Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG) Gage Mitchell, founder of sustainable brand design agency Modern Species, hosts this show. Each week, Gage brings the stories behind the brands and people building a more just, healthy, and regenerative future for us all. Tune in and learn why these better products were created, how they’re helping fix broken systems, and what you can do to support them. You may also discover some new brands to love — and get some sparks of inspiration that will help you live your best life.
More Nutrition, Less Methane with Claire Loudis of Lotus Foods
August 27, 2026
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Claire Loudis shares rice’s impact on water, climate, and farmer livelihoods, and why Lotus Foods decided to change how rice is grown around the world. We talk about the many benefits of heirloom varietals and the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method they’re scaling to grow more rice with less water and lower methane emissions. Claire ...
Unconventional Approach with Duke Stump from Tractor
August 17, 2026
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Duke Stump shares the origins of Tractor Beverage Co, what they decided to create organic beverages from recognizable ingredients, and their unique focus on moments and ecosystems rather than trying to fit into categories. Discover how their ‘business as unusual’ philosophy drives innovation, unconventional marketing strategy, community ...
The Hack for Cutting Sugar with Hank Watt of Nature’s Wild Berry
August 7, 2026
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Hank Watt shares the inspiring story of how he discovered the miracle berry and turned it into a successful business that was featured on Shark Tank and promoted by Jennifer Garner. Learn how the berry makes sour taste sweeter than sugar, how it helped Hank control his emotional eating, how he and his partner built the business, and future ...
Purpose-Driven Food System with Les Szabo of Purpose Pledge
July 30, 2026
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Les Szabo discusses the Purpose Pledge, a holistic framework for companies aiming to operate with integrity and in alignment with their higher purpose. He discusses why the Purpose Pledge was created, how they decided to focus on companies working in food and agriculture, and how they settled on their 10 commitments. The conversation ...
Supplements, Soil, & Story with Dr. Jeffrey Burke of Honest Health
July 26, 2026
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Join us as Dr. Jeffrey Burke, a pioneer in the natural products industry with over 47 years of experience, shares his insights on the evolution of the industry, the power of plants, the beauty of supplements, the importance of regenerative agriculture, and how storytelling can inspire change. Discover practical advice and inspiration for ...
Demand for Regenerative with Christopher Gergen of Regenerative Organic Alliance
July 17, 2026
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Christopher Gergen shares how his goal of bringing more capital to systems change led him to supporting the regenerative movement in his role as the CEO of the Regenerative Organic Alliance. We talk about the growth of the movement, including the increase in consumer awareness and the in the number of certified brands, as well as all the new ...
Growth of Regenerative with Evan Harrison of Kiss the Ground
July 8, 2026
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Evan Harrison shares his journey from working in radio, digital media, and live events to becoming the CEO of Kiss The Ground, a leading nonprofit championing Regeneration and healthy soil as a solution for human and planetary health. We talk about the organization's innovative content strategies, like their three feature-length documentary ...
The Role of Philanthropy with Kate Williams of 1% for the Planet
July 1, 2026
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What is the role of philanthropy, business, and government in creating long-term impact? Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, joins us to explores why “either/or” thinking can limit progress, and why the most effective solutions often come from a both/and approach. We talk about how nonprofits are pioneering solutions to problems before ...
