Mission-driven Founders
Mission-Driven Founders is a celebration of purpose, innovation, and resilience. Hosted by Wanda Malhotra, founder of Crunchy Mama Box and CMB Certification Program, the podcast spotlights passionate entrepreneurs behind wellness brands making a meaningful impact. Each episode dives deep into their inspiring stories, showcasing how they align their missions with sustainability, ethical practices, and empowering communities. It’s also a window into the CMB Certification, highlighting its commitment to vetting and amplifying products that embody clean living and conscious consumerism. Learn how these founders are changing the world and discover tools to elevate your own journey. Explore Wanda’s book, Women in Wellness, for more insights into building a mission-driven brand and making an impact. 🌿 Join us to be inspired, informed, and part of a global movement toward a healthier, more compassionate future. 📖 Get your copy of Women in Wellness on Amazon or on our website: https://crunchymamabox.com/products/women-in-wellness?_pos=1&_sid=368114842&_ss=r 🌍 Explore the Crunchy Mama Box and discover certified wellness products: https://crunchymamabox.com/ ✨ Learn more about the CMB Certification Program: https://cmbcertified.com/ 🎧 Subscribe to Mission-Driven Founders Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kYHVmk9nrTmo4P1ypBHDz?si=8de138c2051146f0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-driven-founders/id1809420991 iheart: https://iheart.com/podcast/272885337/ 📲 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @crunchymamabox for updates and inspiration! 📰 Join our newsletter to stay informed and inspired: https://crunchymamabox.com/pages/join-the-crunchy-community?_pos=1&_sid=e8a179c07&_ss=r
Episodes
How do you make all-natural products exciting for kids without relying on toxic synthetics? In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra welcomes Andrea Ort, the scientist and founder behind The Roxy Grace Company.
Andrea’s journey began 11 years ago with a simple goal: creating a safe, skin-friendly solution for her son’s eczema that also encouraged screen-free family bonding. Today, Roxy Grace is a...
What does it look like to turn a lifetime of visibility into a vehicle for social good? In this episode, we are joined by a truly celebrated figure in the fashion and media world: Brazilian Model & TV Host, Fabi Saba. Now based in NYC, Fabi continues to empower audiences through her social platforms, bridging her international career with a deep commitment to advocacy.
Having established an iconic presence on the r...
The first 1,000 days of life are a sacred window — but for many parents, they can also be the most overwhelming. In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Naina Jain, founder of MarigoldLife, to explore the intersection of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern family wellness.
Inspired by her grandfather’s legacy as an Ayurvedic practitioner in India, Naina created a Nashville-based brand that provides...
Food is no longer just fuel — it’s information.
In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Kristi Stuart, founder of Inner Wellth, to explore the rise of functional foods and the growing movement of using food as medicine.
With a deep background in science, wellness, and women’s health, Kristi shares how her passion for evidence-based nutrition led her to build a trusted brand that empowers women to be...
In this Mission-Driven Founders episode, we sit down with Kimberly Shrewsberry, LCSW, Individual and Relationship Counselor based in Knoxville, TN, for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about emotional connection in times of stress and uncertainty.
Entrepreneurs, parents, and purpose-driven individuals often carry a full mental load—building businesses, caring for families, and navigating an unpredictable worl...
What if the life you want is on the other side of the decision you’re afraid to make?
As we step into the final days of the year — that reflective space between what was and what’s possible — this episode of Mission-driven founders speaks directly to anyone feeling the pull toward change… but unsure how to take the leap.
In this deeply honest conversation, we sit down with Lauren Rudick, international yoga teacher and f...
What does it truly take to transform cutting-edge nutritional science into effective, trustworthy wellness solutions?
In this powerful, science-forward conversation, we sit down with Dr. Noelle Patno, PhD, MS, Chief Science Officer at Bened Life, to explore the real-world journey of turning microbiome research into clinically driven, high-integrity probiotic solutions.
Created for health entrepreneurs, supplement founde...
Step inside one of the most influential movements redefining how America lives: wellness real estate. In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, Wanda Malhotra sits down with Amaya Genaro, Vice President of Community Services at Rancho Mission Viejo—one of the world’s largest intentional wellness communities and a standout case study in the Global Wellness Institute’s Build Well To Live Well report.
Amaya shares her d...
