Thrive - Ethical Entrepreneurs Podcast

Welcome back to the Thrive Podcast and this week on the show I’m chatting to Maria Akbani from The Alpinia Institute and about the brand ACAZEN.  Acazen is an exciting  plant based fibre brand that aims to help you increase your natural fibre intake. Using acacia gum that is sustainably sourced from the acacia tree, in Senegal. In the episode - we talk all things fibre, gut health and the importance of sustainability in business. What we cover on this week's show:   The link between fibre and gut health   The role fibre plays in immune health The importance of sustainability of ingredients The work that the Alpinia institute is doing on gut health Simple ways to get more fibre into your diet       Find out more from Acazen at: https://bit.ly/ACazenThrive20 https://thrive-magazine.co.uk/a-good-gut-feeling-without-any-limits/ https://www.alpiniainstitute.com   More from Thrive: http://thrive-magazine.co.uk/subscribe https://thrive-magazine.co.uk/our-mission/   What does it mean to be an ethical busin

Welcome back to the Thrive Podcast and this week on the show I’m chatting to Georgina Jackson Sytner - a Premier Global trainer and food coach and author of the book Eat Less. Which she describes as ‘an anti-obesity manifesto’. Georgina believes that to To CONQUER the BODY, you first must gain control of the mind. And I agree!   What we cover on this week's show: Georgina's journey back to full health and becoming REBODIED Intermittent fasting as a route back to health and wellness Meditation and having an holistic view of health Stress and the major affect on the body and mind Stress and the major affect on the body and mind Eat Less - Georgina's book and the philosophy of fasting   Find out more from Georgina Jackson Sytner at:https://www.georginajacksonsytner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eatlessbook/ www.facebook.com/Georginajacksonsytner 'Eat Less' the book can be purchased from: https://www.georginajacksonsytner.com/book   More from Thrive: http://thrive-magazine.co.uk/subscribe https://thrive-magazi

Welcome back to the Thrive Podcast and this week on the show I’m chatting to Nutritionist and Thrive Expert Victoria Hamilton Victoria holds an Honours Degree in Biochemistry and Immunology, and a Diploma in Nutrition from Institute for Optimum Nutrition London. Victoria is on our Thrive Experts panel and writes for Thrive Nutrition magazine, her focus is on autoimmune conditions and she is looking to launch her book 'Outsmart Autoimmune Disease in 2021” in 2021. She is also a DNALife practitioner. Nutrition Brand MastermindBefore we jump into this week's episode let me tell you about our Nutrition Brand Mastermind that’s coming up in November. It’s a 12 week mastermind course for Nutritionists and health business owners. Are you a nutritionist looking to get clear on who your ideal client is to raise your profile in the media and to become the go-to expert in your field? You’ll be working on your brand your personal profile finding clients how to tell your story and portray your experience in the field of n

Welcome back to the Thrive Podcast and this week on the show I’m chatting to Nutritionist Lizzy Cole. Lizzy holds an MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Nutrition from King's College London. She has written for Thrive magazine for a while now and her experience and knowledge on achieving long-term, sustainable weight loss is renowned.  She has worked with gyms, spas, food brands and personal clients. Welcome Lizzy - it’s great to have you on the show.    Nutrition Brand MastermindBefore we jump into this week's episode let me tell you about our Nutrition Brand Mastermind that’s coming up in November. It’s a 12 week mastermind for Nutritionists. Are you a nutritionist looking to get clear on who your ideal client is to raise your profile in the media and to become the go-to expert in your field? You’ll be working on your brand your personal profile finding clients how to tell your story and portray your experience in the field of nutrition and health. This is going to position

Welcome back to the Thrive Podcast This episode of the Thrive Podcast is a little different. This week on the show I spoke with Natasha Zo. Natasha is a former journalist, who worked for the global transformational platform MindValley for 4 years, but she now runs a remote PR agency for personal growth leaders and wellness coaches.  So, this is going to be a real gem of a conversation for any of our listeners who are looking to demystify how to achieve PR for your health or wellness business.  Listen in for tips from Natasha on raising your own profile if you’re looking to spread a message of health and wellness around the globe. We talk:  The power of the MIND VALLEY platform The current conversation around mental health How Covid-19 has changed our focus on health and mindset How to rise up as a change maker in 2020 The PR landscape of health and nutrition brands Find out more from Natasha Zo https://natashazo.com THRIVE NUTRITION BRAND MASTERMIND - Launches November 2020 Are you ready to find your nutrit

