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
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...
What if the best chapter of your life is still ahead of you?
In this powerful episode of Mission-driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra sits down with the stunning and radiant Dr. Nina Cash—a true example that age is just a number and it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Beautiful inside and out, Nina embodies both grace and strength, proving that positivity, persistence, and resilience can transform dreams into rea...
In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra interviews Celebrity Chef Jesús “Yisus” Díaz—two-time Emmy Award winner, the star of Despierta América star, champion of Mira Quien Baila, and author of Delicious Cooking with Chef Jesús.
🌿 Beyond his celebrated career, Chef Jesús is leading a movement to inspire healthier eating and purposeful living. In this insightful conversation, he shares:
- His c...
What happens when a layoff pushes you to step into your true calling?
In this episode of Mission-driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra sits down with Hady Méndez, founder of Boldly Speaking and author of Calladita no More, to share how being laid off in 2023 became the catalyst for launching a business rooted in self-advocacy, inclusive leadership, and authentic entrepreneurship.
With over 25 years of experience in DEI a...
Domestic violence is not always visible—it can be physical, emotional, verbal, psychological, or financial.
In this powerful episode of Mission-Driven Founders, Wanda Malhotra speaks with Catherine Jones, former Victim Advocacy Program Coordinator at the YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley, about recognizing the signs, offering support, and connecting survivors with life-changing resources.
In this episode, you&ap...
In this powerful episode of Mission-Driven Founders, Wanda Malhotra sits down with yoga teacher, author, and wellness advocate Sarah Ezrin—a purpose-driven entrepreneur whose work uplifts her community through mindfulness, vulnerability, and healing movement.
From her early experiences with body image and self-worth to becoming a published author and respected voice in the yoga and wellness space, Sarah shares how her ...
What does it take to turn passion into a purpose-driven business that changes lives?
In this inspiring episode, Wanda Malhotra sits down with Marta Han and Zsofia Jamieson, founders of The Fertility Class, to explore how they built a mission-driven company focused on natural fertility and hormone health.
🌿 Learn how they combined their expertise in movement, nutrition, and mindfulness to create a program that helps wom...
How do you turn a personal health crisis into a mission-driven business that educates, empowers, and connects an entire community?
Nicole Fey did just that. As the founder of the East Tennessee Wellness Directory, she’s built a platform that bridges holistic health practitioners and wellness seekers—while integrating sustainability and education at its core.
In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from battling chron...
What does it take to turn your passion for music into a mission-driven entrepreneurial journey?
In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, Wanda Malhotra sits down with Mat Charley of Raynes—a British-American band blending uplifting music with a powerful sense of purpose.
Mat shares how Raynes came together, their journey from songwriting sessions to international tours, and how they overcame challenges like navigatin...
What if a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis became the catalyst for not only your greatest healing—but also your life’s mission?
In this transformative episode of Mission-driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra sits down with Emily Kicklighter, founder of The Whole Elephant Coaching. After a Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in 2024, Emily radically reimagined her health, her purpose, and how she could empower others to h...
Dive into an inspiring conversation with Dr. Leslie Dobson, clinical and forensic psychologist, author, and advocate for personal growth.
From walking the halls with psychopaths to thriving as a professional, wife, and mom, Dr. Dobson shares her wisdom on overcoming imposter syndrome and setting boundaries that protect your energy.
Discover the power of collaboration among women, the art of balancing truth-seeking with ...
In this inspiring episode of the Mission-Driven Founders podcast, Wanda Malhotra sits down with Sondra Kellog of the Empowered Soul Network to explore how purpose and community shaped her entrepreneurial journey.
Through the heartfelt story of Crunchy Mama Box, Wanda shares her take on building a business rooted in love, motivation, and a mission to empower others.
Her reflections on entrepreneurship, personal growth, a...
Join us for an exclusive interview with Anthony Hamilton Jr., the celebrated professional dunker, social media sensation, and music artist. Known for his electrifying basketball skills and magnetic personality, Anthony has captivated millions worldwide.
In this inspiring conversation, Anthony shares his journey from humble beginnings to global stardom, offering insights into how he carved a unique path that blends spor...
In this impactful episode, Wanda sits down with Anna Resende, health coach at Mamma Terra and author of Living Your Best Life in College. Anna dives deep into the pressing challenges young adults and families face today, including weight gain, mental health struggles, and the journey to holistic wellness.
Through her book and coaching, Anna equips college students and their families with practical tools to navigate nut...
In this inspiring episode, Wanda sits down with Nitika Chopra, founder of Chronicon and a powerful voice for the chronic illness community. Diagnosed with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis at a young age, Nitika transformed her personal health challenges into a mission to empower others to thrive—not just survive.
From hosting influential talk shows to creating an engaged online community and podcast, she shares stori...
In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Susie Kaplar, a passionate bat rehabilitator on a mission to save these misunderstood creatures and educate the world about their critical role in our environment.
Bats are nature's unsung heroes, playing a vital role in organic farming by acting as natural pest controllers. Discover how they protect crops by devouring harmful insects, reduce the need for chemical pest...
🌿 Welcome to Mission-Driven Founders, the podcast celebrating visionary entrepreneurs revolutionizing the indie beauty and wellness industry with purpose-driven brands.
In this episode, we’re thrilled to feature Rachel Madar, the founder of Idra Wellness, a brand dedicated to holistic living and emotional well-being. Idra Wellness goes beyond products, offering organic essential oil fragrances and free mindfulness res...
What makes a community-based business thrive? Join me, Wanda Malhotra, founder of Crunchy Mama Box, as I sit down with Fenna Swaan, a Master’s student from Amsterdam researching purposeful communities like ours for her thesis.
In this episode, I share the story behind Crunchy Mama Box, a mission-driven platform built on core values, a strong foundation in community, and the unique Giving Back Chain that ties it all tog...
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