
S2.Ep8 – New Avenues Ink
Founded to address youth homelessness, New Avenues Inc. produces branded products while providing paid internships and job training to at-risk youth.

S2.Ep7 – 818 Tequila
In this episode of Sunny Brands, hosts Eleazar Ruiz, Sarah Holdeman, and Rebecca Goldcrumb delve into the surprising B Corp certification of Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila.

S2.Ep6 – David Ngene: Pacmodo
In this episode of Sunny Brands, hosts Eleazar Ruiz, Rebecca, and Sarah sit down with David Ngene, co-founder of Pacmodo, to discuss his innovative approach to creating sustainable and functional backpacks.

S2.Ep5 – Nespresso
This episode delves into the controversial B Corp certification of Nespresso, examining the environmental and ethical challenges the company faces, including issues related to child labor, environmental damage, and worker rights abuses.

S2.Ep4 – Lego
In this episode of Sunny Brands, we examine LEGO's journey toward sustainability and its commitment to making a positive impact on the world.

S2.Ep3 – Anyeley Hallová: Adre
In this episode of Sunny Brands podcast, we sit down with Anyeley Hallová, founder of Adre, a sustainable real estate development firm in Portland, Oregon. The conversation follows Anyeley's journey from South Florida to establishing her own firm that champions social equity, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment.

S2.Ep2 – OpenAI
Explore Dr. Bronner's history and ethical practices as a personal care company known for diverse product uses and distinct packaging. Learn about their B Corp commitment, community initiatives, and employee benefits, including their five-to-one pay ratio. The episode covers their branding evolution and storytelling approach, showing how Dr. Bronner's exemplifies ethical business practices despite early product controversies.

S2.Ep1 – Dr. Bronner’s
Explore Dr. Bronner's history and ethical practices as a personal care company known for diverse product uses and distinct packaging. Learn about their B Corp commitment, community initiatives, and employee benefits, including their five-to-one pay ratio. The episode covers their branding evolution and storytelling approach, showing how Dr. Bronner's exemplifies ethical business practices despite early product controversies.

S1.Ep6 – Nkosana Moyo x Eleazar Ruiz
In the season finale of Season 1, Eleazar Ruiz and Nkosana Moyo delve into the origins of Dream Night. Dream Night is Odd Notion's pro bono initiative aimed at helping minority-led brands launch and scale.

S1.Ep5 – Ryan Buchanan, Founder of Thesis
In this episode, we are thrilled to have Ryan Buchanan, Founder and Chairman of Thesis, a digital marketing agency, and Co-Founder of The Script, a social enterprise focused on providing opportunities and support for diverse young talent.

S1.Ep4 – Liana Soifer, Co-Founder of BIPOC Adoptees
In this episode, we talk with Liana Soifer, a transracial adoptee born in South Korea and raised in Oregon.

S1.Ep3 – Stephen Green, Founder of Pitch Black
In 2015, Stephen Green founded Pitch Black, a pitch competition designed to provide a platform for black entrepreneurs to connect with startup ecosystems across the country and win cash prizes to support their business growth.

S1.Ep2 – Camille Trummer, Founder of Interplay Collective
In this episode, we chat with Camille, Founder and Principal Interplayer at Interplay, a social impact consultancy. Camille shares her journey as a strategist with over a decade of experience in mobilizing communities and organizations to address societal issues.

S1.Ep1 – Jelani Memory, Founder of A Kids Co
In our first episode of the Sunny Brands podcast, we sat down Jelani Memory, founder and CEO at Kids Co, Co-Founder at Circle and recently appointed VP & Publisher at DK.