Episode 64

From Healthcare to Refreshment: Tanya Olsen’s Journey to Creating Gold Soda and Gold Spritz

In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Tanya Olsen, founder of Pacific Gold Beverage Corp. where they discuss Tanya’s journey in launching Gold Soda and Gold Spritz.

17 minutes | Apr. 23, 2025

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In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Tanya Olsen, founder of Pacific Gold Beverage Corp. Tanya shares her journey in launching Gold Soda and Gold Spritz, emphasizing their low-sugar, low-calorie, and organic ingredients. She also discusses the company’s commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. 

Gold Soda prides itself on being different from other low-sugar brands because they use a blend of fair trade organic cane sugar and monk fruit to sweeten their beverages. In order to be more eco-friendly, Gold Soda focuses on environmentally friendly packaging, and supporting initiatives that promote conservation and community development.

Discover more about Gold Soda’s unique products and their mission to create beverages that empower people to enjoy a healthy, vibrant lifestyle without sacrificing flavor.

 

Listen in.

 

Episode Highlights:

02:08 Monk Fruit as a Sweetener

05:01 Standing Out in the Marketplace 

07:43 Consumer Communication and Transparency 

09:04 Expansion Plans Beyond BC 

13:37 Family Business Dynamics

 

 

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From Healthcare to Refreshment: Tanya Olsen’s Journey to Creating Gold Soda and Gold Spritz

17 minutes | Apr. 23, 2025

In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Tanya Olsen, founder of Pacific Gold Beverage Corp. where they discuss Tanya’s journey in launching Gold Soda and Gold Spritz.

Three Farmers Foods: Leading the Charge for Healthier Snacking Choices

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unspun: The Future of Fashion Manufacturing

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ECOS: Leading the Charge for Transparency in the Cleaning Product Industry

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In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, President and CEO of ECOS, a company specializing in plant-derived, eco-conscious cleaning products.

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Heyday Canning: Bringing Bold Flavor and Design to the Canned Food Aisle

28 minutes | Mar. 5, 2025

In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Kat Woolf, Co-founder and CEO of Heyday Canning Co. about Kat’s mission to revitalize the canned food aisle with bold and flavorful canned beans and soups.