Willa's Oat Milk

Target HQ visit yesterday! Forgive me, I can't stop celebrating Willa's Oat Milk launch at Target! ?? It was a joy to meet with Lori Rinke, Julius Johnson and Ryan Fagan IRL. After the meeting, Rusty Drake and I had so much fun hanging out with Willa's Target brokers, Ashley Garofalo and Julia Gennaro, that we forgot to get a pic together. We had color-coordinated outfits in the same color scheme and everything (totally unplanned, I swear!). ?? More to come!!! #willasoatmilk #founderjourney #founderstories #founderlife #cpgfounder #target #targetstyle #targetfinds #targetgrocery #plantbased #climatepositive #targetforward #womenowned #femalefounded #targetHQ

Pinching self moment...Willa's Oat Milk is launching in Target stores! ?? Huge thank you to Adam Clibrey, Dayton Vielguth, Julius Johnson, Lori Rinke, Ryan Fagan, and the entire Target team for being big supporters of Willa's! ?? You can now find Willa's Organic Oat Milk at TARGET ?? in... - IL: Chicago & Greater Illinois - MN: Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, etc. - MI: Detroit & surrounding suburbs, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, etc. - IN: Indianapolis, Bloomington, Gary, Carmel, Evansville, Fishers, Granger, etc. - MO: St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, etc. - OH: Avo, Cincinnati, Columbus, etc. - PA: Pittsburgh - WI: Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire And, Ashley Garofalo, Julia Gennaro, and Lindsey Warzala, you are the BEST brokers ever and thank you for helping Willa's crush it! (FUN FACT: Ashley's daughter became a superfan of Willa's Unsweetened Original Oat Milk long before we?met!) ?? Jonathan Skaare, you are A PRO and a friend, and Willa's is fortunate to have you in our corner. ?? And a heartfelt thank you to Teresa Christenson, one of Willa's earliest supporters and advisors whose keen insight always proves to be on point in the end.?? Lastly, running high fives to the entire Willa's team. Everyone had a pivotal role in this launch. Terri Preiner and Sylvie Johnson, you could teach a Masterclass in how to successfully manage every last detail. Cheers! - Christina, Elena, and Rusty #founderstories #founderjourney #target #willasoatmilk #founderlife #entreprenurialjourney #plantbased #organicfood #climatepositive #womenowned #newattarget #targetfinds #targetstyle

Today, in honor of Juneteenth, 20% of proceeds from?WillasKitchen.com?will go to support the?National Black Food & Justice Alliance.? ?? That’s $7.99 from each Willa's Oat Milk 6-pack bundle donated!? ?? National Black Food Justice Alliance is?“a coalition of Black-led organizations, developing Black leadership, supporting Black communities, organizing Black self-determination, and building institutions for Black food sovereignty & liberation.”? ? Join us today in supporting the incredible work this organization does to reclaim and defend Black land. ??? ? Photo from www.blackfoodjustice.com ??? ? #DefendBlackLand #juneteenth #blackfoodjustice #plantbasedfood #willasoatmilk #blackfoodjustice

Figuring out how to "eat healthy" has never been more complicated. And then adding the task of finding cleaner skincare and cleaning products to that list is enough to overwhelm anyone. I'm a big fan of Kyle's Clean Kitchen Nutrition pod because he approaches everything with a curious and investigative mindset, and then shares the best options in a way that is clear and simple! We cover: ?? How to know whether an entrepreneurial idea is worth pursuing ??What we've learned about the plant based milk industry as insiders ??What to look for on the nutrition label ?? How cancer changed my mindset and thinking about ingredients and solidified Willa's Oat Milk commitments to health and fighting climate change ?? Why fiber is the unsung hero that keeps us alive! ?? A special gift for pod listeners... https://lnkd.in/ddTUPUPK #podcastinterview #founderjourney #founderstories #entrepreneurship #plantbased #plantbasedfood #cpg #climatepositive #climatesolutions #cancersurvivor #breastcancersurvivor #founderlife #healthyeating #cleanliving

