Eat Gold Organics founder Brandon Milbradt, combines her passion for storytelling and wellness to create chocolate bars that blend science and enchantment.

Drawing from her personal experiences and commitment to functional foods, she has crafted plant-based chocolate infused with adaptogens, mushrooms, and nootropics, designed to nourish both body and mind. Collaborating with experts in nutrition, ethnobotany, and award-winning chocolatiers, Brandon ensures every bar is a balance of flavor, health, and sustainability. Her mission is rooted in authenticity and a love for the planet, creating indulgent, healing chocolate that spreads joy and well-being to all.

On this episode, Brandon takes us behind the scenes of how she bootstrapped the brand, selling in 200+ retail shops, and real talk about fundraising. Such an honest conversation of what it’s like to be a single working parent building a new brand at the same time!

As vice president of content and summits at New Hope Network (the team behind Expo West, Newtopia Now & more!), Jessica brings over 17 years of experience in the CPG industry, specializing in content, events and community experiences. Her career is dedicated to crafting strategic, innovative solutions that empower retailers, brands, investors and service providers across the CPG ecosystem. Driven by a commitment to using business as a force for good, Jessica believes that a thriving industry fuels positive change—benefiting communities, economies and lives everywhere. Outside of work, she can be found running (slowly), baking (messily) and enjoying her beautiful home state of Colorado.

Learn CPG trends and brand launches that are on Jessica’s rador and upcoming summits!

Adrienne DeLisio is the Executive Director of Naturally New York, where she leads initiatives to foster sustainable business practices, drive conscious growth, support entrepreneurship, and nurture leadership within the Greater New York natural products community. With over 20 years of experience in brand marketing, Adrienne has a proven track record of building high-impact partnerships and executing collaborative brand initiatives that achieve strategic audience growth.

Prior to her role at Naturally New York, Adrienne served as the Events and Partnerships Manager at ForceBrands, where she developed and executed event marketing strategies that engaged targeted audiences and built brand awareness. Her exceptional networking skills allowed her to create impactful industry and consumer events, enhancing connections between brands and their audiences.

Adrienne's passion for brand building and commitment to community engagement continues to make her a key contributor to the industry.

Learn more about the impactful work happening at Naturally New York for CPG brand founders!