{"podcast":{"title":"Ash Said It® Show","slug":"ash-said-it-show-219659","podcast_index_feed_id":219659,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/1213325/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://www.ashsaidit.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4b6bdbc8ff005697ae05f4431fb0f642.jpg","author":"Ash Brown","episode_count":1000,"summary":"Welcome to the show where I keep it 100 on everything from entrepreneurship and lifestyle to the wildest parts of pop culture. With over 2200+ episodes and 700,000 streams under my belt, The Ash Said It Show is all about that perfect mix of high energy and real talk. I took the brand my mom Donna Theresa inspired and turned it into a global hangout for anyone who wants to level up while having a blast. Think of it as your daily dose of \"All Things Creative.\" One day I might be geeking out over 80s nostalgia or the best matcha latte in Atlanta, and the next I am sitting down with a visionary leader to talk about how to actually win in business. It is fun, it is insightful, and it is always authentic. I have spent years building a community that celebrates the grind but also knows how to enjoy the journey. Whether you are a fellow entrepreneur, a fan of \"Within The Hummingbird,\" or just someone looking for a fresh perspective, I am here to help you navigate life with a little extra flair. Grab your favorite snack, tune in, and let’s get into it. This isn't just a podcast—it’s a whole vibe. To stay up-to-date with Ash's latest interviews and content, visit her website at http://www.A…","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T08:20:13.384206+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ash-said-it-show-219659"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 2224 - Beyond Sustainability: The Regenerative Impact of Big Tree Farms","slug":"episode-2224-beyond-sustainability-the-regenerative-impact-of-big-tree-farms","published_at":"2026-07-13T15:31:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ash-said-it-show-219659/episode-2224-beyond-sustainability-the-regenerative-impact-of-big-tree-farms","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ash-said-it-show-219659","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2224-beyond-sustainability-the-regenerative-impact-of-big-tree-farms--72951260","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72951260/podcast_1783710272.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Ash Said It Show, I had an exclusive interview with Ben Ripple, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Big Tree Farms, to uncover the truth behind ethical agriculture and global food sustainability. With over 20 years of expertise on the ground in Indonesia, Ben shares the untold story of how his brand is revolutionizing the industry by bridging the gap between smallholder farmers and conscious consumers worldwide. We dive deep into the critical distinction between \"sustainability\"—which often aims only to maintain the status quo—and \"regenerative\" agriculture, which actively heals the planet. Ben explains that when you choose products like Big Tree Farms’ organic Coconut Aminos, you are supporting a supply chain that leaves the land and the farming community more resilient than before the harvest. Our conversation reveals the surprising, powerful intersection of soil health and human happiness. Working directly with over 19,000 smallholder farmers, Ben explains how moving away from industrial chemical models has restored economic agency, pride, and dignity to these communities. It is a profound lesson in how agricultural reform is, at its core, a human rights and wellness initiative. For shoppers feeling overwhelmed by greenwashing in the supermarket aisle, Ben provides an essential, actionable rule of thumb: demand radical transparency. He emphasizes that if a brand cannot name their farmers or articulate their sourcing story, they likely lack a genuine, ethical relationship with their supply chain. True, high-quality food brands should always be able to tell you the \"Who\" and the \"Why\" behind the product. Reflecting on his journey since moving to Bali in 2003, Ben discusses how his definition of success has evolved from local preservation to glob…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Ash Said It Show, I had an exclusive interview with Ben Ripple, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Big Tree Farms, to uncover the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":752,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ash-said-it-show-219659/episodes/episode-2224-beyond-sustainability-the-regenerative-impact-of-big-tree-farms/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ash-said-it-show-219659/episode-2224-beyond-sustainability-the-regenerative-impact-of-big-tree-farms.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}