In the Sauce

Chris Moe is the Co-founder and COO of Cartograph, an agency that creates custom solutions for 30 different brands to sell successfully on Amazon, including Lily’s chocolates, Justin’s nut butters and Fourth and Heart. On this episode of ITS, Chris breaks all things Amazon down for Ali, explaining the different ways to sell on the platform and the keys to success selling there.In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dollar that listeners give to HRN provides essential support to keep our mics on. We've got some fresh new thank you gifts available, like our limited edition bandanas.Keep In The Sauce on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. In The Sauce is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sana Javeri Kadri is the Founder of Diaspora Co., the spice company on a mission to decolonize the spice trade. Sana started Diaspora in 2017 to create a radically new vision of how American consumers buy Indian spices. On this episode of ITS, Sana and Ali discuss appropriation versus appreciation and the power of ethical sourcing.HRN will be donating 10% of our membership drive proceeds from now until June 15 to the Philando Castile Relief Foundation. Visit heritageradionetwork.org/donate to make your gift.Image courtesy of Aubrie Pick.In the Sauce is powered by Simplecast.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicole Centeno is Founder and CEO of Splendid Spoon, the online meal delivery company that offers ready-to-eat, nourishing, plant-based smoothies, soups and grain bowls. On this episode of ITS, Nicole and Ali talk about how Splendid Spoon leaned into direct to consumer early on, the complexities of supply chain and how the lessons we learn from parenting apply to our businesses in ways we could never imagine.In The Sauce is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniel Sklaar is Founder of FINE & RAW chocolate, the Brooklyn- based raw chocolate company focused on sustainable ingredient sourcing and minimal processing. Daniel started Fine and Raw in a Williamsburg loft in 2007 and opened a factory in Bushwick 5 years later. Today, FINE & RAW is still going strong and 100% owned by Daniel. On this episode of ITS, Daniel and Ali talk about building organically, leaving room for creativity, and how too many people making decisions is usually a bad idea.In The Sauce is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Sherwin and Jai Jung Kim, co-founders of HYDRANT, were each on their own path building hydration powders to take on Gatorade and the sports/energy drink categories. Then they met and decided to build Hydrant together and start selling their bright little packets of electrolytes online. On this episode of ITS, Jai, John and Ali talk about that partnership, how DTC companies expand into stores, strategy in the age of COVID and what's next for the company.In The Sauce is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ariel Pasternak and Atara Bernstein are the co-founders of Pineapple Collaborative, a company on a mission to connect and celebrate women who love food. What started as community builder, is now a full-fledged "lifestyle brand" as the duo launched their first pantry products DTC last year. On this episode of ITS, Ali, Atara and Ariel talk true community, shifting from a service business to a product business, and why "selling something" doesn't mean you're not building a true community.In the Sauce is powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special live episode of In The Sauce - Ali  joins Whole Foods Market Tribeca to celebrate women makers across the country who raise the bar! Recorded on February 27th, 2020: We hear from a diverse group of women how they have overcome adversity to create products we love. Our panelists include: Maria Loi of Loi, Pooja Bavishi of Malai, Homa Dashtaki of White Moustache, Essie Bartels of Essiespice,  and  Janie Deegan of Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods.In The Sauce is powered by Simplecast.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sylvie Charles is Founder and CEO of Just Date Syrup, the squeeze bottles of the pure, delicious sugar substitute made with Organic, California dates. On this episode of ITS, Sylvie shares the path that took her from medical school, through a major back injury, to building a chutney company and finally landing on Just Date. Life rarely goes the way we plan, Sylvie and Ali's conversation is focused on how to adjust to new realities, make thoughtful plans and ultimately build something sweet.In the Sauce is powered by Simplecast.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phillip Rivers is founder and CEO of Go Tetra, a messaging agency that specializes in email marketing. On today's episode of ITS, Phil and Ali talk about email marketing, why it's re-emerging as an important communications channel, why it often remains underused, and how businesses can hit the sweet spot of consistent communication without annoying their consumers.In the Sauce is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Kirby is the Founder and CEO of Ithaca Hummus. On this episode of ITS, Chris tells Ali the story of Ithaca, how he's grown into 5000 stores without venture funding, and how he's managing the company during the current pandemic.In The Sauce is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.