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Food is no longer just fuel — it’s information.

In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Kristi Stuart, founder of Inner Wellth, to explore the rise of functional foods and the growing movement of using food as medicine.

With a deep background in science, wellness, and women’s health, Kristi shares how her passion for evidence-based nutrition led her to build a trusted brand that empowers women to better understand their bodies. As a fitness, hormone, and nutrition expert, she formulates products rooted in solid science — and embraced by thousands of women across North America.

In this conversation, Kristi breaks down:

• What functional foods really are — and why they matter
• The role of protein in women’s health
• How to transition toward a more plant-centric diet without sacrificing nourishment
• How to read food labels and spot misleading health claims

Beyond nutrition, Kristi also offers honest insights for entrepreneurs building in the wellness space — from staying mission-aligned to navigating the responsibility that comes with creating health-focused products.

Whether you’re a founder, a wellness professional, or someone striving to make more informed choices in the kitchen, this episode delivers practical guidance, clarity, and inspiration for living — and building — with intention.

✨ Tune in for a conversation that bridges science, purpose, and the power of food.

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Website: www.yourinnerwellth.com

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In this Mission-Driven Founders episode, we sit down with Kimberly Shrewsberry, LCSW, Individual and Relationship Counselor based in Knoxville, TN, for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about emotional connection in times of stress and uncertainty.

Entrepreneurs, parents, and purpose-driven individuals often carry a full mental load—building businesses, caring for families, and navigating an unpredictable world. In the process, meaningful connection and clear communication with our partners can quietly fade into the background.

Kim gently guides us through the emotional barriers that arise when life feels overwhelming—and offers practical, compassionate insights on how to reconnect. Through vulnerability, honest communication, and emotional awareness, she reminds us that connection isn’t lost—it can be rebuilt.

This conversation isn’t just for parents or couples. It’s for anyone who has struggled to communicate clearly with the people they love, especially during stressful moments, economic uncertainty, or personal transitions.

A grounding, hopeful episode that reminds us: even in challenging times, emotional intimacy is possible—and worth protecting.

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Discover how the CMB Certification Program empowers brands, giving them the recognition they deserve for creating clean, eco-friendly, and socially responsible products. The certification empowers consumers to make informed choices about their health by guiding them toward truly green products.

Join us as we elevate wellness and sustainability into a global movement—because together, we can make ethical living the norm, not the exception.

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What if the life you want is on the other side of the decision you’re afraid to make?

As we step into the final days of the year — that reflective space between what was and what’s possible — this episode of Mission-driven founders speaks directly to anyone feeling the pull toward change… but unsure how to take the leap.

In this deeply honest conversation, we sit down with Lauren Rudick, international yoga teacher and founder of Yoga Academy International, to explore what it truly takes to walk away from comfort, trust your intuition, and build a purpose-driven life.

Lauren shares her journey from sold-out retreats to redefining success on her own terms — navigating uncertainty, fear, and reinvention along the way. This episode isn’t just about yoga or wellness; it’s about career pivots, personal transformation, and the quiet courage required to choose yourself.

Whether you’re:

• Considering a career change
• Feeling stuck in a life that no longer fits
• Craving meaning, freedom, or alignment
• Or standing at the edge of a big decision as a new year approaches

This conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

As we look ahead to what 2026 may bring, this episode invites you to reflect, reset, and imagine what’s possible when you stop playing small and start listening to your inner voice.

✨ You don’t need to have it all figured out — you just need the courage to begin.

📖 Wanda interviewed Lauren for Authority Magazine, read the full interview here. She is also featured on the Women in Wellness book.

🙏 Deep gratitude to Lauren for sharing her story and wisdom with our community.

Learn more about Lauren and her retreats:

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Website: laurenrudick.com

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