Grace Kennedy
Appears in 45 Episodes
Founder Feature: Akua Boakye Okunseinde of Karité
In this episode of Startup CPG, Grace Kennedy sits down with Akua Boakye Okunseinde, one of the co-founders of Karité, a skincare brand rooted in the power of shea but...
Founder Feature: Breanna and Jared Golestani of Kokada
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Breanna and Jared Golestani, the co-founders of Kokada, to discuss their journey from a kitche...
Founder Feature: Ehime Eigbe-Akindele of Sweet Kiwi
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Ehime Eigbe-Akindele, founder of Sweet Kiwi, a frozen whipped Greek yogurt brand that combines fun...
Founder Feature: Brian Bethke of BEAR Maple Farms
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Brian Bethke, founder of BEAR Maple Farms and winner of the 2024 Shelfie Award in the drink ca...
Founder Feature: Jana Goodbaum of Happy Wolf
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Jana Goodbaum, co-founder of Happy Wolf, a snack company revolutionizing toddler and kids' snacks ...
Founder Feature: Becca Wright of Piedmont Pennies
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Becca Wright, the founder of Piedmont Pennies, to discuss the journey of turning a cherished f...
Founder Feature: Nikki Seaman of Freestyle Snacks
In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy welcomes Nikki Seaman, founder and CEO of Freestyle Snacks, to discuss the journey behind reimagining olives ...
Founder Feature: Val Emanuel of Rif Care
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Val Emanuel, the inspiring co-founder of Rif Care, a two-year-old feminine care brand that pri...
Founder Feature: Spencer Hoddeson, Gay Water
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Spencer Hoddeson, the CEO of Gay Water. They delve into the inspiration behind creating ...
Founder Feature: Joseph Rotondo of Smearcase
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Joseph Rotondo, founder & CEO of Smearcase, the innovative brand behind the world’s first froz...
Founder Feature: Caroline Howard Walker Brothers
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Caroline Howard, one of the co-founders of Walker Brothers, a kombucha brand crafting both non-alc...
Founder Feature: Katie Lefkowitz of Harken Sweets
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Katie Lefkowitz, founder of Harken Sweets, about her journey from concept to creating a successfu...
Founder Feature: Lindsay Hancock of My Better Batch
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Lindsay Hancock, founder of My Better Batch, about her journey from a corporate career in CPG to l...
Founder Feature: Cason Crane of Explorer Cold Brew
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Cason Crane, the founder of Explorer Cold Brew, to explore his journey from endurance athlete ...
Founder Feature: Woo Pailet of LOO
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Woo Pailet, co-founder of LOO, a plant-based, eco-friendly wipes brand. Woo shares the inspirati...
Founder Feature: Sahithya Wintrich of Chutni Punch
In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Sahithya Wintrich, the founder of Chutni Punch. Inspired by traditional South Indian chutni powder...
Founder Feature: Daniela Suarez of iCalm
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy welcomes Daniela Suarez, co-founder of iCalm Health, a pioneering company focused on creating natural supplem...
Founder Feature: Charlie Gentry of TruJoy
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy interviews Charlie Gentry, the founder of TruJoy, a frozen Greek yogurt brand based in Austin, Texas. Charlie...
Founder Feature: Jilleo Recio of RĒJINS
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy interviews Jilleo Recio, founder of RĒJINS, a luxury skincare brand dedicated to celebrating and catering to ...
Founder Feature: Gloria Allorbi of Gloria’s Shito®️
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Gloria Allorbi, CEO and founder of Gloria’s Shito®️, a spicy chili oil brand inspired by Gha...
Founder Feature: Leanne Viola and Jesse Barruch of WHIMS
In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Leanne Viola and Jesse Baruch, the co-founders of WHIMS Delights, a better-for-you confectionery b...
#163 - The Startup CPG Newswire & PR Tips from Jess Windell
In this episode of Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Grace Kennedy, Startup CPG Podcast Host, and Jess Windell, owner of Maven Consulting and Co-Founder...
Founder Feature: Samantha Edwards of New Breed
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Samantha Edwards, founder of the plant-based food brand New Breed. Samantha shares her inspi...
Founder Feature: Sashi Kumar, Brittney Lim, and Jim Giberson of Tamarind Heads
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with the co-founders of Tamarind Heads— Sashi Kumar, Brittney Lim, and Jim Giberson—to explo...
Founder Feature: Hannah Perez of SEEQ Supply
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy interviews Hannah Perez, the co-founder of SEEQ Supply, a brand known for its clear protein products. H...
Founder Feature: Mackie Swan of Woo More Play
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Mackie Swan, CEO of Woo More Play, to delve into the world of premium organic intimacy p...
Founder Feature: Alison Cayne of Haven's Kitchen
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace sits down with Alison Cayne, the founder of Haven's Kitchen, to discuss the transformation of her business from...
Founder Feature: Jen Liao of MìLà
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Jen Liao, co-founder of MìLà, a brand renowned for its delicious frozen Chinese soup dumpl...
BONUS: Meet the 2024 Shelfies Finalists
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team for an insider look at the...
Founder Feature: Cam Mathias of Huntaway
In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Cam Mathias, the visionary founder of Huntaway, an innovative pet food brand. Discover h...