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Mission-driven Founders
Mission-Driven Founders is a celebration of purpose, innovation, and resilience. Hosted by Wanda Malhotra, founder of Crunchy Mama Box and CMB Certification Program, the podcast spotlights passionate entrepreneurs behind wellness brands making a meaningful impact.
Each episode dives deep into their inspiring stories, showcasing how they align their missions with sustainability, ethical practices, and empowering communities. It’s also a window into the CMB Certification, highlighting its commitment to vetting and amplifying products that embody clean living and conscious consumerism.
Learn how these founders are changing the world and discover tools to elevate your own journey. Explore Wanda’s book, Women in Wellness, for more insights into building a mission-driven brand and making an impact.
🌿 Join us to be inspired, informed, and part of a global movement toward a healthier, more compassionate future.
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Mission-driven Founders
From Empty Nest to Cat Empire: Dawn LaFontaine’s Journey to a Thriving Pet Business
On this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, we sit down with Dawn LaFontaine, founder of Cat in the Box, who turned her love for cats into a profitable, mission-driven business. 🐾
Dawn shares how she identified a gap in the pet market, overcame startup challenges, and built a brand that seamlessly balances innovation, design, and wellness. Her journey offers actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to launch, grow, or pivot a business—no matter their stage in life.
Key Takeaways:
- Launching a business as an empty nester and turning passion into profit
- Designing products that are both functional and marketable
- Navigating the competitive pet industry and spotting emerging trends
- Building a brand that creates impact through animal rescue and wellness
This episode is ideal for mission-driven founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to turn passion into a thriving business.
👉Support Dawn:
🌐 Website: thecatisinthebox.com
📸 Instagram: @the.cat.is.in.the.box
Read More: Full interview on Crunchy Mama Box & Authority Magazine
🌿 Join us as we celebrate innovation, empowerment, and the movement toward a more mindful, compassionate future. Subscribe to Mission-Driven Founders on your favorite platform and never miss a story that inspires change!
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Discover how the CMB Certification Program empowers brands, giving them the recognition they deserve for creating clean, eco-friendly, and socially responsible products. The certification empowers consumers to make informed choices about their health by guiding them toward truly green products.
Join us as we elevate wellness and sustainability into a global movement—because together, we can make ethical living the norm, not the exception.