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ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

Welcome to the ContenderCast with Justin Honaman, a leadership and Consumer Industries entrepreneurship conversation centered on shining a light on bright ideas. The ContenderCast is the top global Consumer Industries entrepreneurship podcast. Justin is a digital commerce leader, author, communicator, and Consumer Products / Retail industry thought-leader based in Atlanta, Georgia. For additional information and guest access, visit contendercast.com. Every winner started as a contender!

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15:43

CHAMBERLAIN COFFEE

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/04/03

Coffee without the pretentiousness. Coffee without all the extra packaging. Coffee without the bland, the beige, the boring. Say hello to coffee without the crap. Say hello to Chamberlain Coffee. CEO Chris Gallant joins Justin to discuss this growing coffee brand!

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17:59

JACK & FRIENDS PLANT-BASED JERKY

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/03/30

Jack & Friends® believes in inclusivity—especially when it comes to food. That’s why they’re on a mission to make snacks you can feel good about eating, regardless of your lifestyle or diet. Their plant-based jerky is carefully crafted to ensure as many people as possible not only can consume their product, but also enjoy it. Who said you have to choose between function and flavor? Not them! Founder and CEO Jessica Kwong joins Justin to discuss launching and growing a jerky brand!

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19:51

ENDANGERED SPECIES CHOCOLATE :: THIS CHOCOLATE DOES...

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/03/27

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Endangered Species Chocolate has been crafting premium chocolate for three decades. ESC is passionate about redeeming typical business practices into “doing good better” that leaves a positive and lasting ripple in their wake. They love the truly delicious product they create, and are on a mission to seed joy through abundant giving. By donating 10% of net profits to impactful organizations and initiatives, they can continue in their amazing work to improve

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29:57

BLUE CIRCLE FOODS :: FEEL GOOD FISH FOR EVERY DAY EATING

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/03/20

Blue Circle Foods is an employee-owned sustainable seafood company founded in 2005 by organic industry pioneers. They produce feel good fish for every day eating – from fillets to fun things like salmon sausages and burgers always free from fillers and breadcrumbs. They are passionate about continuous improvement in both aquaculture (fish farming) and wild-caught fishing practices. As a protein producer, they have a responsibility to the environment. Their farmed salmon and shrimp are net producers

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18:51

FARMER FOCUS :: ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE & HUMANE CHICKEN

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/03/16

Farmer Focus was founded and is led by Corwin Heatwole, a 6th generation farmer. Corwin was just three years old when his father built his first poultry house; he grew up farming and tending to the flocks. Corwin spent years raising flocks for other companies and saw the toll it took on both his family and the birds. He started Shenandoah Valley Organic (later Farmer Focus) with a question posed to farmers, “What can we do to improve generational family farming?” At Farmer Focus, they wake up every

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29:07

THE CUMIN CLUB :: INDIAN FOOD MEAL KITS DELIVERED

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/03/13

As immigrants from India, Ragoth Bala and his co-founder were frustrated that they couldn't find good sources of authentic and healthy Indian food to could consume on a regular basis. Thus, Cumin Club was born. Their expert chefs ensure they are staying true to the origins of each dish by using locally sourced ingredients and authentic cooking methods. They are rooted in representation, with a focus on showcasing the incredible and diverse dishes from across India that you can’t find on shelves. Fed

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18:02

MOTHERLY :: A WELLBEING BRAND EMPOWERING MOTHERS TO...

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/03/06

Jill Koziol is the co-founder and CEO of Motherly, a wellbeing destination empowering mothers to thrive. An Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company and a Parity.org Best Company for Women to Advance, Motherly is built for mothers, by mothers. Engaging an audience of 40 million+ readers and viewers a month, Motherly offers on-demand parent education classes, Webby-award winning videos, The Motherly Podcast, essays and articles, and a highly-engaged social media community. Co-author of “The Motherly

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30:54

VORTIC WATCHES

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/03/02

The Vortic Watch Company is a high-end wristwatch engineering and manufacturing company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their inspiration lies in pairing classic watchmaking techniques and traditions with innovative, modern technology. After finding that their metal 3D printed prototypes for a university design project had a uniquely vintage look, they decided to combine the cutting-edge technology of metal 3D printing with gorgeous, antique, American-made pocket watch movements to create bespoke

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23:27

MARIMIX :: SNACKMIX

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/02/27

Mari Fassett started mixing flavors when she was 12 and whipped up a bowl of peanut butter, syrup and melted butter to dip pretzels in while she watched cartoons. Today, she is proud to celebrate over 25 years making better-for-you, plant-based, gluten-free snack mixes. She believes today's consumer craves snacks that innovate with bold, adventurous flavor while still paying tribute to comfort-food traditions. Mari joins Justin to discuss this growing brand!