Welcome back to the Thrive Podcast and I’m excited to bring you this episode as I dive deep into the world of adaptogens with Tulsi Spirit owner Elita Mosseri.  Adaptogens - what the heck are they? A group of intelligent plants and mushrooms that have been used for centuries for their ability to help our bodies adapt to everyday challenges and stress - maybe that’s why they’re becoming more popular again as we’re as stress levels continue to climb! Elita started her journey with medicinal herbs and mushrooms at a young age as this was the norm in her family. After travelling the world and settling in the UK, Elita got back to her roots in Ayurveda; and launched  Tulsi Spirit. We talk:  The power of adaptogens Why sourcing is so important What research is ongoing with adaptogens My absolute obsession with mushrooms The power of plants How we can adapt to the huge changes going on in our world today References from this episode: Biomimicry - the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that

Welcome back to the Thrive podcast and on the show this week I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Nutritionist Elena Letyagina. Elena escaped from the Finance world and immersed herself  into the world of Nutrition!! She’s the Founder of Gut Philosophy, a data-driven personalised nutritional practice that is really focused on taking personalised nutritional data along with data from wearable devices and implementing it with clients to see amazing results.  Elena’s mission is to educate and empower people about the role of gut health in overall wellbeing. What we cover in this episode The links between gut health, immune health and mental health How personalised health data can be used to empower Autoimmune conditions and the link to gut health Moving the focus to lack of sleep and tackling stress Why having a healthy microbiome is more crucial than we think Using personal health data to motivate people to change Find out more from Elena https://gutphilosophy.com/ Instagram: @gutphilosophy Linked-in:

Cultivating Healthy Habits Post Lockdown What we cover in this episode Post covid - how you can get back into healthier habits The weight gain during covid and the psychology behind that. How to fit new healthy habits into the new kind of normal Why Covid has made us value our health more What it means to form healthy habits and how to stick to them! How to eliminate emotional eating! The psychology of forming new habits How to fit these healthy habits into your day-to-day life   Our Free 5 Day healthy eating habits challenge is now open>>Change your eating habits for good with this FREE 5 day 'Healthy Eating Habits Challenge'. Smart weight loss through empowerment and psychology! SIGN UP HERE:https://thrive-magazine.co.uk/5-day-habit-changing-challenge/   Find out more from Emma and Performance Circle: https://performancecircle.co.uk  http://emmahowellsdavies.co.uk/   More from Thrive: http://thrive-magazine.co.uk https://thrive-magazine.co.uk/our-mission/ https://www.instagram.com/thrivemagazine/   What

How modern science and nutrition is coming together to make health more personal. Welcome back to the Thrive - Ethical Entrepreneur podcast… This week on the show I had the pleasure of chatting with Angela Foster. Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance. After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: “To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful and limitless life.” Angela uses a combination of modern science and nutrition and with holistic practices to transform her clients’ health, energy and performance. We dive deep into personalisation and genetic testing for health, to burnout, biohacking and sleep! Thanks for listening in and please do head over to itunes or Spotify and hit subscribe, write a rev

SOLO EPISODE - THRIVE BRAND NUGGETS: How to create brand belonging for your brand and business Episode 4 of my 'Brand Nuggets' Show... Covered in this episode: Ever heard of the term Brand Tribalism? When you instil deep rooted ethics and a mission into your brand you will create a brand tribe - a  group of people who are linked by a shared belief around your brand. Its members are not simple consumers, they are also believers and promoters. • How to bring belonging to your brand • User generated content and how to use it • Create your brand mission and purpose “Belonging is primal and fundamental to our sense of happiness and well-being. The best brands on earth don’t own customers - they help them to belong!” Connect with me at Thrive: Listen in and head over to the Thrive Brand Academy Facebook group - I’d love to hear if you have changed or redirected your business and brand during these times. And, if you’ve not yet taken my BRAND CLARITY QUIZ where you can discover your brand personality and how to con

