Overwhelmed, stressed, unfulfilled or dealing with health issues? Chat CPG Food + More brings together leading wellness brands, expert insights, and powerful personal transformation stories to help listeners thrive—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Each episode explores the intersection of health, innovation, and entrepreneurship, diving deep into the journeys of industry leaders and wellness brand experts. Empowering listeners to break through limitations, live with purpose, and discover the brands that will support them on their path from ordinary to extraordinary.
Once Upon a Farm on Building a Better Culture: Good for People, Good for Business
Host Elizabeth (Liz) Mulherin and guest Cheryl Reyes discuss how investing in employees and fostering a supportive culture benefits both people and business success.
15 Jan 2026
Shelby Boolay of Noco Cookie Cakes — Losing a Job While Pregnant & Redefining What’s Possible through Social Media, Community & Cake Decorating
Nico AKA Shelby Boolay, the creator behind Noco Cookie Cakes, never planned to become a viral baking sensation.
A mom of two, she quietly decorated cookie cakes while her kids napped — until the internet took notice. With over half a million followers and millions of likes across Instagram and TikTok, Nico’s detailed cookie cakes have captured the attention of the internet and major brands alike.
But behind the frosting is a deeper story. Nico lost her high-paying tech job while three months pregnant — a moment that could have derailed everything.
Instead, she followed a small instinct to decorate and sell a cookie cake. Less than a year later, she’s built a thriving business, a devoted community, and a life that looks very different than the one she lost.
In this episode:
Losing a job while pregnant — and why it doesn’t have to define what comes next
Turning a creative passion into a profitable business
Motherhood, identity, and redefining career success
Why seeing what’s possible can change everything
This episode is for anyone who has been laid off, underestimated, or questioning what’s next — and needs proof that meaningful change is possible at any stage of life.
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To connect with Shelby Boolay click HERE (https://www.instagram.com/shelbyboolay/)
To learn more Noco Cookie Cakes click HERE (https://linktr.ee/shelbyboolay?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnkr7a5vsVsJQvEOTIievLphWnCN03i_b0fI9uhXkQBs-vDxjLu71ppj2j_Xk_aem_oe02pZ7s2sJp26fd2flbgQ)
To connect with CHAT CPG Food + More click HERE (https://www.instagram.com/chatcpg_food/)
To connect with Elizabeth (Liz) Mulherin click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethwmelton/)
To connect with Meghan Sumser click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-sumser-279525135/)
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This episode is brought to you by Shelf Love (https://www.shelflovecpg.com/about):
Shelf Love (CPG) elevates your brand through engaging in-store demos, meaningful customer interactions, and creating lasting impressions.
30 Oct 2025
Women in CPG - August Vega, Malk Founder, On Redefining Authentic Living & Female Empowerment in Wellness
August Vega founded Malk Organics after realizing even the “healthy” nut milks on shelf were filled with gums and oils. What started as a kitchen project with sprouted nuts, water, and salt became a movement that’s changing how people eat.
In this episode:
Building a new identity through business + motherhood
Loving yourself enough to know what’s good for you
Why wellness isn’t free — especially in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods)
Mothers are a valuable asset to any company — and deserve recognition for working, leading, and experiencing life differently than men
Tune in to hear how August is redefining transparency, authenticity, and nourishment.
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To connect with August click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/august-vega/) (https://www.instagram.com/offline.wine/)
To learn more about Functional Medicine & AMMD click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/company/amymyersmd/)
To connect with CHAT CPG Food + More click HERE (https://www.instagram.com/chatcpg_food/)
To connect with Elizabeth (Liz) Mulherin click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethwmelton/)
To connect with Meghan Sumser click HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-sumser-279525135/)
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This episode is brought to you by Shelf Love (https://www.shelflovecpg.com/about):
Shelf Love (CPG) elevates your brand through engaging in-store demos, meaningful customer interactions, and creating lasting impressions.
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Once Upon a Farm on Building a Better Culture: Good for People, Good for Business
Published 12 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] That's a good one. So there's this safety. We hear psychological safety a lot or a sense of belonging. It's a really important metric that we can measure that gives us a ton of good insight on whether or not a person is likely to stay. They feel like they can bring their whole self to work under that safety component. Part of that is pay. I would put compensation under that. If I can't afford to pay my bills or get the medical care myself or my family needs, probably not going to show up really well at my job, even if I'm really trying. Engagement is a really critical part. Do I feel valued at work? […]
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