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We talk about the good and the ugly truth of the product and packaging industries from various sectors of the business. You will hear raw conversations from industry powerhouses for real impact to help you save money, time, and know what's coming down the pipeline. Pull up a seat and join us in the 'House as we discuss key essentials that will help you advance, ascend and accelerate your products to market.
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Hi, I'm Paul Zelizer and I'm passionate about making the world better through social entrepreneurship. Each week, I interview top social entrepreneurs with the goal to help increase your positive impact, profitability and quality of life. You can find out more at www.awarepreneurs.com.
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339 | The Intersection of Beauty, Packaging and Sustainability with Megan Young Gamble
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Megan Young Gamble Bio Megan Young Gamble is a Is a packaging and product management consultant with over 10 years of experience turning ideas into standout consumer products for top beauty, wellness, and personal care brands,. Known as The Project ExecutionHER, Megan transform your company's pain points into custom solutions, manages your project …
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Ep. 27 - “8 Reflections of Starting the Podcast” with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC
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In this episode Megan reflects on her podcast journey, emphasizing the importance of community, learning from mistakes, and being unapologetically authentic. She acknowledges her team's support, shares personal stories, and encourages listeners to engage with the podcast. [Megan Young Gamble Links] Product & Packaging Powerhouse™ LIVE Celebration o…
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338 | Home Ownership Sustainability and Closing the Racial Wealth Gap with Daniel Smith
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Daniel Smith is the founder of Keepingly, a platform that helps homeowners maintain manage and grow their property value with over 20 years of experience in digital marketing and consulting. Daniel has transformed how organizations in the Caribbean and the US position their products online. At Keepingly, Daniel uses his personal experience as a hom…
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Ep. 26 - “Sustainability and Cost-Effective Measures in Packaging and Product Development" - Michael Houston, Packaging Sustainability Consultant and Entrepreneur
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In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble and Guest Michael Houston, a packaging sustainability consultant and creator of the Shower Pouch, discuss sustainable packaging, emphasizing the importance of durable and recyclable materials. He discusses the circular economy, consumer education, and the need for brands t…
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Ep. 25 - "Future of Logistics: OmniChannel Strategies & Benefits Importing through Canada" Roxann Sinclair and Amanda Martyniuk, eShipper
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In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble discusses various aspects of logistics, e-commerce, and customer experience with guests Roxann Sinclair and Amanda Martyniuk from eShipper. They cover topics such as the impact of Amazon Logistics in Canada, integrating the online and in-store shopping experience, personal…
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Ep. 24 - "Empowering Women in the World of Packaging + Benefits of IOPP" Jane Chase, Executive Director, IoPP
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In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble and Powerhouse Guest, Jane Chase discuss the importance of packaging and its impact on the industry. Jane, Executive director of Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP), discusses the crucial role of packaging, and the benefits of IoPP membership, including networking,…
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Summer Break Announcement - Next Episode August 6th, 2024.
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After 6.5 years and 337 episodes, we're taking a break for June & July. We will return to our regular weekly schedule on August 6th.
