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Emerging Brands Podcast

Welcome to Emerging Brands Podcast® with Kelly Bennett This is the podcast where you"ll discover the stories behind your new favorite CPG brands. Each episode dives into the brand and founder journey—how they launched, what sets them apart, and the strategy behind going to market. We talk plans for growth, practical advice for emerging founders, and where to shop the products making waves in food, beverage, wellness, and beyond. You"ll also hear from industry experts—brand builders, investors, and

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All Episodes

26:57

Jen Liao, Co-Founder & President MìLà

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/09/01

Growing up as 2nd generation Chinese Americans, Jen Liao co-founded MìLà with her husband (after a career pivot) to connect with their family’s history and serves as a reminder that the Chinese identity is constantly evolving. After testing soup dumplings at their restaurant and selling them in ziplock bags; their soup dumplings created a following. MìLà launched and quickly caught the attention of Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and NY Times. Jen shares the behind the scenes of their story and what’s

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23:01

Sophia Racciatti & Oliver Spring, Founders OOSO...

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2024/09/01

OOSO is a sparkling tea inspired by natural wine. It’s made with organic teas and only sweetened with organic honey. They believe beverages should be bold, not boring (like their standout branding!). Founders Sophia Racciatti & Oliver Spring (who are newly engaged) take us behind the scenes of how they started formulating recipes in their Brooklyn apartment to launching at the coolest retailers in NYC. Personally, OOSO Sparkling Tea is one of my personal favorite non alcohol beverages!

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29:55

Leah & Yasaman, Co-founders good girl snacks

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/09/01

Leah and Yasaman met in college and have always connected deeply through their shared Middle Eastern backgrounds. With a blend of Persian, Egyptian and Tunisian cultures between them, their love for the flavors of their origins transcends with good girl snacks™. After scrolling on TikTok, they quickly realized how much Gen Z loved pickles (a food category that could be kinda boring). They quit their jobs and made it their mission to offer a product Gen Z is sure to obsess over! good girl snacks

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23:57

Jash Mehta, Co-founder & CEO Pop & Bottle

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2024/09/01

Pop & Bottle began with two great friends - Jash and Blair - who bonded over their love of coffee and endless quest to find coffee products that met their quality and health standards. From blending homemade almond milk and cold brew coffee in their own kitchens, Pop & Bottle was born. From launching in Whole Foods, scaling production facilities, to selling their one millionth latte, fundraising, and doubling sales… Co-founder Jash Mehta brings us behind the scenes!

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39:11

Julie Turkel, Founder Julie Turkel brand licensing agent

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/09/01

Julie Turkel has 20+ years of experience with brand licensing. She's an Agent, Mentor, and connects creatives and brands. Julie takes us behind the scenes of how brand licensing works, marketing opportunities utilizing brand licensing, and trends. Julie is one of my favorite people to follow on TikTok with her industry knowledge. This conversation is such a fun deep dive!

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24:33

Keesha O'Galdez, Founder Live Loud Foods

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/09/01

From NYC fine dining catering to making waves on Food Network's Chopped; Chef Keesha launched Live Loud Foods. With a growing line of bold nuts and authentic flavors inspired by NYC, these are an awesome quick snack. Chef Keesha brings us behind the brand to how she launched from a dinner party to retailing at the coolest shops in the city.

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26:22

Melissa Gallardo, Founder & CEO Bonita Fierce Candles

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/09/01

Bonita Fierce Candles is dedicated to creating premium home fragrance inspired by Latin heritage, providing a sense of familiarity, home and belonging. They are changing the face of home fragrance. Founder Melissa Gallardo, shares the backstory of why building this brand is interconnected to her own roots. She’s bringing us behind the brand of how Bonita Fierce Candles launched, landed major retailers partnerships, and the vision for the company. Fun fact: Bonita Fierce Candles won the Emerging

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26:51

Teresa Low, Chief Marketing Officer Acme Smoked Fish

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/08/28

For over one hundred years, through four generations of family ownership, Acme Smoked Fish has been singularly focused on producing great smoked fish. While Acme Smoked Fish has a hundred-year legacy, they are always innovating. Teresa Low, Chief Marketing Officer is taking up behind the scenes of their test kitchen and shares what they're working on now!

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29:19

Jen Arsenault, Founder & CEO Potluck

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/08/07

Jen Arsenault grew up eating Korean food everyday and never imagined that Korean culture would become as popular as it is today. She loved the Korean food staples only came shipped from Korea, handmade by her mom’s family. But couldn’t find anything like in on retail shelves… Potluck is an all-natural Korean staples line inspired by the magic of gathering over a good meal. Learn how she made it happen!

