The Jen Gottlieb Show From Shark Tank to Wellness Industry Leader: Catharine Arnston’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA, BA, the founder of ENERGYBits and a passionate advocate for wellness and entrepreneurship, joins me today to share her incredible story.
Catharine's path to entrepreneurship was unplanned. She was in international business before her sister’s cancer diagnosis turned her world upside down. After researching plant-based nutrition, Catharine uncovered the power of algae as a superfood, leading to the creation of ENERGYBits.
Despite not having a background in nutrition or science, she dedicated herself to studying and spreading the word about algae's numerous benefits. ENERGYBits has become a billion-dollar wellness industry leader, and Catharine’s commitment to health and entrepreneurship is more than evident.
"If you are terrified, you are on the right path. Because it pushes you out of your comfort zone to learn something new that you'll need to get to the next level. " ~ Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA, BA
In This Episode:
- The journey from doubts to entrepreneurship
- Surviving the struggle years in Boston
- Shark Tank experience and post-show growth
- Protein and amino acid content in algae
- Spirulina’s fast absorption and cyanobacteria structure
- Mitochondrial health and cellular energy
- How to take ENERGYBits’s spirulina and chlorella
- Avoiding supplement overload with algae
- Bootstrapping ENERGYBits
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About Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA, BA:
Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA, BA is a wellness thought leader, experienced entrepreneur, and expert in algae nutrition, with a PhD, MBA, BA Hons, and board certification as a health coach. Her journey into algae began in 2008 when her sister’s breast cancer diagnosis led her to discover the healing potential of algae, the most alkaline, nutrient-dense food in the world. Catharine left her 25-year corporate career to launch ENERGYbits® and has spent 15 years researching algae, lecturing at conferences, and speaking on 300+ podcasts to spread its benefits. Her efforts have earned endorsements from organizations like NASA and the United Nations.
Websites: https://energybits.com/ and https://catharinearnston.com/
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