

Maddie started Aura Bora with her husband Paul in 2019 after realizing that the sparkling water industry had so much more room for FUN. Today, we're chatting with the vibrant, charismatic, and creative co-founder of Aura Bora, Maddie Voge.
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What if you launched a brand in a highly competitive category right before the pandemic hit? And beyond that - what if you built so much momentum that you had the opportunity to go on a major network TV show DURING the pandemic? The beauty of Nemi’s nutrition profile for snackingĬonnect with Regina directly - TNBT on Instagram - () Why operating a business can be more challenging than starting a business The flip side of being a startup in the midst of major CPG companies on the shelves Why Nemi has a vendor compliance questionnaire The first snack idea Regina had, and why it didn’t work out How Regina learned about CPG - without coming from a CPG background Why understanding your values can help guide your trajectory How Regina made the pivot from immigration law to her startup Why Regina moved from Mexico City to Chicago She is a true leader and an incredible inspiration for any woman who wants to start their own brand! Regina is a true advocate for self-care and self-nourishment which is such a pleasant departure from the rampant hustle culture that exists in the startup world. From vendor negotiations to branding, she's made sure that her mission is threaded throughout every element of the brand. What stays true to Regina throughout her journey with Nemi Snacks is her ability to put her values at the forefront of the company. While her first product didn't work out, she was determined to create something delicious and healthy that also celebrated her Mexican heritage. Surprisingly, Regina got her career start as a lawyer before creating her own snack foods on the side. Today, we're chatting with the thoughtful, brilliant, and provocative changemaker from Nemi Snacks, Regina Trello.
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What if sticking to your values (and not conforming to the industry norm) actually helped your brand pave its own way in a highly competitive industry packed full of heritage brands? Grace’s timely and thoughtful advice for entrepreneurs
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The secret ingredient to a successful communityĭifferent types of community, and how to think about community outside of the confines of a dedicated space The trending topics within Quench Collective right nowĮxamples of brands who are doing community right The conversation Regina had with the manufacturer - and how she set expectations for her ingredients What Grace’s day-to-day looks like as the founder of Quench Collective Why you can’t talk about your values without vulnerability What motivated Grace to leave her corporate career for good Why we (brands included) need to start focusing on we vs. The motivation for Grace to create a community - the real tipping point

Grace manages this community as well as the brand's Instagram to make sure that every single member has a five-star experience.īut what does it really take to build a thriving, incredible community in 2022? And how has community evolved over the last few years? We dive into all of that and more in today's amazing episode with Grace! Quench Collective is the ultimate values-driven community where founders can be vulnerable, honest, and open. After feeling burned out and confused in the corporate world, Grace set out to build something AMAZING. Today, we're catching up with Grace Blacksea, a community founder who helps modern leaders connect and learn from one another. But are brands and entrepreneurs really building community in a sustainable, thoughtful way that actually nurtures and satisfies members?
