ReConnected
Welcome to the Reconnected Podcast—a home for sharing, understanding and growth for the retail grocery store industry. During each episode, we will meet an amazing member of our community as we learn about their story and jointly explore the intricacies and challenges of our supply chain. Through it all, we'll remember and honor that everything starts with the real people who spend so much of their lives supporting the retail food supply chain. We will bring together the voices of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers as we journey together to help our industry reconnect.
We're excited to have you join us.
ReConnected
Episode 26 - Reconnected with Angela Marturano
In this enlightening episode of the Reconnected Podcast, Luke Abbott sits down with Angela Marturano, Co-Founder and President of Orchid Holistic Search, a values aligned executive search firm in natural products, and a true connector in the natural products industry.
From her early days selling craft beer to launching a boutique recruiting firm during the 2008 crash, Angela shares her unconventional journey into purpose-driven hiring. Broadcasting from her regenerative farm in Costa Rica, she dives deep into how holistic recruiting means more than matching résumés—it’s about aligning values, energy, and company culture.
They explore the rise of women in CPG, the power of community, and Angela’s retreats designed to reconnect female leaders with nature and themselves. Plus, a thoughtful dive into the role of AI in recruiting, the importance of knowing your "why," and the value of embracing both masculine and feminine strengths in leadership.
Whether you're a founder, recruiter, or just curious about balancing business with meaning, this episode is full of insight, vulnerability, and joy.