The Produce Moms is kicking off Women’s History Month with an all-star March podcast lineup that includes influential female leaders from a variety of industries that agriculture, manufacturing, produce, retail and finance. These leaders weigh in on their expertise and share best practices and strategies for success with Lori Taylor, founder, CEO and host of “The Produce Moms Podcast.”
“In keeping with TPM’s commitment to spotlight individuals who are doing work that matters the most, during Women’s History Month and on March 8th — which is International Women’s Day — we are featuring an incredible roster of female leaders from a wide variety of industries who are doing just that!” Taylor said in a news release. “I love the fact that our sponsors for this month-long event are longtime supporters of women in the produce industry: Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Envy Apple, Naturipe, and Sage Fruit Company.”
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In celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, CarrieAnn Arias, vice president of marketing at Naturipe Farms, explains why the company has sponsored The Produce Moms Podcast for two years running.
“Naturipe and The Produce Moms are aligned similarly in our dedication to and belief in the power of recognizing and supporting women within our industry and beyond. We are thrilled to see the influence and celebration of Women’s History Month and IWD expanding and becoming an even greater focus with businesses and consumers alike,” Arias said in the release. “IWD provides an excellent opportunity for Naturipe to demonstrate our commitment to the advancement of women.”
The Produce Moms’ March guests include:
March 1 — SunFed Ranch, featuring CMO Ashley Finster, who shares the story of SunFed Ranch, her passion for regenerative agriculture and her success in marketing commodities into brands.
March 8 — International Women’s Day, celebrating the women of Walmart today and every day, with Senior Sourcing Managers Carrie Mack and Carmel Stout-Kornegay. These two guests celebrate IWD with heartfelt reflection on their professional journeys, as well as the role of growers and consumers in their day-to-day lives.
March 15 — Laurette Rondenet, president and CEO at Edlong and host of “Owning Your Legacy” podcast; Edlong is an independently held and woman-owned flavor company that has experienced global growth in the highly competitive flavors category under Laurette’s leadership, according to the release.
March 22 — Impact FFA: Women Growing Women, featuring Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation and CMO of the National FFA Organization, along with National FFA officers MacKenna Clifton and Gracie Murph. The podcast will discuss history of women in the FFA, the current state of women in U.S. agriculture leadership and the role of FFA in creating leaders for the next generation, in agriculture and beyond.
March 29 — Jade Warshaw, Ramsey personality and celebrity financial expert, shares her journey of paying off nearly $500,000 in debt, her plant-based lifestyle and her role at Ramsey Solutions as a celebrity financial expert for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
The Produce Moms Podcast began in 2018, with its five-year anniversary approaching, and the analytics show that the audience base continues to grow, according to the release. Currently, the podcast has 45,000-plus International Advertising Bureau listeners. The show has received various recognitions including four prestigious Davey Awards. In 2022, The Produce Moms transitioned the podcast to both audio and visual, enriching the connection between audience and guests.