Willa's Oat Milk was highlighted on KTLA as one of the "Top EXPO Food and Wellness Trends"! This year's biggest trend is also the oldest trend, and one that is here to stay. Honoring and celebrating whole plants and all they offer from a taste, health, and ecological standpoint, is born from the wisdom of grandmothers like mine, from Dan Buettner's Blue Zones studies of the people who live to 100, and from visionaries like Chef Dan Barber. And to me, the most exciting part is that this 'trend' signals that we as a society, are forming a deeper, more positive relationship with food and where it comes from. Not diet culture. Not false choices between health and flavor. Whole plant based foods can and do taste better! Case in point - Blue Zones Kitchen's new whole plant based meals. They may be frozen, but they're also delicious, fresh tasting and flavorful. PS Big thank you to Liana Werner-Gray from the whole Willa's team for highlighting Willa's use of the whole oat on this segment! :) https://lnkd.in/g5R7Hk7S #willasoatmilk #bluezones #bluezoneskitchen #danbuettner #danbarber #plantbased #organicfood #expowest2024 #founderstories #founderjourney #healthjourney #cancersurvivor #breastcancersurvivor

Who likes chocolate and coffee? We'll see you on Wednesday at #F100 in the Organic Fresh Ideas Tent at EXPO! ?? ? ?? Rusty Drake, Jonathan Skaare and I will be serving all three Willa's Oat Milk products with cold brew. Friends, please come by and say 'hi'! We are also hoping to capture some content of Willa's first EXPO booth ever - we welcome pics or video! ?? Can't wait for this year's reunion. #willasoatmilk #expowest #naturalproductsexpo #newhope #founderjourney #expobooth #founderstories #founderlife #foodandbeverage #foodandnutrition #plantbasedfood #plantbasedprotein #plantbasedmilk #oatmilk #organicfood #climatepositive

Loved this conversation about curiosity, building a business with family, and investing in your relationships - including your relationship with yourself! It was a joy and an honor to be interviewed by Joe Hart, the CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, and to do my first pod interview with Rusty Drake! Also, a little bit nerve-wracking because nobody can interview and present like my Carnegie trainer friends can! Shoutouts to my sister, Elena Dorr Zienda, and our incredible team of people who have skills that the three of us co-founders do not, including but not limited to Terri Preiner, Laura Zabell and Sylvie Johnson! https://lnkd.in/g6SdUF8S #founderjourney #founderstories #founderlife #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #dalecarnegie #dalecarnegietraining #willasoatmilk #cancersurvivor #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

We launched our brand NEW collection of plant milk Bar Soaps! The entire collection is so hydrating and creamy ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/eZhKtuHH Shoutout to Willa's Oat Milk for collaborating with us on our Banana & Oat Milk Bar Soap! Each one features their Unsweetened Original Oat Milk. Willa's uses the whole oat, resulting in zero food waste and extra-rich, vitamin-packed oat milk. #pachasoapco #pachasoap #willas #oatmilk #barsoap #soap #selfcare #naturalbath #bathproducts #naturalbathproducts #plantmilks #plantmilk #zerowaste #zerowasteselfcare #innovation

Hey friends! I’d love your help in spreading the word to friends and colleagues who might be looking for a gift or corporate gift everyone can enjoy. Willa's Oat Milk and Raaka Chocolate teamed up for the ultimate holiday hot chocolate gift bundle. It is dairy free, vegan, gluten free and DELICIOUS. Willa's Chocolate Oat Milk makes the perfect pairing with Raaka's limited edition Candy Cane Hot Chocolate, and Gingerbread Hot Chocolate. It's $36 and ships free from https://willaskitchen.com For large bulk orders, email [email protected], provide all of the addresses and they will fulfill them for you! They can also add a custom sticker with your logo. And it is also available online for anyone on your list...or as a gift to yourself this season! #plantbaseddiet #corporategifts #founderjourney #foodanddrink #cpgindustry #foodbusiness #veganbusiness #vegan #dairyfree #founderlife #raakachocolate #willasoatmilk #holidayseason

?? New Consumer Rundown episode with Christina Dorr Drake from Willa's Oat Milk. Christina shares the inspiration behind Willa's Oat Milk and the pivotal insight that propelled her to launch the brand. We also explore the evolving landscape of the plant-based market, delving into the impact of shifting consumer preferences and how education is reshaping product formulations throughout the category. ?? How to Tune In: ?? Spotify: spoti.fi/47E2Txh ?? Apple: apple.co/47E2FWX ?? YouTube: bit.ly/47Dt72K #consumervc #podcast #entrepreneurship #investing #business #Ecommerce #MarketTrends #Insights #PodcastAlert #LinkedinPost #venturecapital #venture #cpg #cpgindustry #cpgbrands #consumer #plantbased #oatmilk