The Wellest Life

Brandi Andres

Welcome to The Wellest Life Podcast, where we explore "The Heartful Way of Living" in a world shaped by connections and conscious choices. Join us as we engage in compassionate yet courageous conversations with visionaries crafting an ethical, empathetic, and resilient future. We delve deep into topics like sustainability, health and wellness, ethical business, and wildlife conservation. Our aim is to empower you with profound insights and actionable steps for prioritizing self-love, kindness, and transformative change, both in your life and in the world. This podcast is your compass, navigating the complexities of our world with an open heart and a resilient spirit. Let's journey together towards a future where compassion fuels transformative change, one heartfelt conversation at a time on The Wellest Life Podcast. read less
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#005 | The Reality of Food Fraud in the Olive Oil Industry + How to Shop for Traditional Cold-Pressed Italian Olive Oil with Pino and Laura Pugliano of Ciccio’s Olives
Nov 23 2020
#005 | The Reality of Food Fraud in the Olive Oil Industry + How to Shop for Traditional Cold-Pressed Italian Olive Oil with Pino and Laura Pugliano of Ciccio’s Olives
Introducing Ciccio’s Olives + Olive Oil ResourcesGet 20% OFF, plus free shipping on your first order of Ciccio’s Olives authentic, traceably Italian extra virgin olive oil – www.cicciosolives.com/thewellestLearn more about the world of olive oil – www.oliveoiltimes.comThe Wellest.Be the first to receive The Wellest Life podcast updates + shop ethical, eco-friendly and clean lifestyle brands by subscribing to The Wellest.'s newsletterKeep our website on your favorites list - TheWellestLife.comFollow @thewellestlife at Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  / TwitterFollow Host @BrandiAndres at Instagram + Facebook

