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Thanks for moderating this sensational Panel, Lucas Ballasy ?? The Well Network is also grateful to Lucas’s panelists, who highlighted their unique collaboration… Loren (Brill) Castle of Sweet Loren's Aimee L. of Mattel, Inc. and #Barbie

Sure to be a showstopper, our powerhouse Built for Her panel dives into women's products in the marketplace from new trends, success stories, investments, and much more.? Join us: https://lnkd.in/gzHkxskk ?? Kelly Landrieu, Global Director of?Whole Foods Market's?Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) ?? Michelle Jacobs, Co-Founder of?Womaness ?? Kris Strouthopoulos, Founder of?GIAPENTA ?? Mackie Swan, CEO of?WOO More Play ?? Moderated by Dulari Amin, Managing Partner,?sidelines.vc #expowest #cpg #womenshistorymonth

Today is the day! The #expowest Well fun starts at 4PM. Our second panel spotlight is a conversation about the magic of great partnerships. Join us: https://lnkd.in/gzHkxskk Sweet Loren's: The Impact of Strategic Partnerships in CPG ?? Loren (Brill) Castle, CEO of?Sweet Loren's ?? Aimee L., VP, Global Franchise Marketing of?Mattel, Inc. ?? Moderated by Lucas Ballasy, CEO of?Barrel #cpg #thoughtleadership #consumerbrands

Ready for Tuesday? We're excited to see you. We'll be jumping right in at 4:00 PM with our first panel Financial Forecast: Investing In and Growing Brands. ?? There's still a few spots left for our Anniversary event at Expo West. Join us! https://lnkd.in/gzHkxskk Panelists: ?? Isabella "Bella" Hughes Better Sour ?? Dayton Miller BFG Partners ?? Helana Robbins Huddleston CPA, CIRA, MBA CohnReznick LLP ?? Lauren Gropper Repurpose ?? Ruchi Desai EIGHT Brewing Co. ?? Moderated by Mike Schall Nacascolo Holdings #Expowest #cpg #consumerbrands #investment

The Well Network - the premier membership network nurturing the #CPG lifecycle - is kicking off #ExpoWest week March 4 with its 1st Anniversary Celebration, spotlighting successful women entrepreneurs across the consumer package goods industry ecosystem. For more information and to apply to attend this event, please visit:?https://lnkd.in/erbngAm7 Panelists/Moderators include: Kelly Landrieu (Whole Foods Market) Kris Strouthopoulos (GIAPENTA + BRIDGE Hydration) Michelle Jacobs (Womaness) Mackie Swan - WOO More Play Dulari Amin (sidelines.vc) Loren (Brill) Castle (Sweet Loren's) Meredith Lawson Norrie (Mattel, Inc.) Lucas Ballasy (Barrel) Helana Robbins Huddleston CPA, CIRA, MBA (CohnReznick LLP) Isabella "Bella" Hughes (Better Sour) Ruchi Desai (EIGHT Brewing Co.) Lauren Gropper (Repurpose) Dayton Miller (BFG Partners) Mike Schall (Nacascolo Holdings) Special Thanks to Brand Partners/Sponsors: ITO EN (North America) INC. Subtotal Rebuy Engine Barrel RodeoCPG SecureCPG CohnReznick LLP Naturepedic Glimpse Chimes Gourmet Thanks to Supporters: Fabalish Seraphim Social Beverage Better Sour Purely Sprouted Buyo Bim Bam Boo Kombucha Culture Heritage Kulfi Zenjoy Lemongrass Farms Karma Nuts Sweet Loren's Betty Buzz Bitchin' Sauce The Tea Book Crane Wellness Weleda Fun Guy ...and additional friends https://lnkd.in/eSMfFuDZ

The Well Network - the #CPG industry membership ecosystem - is bringing #WebinarWednesday back February 19th (noon ET), featuring Robyn Young leading a conversation entitled, "The Brand Curve: How to Leverage a Distinct Point-of-View to Draw in Your Superfans." Please register here: https://lnkd.in/gdNaR6yJ More info on The Well Network, including upcoming events at #ExpoWest, via www.followthewell.com