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337 | Be the SOLution: Building Community and Sharing Resources with Megan Bott
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Megan Bott is the Community & Business Impact Manager at Positive Energy Solar, a Certified B Corp in New Mexico. Today, Positive Energy employs over 120 people including 75 employee owners and has completed over 5000 solar installations throughout New Mexico with very high customer satisfaction (at the time of this interview, they had 73 Google re…
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336 | Capital and Exit Strategies for Impact Founders with Miyoko Schinner
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Miyoko is an epicurean activist out to create justice for animals, people and planet by connecting our palate to our future. VegNews of her “The enormously talented chef/TV host/singer/athlete/she-can-do-anything Miyoko Schinner is nothing short of a genius.” She is the Founder of Miyoko’s Creamery, one of the best known vegan butter and cheese com…
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335: Business as a Force for Good and Impactful Leadership with Catherine Bell
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Catherine loves to help people, teams and organizations thrive. She is the CEO, Author and Founder of The Awakened Company. Catherine helps organizations create healthy corporate cultures through executive coaching, team strategy sessions, speaking and online webinars. She holds an MBA from Queen’s University and is an award winning Profit 500 Foun…
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334 | Navigating Board and Volunteer Opportunities: Yes or No? with Paul Zelizer
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This week on the pod is our monthly solo episode with Paul Zelizer. Paul is one of the first business coaches to specialize in working with social entrepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast. This episode explore offer 7 questions to help you decide if joining a particular board or saying yes to specific volunteer opportunities …
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Ep. 23- "Packaging Design, Influence, & Integrity" Vicki Strull, Founder, Vicki Strull Design
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In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, Megan interviews Vicki Strull, a packaging and design consultant with over 25 years of experience. Vicki discusses her career journey and expertise in print and digital design in the packaging world. They discuss the evolution of technology in packaging and misconceptions about packaging design. Vi…
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333 | Effective Financial Inclusion with Rodney Williams
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Our guest this week on the pod is Rodney Williams. Rodney is the Co-Founder and President of SoLo, a financial services company enabling community banking and lending solutions for everyday Americans. 82% of their members live in underserved communities. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strateg…
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332 | A Global Network of Social Impact Leaders with Sherry Lassiter
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Our guest this week on the pod is Sherry Lassiter. Sherry is the President and CEO of the Fab Foundation, a network of over 2700 digital fabrication facilities in 150 countries. The goal of a Fab Lab is to provide access to the tools, the knowledge and the financial means to allow anyone to make almost anything thereby creating opportunities to imp…
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Ep. 22- "The Circular Economy in Packaging: Local Challenges and Global Collaboration" Julia Willsie, Senior Sales Executive with Mill Rock Packaging
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In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble interviews Julia Willsie, Senior Sales Executive with Mill Rock Packaging. Julia Willsie discusses the importance of regional innovation in packaging and the circular economy, emphasizing the need for sustainable and intentional design. The conversation touches on recycling …
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331 | Animal Free Dairy: Making Cheese Without Cows with Irina Gerry
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Our guest this week on the pod is Irina Gerry. Irina is the Chief Marketing Officer of Change Foods, a precision fermentation food tech company creating animal-free dairy products. Prior to joining Change Foods, Irina worked in 2 of the largest plant-based food and beverage brands - Silk and So Delicious. Irina holds an MBA from Harvard Business Sc…
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330 | Harnessing Gen Z in the Workplace: 5 Strategies for Impact Leaders
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This week on the pod is our monthly solo episode with Paul Zelizer. Paul is one of the first business coaches to specialize in working with social entrepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast. This episode explore 5 strategies to engage Gen Z in impact workplaces. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zel…
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Ep. 21 - “Creating a Sustainable Skincare Collection" Carolina Lopez, Founder & CEO of BEJOU Skincare
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In this episode of Product and Packaging Powerhouse, Megan Young Gamble interviews Carolina Lopez, CEO and founder of BEJOU Skincare. Carolina shares her inspiring journey from engineering to clean beauty entrepreneurship, emphasizing sustainability, mental wellness, and overcoming challenges with manufacturers. They discuss the importance of reduc…
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329 | Supporting the Growth of Black Businesses with Karla Causey
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Our guest this week on the pod is Karla Causey. Karla grew up in Albuquerque and graduated from the University of New Mexico. She had a 25 year career at Sandia National Labs doing HR and contracts work and then went to the Public Service Company of New Mexico where she also worked in HR. She then thought she was retired - until the Board Chair of …