Episodes

#005 | The Reality of Food Fraud in the Olive Oil Industry + How to Shop for Traditional Cold-Pressed Italian Olive Oil with Pino and Laura Pugliano of Ciccio’s Olives
Nov 23 2020
#005 | The Reality of Food Fraud in the Olive Oil Industry + How to Shop for Traditional Cold-Pressed Italian Olive Oil with Pino and Laura Pugliano of Ciccio’s Olives
Introducing Ciccio’s Olives + Olive Oil ResourcesGet 20% OFF, plus free shipping on your first order of Ciccio’s Olives authentic, traceably Italian extra virgin olive oil – www.cicciosolives.com/thewellestLearn more about the world of olive oil – www.oliveoiltimes.comThe Wellest.Be the first to receive The Wellest Life podcast updates + shop ethical, eco-friendly and clean lifestyle brands by subscribing to The Wellest.'s newsletterKeep our website on your favorites list - TheWellestLife.comFollow @thewellestlife at Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  / TwitterFollow Host @BrandiAndres at Instagram + Facebook
#004 - Launching, Growing + Marketing an Ethical or Sustainable Business with Heather Barbod, Founder of Elemental MKTG
Nov 2 2020
#004 - Launching, Growing + Marketing an Ethical or Sustainable Business with Heather Barbod, Founder of Elemental MKTG
Sustainable Food, Hospitality and Fashion ResourcesFollow Heather Barbod at LinkedIn - @heatherbarbodLearn more about Elemental MKTG  - www.inspireelemental.comInstagram @elementalmktgFacebook @elementalmktgGet to know Chef Gavin Kaysen's Soigné Hospitality restaurants - www.staysoigne.comDiscover more on Riverence and where to buy responsibly farmed salmon and steelhead trout - www.riverence.comFor more on Aquaculture's certifications, visit:Aquaculture Stewardship Council - ASC CertificationBest Aquatic Culture Practices - BAP CertificationMarine Stewardship Council - MSC CertificationLearn about DuPont Sorona's responsible textile fabric collectionsCheck out Anna Wintour's fabulous sustainable faux-fur coat from Stella McCartney's Fall 2020 collectionNYU's Sustainability Executive Certificate ProgramsOther responsible leaders mentioned in this episode:Strategy consultant for ethical and sustainable aquaculture: Jennifer BushmanThe world's only ocean-raised true striped bass: Pacifico AquacultureSustainable salmon farming in Norway: Kvarøy ArcticAuthor, Journalist & scuba diver: Adam SkolnickThrive MarketCredo BeautyThe Wellest.Be the first to receive The Wellest Life podcast updates + shop ethical, eco-friendly and clean lifestyle brands by subscribing to The Wellest.'s newsletterKeep our website on your favorites list - TheWellestLife.comFollow @thewellestlife at Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  / TwitterFollow Host @BrandiAndres at Instagram + Facebook
#003 | How + Why to Swap Out Traditional Skincare Products for Safer Brands with Esthetician and Clean Beauty Consultant Jena Nielsen
Oct 26 2020
#003 | How + Why to Swap Out Traditional Skincare Products for Safer Brands with Esthetician and Clean Beauty Consultant Jena Nielsen
Clean Beauty & Skincare ResourcesFollow Esthetician and Clean Beauty Consultant Jena Nielsen on Instagram @JenRoseOrganicFind out how breast cancer may be connected to chemical exposure in cosmeticsDiscover more about Endocrine DisruptorsLearn more about the potentially harmful ingredients in your skincare and beauty products at the Environmental Working Group – EWG.orgSearch the EWG's Skin Deep database for your beauty, skin and haircare products to check the levels of toxicity in their formulationsCalifornia Safe Cosmetics ProgramRead details on the California Assembly Bill No. 2762, the Toxic-Free Cosmetics ActRead details on the California Senate Bill No. 1249, the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics ActDownload the Think Dirty app on your phone to shop for safer products:Apple App StoreGoogle PlayCheck out the clean beauty stores mentioned in this episode:ROOTS the beauty underground, Laguna Beach, CaliforniaThe Detox Market, multiple U.S. locationsThe Wellest.Be the first to receive The Wellest Life podcast updates + shop ethical, eco-friendly and clean lifestyle brands by subscribing to The Wellest.'s newsletterKeep our website on your favorites list - TheWellestLife.comFollow @thewellestlife at Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  / TwitterFollow Host @BrandiAndres at Instagram + Facebook
#002 | Fair Trade Activism, Human Rights + a Midlife Epiphany with Teresa Baxter of Fair Trade Long Beach
Oct 19 2020
#002 | Fair Trade Activism, Human Rights + a Midlife Epiphany with Teresa Baxter of Fair Trade Long Beach
Fair Trade ResourcesFair Trade Long Beach shopCity of Long Beach Sustainability initiatives – longbeach.gov/sustainabilityFair Trade Campaigns - FairTradeCampaigns.orgFair Trade Campaigns Resources Fair Trade USA - FairTradeCertified.orgWorld Fair Trade Organization - WFTO.orgUnited Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals - SDGS.UN.org/Goals"Children as young as eight picked coffee beans on farms supplying Starbucks" (and Nespresso), article by The Guardian2020 Sustainability Report and pledge letter from Kroger (Ralph's) Chairman & CEOThe Wellest.Website - TheWellestLife.comInstagram / Facebook / Pinterest: @thewellestlifeFollow Host Brandi Andres at Instagram + Facebook @BrandiAndres
#001 | Finding Purpose, Building Resilience + Creating Next Level Workplace Environments with Fine Art Photographer + Creative Coach Diane Epstein
Oct 1 2020
#001 | Finding Purpose, Building Resilience + Creating Next Level Workplace Environments with Fine Art Photographer + Creative Coach Diane Epstein
Diane Epstein Biophilic ArtView Diane Epstein's Fresco photography and Biophilic Art at www.EpsteinPhotography.comFollow @DianeEpsteinPhotography on Instagram | Facebook Nature Matters is a visual presentation through which Diane Epstein's Fresco images and collages come to life.Experience Biophilic Art Design firsthand via www.biophilicartdesign.com/experiencesThe Wellest.Be the first to receive The Wellest Life podcast updates + shop ethical, eco-friendly and clean lifestyle brands by subscribing to The Wellest.'s newsletterKeep our website on your favorites list - TheWellestLife.comFollow @thewellestlife at Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest  / TwitterFollow Host @BrandiAndres at Instagram + Facebook