489. Building a Business with Purpose

489. Building a Business with Purpose

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik January 20, 2022 Duration: 1:15:04
"Be bold, tenacious, and resilient." Ashley Nickelson had no idea that her parent's childhood mantra would eventually take form as an edible snack. But when Ashley's parents' lives were tragically struck by a rare form of cancer, she found solace and purpose in making nutritious snacks to nourish them. The idea snowballed into a full-blown movement: BTR Nation. The protein bar that's actually good for you.  If you've been itching to bring your business idea to life but have no idea where to start, Ashley's story is all you need to dust off your business plan and get out of your own way. Or, if you're simply looking to uplevel your nutritional knowledge and have your snack cabinet on fleek for the year ahead, tune in.  We also talk about: The facts on sugar  The story of BTR  Advice for budding entrepreneurs  Moving from comparison to motivation  The superstar ingredients that make BTR different Building community and connection in a brand  Sponsors: Get discount codes sent directly to your phone. Simply text brand name or keyword to 380-600-3030 BTR Bars | Visit eatbtrbar.com and use code ALMOST30 for 20% off + free shipping Beekeeper’s Naturals | Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/almost30 or use code ALMOST30 for 25% off your first order. HUM Nutrition | Receive 20% off first orders of $29+ with code ALMOST30 at humnutrition.com Athletic Greens | Get a 1-year supply of Vitamin D + five FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/almost30 Resources:  Website: eatbtrbar.com  Instagram: @btr.nation Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, Almost 30 feels like a series of candid, late-night talks with people who genuinely get it. This podcast centers on the messy, transformative journey of navigating your late twenties and beyond, blending heart-centered conversations between the hosts with raw and impactful interviews. Their discussions naturally span modern spirituality, practical health and wellness, fitness, self-improvement, and the complexities of dating and relationships. What you’ll hear isn’t prescriptive advice but rather shared exploration-hilarious, vulnerable, and often surprising. The aim is to create a supportive audio space that challenges listeners to expand their view of what’s possible for their lives. Tuning into this podcast means joining a conversation that fuels a more conscious evolution, offering both laughter and tangible insights for personal growth. Krista and Lindsey build each episode with the intention to empower, making the often-isolating topics of alternative health and personal development feel accessible and deeply relatable.
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628. How Your Gut Microbiome Impacts Weight Loss + Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:45
Curious about the connection between your gut, brain and blood glucose? Joining Krista on Almost 30 today is Colleen Cutcliffe, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pendulum. In this episode, you’ll learn about the…
627. Meeting the Anger Within + Taking Off Your Mask with Hannah Eden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:49
Hannah Eden is more than just a CrossFit athlete turned entrepreneur; she is a catalyst for personal transformation and a beacon of inspiration for those seeking their own paths. Vigorously committed to her own self-deve…
626. Pleasure, Periods, and Positive Sex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:50
In this episode, we demystify sex with past guests Emily Morse, Dr. Kate Balestrieri, and Shan Boodram. Sex is an important part of our daily lives, and how we approach it greatly affects our relationship and connection…
625. Pleasure As The Ultimate Tool For Alignment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:42
In this solo episode, Krista embraces pleasure for everything it holds. So many people view self pleasure as shameful, but Krista finds the beauty in life’s everyday pleasures—which is more than sex! Krista welcomes the…
622. Entering Motherhood: A Pre-Birth Check-In with Lindsey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:46
A new member of the Almost 30 family is expected to arrive soon—and we can’t wait! In this solo episode, Lindsey opens her heart for an emotional conversation about entering the birth portal and motherhood. In just a few…
621. How to Navigate a Corrupt Food Industry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:46
We are honored to welcome to Almost 30, Courtney Swan, an integrative nutritionist and "real foodist" on a mission to change the way America eats and its broken food system. She received her Masters of Science in Nutriti…
620. Convenience is Killing Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:05
Darin Olien, New York Times bestselling author and co-host with Zac Efron of the hit Netflix series Down to Earth, offers the Almost 30 community invaluable advice on addressing the health of our bodies (and planet!). In…
619. Do This to Lose Weight, Live Longer + Support Your Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:02
Angelo Keely is the co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping health and fitness enthusiasts live long, active, joyful lives by providing clean, energy enhancing solutions.…