Welcome back to the Thrive - Ethical Entrepreneur podcast… Alex is a Doctoral Researcher in Nutrition Science Education at University College London, and Chief Science Educator at The Health Sciences Academy, where she leads a team of accomplished scientists and PhDs on large education and publishing projects. Her expertise and knowledge is second to none and we covered everything from sensory food education thought to epigenetics and immune health. Honestly, it’s one of my favourite conversations so far on the show. Please listen in and find out more about Alex in the show notes. Enjoy the show. Thanks for listening in and please do head over to itunes and hit subscribe, write a review of the show as I always love hearing your feedback and share any guest suggestions too. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify We’re building the largest panel of qualified nutritionists at THRIVE EXPERTS. Want to join the panel? Find out more head to our website >>https://thrive-magazine.co.uk/thrive-experts/ What we discuss in t

Welcome back to the Ethical Entrepreneur podcast… Welcome back to the show and this week I was honoured to have on the show a friend and someone who I first connected with back in 2014. In this episode I chat to Jo Hodson from ‘Boost Your Bowl’ and Including Cake. Jo is one of the most passionately creative people I know.  I’m super excited to have recently supported and coached  her in the rebranding of her healthy toppers range.  We chat about the health food market back in 2014 and how quickly it’s grown and Jo shares some of the lessons she has learnt along the way, in being a health entrepreneur. Thanks for listening in and please do head over to itunes and hit subscribe, write a review of the show as I always love hearing your feedback and share any guest suggestions too. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify If you’re looking for some support on launching your food brand or navigating a re-brand for your health business, book my Brand Clarity Coaching Call >>   What we discuss in this episode: How the he

SOLO EPISODE - THRIVE BRAND NUGGETS: How to pivot your brand but maintain your brand ethics. Episode 3 of my Brand Nuggets Show... Covered in this episode: The current situation worldwide with Covid 19 has shocked us all. But, it’s also pushed us towards absolute creativity and into problem solving mode. When we’re forced to think outside of the box and to not have time to question and assess our ideas - good things happen. In this episode - I look at a few of the brands that are certainly not in hibernation just now, in fact these brands have pivoted and are thriving. Robustness & agility. I’ve talked about the ability to pivot before and now, more than ever if you need to pivot you have to pivot quickly. How to pivot your business and brand but stay true to your brand ethics and mission. Why - difficulty generating sustainable revenue in your industry market When - before the above happens ;) How - step 1 - look at your user base, your existing audience, who are they and what do they want? How can you d

Welcome back to the Ethical Entrepreneur podcast… An inspiring conversation with Amy and Jeff from Hunter & Gather - an innovative food brand that produces a range of avocado based products. They operate by a set of guiding principles and have grown a strong and respected ethical brand. This is the third podcast interview in our short series with Nourish Award Winners. Thanks for listening in and please do head over to iTunes and hit subscribe, write a review of the show as I always love hearing your feedback. Also, keep your eyes out for the Launch of our Thrive Brand Academy this month - an online resource and course platform that’ll help ethical, health brands to learn about building a brand online. www.thrivebrandacademy.com What we discuss in this episode: How to choose a brilliant brand name and the ™ process Solving a problem in the market that you’ve endured yourself Where the healthy food market is going next and how to keep up How entrepreneurs are driving change in big food corporations Taking

I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to entrepreneur Leonie Dawson on the podcast this week. Leonie is a renowned online entrepreneur who has generated over $7 million through her online business. She’s a best-selling author and an amazing champion for this wonderful planet we all live on. I wanted to invite Leonie on the show as she has always inspired me and is a huge supporter of Climate Action Causes and Environmental charities. We dive deep into the reality of what’s happening with the bush fires in Australia at the moment and how brands and business can build positive philanthropy into the business model. Listen in and please do head over to iTunes and leave a review of the show - it’s good to hear your feedback and also any guest suggestions you have too. We’ve just launched our Healthy Food Habits course too, with the brilliant Mindset Expert Emma Howells-Davies - so if you’re looking to cultivate healthy habits around food and make some long lasting changes to your health - head over to the link i

