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
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...
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...
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