[Sweet and Snack Show Series] How to Improve Your Health and Wellness with Diana Stobo Founder of Truth Bar

[Sweet and Snack Show Series] How to Improve Your Health and Wellness with Diana Stobo Founder of Truth Bar

Diana Stobo is a nationally recognized health and nutrition expert, a leading raw food chef, and lifestyle coach. She is also an entrepreneur who has launched successful products and businesses in the health, wellness and food categories, including most recently, Truth Bar. As Truth Bar Founder and Lead Formulator, Diana combines her passion for entrepreneurship and innovation with her love of food and nutrition.

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[Sweet and Snack Show Series] Giving the Public More Healthy Options with Steve Savage Founder and CEO of 1908 Brands

[Sweet and Snack Show Series] Giving the Public More Healthy Options with Steve Savage Founder and CEO of 1908 Brands

Steve Savage, founder and former CEO of Eco-Products Inc, formed 1908 Brands Inc. with the goal of growing it into one of the largest manufacturers of natural and sustainable products in the nation. 1908 marks the year in which Steve’s family donated the land that is now the Muir Woods to the US government, the foundation of the family to their ongoing passion for conservation and natural solutions. Under his leadership, Eco-Products won numerous environmental awards. From 2008 to 2011, Eco-Products was named one of INC Magazine’s fastest-growing businesses.
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[Sweet and Snack Show Series] Creating a Sweet Snack that is Good For You with John & Debra Bruinsma Founders of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets

[Sweet and Snack Show Series] Creating a Sweet Snack that is Good For You with John & Debra Bruinsma Founders of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets

Dr. John and Debra Bruinsma are the founders of Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets. In 1995, Dr. John while leaving his dental office for the day and grabbed a sugar-free lollipop to enjoy on the ride home. That lollipop didn’t even make it to the door before being thrown out. He thought, “We give these to our patients?” There had to be a better alternative! From there he went on a mission to develop the best tasting, sugar-free candy and Dr. John’s was born!
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[Sweet and Snack Show Series] How to Get More Essential Fats in Your Diet with Susie Allport Founder of Susie’s Smart Cookies

[Sweet and Snack Show Series] How to Get More Essential Fats in Your Diet with Susie Allport Founder of Susie’s Smart Cookies

Susie Allport is the founder of Susie’s Smart Cookies. Susie started baking omega-3 rich cookies for her family shortly after writing her book, “The Queen Of Fats,” a history of the omega-3 fatty acid research. She used the fact that flaxseed meal, walnuts, and canola oil are rich in omega-3s to adapt favorite family recipes. Soon friends were asking her for her delicious and satisfying treats. Thus a science writer became a baker, and Susie’s Smart Cookie was born.

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[Sweet and Snack Show Series] Why We Need More Gluten-Free Candy with Mike & Jackie Nakamura Founders of Lovely Candy Company

[Sweet and Snack Show Series] Why We Need More Gluten-Free Candy with Mike & Jackie Nakamura Founders of Lovely Candy Company

Mike and Jackie Nakamura are the founders of the Lovely Candy Company. Their journey started when Jackie asked her husband, Mike, to go on a quest for her favorite candy, but it was a special request – it needed to be consciously crafted with select ingredients, as well as gluten-free. What began then evolved into a plethora of delicious family favorite candies.
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[Sweet and Snack Show Series] How Slow Growth Can Help You Succeed with Jennifer Martin Co-Founder of Pip Snacks [Shark Tank Series]

[Sweet and Snack Show Series] How Slow Growth Can Help You Succeed with Jennifer Martin Co-Founder of Pip Snacks [Shark Tank Series]

Jennifer Martin is a co-founder of Pip Snacks. She and her older brother Jeff started Pipsnacks in 2012 with $3,000 in the bank, first handing out their product in hand-stamped brown bags. Along the way, the pair received funding on an episode of Shark Tank from Barbara Corcoran. Their better-for-you popcorn brand, which comes in flavors like rosemary, truffle, and sea salt, now sells in Whole Foods, Target and more.

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[Sweet and Snack Show Series] Why Following Trends and Fads Isn’t Always the Best Idea with Dr. Andrew Goldman Co-Founder of Good Day Chocolate

[Sweet and Snack Show Series] Why Following Trends and Fads Isn’t Always the Best Idea with Dr. Andrew Goldman Co-Founder of Good Day Chocolate

Dr. Andrew Goldman is the co-founder of Good Day Chocolate. Andrew created the business with his longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur, Simeon Margolis. Good Day Chocolate creates candy-coated chocolate balls that contain taurine — said to boost neurological development — alongside caffeine from green tea extract.
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How to Build a Healthy Indulgence with Bram Bourgeois and Jennifer Lukas-Bourgeois of Lekkco

How to Build a Healthy Indulgence with Bram Bourgeois and Jennifer Lukas-Bourgeois of Lekkco

Bram Bourgeois and Jennifer Lukas-Bourgeois are the Co-founders of Lekkco, a brand of all-natural chocolate spread created from a 50-year-old Belgian recipe. Lekkco’s dark chocolate spread is nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and non-GMO. It’s also low in sugar and calories, making it a guilt-free treat that everyone can indulge in without worry. Bram and Jennifer […]


[Sweet and Snack Series] Growing a Brain and Body Nutrition Company With Will Nitze

[Sweet and Snack Series] Growing a Brain and Body Nutrition Company With Will Nitze

On this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Will Nitze, Founder and CEO of IQBAR, to discuss how he built a brain and body food brand. Will introduces IQBAR and the evolution of its products, how he’s created unique protein bars with brain health benefits, and the growth strategies for a CPG company in a changing market.


[Chicago Business Series] Customer Retention and Engagement With Aalap Shah of 1o8 Agency

[Chicago Business Series] Customer Retention and Engagement With Aalap Shah of 1o8 Agency

Aalap Shah is a Chicago-born entrepreneur and Founder of 1o8, a performance marketing digital agency focused on driving sales for CPG companies nationwide on e-com and Amazon platforms. They’ve worked with companies like Gildan, Sweet Leaf Tea, Tio, So Crazy, and more. Aalap has been recognized as a leader in Chicago’s minority-owned digital marketing world […]


[Athlete Entrepreneur Series] Becoming an Athlete in Business with Tracy Deforge, Shawn Springs, and Donte Whitner

[Athlete Entrepreneur Series] Becoming an Athlete in Business with Tracy Deforge, Shawn Springs, and Donte Whitner

Tracy Deforge is the CEO and Co-founder of The Players’ Impact. The Players’ Impact is a platform that empowers athletes and businesses exclusively for current and former professional athletes looking to preserve and build wealth through their premier private market investment opportunities. Some of their community members include Tracy McGrady, Gabby Douglas, and many more. […]


[Top Agency Series & Spot On Series] How to Transition to the Next Generation in a Family Business with David Littlefield and Sam Littlefield of Littlefield Agency

[Top Agency Series & Spot On Series] How to Transition to the Next Generation in a Family Business with David Littlefield and Sam Littlefield of Littlefield Agency

David Littlefield is the Founder and Chairman of Littlefield Agency, which he started in 1980. For over 41 years, the agency has served B2B and restaurant businesses. They even have an official holiday in June every year declared by the Mayor of Tulsa. Littlefield Agency clientele includes companies like the Tulsa Airport, Francis Energy, Tulsa […]