Whole Foods Market: Beyond The Board
Whole Foods Market: Beyond The Board
Podcast Description
Beyond the Board is a new podcast storytelling series that spotlights different guests — from founders of major brands to up-and-coming suppliers as well as community leaders and policy makers — all working to nourish people and the planet. New episodes will be released regularly, featuring conversations about innovation, perseverance and meaningful impact on food and agriculture. The podcast will feature a rotating cast of hosts from Whole Foods Market's leadership team, including CEO Jason Buechel, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Sonya Gafsi Oblisk and Senior Vice President of Merchandising Alyssa Vescio.
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The podcast focuses on innovation, perseverance, and meaningful impact within the food and agriculture sectors, with episodes highlighting topics such as the future of sustainable food systems and the role of community leaders in policy making, including conversations with entrepreneurs and changemakers.
Beyond the Board is a new podcast storytelling series that spotlights different guests — from founders of major brands to up-and-coming suppliers as well as community leaders and policy makers — all working to nourish people and the planet. New episodes will be released regularly, featuring conversations about innovation, perseverance and meaningful impact on food and agriculture. The podcast will feature a rotating cast of hosts from Whole Foods Market’s leadership team, including CEO Jason Buechel, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Sonya Gafsi Oblisk and Senior Vice President of Merchandising Alyssa Vescio.
Our Father’s Day episode: A Dozen Cousins founder, Ibraheem Basir, shares the touching story behind his company’s name – a tribute to his firstborn child, the twelfth cousin in the family. Join CEO Jason Buechel as he sits down with this Los Angeles-based father, who fondly recollects childhood cookouts in Brooklyn. This episode offers a unique blend of family values, culinary passion, and business acumen. Discover how Ibraheem’s heritage and experiences shaped his approach to creating culturally inspired, healthier food options. Their conversation delves into:
- The entrepreneurial mindset: Seeking problems as opportunities
- How Ibraheem’s personal wellness journey sparked product innovations
- A Dozen Cousins’ retail journey and the growing popularity of global cuisines
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