SOLO EPISODE - THRIVE BRAND NUGGETS: Have you gone 'brand blind'? Episode 2 of my Brand Nuggets Show - In this solo episode of Ethical Entrepreneur Podcast, I dive into ways you can ensure that your health or food brand stands out. Covered in this episode: • Consider how your brand connects with customers • Generation Alpha and what they care about... • "Stand for something or you'll fall for anything" • Seth Godin - This is Marketing [https://www.sethgodin.com]   Thrive Brand Academy in 2020 - We're launching our online platform to help Ethical Brand and Business owners grow their audience online. Find out more at: https://thrive-magazine.co.uk/thrive-brand-academy/ Take the Brand Clarity Quiz https://thrive-magazine.co.uk/brand-quiz-page/ Content Disclaimer The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this audio are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this article, video or audio. Professional advice should be obt

On the show this week I talk to Darlene McCormick from That Protein. They’re a brand that I’ve known for a long while now and I love how strong their brand ethics are driven through everything they do.  It’s the second in our short series of interviews with Nourish Award winners. In this episode we go from PR to protein and what’s involved in launching a plant based business. Thanks for listening in and please do head over to itunes and hit subscribe, write a review of the show as I always love hearing your feedback. The juicy bits from this episode... How do you go from PR to Protein? Tell me about your ingredients, your sourcing methods and your brand ethics? Making protein products available to all and the importance of having a strong brand mission. The road to veganism tends to be a route of discovery that happens over years.  Quotes: "One moment I was mixing protein, maca and loads of other ingredients and thought wow  - would it not be simpler if I can make this in one product" "The moment of realisi

On the show this week I talk to Helenor from Troofoods. This show is the first in a short series in collaboration with Nourish Food Awards. I was part of the judging panel for the Nourish awards in the summer and it’s a pleasure to interview some of the winners of the awards. Winners who are launching amazing brands in food and health. Helenor launched Troofoods after her son sparked an idea for healthy gut friendly granola, We talk about choosing a brand name. Becoming a B-Corp and how resiliant you need to be to be a food entrepreneur. Thanks for listening in and please do head over to itunes and hit subscribe, write a review of the show as I always love hearing your feedback. The juicy bits inside this episode... How you need to connect with your brand purpose and educate your customers too! Inspiration, convienience and education are key for brand growth. Help your customer to understand why you launched your products - what problem are you solving for them? Digging deep on the level of fibre we should b

On the show this week we have Tom Fortes Mayer and Daleep Chabria from FREEMIND. Tom Fortes Mayer is a Harley Street hypnotherapist, author, international speaker and creator of the FreeMind app - a 3 pillar approach to happiness. FreeMind is an App and learning platform that’s focus around 3 key pillars of support. Peace, Power and Purpose.  In this episode Tom and Daleep bring you some powerful ways to use meditation, music to form powerful daily habits. Covered in this episode: How the mind is a beautiful thing, but ungrounded it’s literally MENTAL!! How social media has an aim to draw you in and keep you stuck in a psychological loop. Creating successful habits for your mind, to bring order to your day. How real life connection is so vitally different to social media connections. How meditation can help us to break out of the self-limiting habits FreeMind and the 3 pillars of support. Power Purpose and Peace Creating playlists for daily use to control your emotional state Community, celebration, creativi

SOLO EPISODE: Ethical Entrepreneurs In this episode of Ethical Entrepreneur Podcast, I deep dive into why your food or health brand needs to be 100% crystal clear on your brands mission. A brand mission is so important, especially when it comes to food, health and wellness brands. Covered in this episode: • Your brand is NOT your logo • Your brand is EVERYTHING that your customers, say, hear and share about your company. • What are you really selling? • What is the emotional connection that your brand offers? • How to create a bond with your customers deeper than the products you offer.   We're launching our Thrive Brand Academy in September - an online platform to help Ethical Brand and Business owners grow their audience and connect deeper with their fans. To find out more sign up to our newsletter at Thrive: https://thrive-magazine.co.uk/newsletter/     Content Disclaimer The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this audio are not intended to amount to adv