The Well Network hosted two great recent #CPG Ecosystem member events in NYC (last night, February 6, at Mikhail Studios in Manhattan - photos below), and on January 31 in Los Angeles (at The Formosa Cafe, celebrating the Lunar New Year) - LinkedIn post (with pix) to follow. Special thanks to: George Mikhail (for hosting) Brand Partners: Agnes Jamora (Wing Woman Reserve Founder) - gin and whisky brands/supporting nonprofit causes Emily R. Mack (Vinat Wine Co-Founder, including Skinny Dip Prosecco) and Sarah G. Mack (Co-Founder) Stephanie Schaich Bricken (Seraphim Social Beverage/non-alc wine - including Cassia and Cacao varieties) Susana Camarena (Executive Director, Tacombi Foundation - authentic Mexican Taqueria delicacies) Jessica Gebel (Fabalish Co-Founder - plant-based dips, baked falafel...and more)/also a Panelist Panel Moderator: Cara Moore (The Well Network Co-Founder) Additional Panelists Danielle Deutsch (Founding Principal, Liora Advisory - boutique package design consultancy/cosmetics and personal care brands) Julie Steinhagen (Co-Founder, Ugly Wolf - award-winning strategic brand design agency) Additional The Well Network Co-Founders in attendance: Mark Nguyen Brian Choi, CFA Nira Paliwoda Brooke Effron Peter Darrow, M.B.A. Rob Rinderman Reserve your tickets for March 4 (The Well Network) First Anniversary Celebration spotlighting Women's CPG at #ExpoWest in Anaheim, CA (4 to 9 PM) - brand support, sampling and sponsorship opportunities are still available: https://lnkd.in/e-_QyUmg The Well's #WebinarWednesday (Feb 19 - noon ET) featuring Robyn Young The Brand Curve: How to Leverage a Distinct Point-of-View to Draw in Your Superfans - register here: https://lnkd.in/gdNaR6yJ

Happy belated #LunarNewYear (The Year of the Snake) from your CPG-focused friends and colleagues at The Well Network. We were delighted to ring in the new year with lots of great folks at Cafe Formosa in Los Angeles on January 31. Please check out the below pictures for snapshots of the enjoyable evening. Sending continuing love and support to our friends and family in the LA region that have been impacted by the horrific wildfires. Well Network Founding Team Members in attendance: Mark Nguyen Nira Paliwoda William Iyawe-Parsons Patrick Pan For additional updates about upcoming events: www.followthewell.com

Hope everyone is keeping safe at the start of the new year.?Our hearts go out to our community and friends in the LA area given the devastation from the wildfires. We stand ready to support however we can, and encourage you to also assist with relief efforts if you can join us: Some 2025 updates... * Friday, January 31, we are hosting a Lunar New Year reception and support of LA wildfire relief efforts at Formosa Cafe in West Hollywood, 5-8pm.?Register?at https://lnkd.in/eNzBnj_Q -- Please bring non-perishable food, pet or clothing items, which we will donate to frontline workers and families affected by the fires. * Tuesday, March 4, One-year The Well Network Anniversary celebration and spotlight on #WomenInCPG event during #ExpoWest?4-6pm panels, 6-9pm reception at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA.?More details https://lnkd.in/e-_QyUmg - we welcome additional partners/supporters. -- Members and friends are welcome to donate products for fire relief efforts and for the gift bags.?We will collect donations prior to March 1 and plan to distribute around 250 gift bags to guests at the event. Other upcoming online and in-person programs: * Wednesday, January 29, Noon ET, webinar on "Create & Conquer:?Generative AI for Content Meets AI Search Solutions" with Chuck Aikens (register?via https://lnkd.in/eTSXbkdv) * Tuesday, February 4, 5-8pm, Union Kitchen Entrepreneurship Ecosystem reception at their office in Washington, DC (https://lnkd.in/e9gNiYBk) * Thursday, February 6, 6-9pm, "Branding for Success" panel and reception at Mikhail Studios (George Mikhail) in NYC. (register via https://lnkd.in/eUCsKpYE) * Wednesday, February 19, Noon ET, webinar on "The Brand Curve:?How to Leverage a Distinct Point-of-View to Draw in Your Superfans" with Robyn Young (register?via https://lnkd.in/eKewbRNP) We also plan to host events during the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, May 17-20, New York Tech Week in June, the Specialty Food Association Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC on June 30, among others,?and welcome your ideas for collaboration. Look forward to seeing you soon and please stay safe!

Please note: our January 15 webinar (The Brand Curve: How to Leverage a Distinct Point-of-View to Draw in Your SuperFans) featuring The Well Network member Robyn Young has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 19th at noon ET. The Well is ready to support our members, friends and the LA community however we can given the great need arising from the devastation of the ongoing wildfires which has impacted so many lives. We are accepting gift bag items for our upcoming March 4 one-year anniversary event during Natural Products Expo (https://lnkd.in/e-_QyUmg), and as part of these efforts we can accept free of charge, any product donations brands would like to send to support relief efforts.