Welcome! Good Stories brings you inside the world of Sow Good, a family-founded snack and smoothie company launched during the pandemic when jobs were needed most. As any good story does, the stories of our guests, founders, and employees will make you laugh, cry, and hopefully, be inspired to take a small step today to change our world for the better. New stories brought to you every first and third Monday of the month!
Do you or some you know have a good story to share? Contact us at goodstories@sowginc.com!
Join us in this heartfelt episode of Good Stories, hosted by Sow Good Co-Founder and CEO Claudia Goldfarb, as she sits down with her former boss and longtime mentor, Jose "Pepe" Ruiz. This full-circle conversation takes us back to their days at the North American Development Bank (NADBank), where they worked on critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects along the US-Mexico border during the 1990s and early 2000s.Claudia shares her inspiring journey from being a broke single mom of two, cramming accounting knowledge over a weekend to land her first big job, to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Pepe reflects on the bank's mission to provide essential services like clean water and sanitation to underserved communities, the challenges of cross-border politics, and the "rockstar team" they built together. Claudia's daughter, Lexie, joins in with personal anecdotes, adding warmth and humor to the discussion.Whether you're interested in international development, entrepreneurship, or motivational tales of overcoming obstacles, this episode reminds us that hard times shape us, and taking chances can change lives.
10 Oct 2025
Carrying on Chase's Legacy at the NYC Marathon | CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation | Good Stories
💖 Donation Link to Lexie’s Marathon Campaign for the CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraisi... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblhTSFZqTlB3RDAwTTl4SnZueWVIZTkzcGpFUXxBQ3Jtc0tsVjNBZGlVSGJrc3BJWUtPQTM1VV9ZM0NiTzZwa2xkaXNDYXhJVmlEbnBpRUk5cXFBcmt6RHR5QUU0cFFUMFZlNzVrUGtQSXRpMl8tUUFISHNMNU1qckNhcXNyd0dKUzlPNHBlT0hacFlnNHVNeERJUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zeffy.com%2Fen-US%2Ffundraising%2Flexie-gutierrez-goldfarb&v=TVZOWQCuF6U)In this emotional and inspiring episode of Good Stories, Lexie visits the childhood home of Chase Kowalski, one of the young lives tragically lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. What follows is a powerful conversation with Rebecca and Brittany Kowalski about how they’ve transformed unimaginable loss into a mission of hope, healing, and community through the CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation.🏃♀️ Lexie shares her journey training for the New York City Marathon in honor of Chase — inspired by his love for triathlons and his determination to live life to the fullest. The Kowalski family reflects on Chase’s beautiful spirit, his boundless energy, and the way he continues to impact thousands of children and families through the foundation’s Race4Chase Kids Triathlon Program.💬 Together, they discuss:
How the CMAK Foundation began and the power of community healing
The Race4Chase program and how it empowers kids to swim, bike, and run with heart
Lessons on grief, resilience, and choosing love over hate
The meaning behind the dragonfly symbol and the signs of Chase’s lasting presence
Stories of Chase’s kindness, curiosity, and courage🙏 Chase’s legacy now lives on through over 6,000 kids who’ve participated in Race4Chase, learning not just about sport — but about teamwork, perseverance, and compassion.🌟 Get InvolvedLearn more about the CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation:🔹 https://cmakfoundation.org (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUQ4aWxYNXRTMnR5Q2VSdWNfZ3VkQTJnTUJ4d3xBQ3Jtc0ttc3prelExcmFsOTJKUWhXWFpueUhZQ0tMN3VxcmNuck1JZkJZMFZ6eVBYS1FkbDcxYTJQdEpTM0xOeHZmSUpZdm1BZFRPZmY4OEk1eUhWajFJdVp3a1RRVUN1XzlqMk02QnpMNHN0QVItc3BubFBORQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcmakfoundation.org%2F&v=TVZOWQCuF6U)Donate your time, treasure, or talent — and help support programs that build stronger, kinder communities.
6 Jan 2025
Sow Good Goes To War
Claudia and Lexie share updates from Sow Good, discussing the success of freeze-dried candy and challenges from competitors in the candy industry.
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