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31 minutes | Nov. 5, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Kelsey Irvine, CEO of Birch Babe, a sustainable Canadian skincare brand. Kelsey discusses the company’s commitment to in-house formulation of clean and effective products.
21 minutes | Oct. 29, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Julia Dietmar, CEO & Co-Founder of OpenWardrobe, an AI-powered app that lets you make the most of your wardrobe by reusing and repurposing what you already own.
28 minutes | Oct. 22, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Leena Manro, an award-winning writer, director, and co-founder of All Purpose, an award winning B Corp-certified creative agency.
39 minutes | Oct. 15, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Stuart Jenkins, Founder of Blumaka, about his mission to create the world's most sustainable high-performance footwear.
26 minutes | Oct. 8, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Keith Bearden, CEO of Alter Eco Foods, about the brand's commitment to sustainability and creating crave-worthy snacks with purpose.
29 minutes | Aug. 27, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with climate entrepreneur Josh Dorfman, CEO and host of Supercool, about the evolution of climate tech.
23 minutes | Aug. 13, 2025
Stacy Seidel is the head of sustainability at SunOpta, a company that produces over 250 organic or non-GMO certified products and ingredients, delivering supply chain solutions for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers.
18 minutes | Aug. 6, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Aja Horsley, founder of Drizzle Honey. Aja discusses her transition from environmental science to launching a sustainable honey company.
27 minutes | Jul. 30, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Divyansh (Divy) Ojha, founder and CEO of Odd Bunch, a direct-to-consumer brand tackling food waste.
27 minutes | Jul. 23, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Jeff Richards, founder of Mooala, about his journey from investment banking to creating award-winning organic dairy-free beverages.
21 minutes | Jul. 16, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Bob Underwood, known as "Farmer Bob," a third-generation farmer and award-winning agricultural innovator, about his latest creation, Beyond Berries.
31 minutes | Jul. 9, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Gus Klemos, founder and COO of Unbun Foods. Gus shares his journey in creating Unbun Foods, which specializes in high-protein, gluten-free baked goods.
23 minutes | Apr. 30, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Martin Mayorga, founder of Mayorga Coffee. Martin shares his company’s approach to partnering with farmers to build economic prosperity and a sustainable future for their communities.
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.
24 minutes | Apr. 16, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Natasha Vandenhurk, CEO and Co-founder of Three Farmers Foods, about their commitment to producing sustainably farmed, healthy and wholesome foods.
34 minutes | Apr. 9, 2025
In this episode of the In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Kevin Martin, Co-founder and CEO of unspun, about unspun’s mission to reduce global fashion industry carbon emissions.
34 minutes | Apr. 2, 2025
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.
39 minutes | Mar. 12, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Abe Kamarck, founder of True Made Foods. Abe, a former U.S. naval helicopter pilot, shares his journey into the consumer packaged goods industry, driven by a desire to create healthier condiments.
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.
29 minutes | Jan. 29, 2025
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Trey Vilcoq, CEO and co-founder of BRIXY about what motivated him to launch a completely plastic-free beauty and personal care brand.
36 minutes | Dec. 11, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks to Erin Douglas, director of social and environmental responsibility at Banyan Botanicals, about the company's sustainability initiatives.
27 minutes | Dec. 4, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Amanda Oenbring, CEO of the Upcycled Food Association about the pressing issue of food waste and the innovative solutions within the upcycled food industry.
39 minutes | Nov. 27, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Rachel Schnorr, Membership Director at Ad Net Zero, on the organization's mission to reduce emissions in the advertising industry.
35 minutes | Nov. 20, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood chats with Tyler Wallis, founder of TripleLine Brands, an agency aiding sustainable brands on Amazon.
39 minutes | Nov. 13, 2024
In this episode of the In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Deniz Ataman, Deputy Editor for Food Navigator USA, about evolving trends in the food and beverage industry.
32 minutes | Nov. 6, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Maddy Rotman and Taylor Lanzet, co-founders of Anytime Spritz, a regenerative and organic alcohol brand.
32 minutes | Oct. 30, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Phantila Phataraprasit, CEO and co-founder of Sabai Design, a sustainable furniture company, whose mission is to offer affordable, eco-friendly furniture.
