Hey guys, welcome back to Just the Good Stuff. This is your host, Rachel Mansfield. And today's

episode is one I am truly so, so excited about. We are chatting with the founder of one of my

absolute favorite products and brands, Evergreen. Evergreen sells such delicious frozen

waffles that are pretty much a parent's dream. And my personal dream, because you guys know,

I love waffles. Not only are they absolutely addicting and so delicious, but they are made with

such simple ingredients that you use in your own house when you'd be making waffles from

scratch, which is what I love about

them. They use whole wheat flour, they're spined with honey, and they even sneak in zucchini and

carrots in one of the flavors. And their matcha chocolate chip flavor uses cacao nibs instead

of chocolate chips to minimize the sugar and added ingredients, which is so freaking cool. Evergreen gets totally gets it ingredient

wise. They have been such a hit in our home. And I love how many of you guys have also been

enjoying them with your families. And I love being able to share them over with you guys over on

Instagram. And my blog, don't forget, I have that peach jam that we've been putting on top, which is

to die for.

I love that this interview with Emily really highlights the beginning phases of starting

your own CPG brand.

You guys know I love bringing on various founders and CEOs from brands that I love.

And this episode is extra special, but Emily just recently launched this brand. She's in that

like infancy stage of starting her own company. And in this episode, Emily shares all the trials

and tribulations that have come with starting her own company. She also recently left her

full-time job as a super successful lawyer to pursue Evergreen full time and really grow her brand.

She shares what it's been like launching a brand in a pandemic, what it was like getting

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