Start with purpose
How a clear mission can shape decisions, partnerships and the customer experience.
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Ryan MargulisPurpose. Business. Bees.
Join Dr. Wayne Dorband and Ryan Margulis for a practical conversation about building a mission-driven business, strengthening local communities and turning a simple idea into meaningful environmental action.
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The conversation
What can one good idea do for people and the planet?
Ryan helped turn grilled cheese into a platform for pollinator awareness, local sourcing and community action. Now he returns to the EAT Podcast to go deeper into what it takes to build a business with a purpose bigger than the product.
This will be an open, practical conversation. Bring your questions about entrepreneurship, environmental storytelling, community partnerships and growing a mission without losing the values that inspired it.
Make impact visible
Use education and storytelling to help people connect everyday choices with ecosystem health.
Build local momentum
Create stronger relationships with growers, vendors, customers and community organizations.
Grow without drifting
Protect the original mission while developing better systems and reaching more people.
Return guestBack by popular interest for another candid EAT conversation.
Meet the guest
Ryan Margulis
Founder and CEO · Bees & Thank You
Ryan Margulis is a purpose-driven entrepreneur who combines food, environmental education and community outreach. Inspired by social and environmental justice—and especially by the legacy of Sister Dorothy Stang—he co-founded Bees & Thank You with the memorable mission of serving grilled cheese while helping save the bees.
Through locally sourced ingredients, bee sanctuaries, education and collaborative programs, Ryan’s work shows how an approachable business can open the door to larger conversations about pollinators, sustainable food systems and the power of community.
Mission-driven businessPollinator advocacyLocal food systemsCommunity outreach
Learn more about Ryan’s work →
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Maintaining a connection to the environment through bees is a powerful way to understand our impact on nature.
— Ryan Margulis · Theme paraphrased from his public interviews
Hosted by EAT
A thoughtful hour with Dr. Wayne Dorband
Wayne and the EAT Community bring environmental innovators and practical entrepreneurs into conversations that connect ecological progress, meaningful work and financially sound action.
Our guiding ideaMake a little money making the planet better.
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Is the event free?
Yes. Reserve your place with your name and email. There is no cost to attend.
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Can I ask Ryan a question?
Yes. The EAT Podcast is conversational, with time planned for audience questions.
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Come curious. Leave inspired.
Reserve your free seat for this EAT Podcast conversation with return guest Ryan Margulis on Wednesday, November 18 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time.