53 minutes | Oct. 23, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood is interviewed by Gage Mitchell, host of the podcast ‘Brands for a Better World’, to discuss the environmental impact of digital advertising
43 minutes | Jul. 3, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, host Avril interviews Jonathan Wise, co-founder of Purpose Disruptors, an organization aimed at transforming the advertising industry to support a sustainable future.
24 minutes | Jun. 26, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Brett Christoffel, the founder of All Y'alls Foods, a company that produces plant-based protein snacks.
31 minutes | Jun. 19, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Duncan Meisel, Executive Director of Clean Creatives. They discuss Clean Creative's mission to sever the advertising industry's ties with fossil fuel clients through their pledge.
27 minutes | Jun. 12, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Rose Hartley, Head of Sustainability at Misfits Market. Misfits Market is dedicated to reducing the 16 billion tons of food waste in the US by sourcing products that would otherwise go unsold.
21 minutes | Jun. 5, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Sabrina Kon from ChopValue, a company that recycles chopsticks into beautiful, durable products.
33 minutes | May 29, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Amanda Mesluk, Senior Sustainability Manager at Flair Airlines, about the airline's sustainability efforts.
27 minutes | May 22, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Susan Hollingshead, an advisor to early-stage clean energy companies. Susan shares her role in the B Corp movement and her work in contaminated property redevelopment.
35 minutes | May 15, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Carly Snider, the Executive Director of Pact Collective. They discuss the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste in the beauty industry.
29 minutes | Mar. 20, 2024
Monika Patel is Director of Communications and Marketing at the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) of Canada. FSC is all about promoting sustainable forestry, ensuring responsible sourcing, as well as adherence to environmental and social standards.
27 minutes | Mar. 13, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Julia Marsh, CEO of Sway, a company creating sustainable seaweed-based packaging solutions.
29 minutes | Mar. 6, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Eben Bayer and Sarah-Marie Cole from MyForest Foods, a company specializing in meatless meat products made from mycelium.
36 minutes | Feb. 21, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Matt Semmelhack, CEO and co-founder of Boox, a company providing zero-waste shipping solutions for e-commerce.
30 minutes | Feb. 14, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Sarah Pinner, co-founder and CEO of Beni, an AI-powered search engine for finding resale items.
37 minutes | Feb. 7, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Douglas Horne, founder of Evanesce, a company that creates sustainable packaging solutions.
33 minutes | Jan. 31, 2024
In this special follow-up episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Elysabeth Alfano about impact investing. Elysabeth discusses her company, VegTech Invest, that allows anyone to invest in plant-based innovation.
37 minutes | Jan. 24, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Andrew Wanliss-Orlebar, Chief Strategy Officer for Futerra. They discuss the impact of the communication sector on climate change and the challenges that exist in communications.
37 minutes | Jan. 17, 2024
In this episode of In With the New, Avril interviews Jordan Schenck, Chief Brand Officer at Flashfood. They discuss the issue of food waste, particularly in grocery stores and the need for change.
26 minutes | Dec. 6, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Sara Smith, Founder of Wrappily, about her mission to green-up gifting with smarter, more sustainable gift wrap products.
24 minutes | Nov. 29, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Lauren Gregor, Founder and CEO of Rent-a-Romper, the first shared closet for little ones to help parents and the planet.
36 minutes | Nov. 22, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Spencer Williams, CEO and President of West Paw, creator of American-made, high-quality sustainable pet products.
24 minutes | Nov. 15, 2023
In this episode, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Ted Fleming, founder of Partake Brewing, about his mission to craft a variety of award winning, great tasting, expertly brewed non-alcoholic beers.
34 minutes | Nov. 1, 2023
Desirée Dupuis is a social entrepreneur and Founder of Kove Ocean Foods, creator of delicious snacks made with the world's most sustainable crop, seaweed.
30 minutes | Oct. 25, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Tara Milburn, founder and CEO of Ethical Swag, about her mission to deliver sustainable, ethically-sourced promotional products.
25 minutes | Oct. 18, 2023
Adam Molson is the VP, Rental Communities and Sustainability, at Daniels Corporation, a Toronto-based real estate developer committed to building communities that have a positive impact on the environment.
30 minutes | Oct. 11, 2023
Christie Lagally is the founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods, a team of animal-loving engineers on a mission to revolutionize the food industry.
