I was first introduced to herbal medicine at age five when I developed resistance to antibiotics.

And after that, I traveled to many parts of the world to study plants and collected local home

remedies. In 2013, I founded an international medical education organization and to train physicians on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

And you know, over the years from working with physicians, healthcare leaders and policymakers, I just concluded that self-care is the most important thing.

That's the best investment we can make on ourselves.

And collectively, we can reverse the uncontrollable healthcare spending

and improve the financial and emotional and social well-being of our families. This is the story of a brand, a podcast that helps people learn the story behind their favorite consumer products.

I'm Ramon Vela, and I believe that people want to know more about the brands and products they purchase.

So each week I interview the founder of a consumer brand, unpacked our story, their products, their mission,

so you can decide which products are worth buying and which brands are worth supporting.

Jean says, Plants by People was founded in the thick of COVID when we were all feeling vulnerable in the face of the unknown virus.

So we launched this organic fruit and botanical beverage blends as a wellness boosting alternative to tea, coffee, and ready to drink beverages. They're packed with

naturally healthy ingredients with superfoods, adaptogens, and low sugar. So we also support diabetic

and low sugar lifestyles. Today we interview Jing DiPiro, founder and CEO of Plants by People.

Plants by People is a woman-owned plant-based food and beverage brand that brings ancient plant

medicine to life with modern health science.

They're tasty and transformational plant-powered wellness tonics, incorporate superfoods and adaptogens into your day in an easy and ethical way, bringing you a bit more energy and a bit more joy.

We discuss all sorts of topics here from why she's grateful for her husband's support support an overview of plants by people, how she

learned about herbal medicine as young as five years old and is focused on the whole individual,

her focus on functional ingredients including botanicals, a breakdown of their products,

the ingredients and their benefits, the different ways that you can

enjoy her product, including a use case from her kids where they actually sprinkle it on their

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