The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast Collagen Sourcing, Alignment in Business & Ethical Consumer Practices with Mae Steigler of Organifi | Ep 268
Have you ever wondered where your collagen comes from? A recent article on the sourcing of several popular collagen brands has people concerned and feeling less confident in how to identify ethically sourced ingredients. To tackle the topic of ethical sourcing head-on, Erin sat down with Organifi’s CEO, Mae Steigler. Organifi is a company known for the responsible and transparent sourcing of their ingredients, so we knew this would be an insightful conversation.
Join Erin and Mae as they delve into a critical discussion about supplement sourcing during this conversation - including why Erin’s stance has changed on supplementation in general over the years. As two CEOs who run their companies with similar core values, Erin and Mae also explore team dynamics, and how the concept of alignment in business relates to the company’s purpose and community.
Mae Steigler serves as CEO of Organifi, maker of premium, great-tasting adaptogenic blends. Responsible for the brand’s overall alignment, Mae is driven by her passion and responsibility for the development of Organifi’s people and processes, having played a key role in building the company since its inception in 2014 to an average growth of 60% CAGR year over year, since inception. With Mae’s leadership, Organifi has been named one of INC. 5000’s fastest-growing companies, four times, and awarded Forbes Great Places to Work, for the last three years.
Timestamps:
(10:17) The importance of sourcing quality ingredients
(11:08) What to look for in a collagen product
(13:26) Why third party validation matters
(16:10) Glyphosate residue free - what does it mean and why is it important?
(21:05) How supplementation can remove obstacles to health
(32:03) Entrepreneurship, alignment and effective team dynamics
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