40 minutes | Oct. 4, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest, about inefficiencies in the current food production system and the need for a more sustainable approach.
39 minutes | Sep. 27, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Vikas Garg, the founder and CEO of abillion, a mobile app connecting users with plant-based and sustainable products.
28 minutes | Sep. 20, 2023
Genia Mineeva is the founder of BEEN London, a sustainable, handmade accessories brand that British Vogue named one of the most innovative fashion companies in the world.
22 minutes | Sep. 14, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Jeremy Lang, Founder and VP of Sustainability at Pela, and creator of the Lomi countertop composter.
29 minutes | Jun. 21, 2023
Dr. Lara Ramdin is the Chief Innovation and Science Officer at Upcycled Foods Inc., which develops new, high quality products out of surplus food.
28 minutes | Jun. 14, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Keri Andriana, Founder of Amschela, a PETA-approved UK-based luxury accessory brand.
52 minutes | Jun. 7, 2023
Carissa Campeotto and Craig McIntosh are the Co-founders of Trendi, a tech company developing robotics to help the farm and food industry rescue and upcycle food waste into valuable products.
29 minutes | May 31, 2023
Ani Wells is the co-founder of Simply Suzette, a denim industry consultancy on a mission to democratize information and encourage informed purchasing decisions through supply chain transparency.
31 minutes | May 24, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Kimberly Chamberland, Founder and CEO of Big Mountain Foods, an award-winning, allergen-free vegan food company founded in 1987.
33 minutes | May 10, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood welcomes Jessica Malach, VP of Marketing and Insights at Social Nature, to discuss how plant-based CPG brands can drive in-store discovery and acquire new shoppers.
22 minutes | May 3, 2023
Fibre52’s cotton dyeing process retains cotton’s natural properties, resulting in a stronger, kinder fabric that offers moisture-management performance and strength properties that rival petrochemical-based textiles.
43 minutes | Apr. 25, 2023
Sasha Bricel is the Director of Marketing at Nature’s Path Foods, a pioneer in the organic food movement, and a leader in sustainable food design and development.
31 minutes | Apr. 19, 2023
Tune in to this episode of In With the New as Avril Tomlin-Hood welcomes Lindsay O’Donnell, Founder of Piquant Marketing, to discuss plant-based food marketing and the importance of finding your "why"
26 minutes | Apr. 12, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood welcomes Emma Smith, Founder of Zimt Chocolates, to discuss ethical food production and how Zimt supports animals, people and the planet.
33 minutes | Apr. 5, 2023
Silvia Jeane Gallo is the founder of jeane & jax, a luxury leather-alternative handbag brand that encompasses the principles of ethical fashion while delivering handbags of quality, style and affordability.
46 minutes | Mar. 29, 2023
In this episode of In With the New, we welcome Joey Pringle, Founder and Co-Owner of Veshin Factory, to discuss conscious and sustainable manufacturing.
48 minutes | Mar. 22, 2023
Natural Fiber Welding invents and manufactures sustainable materials from plants. Beginning with inherently circular, natural ingredients, NFW is making a material-rich, plastic-free future possible.
38 minutes | Mar. 15, 2023
Join Avril Tomlin-Hood in this episode of In With the New as she talks with Kelly Drennan, Founding Executive Director of Fashion Takes Action, about sustainability in the fashion industry.
32 minutes | Mar. 1, 2023
Debrand helps leading clothing brands achieve their sustainability goals through the power of reverse-logistics and textile recycling technology.
44 minutes | Feb. 21, 2023
In today’s episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood welcomes Steven Bethell, co-founder of Beyond Retro and Bank & Vogue, Ltd., to discuss upcycling in the fashion industry.
20 minutes | Feb. 14, 2023
In today’s episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood sits down with Emily Wilson, Co-founder and CEO of Living Tree Foods, to discuss her company’s plant-based food products.
30 minutes | Feb. 7, 2023
Tune in to this episode of In With the New as Avril Tomlin-Hood welcomes Madeleine Shaw, co-founder of Aisle, to address sustainable and equitable menstrual care.
25 minutes | Jan. 31, 2023
In today’s episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood is joined by Anita Spiller, Head of Social Responsibility and Executive Communications at Tru Earth, to talk about eliminating plastic production.