speaking of composting

the lovespeaks series

Episode #8 Speaking of Composting Guest: Kaitlin Mogentale – CEO of Pulp Pantry On this episode we are speaking composting with Kaitlin Mogentale, founder of Pulp Pantry, a sustainable food company that transforms upcycled ingredients (namely, juice pulp!) into vegetable-based, fiber-rich upgrades of junk food favorites like chips and cereals. Kaitlin is a self-proclaimed food waste warrior and is deeply passionate about the impact that food has on personal health and wellbeing, as well as sustainability and community. I’ve known Kaitlin since she was a baby and at 26 years old, her curiosity is changing the planet. A graduate from the University of Southern California with a degree in Environmental Studies, Kaitlin Mogentale is someone to watch because her passion for the environment and sustainability is making the world a better place. She is a perfect example of when you do what you love, everyone benefits. Take a listen and benefit from Kaitlin’s wealth of knowledge in the food sustainability space. Listening notes: 1:03 Definition of lovespeaks 1:11 Meet Kaitlin Mogentale 2:08 Kaitlin my lovespeaks poster girl! 2:28 How is love speaking to you today? 3:08 Living what you love on your time off 4:12 A CEO making a difference 4:44 The Pulp Pantry Story 6:54 A change for women 7:42 A professor who changed everything 9:30 Pulp Pantry – access to healthy food 11:00 Kids are agents for change 11:30 Kaitlin’s carrot moment 12:20 Juice bar pulp 12:38 Pitching her idea to The University of Southern California 13:10 A profound moment 14:50 Getting kids in underserved areas access to Pulp Pantry 16:22 Start small build momentum 17:01 What was the first haul of pulp like? 17:46 The Target Incubator Accelerator Program 18:55 Young Kaitlin in the kitchen and her relationship with food 19:56 An Inconvenient Truth 21:20 Shout out to our moms! 22:19 What is your favorite vegetable? And, the imperfect produce box 24:09 What is your favorite fruit? 24:26 What vegetable or fruit should we absolutely eat organic? 25:25 Composting at home 26:15 Frankenstein garden 27:24 Recipes from food waste 28:25 Getting curious 28:50 How can home cooks become more curious and have less fear? 29:04 Keep practicing 29:50 What can we do to help the footprint, be more sustainable and reduce food waste? 31:00 Breaking habits 31:40 Eating vegan 32:38 Constraints breed creativity – another Kaitlin Mogentale moment! 34:10 It’s about YES! 34:49 Who came up with the name Pulp Pantry? 36:06 More on The Target Incubator Accelerator Program 38:02 Connected to people who have a deep understanding of the industry 38:23 CPG = Consumer Packaged Goods 38:40 Mentors 39:07 New product alert: pulp chips! 40:33 Being in community 42:00 Millennials 43:24 Mentors within the community of Kaitlin’s own age – the digital age! 45:49 What is your secret to engaging an audience? 47:01 “Focus on the content and purpose and you won’t get nervous.” Kaitlin’s lightbulb moment. 48:03 When you are in your purpose fear has no access 48:41 “I’m supposed to be here” – my mantra 49:16 What’s exciting you right now? 50:05 Where can we find you? 51:16 Where can we buy the product? 51:32 Thrive Market 52:11 Things you love … 54:00 Best advice 55:35 It started with a carrot – start with a small idea Connect with Kaitlin: Instagram @pulppantry Twitter @pulppantry Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pulppantry/ Website www.pulppantry.com Resources: Imperfect Produce: http://bit.ly/2Q8pCuy An Inconvenient Truth https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Inconvenient_Truth Video campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5E10x6MtXQ&feature=youtu.be Fortune feature: https://fortune.com/sponsored/?prx_t=11AFAAAAAAnvEQA Mind Body Green https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/target-incubator-young- entrepreneurs-changing-the-world