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This episode is also brought to you by .   It all started with , Co-Founder Monica Reese's experience with her dad, a Vietnam vet suffering from PTSD and Alcoholism. “I grew up in quite a chaotic situation…I was always nervous and very...

This episode is brought to you by .   The food and beverage space is enjoying a lot of "glamorization" right now, says , Founder, and CEO of , a brand that makes crave-worthy desserts that are better for you. But all that sexy growth comes with...

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This episode is also brought to you by .   Many times, it's not fun to shop online. And it's not easy for brands to tell their stories to online shoppers. Filling those gaps is the mission of Social Chat, a service that tries to foster a natural...

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This episode is also brought to you by .   Part of 's strategy when forming was recognizing what he was good at and what he needed help with, he says. His company makes low-sugar soda that's focused on brain health.   "The first thing I did...

This episode is also brought to you by .   The goal at Perfy is to bridge the gap between unhealthy food and healthier substitutes, says , Founder and CEO of , a low-sugar soda brand focused on brain health.   "The early reviews of Perfy...

This episode is brought to you by .   When starting a new brand, entrepreneurs need to trust their vision - particularly when working closely with partners, say Co-founders and .   Kate and Lila were friends in high school who reconnected...

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This episode is brought to you by .   Making sure their products had "no bad ingredients" was so crucial to Co-Founders and that they turned BAD into an acronym.   It stands for "banned, ambiguous or debatable," Rochelle says.   "We...

This episode is brought to you by .   The mission at is to provide skincare products that take the guesswork out of the equation - particularly for consumers who are always on the go.   Co-founders and say their partnership is the key to...

This episode is brought to you by .   The bag you carry is an extension of yourself, says , Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at , a female-founded, family-run brand that makes leather goods.   "I think we're drawn to the broken-in, the...

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This episode is also brought to you by .   When coming up with its bites, GEM chose not to focus on a single medical angle but instead incorporates multiple ways of determining the best daily nutritional needs, says , the Founder and CEO of ....

This episode is also brought to you by .   Food is medicine - that's the philosophy at GEM, a brand that turns vitamins and minerals into "essential bites," says , the Founder and CEO of .   "Our bite is made from whole foods. Our vitamins...

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This episode is brought to you by .   The television and entertainment business seems an unlikely place to lead to a career in skincare products, but it suited , Founder of , just fine.   "My background as a television host taught me the...

This episode is also brought to you by .     The world's No. 1 global THC beverage was birthed from "a place of inexperience," says Co-founder . "It was birthed from a place of inexperience, both from an inexperience with cannabis and...

This episode is also brought to you by . , Co-founder of , believes people are falling out of love with alcohol. That's why he's touting a TCH beverage that provides a bit of the buzz without the hangover.   CANN is an alcohol substitute with a...