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Episode 237: Health-Ade Kombucha’s Farmers Market Origins - with Co-Founder Vanessa Dew

Sep 15, 2023

Vanessa Dew, co-founder of Health-Ade Kombucha, shares her entrepreneurial journey, the origins of the brand, and her personal approach to health and self-care. They discuss the challenges of starting a business, balancing work and motherhood, following one's gut, and embracing change. They also touch on parenting products, photography, and desires for a perfect day.

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Vanessa Dew

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Quick takeaways

Vanessa took a leap of faith to start Health-Ade kombucha and successfully grew the brand from local farmer markets to nationwide recognition.

As an Asian female entrepreneur in the beverage industry, Vanessa faced challenges and now mentors young CPG companies.

Vanessa emphasizes the importance of following your instincts, taking calculated risks, and sharing her experiences to inspire others.

Deep dives

Main Idea 1

Vanessa discusses her journey of starting Healthade, a popular kombucha brand, and how she took the brand from local farmer markets to nationwide recognition.

Introduction

2min

From Biochemistry to Kombucha: A Journey of Inspiration

16min

Parenting, Photography, and Activewear

3min

Early Days of Building Health-Ade Kombucha

19min

Getting Lost, Manifestation, and Exploring Oregon

2min

Following Your Gut and Embracing Change

4min

Fun Questions and Desires for a Perfect Day

4min

Kombucha tea has become many people’s drink of choice, and nowadays you’ll see various brands populating the beverage aisle of your local grocery store. One of the earliest pioneers of the drink, Health-Ade, started back in 2012, when Vanessa Dew took a leap of faith and started a business with her best friends. Despite the risks, she decided to leave her career in pharmaceuticals to start brewing kombucha at home. As regular drinkers of Health-Ade kombucha, we are so excited to learn more about Vanessa’s entrepreneurial journey, the amazing farmer-sourced flavors, and Vanessa’s personal approach to health and self-care.

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

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