Founding story and first steps

Angela Zeng’s Journey: From Herbal Roots to Beverage Innovator

Karviva.com

About the Guest(s):
Angela Zhao is the founder and visionary behind CarViva, an award-winning multifunctional beverage brand that merges modern nutritional science with Eastern wisdom. With a background as a Doctor, PhD, MBA, and a traditional Chinese medicine scholar, Angela combines generations of herbalist knowledge with her expertise as a food scientist. CarViva’s drinks are designed to transform hydration and recovery, catering to athletes and wellness enthusiasts alike. Her innovative approach has garnered recognition in major publications like Forbes, USA Today, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and MarketWatch.

Episode Summary:
Welcome to this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, featuring Angela Zhao, the brilliant mind behind CarViva—a unique beverage brand that blends traditional Chinese medicine with modern nutrition. Angela shares her journey from medical research to entrepreneurship, crafting drinks that offer health benefits far beyond quenching thirst. Learn how her products incorporate powerful ingredients like goji berry and mung bean sprouts, designed to enhance digestion, immunity, and overall wellness.
Join Chris and Angela as they delve into the intricacies of crafting beverages that are not only delicious but serve a functional purpose catering to diverse health needs such as immunity, sleep, and energy. Angela unveils the story behind CarViva’s name and its ethos of compassion and longevity, reflecting the brand’s dedication to holistic wellness. Discover how her passion for natural remedies and health innovation has driven CarViva to become a top-selling juice cleanse, winning accolades, including a Mid-America Emmy Award for a documentary on its creation.

Key Takeaways:
Angela Zhao founded CarViva to blend traditional Chinese medicine with modern health needs through multifunctional beverages.
CarViva addresses various health concerns like digestion, immunity, and energy, using potent natural ingredients like goji berries and sprouts.
Angela’s background in medical research and family roots in herbalism inform CarViva’s unique approach to product formulation.
CarViva has received global media attention and an Emmy Award for its health-focused innovations and inspiring origins.
Entrepreneurship requires resilience and passion, and Angela’s story is a testament to overcoming challenges to create a transformative brand.

Notable Quotes:
“I didn’t invent [CarViva]. I hear that I have these deep roots in traditional Chinese medicine, and for me, I feel like I’m just a vehicle to help spread this wisdom.”
“Digestive health is the foundation of your health, and lots of the ancient remedies focus on that.”
“People who become, like you, right, quit alcohol because you care about your own health.”
“It really makes you self-actualized and, for a lot of people, self-accountable, because you have to carry the load.”
“I’m just hoping more people can understand that lots of ancient recipes may not be suitable for modern lifestyle anymore.”