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26:54

Michelle Razavi, Founder & CEO ELAVI

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/07/11

Every ingredient in ELAVI's products is intentional and designed to make you feel your best - energized, satiated, and satisfied. No diet culture, no shame, no "guiltless". Founder and CEO Michelle Razavi, takes us behind the scenes of how the brand launched, pivoted with a new hero product, and their strategy for growth. This is a great episode about finding your niche and path to success!

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22:41

Rachel Liverman, Founder & CEO Glowbar

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/07/10

Rachel Liverman comes from a family of skincare pioneers. She has taken that knowledge and developed facial treatments in just 30 minutes and launched Glowbar for busy New Yorkers. Rachel recently opened her 11th Glowbar studio and brought us behind-the-scenes of the brand's growth. She also shares advice for founders in the early stages of launching a consumer brand. This is a must listen!

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28:03

Maddy & Taylor, Co-Founders Anytime

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2024/07/10

Maddy and Taylor, were roommates in Brooklyn, both working in sustainability and supply chain were stuck at home in 2020 creating cocktails. Anytime was born. They discovered a need for regenerative organic and sustainable farming within the liquor industry. Maddy and Taylor share their strategy of launching at farm-to-table restaurants, why regenerative farming is essential to the business, and new product skus. This is a great episode for impact-driven founders and brands!

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20:58

Macie Mata, Co-Founder Mom Juice

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2024/07/08

Mom Juice grew from 900 to 9,500 cases in just under a year, and raised $1 million in fundraising. Mom Juice found their niche with women, busy moms, and consumers looking for simple ingredients in their wine. Co-founder Macie Mata brings us behind the scenes of their launch and growth strategy. Such a great episode for a parent (or busy person) building consumer brand!

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26:41

Umaimah Sharwani, Founder & CEO Paro

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/07/08

Umaimah Sharwani created Paro because she loves eating Pakistani food more than anything else. What started with her mom sending ziplock bags with her own special lentil and spice mix, the idea for Paro was born. Umaimah tested recipes with friends at dinner parties sharing her favorite Pakistani comfort foods. On this episode, Umaimah shares behind the scenes of how she launched Paro and continues to build with the support of community. Such an inspiring listen!

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25:12

Maggie Rose Macar, Founder & CEO Zant

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/07/07

Zant is fueled by a bold vision: a world where mental health support is easily accessible and free from stigma. Founded by Maggie Rose Macar, after losing a close friend and experiencing the struggles of accessing mental health support as a college student, Maggie Rose was given a rare and life-changing opportunity to work with a professional for only $10 per session. That experience sparked the concept for Zant. On this episode, Maggie Rose shares how she built Zant and vision for the brand. An

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23:35

Katherine Lewin, Founder & CEO Big Night

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/07/06

One of my favorite specialty retail stores is Big Night. From stunning glassware, dishes, to locally sourced cpg brands, you can always discover something to make meals at home feel a little extra special. Big Night was launched by Katherine Lewin from her passion of hosting dinner parties for friends. Katherine takes us behind the brand to how she opened her first location in Brooklyn to opening a second location in the West Village. She also shares her unique career path that brought her to

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32:46

Rachel Kishore, Founder Empowered Economy

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/07/05

As a brand strategist launching CPG food and beverage brands, Empowered Economy is one of my favorite accounts to follow! Founded by Rachel Kishore, Empowered Economy shares the newest and coolest brands in New York City and beyond. Learn how Rachel launched and growing hercommunity of female food founders!

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35:23

Jess Druey, Founder Whiny Baby

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/07/01

While at a grocery store looking for the perfect bottle of wine to bring to a first date, Jess was staring at a sea of bottles. She found herself lost, confused, and intimidated by the world of wine. Jess Druey decided to launch her own line of wine that speaks to Gen-Z wine drinkers. Whiny Baby set out to spark moments and conversations that cultivate connection. Jess shares how she partnered with industry leaders, the McBride Sisters, landed of Food Stars, and is currently building the next

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22:29

Phoebe Dodds, Founder Buro155

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Phoebe Dodds, Founder Buro155 is a Startup growth strategist, Co-founder of Food for Thought dinner club, Writer and contributor to Harvard Business Review, and mentor. Her company works with startups across Europe & the US, consulting on all things (organic) growth. On this episode, Phoebe shares her strategy for launching brands internationally, bringing community together, and creative marketing methods. Such an inspiring listen!

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24:10

Lauryn Bodden, Founder S'NOODS

Emerging Brands Podcast ·

2024/06/19

After winning Netflix’s newest cooking competition Snack vs Chef, Lauryn Bodden launch her very own snack brand: S’NOODS. Lauryn is a freelance recipe developer, private chef, culinary producer, food editor, and now food founder. S'NOODS pays homage to the wide world of noodles many grew up on. On this episode, Lauryn takes us behind-the-scenes sharing S'NOODS brand story, what they're doing different in the marketplace, how they launched, and how they are growing with fundraising. Also, Lauryn

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