In this episode, we're joined by Tim Richards, founder, and CEO of Philosopher Foods, to talk about the challenges of running a premium food product company, and the benefits of raw, sprouted, and ge…
01:04:49 |
Wed 01 Jun 2022
071 - A Culture of Sustainability with Moji Igun of Blue Daisi Consulting
Today, we speak with Moji Igun, founder of Blue Daisi Consulting, about the importance of figuring out what sustainability means to you and how she's helping companies find their path to zero waste.
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00:56:05 |
Wed 25 May 2022
070 - Squashing the Voice of Doubt with Kaitlin Mogentale of Pulp Pantry
Today we’re speaking with Kaitlin Mogentale, founder of Pulp Pantry, about identifying a problem to solve, asking for help along the way, and leaning into opportunities even if they're intimidating.
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00:53:21 |
Wed 18 May 2022
069 - What We Learn Along the Way with Kate Fosson of Brand Pollinators
This week we are joined by Kate Fosson, Co-Founder, and CEO of Brand Pollinators, about the experiences and knowledge we collect during a long journey, and how she's using her unique combination of s…
00:51:03 |
Wed 11 May 2022
068 - Lifestyle Design with Linwood Paul & Matt D'Amour of Subtle Distinctions
In this week’s episode, we're speaking with Matt D’Amour and Linwood Paul, Founders of Subtle Distinctions, about how the process of lifestyle design can help us achieve our dreams and therefore live…
00:26:51 |
Wed 04 May 2022
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