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
167 - Why We Should Eat Bugs with Dr. Aaron T. Dossey of All Things Bugs
In this conversation, Dr. Aaron T. Dossey discusses the surprising amount of land clearing around the globe for agriculture and its detrimental effects on the environment, including biodiversity loss…
01:10:20 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
166 - Food-Focused Podcasts with RJ Bee of Heritage Radio Network
In this conversation, RJ Bee, the executive director of Heritage Radio Network, shares the story of how the network was founded and how they transitioned from a local radio station to a diverse podca…
00:51:01 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
165 - Ask Great Questions with Karin Hibma Cronan of Cronan
What’s in a brand name? Everything, according to today’s guest, Karin Hibma Cronan, a renowned brand strategist, and co-founder of Cronan, as we explore the role of questions in the art of naming and…
01:21:03 |
Tue 27 Aug 2024
164 - Mission Meets Retail with Alli Ball of Food Biz Wiz
What does it take for a mission-driven brand to thrive in the competitive world of retail? In this episode, we explore the intersection of retail success and mission-driven branding with Alli Ball, t…
00:57:30 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
163 - Better Snack Options with Ashley Nickelson of B.T.R. Nation
Vending machines might be convenient, but they are not exactly known for their nutritious, high-quality snacks, and it’s high time they got an upgrade! Today's guest is Ashley Nickelsen Founder, CEO,…
01:15:52 |
Mon 12 Aug 2024
162 - Decarbonize Media with Avril Tomlin-Hood of boa
While many businesses and individuals are answering the call to be more impact-driven and sustainably conscious, few understand just how damaging their digital footprint is to their endeavors. Today …
00:56:26 |
Mon 05 Aug 2024
161 - Sustainable Seafood with Crave Fishbar, Gra-Bar Fresh Seafood, and American Unagi
Sustainable aquaculture may just be the long-awaited answer to responsible food consumption, and today's three remarkable guests are here to explain why this is most certainly the case. Today, we hav…
00:54:30 |
Mon 29 Jul 2024
160 - Eat Your Nutrients with Sara Cullen of GEM
Are you worried about the nutritional benefits of the food you eat? Do you lack the energy you need to get through the day, despite healthy eating habits? In this episode, we sit down with Sara Culle…
00:58:47 |
Fri 19 Jul 2024
159 - Celebrity Brands with Samyr Laine of Freedom Trail Capital
From Goop by Gwyneth Paltrow to Fenty by Rihanna, Casamigos by George Clooney to Feastables by MrBeast, celebrities are increasingly leveraging their influence to launch products and lifestyle brands…
01:11:41 |
Fri 12 Jul 2024
158 - Curious Creatives with Diana Ingles of Rootlebox
What if your actions had a ripple effect? Instead of waiting for someone else to be the solution, what if you took charge of your own sphere of influence? Diana Ingles is an Eco-conscious Designer at…
00:44:02 |
Fri 05 Jul 2024
157 - Growing Organic with Matt McLean of Uncle Matt's Organic
To stay relevant as a CPG brand, you need to be willing to evolve, and it’s no different in the organic industry. Today, we sit down with Matt McLean, Founder and Chief Uncle of Uncle Matt's Organic,…
00:56:00 |
Fri 28 Jun 2024
156 - Recycled Plastic Yarn with Lauren Choi of The New Norm (Climify)
Welcome to this special Climify and Brands For A Better World crossover episode, as we sit in on Eric Benson's conversation with Lauren Choi.
We all know about those infamous red cups that flood Ame…
01:04:24 |
Sat 22 Jun 2024
155 - Frozen for a Reason with Rachel Drori of Daily Harvest
What if frozen food could revolutionize the way we eat, nourish our bodies, and save the planet? In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Drori, the visionary founder of Daily Harvest, to delve into …
00:53:00 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
154 - A Smoothie Transition with Alex Bayer of Genius Dreams
We all know just how difficult it can be to enter the world of CPG, let alone thrive in it. But what may be even harder is knowing when it's time to let go of the brand you've worked tirelessly to bu…
01:11:12 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
153 - Change Through Cooking with Alison Cayne of Haven's Kitchen
Beyond simply being delicious, food can be a means to start conversations, cross cultural divides, and even inspire social change. In this episode of Brands for a Better World, you’ll hear from Aliso…
01:06:27 |
Fri 31 May 2024
152 - Donuts for Health with Kathrin Henon of Planet Bake
America has a major sugar problem, which is evident in the fact that the United States consumes more sugar than any other country in the world! To explain how her company is helping to ease this part…
00:44:13 |
Fri 24 May 2024
151 - Diverse Foods & Families with David Fullner & Daniel Auld of Kekoa Foods
Have you ever found yourself in a grocery store, staring at rows of bland baby food jars and thinking, “There's got to be a better way?” Today, we sit down with David Fullner and Daniel Auld to discu…
00:57:19 |
Fri 17 May 2024
150 - Manifesting & Evolving with Kate Flynn of Sun and Swell
Sun and Swell is a wholesome food brand that’s on a mission to create a healthier and more sustainable food industry. Today we are joined by Sun and Swell’s Co-Founder and CEO, Kate Flynn, who walks …
01:08:55 |
Fri 10 May 2024
149 - Good Stuff Takes Time with Matt Thomas of Brew Dr.
Get ready to unlock the secrets behind one of the most captivating beverages of our time: kombucha! Today, we sit down with Matt Thomas, Founder of Brew Dr., to delve into the world of kombucha brewi…
00:37:38 |
Fri 03 May 2024
148 - The Brand is the Product with Christopher Gavigan of The Honest Company
What matters more, the product or the brand? As today’s guest Christopher Gavigan explains, the brand and the product should be one and the same and therefore equally important! Christopher is the fo…
00:57:08 |
Fri 26 Apr 2024
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