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Ep. 20-"Moment of Transparency: Biz Lessons Starting the Podcast" with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC
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Did you know most new podcasts do not make it past episode 3? Well, we made it to EPISODE 20...and more to come!! In this episode, Host Megan Young Gamble, PMP® shares starting the podcast, lessons learned and tapping into the "Mamba Mentality". [Host Megan Young Gamble Links] [AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? U…
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328 | The Practical Applications of Impact Accounting with Angel Lance
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Our guest this week on the pod is Angel Lance. Angel is a visionary founder and CEO with an impressive track record of creating and leading successful companies that solve big problems. In over 2 decades of serial entrepreneurship, she has launched and scaled 4 self-funded, profitable enterprises from the ground up, demonstrating an unparcelled bus…
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327 | Briding the Divide Between Funders and Founders
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Our guest this week on the pod is Sarah Sterling. Sarah is the Executive Director of Entrepreneurship for SOCAP, which brings together social entrepreneurs, investors, foundation leaders, government leaders and more for live and digital experiences. The goal is to accelerate the movement to a more just and sustainable economy. She has worked with a…
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Ep. 19 - “The Power of Brand Value & Resilience in Procurement” - Rachel Hassall, VP of Procurement @ Harvest Hill Beverage
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In this episode of Product and Packaging Powerhouse, Megan Young Gamble interviews Rachel Hassall, VP of Procurement at Harvest Hill Beverage Company. Rachel emphasizes the importance of sustainability, regulations, and resilience in procurement. She shares her career journey and insights on building relationships with vendors, aligning sustainabil…
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326 | 3 Challenges Social Impact Startups Face Now with Paul Zelizer
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This week on the pod is our monthly solo episode with Paul Zelizer. Paul is one of the first business coaches to specialize in working with social entrepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast. The topic is how to navigate 3 common challenges social impact startups face in 2024. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of…
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325 | Toxic Positivity and Leadership in the Impact Space with Satyen Raja
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Our guest this week on the pod is Satyen Raja. Satyen is the Founder and CEO of WarriorSage and is a renowned Teacher, Mentor and Guide for his ability to move companies beyond the old business model of struggle into a new paradigm of passion, purpose, freedom and the magic of flow. Satyen has been founding, building and scaling businesses for over…
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Ep. 18 - "MoCRA, Misconceptions and Regulatory Risk" - Ariana Farina, Regulatory Consultant @ Ariana Farina
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In this episode of Product & Packaging Powerhouse, Megan Young Gamble interviews regulatory specialist, Ariana Farina. They discuss FDA regulations, compliance requirements, and the impact of MoCRA in the beauty and cosmetic industry. They emphasize the significance of regulatory specialists in ensuring product safety, SOPs, and compliance. They al…
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324 | The Art of Social Impact Storytelling with Tamika Bickham
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Our guest this week on the pod is Tamika Bickman. Tamika is the Founder and CEO of TB Media Group. She's an award winning journalist and podcast host who helps CSR and ESG leaders build brand trust and loyalty through non-fiction video production. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Sessi…
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Ep. 17- [SOLO] "Highlights of New Products and Beauty Projected Growth in 2024"-Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Host and Owner of GLC
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In this solo episode of Product and Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble, discusses recent industry news in the beauty and packaging sectors. She highlights new product launches from brands like Shea Moisture, SKKN by Kim, and Makeup Revolution. She also shares important project management considerations related to product development and …
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323 | Vegan Marketing Success Stories with Sandra Nomoto
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Our guest this week on the pod is Sandra Nomoto. At 25 years old, Sandra founded Conscious Public Relations Inc, an award-winning vitural agency that certified as a B Corp. After a decade in business, she wrote The Only Public Relations Guide You'll Ever Need in 2019. More recently, Sandra pivoted to working with vegan businesses and authors, Her n…
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322 | How to Sustain Profitability in Uncertain Times with Paul Zelizer
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This week on the pod is our monthly solo episode with Paul Zelizer. Paul is one of the first business coaches to specialize in working with social entrepreneurs and the host of the popular Awarepreneurs podcast. The topic is how to sustain profitability in uncertain times. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of our host, Zelizer Consu…
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Ep. 16-[SOLO] "New Trends and Insights for 2024"-Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Host and Owner of GLC
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In this solo episode of Product and Packaging Powerhouse, host Megan Young Gamble, recaps the key events of 2023 and outlines trends for 2024 in the beauty and packaging industry. She shares regulatory changes, including MoCRA and packaging EPR laws, emphasizing the need for compliance and sustainability. Megan discusses how AI in beauty is being u…
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