About I Built a Company That Makes a Difference - Sustainable Small Business Podcast
I Built a Company that Makes a Difference" dives deep into the journeys of small business entrepreneurs, unpacking their challenges, triumphs, and indispensable advice. Whether you operate in e-commerce, run a brick-and-mortar store, or are just setting out on your entrepreneurial journey, these candid conversations offer a treasure trove of insights. Explore critical topics like selecting the perfect store location, forging a vibrant community, strategic scaling, and mastering wholesale relationships. Curated for those who are passionate about building sustainable businesses that create real
Gardening has a "green" problem as explained by Back Porch pots
When you think about gardening, plastic pollution probably isn't the first thing that springs to mind.
In this episode, Heather Higinbotham, CEO and co-founder of Back Porch Pots, unpacks just how big a problem those little black plastic pots are for the world, and what her company is doing to eliminate them.
Heather is an accidental entrepreneur, having founded Back Porch Pots while trying to grow her own tomatoes during Covid. In the absence of a reusable alternative to plastic plant pots, she and her co-founder went about designing and developing their own.
She walks us through what she learned about starting a company, launching a Kickstarter campaign, and designing a physical product with very unique specifications.
Learn more about Back Porch Pots at https://backporchpots.com/
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15 May 2024
The first indigenous owned and founded cosmetics company
Jenn Harper, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, literally dreamt about how her future company would impact her community, specifically young indigenous girls. Fast forward +8 years and she sat down with our host Amber Skinner-Jozefson to unpack the highs and lows, the real and the fake of starting a cosmetics brand.
The very first indigenous owned and founded cosmetics company, Cheekbone Beauty is not only changing the face of sustainable and earth-friendly color cosmetics, it is helping fund educational opportunities for young women.
Listen to the entire episode to hear Jenn's fascinating journey from substance abuse and working in the food industry to creating a space in the beauty industry where everyone, including Indigenous people, feel represented and seen.
www.cheekbonebeauty.com
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1 May 2024
Harnessing the power of superfoods in soapmaking and skincare
In this episode, we sit down with Kimberly Waldropt, the visionary founder, CEO, and creative director of Terra-Tory, a sustainable wellness brand redefining skincare. Delving into Terra-Tory's ethos, Kimberly shares how the brand is not just about offering an alternative, but about reconnecting with ancient skincare wisdom reengineered for the modern age. By eschewing synthetic ingredients and embracing nutrient-rich superfoods like tomatoes and avocados, Terra-Tory pioneers a holistic approach to skincare that prioritizes both efficacy and sustainability.
This was a candid and insightful conversation during which Kimberly reveals the meticulous process behind crafting each product, sourcing ingredients from local farmers' markets, and adhering to seasonal principles to optimize skin health naturally.
Tune in to discover how Terra-Tory is reshaping the skincare landscape, one bar of soap at a time.
Visit Terra-Tory at: https://terra-tory.com/
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