Building a Global Brand on Kindness w. Brent Ridge

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The Culture Works Podcast

Culture Works

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3 days ago

The Culture Works Podcast dives deep into the evolving dynamics of leadership and workplace culture. Hosted by bestselling authors and leadership experts Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, this show brings real conversations with C-suite leaders, HR changemakers, and cultural innovators. From recognition and psychological safety to AI disruptions and hybrid work, every episode helps today’s leaders thrive—not just survive. Whether you’re leading a team of five or five thousand, discover practical insights to build cultures that connect, perform, and endure.

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Building a Global Brand on Kindness w. Brent Ridge

The Culture Works Podcast

35 minutes 12 seconds

1 month ago

Building a Global Brand on Kindness w. Brent Ridge

In this episode of Culture Works, hosts Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton sit down with Dr. Brent Ridge, co-founder of Beekman 1802, to explore how authentic leadership and purpose-driven culture can transform both business outcomes and human lives.

From losing his job as a Manhattan physician during the 2008 recession to building a global beauty brand powered by goat milk and kindness, Brent's journey demonstrates that culture truly drives business success. Discover how he and his husband Josh turned a weekend farm purchase into a purpose-driven empire that puts kindness at the center of everything, literally listing it as an ingredient in every product.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Culture Work Podcast

01:00 Meet Brent Ridge: Physician Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Beekman 1802

02:29 The Origin Story of Beekman 1802

03:38 Building a Brand on Kindness

07:09 Lessons in Leadership and Resilience

13:05 Embedding Purpose in Company Culture

26:10 Maintaining Authenticity and Values

29:35 Staying Grounded and Humble

32:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Connect with Chester & Adrian:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecultureworksofficial/

Website: https://thecultureworks.com/

Connect with Brent:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-ridge-md-0641791/

Website: https://beekman1802.com/