Hosted by Duncan Alney
We feature leaders of mission-driven food and beverage brands. Come listen to origin stories - and insights about current industry trends, connecting with your audience, building a community, making the world a better place, and of course, #founderlife.
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On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Wade Pugh, the Founder and Chief Growth Officer of ChocXO, and Rob Greenhow, the Head Chocolatier at ChocXO, about running a successful, healthy chocolate brand. They explain the process of how to make chocolate from a cocoa pod, the challenges of running a chocolate brand, and the experience of running a business with other parties involved.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Shant Reganyan and Vicken Kejejian, the Co-founders of Chili Chews, about their sweet, sour, and spicy candy. They go into detail about the Chili Chews brand, what they are doing to stay innovative in the candy industry, and their founder lives.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Caleb and Mackay Keech and Nick Moore of the brand “Keech” about the ingredients and people behind a newly crafted diabetic-friendly keto chocolate. Together, they discuss the various chocolate flavors, the figs they come from, and the founders behind this guilt-free, sugar-free delectable dessert. Stay tuned for some sweet secrets!
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Mariam Raji, the Founder and CEO of Green Sahara, about her entrepreneurial journey and running a brand. Mariam discusses Green Sahara’s African-style potato chips, the inspiration behind her company, exciting accomplishments, and how they connect with their audience.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Chris Peruzzi, the COO and Founder of The Functional Chocolate Company, about how he used chocolate as a fun, sweet, and effective way to care for his kids’ health realities. Chris talks about their product and what makes them different from others in the market, the inspiration behind his brand, his proudest moment, and their marketing strategy.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Thierry Noesen, the Founder and CEO of Belvas, about ways to successfully run a healthy chocolate brand — or any food and beverage brand — that adheres to Fairtrade principles. Thierry talks about his company and what they do, his role in the company, and what inspires him to stay innovative.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Cindy Poiesz, the Founder of Supernola, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey in providing people with delicious, healthy snacks. Cindy explains what inspired her to create Supernola, their marketing strategy and the accomplishments she’s most proud of, and how she keeps herself rejuvenated and motivated.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Wayne Johnson, the Co-founder of America’s Best Beef Jerky, about their journey to producing quality, healthy, and flavorful beef. Wayne talks about their beef, their journey to success, why they rebranded, the role of family in the growth of the company, and the health benefits of their beef.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Wil Torres, the Assistant to the Golden Dough Foods team, about running a business and making the best donuts in the sweet goods category. Wil talks about Golden Dough Foods and what they do, the inspiration behind their product, their unique flavor profiles, and what it’s like running a family-oriented business.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Benjamin Bartley, Founder of Chum Fruit Bites, about his entrepreneurial journey running a successful candy alternative brand. Benjamin talks about Chum Fruit Bites and their mission, how they stay innovative in the company, and how they market their products.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Andrea Homoya, the Founder and CEO of Ash & Elm Cider Co., about ways to build a cider market for a brand. Andrea explains how shaping Indiana into a cider state impacted their flavor profiles, how to grow your cider presence to make it more accessible, and how to differentiate yourself through branding and design.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Junea Rocha, the Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Brazi Bites, about ways to succeed in the frozen foods industry. Junea explains why taste is important in creating your products, the pros and cons of being in the frozen foods industry, how to maintain culture in a fast-growing company, and successful marketing methods.
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