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
107 - Bringing Purpose to Pet Food with Jess Berger of Bundle x Joy
All product markets and areas of business can benefit from a purpose-driven approach, and the pet food space is no different! Joining us for this episode is the Founder and CEO of Bundle x Joy, Jess …
00:55:55 |
Wed 01 Feb 2023
106 - Start Living Unchained with Subtle Distinctions
Breaking free from the shackles that we give ourselves can be one of the biggest challenges each of us faces, especially when these are shielded from our view. Today we sit down with Matt D'Amour and…
00:54:28 |
Wed 25 Jan 2023
105 - Cash, Community, or Customers with Jordan Buckner of Foodbevy
Entrepreneurs need to be creative and forward-thinking to build a successful and sustainable business. Although making money is the main objective of any business, entrepreneurs are focused on much m…
01:00:29 |
Wed 18 Jan 2023
104 - Over Deliver on Experience with Lex Evan of Lexington Bakes
Throughout a person’s career, they acquire many skills beneficial to entrepreneurism. Recognizing those skills creates fantastic opportunities to pursue your passions and follow your dreams. In this …
01:06:31 |
Wed 11 Jan 2023
103 - From Curiosity to a Career (in Food) with Kimberly Schaub of PeasOnMoss
There are so many interesting and creative careers out there that slip by unnoticed by many of the population, and sometimes it takes a happy accident or chance encounter to align us with a career pa…
01:18:53 |
Wed 04 Jan 2023
102 - The Joyful Freelancer: Work-Life Balance is a Waste of Time with Gage Mitchell of Modern Species
How do you grow your “brand” as a freelancer? Does the hype around the importance of a healthy work-life balance make sense? This week, we feature an episode of The Joyful Freelancer that our very ow…
00:37:36 |
Wed 28 Dec 2022
101 - The Creative Shit Show: Sustainable Shit Show with Gage Mitchell of Modern Species
How can a brand use the power of design to make the world a better place? This episode features our very own Gage Mitchell’s interview on The Creative Shit Show Podcast, where he talks in-depth about…
00:54:51 |
Wed 21 Dec 2022
100 - Defining Better for the World with Gage Mitchell of Modern Species
We spend a lot of time talking about better-for-the-world products, brands, and businesses. But what does that really mean? During our milestone episode, we are reflecting on the types of advice and …
00:37:18 |
Thu 15 Dec 2022
099 - Technology Meets Natural Food with Karen Frame of Makeena
In recent times, we have seen a rapid rise in technology used to enhance in-store experiences and even incentivize better food choices. Today on the EvolveCPG Podcast, we are joined by Karen Frame, a…
00:58:51 |
Wed 07 Dec 2022
098 - What We Eat Matters with Seth Goldman of Eat The Change
The foods that we choose to eat represent our single biggest environmental impact. This is the belief of today’s guest, activist entrepreneur Seth Goldman, who wants to inform and empower consumers t…
00:45:40 |
Wed 30 Nov 2022
097 - A Passion for Productivity with Jessi Freitag of Startup CPG Podcast
People connect with a story far more than a tool. Joining us in conversation today is Season 3 host of The Startup CPG Podcast, Jessi Freitag, who specializes in helping people to leverage the power …
01:05:13 |
Wed 23 Nov 2022
096 - A Sense of Belonging with Katrina Tolentino of Naturally Network
Creating a feeling of community and connection can be so impactful to individuals and businesses on multiple levels, and the ecosystem of care that emerges through engaged networks can bring forth re…
00:46:32 |
Wed 16 Nov 2022
095 - Impact-Driven Holiday Shopping Guide with Kate Fosson of Brand Pollinators
Supporting brands and companies that are impact driven is essential for driving change on a larger scale. With so many options for consumers, it is often hard to find the company to suit your needs w…
00:54:52 |
Wed 09 Nov 2022
094 - Shifting Toward Sustainability with Alicia Lahey of Humble Snacks
Conscious consumerism has grown exponentially in recent years, with shoppers expecting more transparency and less waste from the brands they choose to support. While shifting towards more sustainable…
00:52:31 |
Wed 02 Nov 2022
093 - 2021 HITS: A Plastic-Free Mission with Sandra Ann Harris of ECOlunchbox
There are some insights that we just have to go back to. This time, we bring back this conversation about reducing human dependence on plastics with Sandra Ann Harris, Founder of ECOlunchbox.
We lea…
00:45:20 |
Wed 26 Oct 2022
092 - Nobody Can Do This Alone with Caroline Cotto of Renewal Mill
Did you know that up to 40% of food in the USA goes to waste every year? In this episode of Evolve CPG, Caroline Cotto is here to discuss how conscious consumers and brands can fight this problem. Ca…
00:52:19 |
Wed 19 Oct 2022
091 - Start with Health with Mark Samuel of IWON Organics
Nutrition is key to living healthy but is a challenge due to the demands of work and life. Unhealthy snacks are what many people rely on to keep themselves energized throughout the day; often leaving…
00:37:40 |
Wed 12 Oct 2022
090 - Donations Beat Discounts Andrew Forman of Givz
Discounts are the default incentive to grow sales for many businesses. However, a change in consumer behavior is causing them to hack into margins and deteriorate brand value. In this episode, we spe…
00:51:57 |
Wed 05 Oct 2022
089 - TikTok and Vulnerability with Erica Rankin of Bro Dough
Social media can be a fantastic way to grow your brand and increase sales, but this is easier said than done, especially for people that are not extroverts. In this episode, we speak to Erica Rankin,…
00:41:37 |
Wed 28 Sep 2022
088 - The Keys to Success with John Foraker of Once Upon a Farm
To make a true impact, your mission needs to be baked into the DNA of your brand from the get-go. Joining us today to share the keys to the success of an impact-driven brand is John Foraker, Co-Found…
01:01:05 |
Wed 21 Sep 2022
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