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24:04

THOMAS ASHBOURNE :: CRAFT SPIRITS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/02/20

Thomas Ashbourne raises the bar in the world of ready-to-sip craft cocktails. Their rich flavors are curated by iconic partners who know their way around a top shelf cocktail. Every batch is sustainably handcrafted in the U.S. using all-natural, Kosher ingredients. Their work is driven by the love of a wildly good time, so cut ties with your bartender (or offer them a cocktail) and let’s cut loose together. CEO and co-founder Cara Kamenev joins Justin to discuss this rapidly growing

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23:22

VAHDAM TEAS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/02/13

Bala Sarda comes with lineage of over 80 years in the tea industry and it is when he worked in his bulk export family business, he noticed the huge gaps in the $90 billion tea market. He started Vahdam Teas in early 2015 to address these problems and make available garden fresh teas to consumers across the world, direct from source, under a home-grown tea brand by leveraging technology. A tea enthusiast, he dreams of putting an Indian tea brand on the global stage. Prior to founding Vahdam Teas, he

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22:54

READY. SET. FOOD!

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/02/06

Every 100 seconds, a baby in America gets a food allergy. However, babies don’t have to get food allergies. Evidence-based research, USDA guidelines and leading allergists all agree – introducing small amounts of allergens early and often is the best way to help a child have a greater chance at a future of food freedom. Ready. Set. Food! is the only complete early allergen introduction system that takes the work, confusion and fear out of doing something really important for the health of your baby

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16:27

BREEGAN JANE :: LIVE FROM THE LAS VEGAS MARKET!

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/02/02

As a Los Angeles-based interior designer, author, philanthropist and mom to two boys, Breegan Jane is a dynamic voice in the industry. As host of HGTV's Dream Home, Breegan continues to showcase her vast expertise building and designing homes, as well as on over six Warner Brothers Discovery shows. She originally honed her design skills as a creative director and marketing professional for a leading luxury yacht manufacturer, which catapulted her experience in the industry. From there, her talents

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38:26

LYRE’S :: NON-ALCOHOLIC CLASSIC SPIRITS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/01/30

Many years in the making, Lyre’s exquisite range of lovingly crafted non-alcoholic spirits was borne from a quest to make the impossible possible – giving the freedom to drink your drink, your way. Not just provide an alternative to those who don’t wish to imbibe alcohol, but ensure everyone can enjoy the mirth and merriment of a soiree or shindig. With Lyre’s, it’s up to you – replace some of the alcohol in your drink to make a low alcohol Lyre’s or make your classic favorites as a no-alcohol

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16:05

BLIND TIGER :: SPIRIT-FREE COCKTAILS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/01/23

It started with a passion and a pandemic. It led to an understanding and conviction. Blind Tiger is linked back to Erie, Pennsylvania’s Room 33 Speakeasy where owner, Rebecca Styn, PhD., brought her passion for the Prohibition era to life. Mirroring the ban on alcohol in the 1920’s, the onset of the pandemic in 2020 forced the speakeasy to provide only sans-alcohol drink options to-go. The team took on the challenge to deliver a top-notch spirit-free cocktail that mirrors the flavors of the

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22:44

DEWEY CRUSH :: THE ORIGINAL CRUSH COCKTAIL

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/01/16

When it comes to Dewey Beach, if you know, you know. Those legendary days spent hanging out on the beach with your crew, or taking in some live music at the bars. And of course, those epic nights spent reveling with friends at The Starboard - the source of Dewey Crush inspiration. When the concept of Dewey Crush was just a twinkle in their founders’ eye, it was the vibe, atmosphere, and energy of The Starboard that gave them the motivation to fully hatch their canned cocktail plan. The big idea was

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25:13

2022 Top 5 - MONDELEZ :: MEETING THE CONSUMER WHERE...

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/01/13

Francesca Hahn is Vice President, U.S. Digital Commerce and Direct to Consumer for Mondelēz International, a global company leading the future of snacking with 2021 net revenues of approximately $29 billion. Mondelēz International makes and sells primarily snacks, with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, Ritz, belVita, Cadbury and Toblerone chocolate, Sour Patch Kids candy, Trident gum, and HALLS. Francesca has been a global leader in Sales Transformation and Customer Leadership roles for

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21:19

2022 Top 5 - RECESS :: BEVERAGES

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/01/12

At Recess, there are two paths to calm. Stress exists as both a feeling in our minds and a physiological response in our bodies. That’s why they made Recess: two distinct paths to a single destination. Recess balancing CBD blend and Mood mood-lifting magnesium blend. Founder and CEO Ben Witte joins Justin to discuss this growing beverage brand!

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24:11

2022 Top 5 - BELGIAN BOYS :: BREAKFAST, SWEETS, & TREATS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/01/11

Anouck Gotlib is the CEO of Belgian Boys, a woman-owned sweet treats and snack brand on a mission to turn up the happy one sweet moment at a time. Belgian Boys offers a delicious assortment of breakfasts, sweet treats, and desserts, including stroopwafels, crepes, pancakes, and cookies. Anouck joins Justin to discuss this yummy brand!

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19:32

2022 Top 5 - IZO SPIRITS

ContenderCast with Justin Honaman ·

2023/01/10

IZO is a collection of Mexican spirits handcrafted in Durango, Sonora and Tequila, Mexico. Their company was born out of a desire to bring their heritage and tradition, found in every bottle of IZO, according to traditional ancestral methods. Co-founder Gaston Martinez joins Justin to discuss this growing spirits brand.

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