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
067 - What's Your Manatee Moment? with Allyson Bartlett of 1% for the Planet
In today’s episode, we speak with Allyson Bartlett, Director of Brand and Marketing for 1% for the Planet, about why and how companies and individuals are formalizing their commitment to the planet i…
00:39:53 |
Wed 27 Apr 2022
066 - Progress Over Perfection with Radhika Manwani of Sieo
Today, we welcome Radhika Manwani, Associate at Sieo, to talk about their hybrid venture studio and marketing agency model. Also, we dive into the lessons learned while developing, launching, and gro…
00:48:10 |
Wed 20 Apr 2022
065 - Fighting Honey Fraud with Douglas Raggio of Pass the Honey
In today’s episode, we are joined by Douglas Raggio, Founder of Pass the Honey, about understanding biases and blind spots, and the necessity of being in it for the long haul if you're trying to chan…
01:00:24 |
Wed 13 Apr 2022
064 - Persistence Beats Resistance with Robert Koenen of Boxed Water is Better
In today’s episode, we are joined by Robert Koenen, Chief Revenue Officer of Boxed Water is Better, to talk about plastic pollution, sustainable alternatives, and the difficulties entrepreneurs face …
00:48:47 |
Wed 06 Apr 2022
063 - Mompreneur on a Mission with Pallavi Pande of Dtocs
In this episode, we are joined by Pallavi Pande, founder of Dtocs, to talk about the importance of pursuing something you’re passionate about, and the challenges of being a mompreneur.
Dtocs makes c…
00:52:50 |
Wed 30 Mar 2022
062 - Make it Easy with Gage Mitchell of Modern Species
Continuing last week's episode about the problem with using motivation as a marketing tool, our host, Gage Mitchell, joins us to dive into the things a brand should focus on if they want to build a n…
00:13:22 |
Thu 24 Mar 2022
061 - The Problem with Motivation with Gage Mitchell of Modern Species
While motivation and education can be effective in the right circumstances and the correct order, the bottom line is: if you're dumping your marketing dollars into motivation and education only, you'…
00:15:09 |
Wed 16 Mar 2022
060 - Materiality and Future Fit with Rob Sinclair of The ImaginALL Collective
In today’s episode, we’ll be speaking with Rob Sinclair, founder of ImaginALL Collective, about understanding the issues that are material to your brand in order to futureproof your company and move …
00:48:17 |
Wed 09 Mar 2022
059 - Assessing Your Impact with Breyn Hibbs of Take Two
In today's episode, we speak with Breyn Hibbs, Head of Social and Environmental Impact at Take Two about the complexities of calculating and communicating positive impact.
Take Two is an upcycled fo…
01:03:23 |
Wed 02 Mar 2022
058 - Relaunching a Brand with Aaron Wallach of Javazen
In this episode, we are speaking with Aaron Wallach, Founder and Chief Energy Officer of Javazen, about the lessons learned from the brand’s initial launch and how he’s approaching the relaunch diffe…
00:56:10 |
Wed 23 Feb 2022
057 - Make People Feel Something with Jake Karls of Mid-Day Squares
Today, we’re speaking with Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Rainmaker at Mid-Day Squares, about their game-changing show, everything style brand marketing, and how he, Lezlie Karls, and Nick (Co-Founders)…
00:44:52 |
Wed 16 Feb 2022
056 - Sustainability On Demand with Alise Zindiga of Printful
In today's episode, we speak with Alise Zindiga, CSR Manager at Printful, about the demand for sustainable products, the benefit of on-demand production, and the complexities of scaling sustainabilit…
00:48:42 |
Wed 09 Feb 2022
055 - From Their Cart to Yours with Steven Clift from GoodCarts
If you’re someone who holds a high moral standard but still takes the cheaper option off the store shelf without considering the impact of the product you are buying, it’s time to make your shopping …
00:52:46 |
Wed 02 Feb 2022
054 - Minimizing Growing Pains with Zachary DeAngelo of Rodeo CPG
Being an entrepreneur through the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly challenging for those in the food industry. However, with some key insights into your business and product, you can thrive in…
00:47:22 |
Wed 26 Jan 2022
053 - Intentionality Deficit with Subtle Distinctions
If you regularly find yourself asking, “How did I get here?” you may be suffering from intentionality deficit disorder. If you are living intentionally, you are always conscious of your intended dest…
00:21:01 |
Wed 19 Jan 2022
052 - Better Food Products with Jonathan Deutsch of Drexel Food Lab
In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Jonathan Deutsch about the art and science of food product research, development, and testing.
Jonathan is a professor of Culinary Arts and Science at Drexel …
00:46:32 |
Wed 12 Jan 2022
051 - Understanding the Problem with Timothy Lawlor of ReadyWise
In today's episode, we're speaking with Timothy Lawlor, Director of Marketing at ReadyWise, a company that provides long-term food storage and freeze-dried food, about the power of understanding the …
00:46:17 |
Wed 05 Jan 2022
050 - A Framework for Communications with Molly Gaines of Kindship Group
The world of brand messaging and public relations is evolving at a rapid pace in response to new technologies and societal shifts. In order to thrive, companies need to react to these trends and adju…
01:01:32 |
Wed 29 Dec 2021
049 - It All Starts with The People with Michelle Hirons of Higher Ring
Michelle Hirons was introduced to the business world at a very young age; by 6 years old she was helping with pricing and customer service in her family’s pharmacy, and by 12 she was accompanying her…
00:48:44 |
Wed 22 Dec 2021
048 - Excellence Without Attachment with Subtle Distinctions
Just slow down. So many entrepreneurs don’t have this phrase in their vocabulary, which is a big part of the reason that 34% of this population group suffer from anxiety. In today’s society, people a…
00:35:30 |
Wed 15 Dec 2021
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