In this inspiring episode of Mission-Driven Founders, Wanda Malhotra sits down with Francesca Giobbi — entrepreneur, social innovation strategist, and founder of the FreedomeE Colabocracy movement.
Francesca’s journey spans from Milan’s high-fashion world to becoming a global force for conscious business, collaborative economies, and purpose-driven leadership. After interviewing more than 10,000 entrepreneurs worldwide...
In this inspiring episode of Mission-Driven Founders, Wanda Malhotra sits down with Benjamin Slinkard, known on stage as Kennedy Anne Scott — an award-winning educator, performer, and advocate from Nashville, Tennessee.
Benjamin’s journey from overcoming childhood bullying to becoming a Teacher of the Year and celebrated drag performer is a powerful story of resilience, authenticity, and purpose. As a Blue Ribbon Teach...
Step into the heartwarming intersection of design, wellness, and the bond we share with our pets with Mario Arbore, founder of Square Paws and an architect with over 30 years of experience. Mario is transforming the way we think about living spaces, showing how thoughtful, pet-focused design can elevate both human and animal well-being.
In this exclusive interview, Mario shares inspiring stories of pets’ intuitive ways...
On this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Cristy Kisner, founder of Cristy’s Kitchen, to explore her inspiring journey from a small town in Peru to opening a bakery in Roswell, Georgia that serves gluten-free, dairy-free, organic, and allergy-friendly meals.
Cristy shares how she built a business around wellness and inclusivity, offering meals that are both nourishing and delicious. Discover the sto...
What does it really mean to show up anyway — especially when life doesn’t go as planned?
In this heartfelt episode, I switch roles and step into the guest seat with the incredible Lizbeth Meredith, author, speaker, and host of the Persistence U podcast.
Together, we talk about my chapter in Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers – Bold Journeys of Healing, Resilience, and Self-Discovery, titled “What Germany Taught Me About Sho...
On this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Gabriela Alves Toulier, a celebrated Brazilian actress who transitioned from the spotlight of Globo TV, SBT, and theater to a profound new calling—helping women heal and awaken through soul therapy.
Gabi shares her remarkable journey from performing on screen to guiding others on their inner journeys of transformation. Through modalities like Family Constella...
You asked, and we listened. Building on our last episode about “food as medicine,” we’re taking a deeper dive with Geri Brewster, RDN. She is a nationally recognized dietitian with over 35 years of experience and a holistic, “whole person” approach to nutrition.
In this conversation, Geri reveals how what’s on your plate, and what’s in the soil, directly shapes mental health, prevents chronic conditions, and fosters e...
What if food could be your most powerful medicine?
On this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Dr. Deb Kennedy, PhD nutritionist, chef, author, and pioneer of the Food is Medicine movement.
Dr. Kennedy shares how she founded the Food Coach Academy, a groundbreaking platform that empowers individuals to harness food as medicine through science-based training and culinary skills. From redefining nutritio...
On this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Tatiana Alonso, CEO of Gerando Falcões International, who transformed a grassroots initiative in one favela into a global nonprofit movement impacting over a million lives.
Tatiana shares how she went from corporate law to mission-driven leadership, the challenges of breaking cycles of poverty, and the groundbreaking programs that are reshaping communities w...
On this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Dawn LaFontaine, founder of Cat in the Box, who turned her love for cats into a profitable, mission-driven business. 🐾
Dawn shares how she identified a gap in the pet market, overcame startup challenges, and built a brand that seamlessly balances innovation, design, and wellness. Her journey offers actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to launch, gro...
Join Wanda Malhotra on Mission-Driven Founders as she sits down with Natalie Lauraine, a global wellness innovator transforming lives through art, voice, and meditation. Natalie is a leading meditation teacher on Insight Timer with over 7,000 five-star reviews, a sober coach to artists, and founder of Joy Media, connecting wellness brands to luxury hotels and major festivals worldwide.
In this episode, Natalie shares h...
What if one idea could change an entire generation?
In this powerful episode of Mission-Driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra sits down with Garner Hall, a remarkable teenage entrepreneur and founder of Brain Nourishment—a movement helping young people and adults alike reduce screen time, overcome phone addiction, and reclaim focus and well-being. Garner proves that age is no barrier to creating meaningful impact and in...
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