The wait is over! Season 2 of the Sunny Brands Podcast is now available. This show highlights the people behind businesses and organizations dedicated to enriching people’s lives. This season we're highlighting some B Corps, some People and Planet First Verified orgs, and some organizations that have chosen alternative avenues to impact.

Also, we're welcoming new co-hosts! Sarah Holdeman COO and Rebecca Goldcrump CEO at The Impact Collective. They are experts in social and environmental impact space and will help us dissect all of these organizations.

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Melanie is deeply committed to supporting brands that make a positive impact on the planet.

Mel married her BF Ashley and they have two amazing 15 year old twins named Piper and Blaine. In her free time, she dedicates herself to nonprofits and fiercely advocates for the underdog.

Fun Facts about Mel:
1. I was on a plane that caught on fire mid flight
2. I am really good at sabering champagne
3. I once stopped all cars on the I5 to save a little chihuahua named “Paco”

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As a Portland native, Sam brings her expertise to projects focused on community impact and environmental sustainability. With over 9 years of professional studio experience, she collaborates with brands to develop sophisticated marketing assets, websites, and comprehensive brand systems.

Fun Facts About Sam:

I absolutely believe in ghosts (how could you not?).

I can fall asleep anywhere.

I like to bake when I'm stressed.

We secured both of our Anthem Award nominations! This marks the largest season yet—the Anthem Awards received over 2,300 entries from more than 30 countries, with over 33,000 votes cast. As a winner in the 4th Annual Anthem Awards, we're truly honored to be recognized as one of the organizations setting the standard for excellence in the impact space.

Thank you to all of you who voted! We wouldn’t be here without your vote.

Celebrating its 45th year, the PRINT Awards celebrates design in every shape and form. And, as the industry continues to evolve and its practitioners continue to explore new mediums and methods to advance their creativity, the awards have found new ways to recognize outstanding work.

Creative Director and Founder at Odd Notion has joined this year's PRINT Awards!

Ready to be celebrated? Submit your work and share your brilliance with the world.

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Founder and Creative Director Eleazar Ruiz spoke at the Brand New Conference this year. Brand New is the largest international branding conference. In his talk, Eleazar explores the intersection of branding and purpose-driven work.

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Our B Corp™ certification acknowledges our ongoing efforts to champion diversity, equity, community, and sustainability in our daily operations.

One of the ways we demonstrate our commitment is through Dream Night, our pro-bono initiative specifically designed to assist minority-led brands in need of creative services.

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Eleazar Ruiz, our Founder and Creative Director at Odd Notion, has been honored with an invitation to join the judging panel of the Webby Awards.

The Webbys are the leading international awards recognizing excellence on the Internet.

The Webby Awards recently announced their nominations for the 28th Annual Webby Awards. Our Serve LA project has been nominated for the Best Launch in Advertising, Media & PR category. The Webby Awards is a prestigious international organization that recognizes excellence on the internet.

We are thrilled to announce that Odd Notion has achieved B Corp status. We are excited to join the esteemed community of 7,351 B Corps worldwide.

Together, we are dedicated to driving positive change in our local economy, ensuring that it benefits all individuals, communities, and the planet.

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