Whole Foods Market Debuts “Beyond the Board” Podcast

Spotlighting Purpose-Driven Food Industry Leaders and Changemakers. (Photo by Whole Foods Market)

By Whole Foods Market

AUSTIN, Texas (May 1, 2025) – Whole Foods Market launched Beyond the Board, a new podcast storytelling series that spotlights different guests — from founders of major brands to up-and-coming suppliers as well as community leaders and policy makers — all working to nourish people and the planet. The premiere episode published today, featuring Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel in conversation with Cloud23 founder Brooklyn Peltz Beckham.

“Beyond the Board offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how purpose-driven businesses are built, letting them hear directly from changemakers shaping the future of food and wellness,” Buechel said. “The series is a celebration of the incredible stakeholders in our community, the stories behind the products on our shelves and the values that connect us.”

New episodes will be released regularly, featuring conversations about innovation, perseverance and meaningful impact on food and agriculture. Upcoming guests include leaders from CAULIPOWER, GoodPop, Momofuku, Dr. Bronner’s and more, and the podcast will feature a rotating cast of hosts from Whole Foods Market’s leadership team, including Buechel, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Sonya Gafsi Oblisk and Senior Vice President of Merchandising Alyssa Vescio.

Beyond the Board is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you subscribe to your favorite podcasts. 

To tune in and learn more, visit Whole Foods Market – Beyond the Board.

About Whole Foods Market

Founded in 1980, Austin-based Whole Foods Market is the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer and the first certified organic national grocer in the United States. Part of Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores, Whole Foods Market serves customers in more than 535 stores across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. To learn more about Whole Foods Market, please visit https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/.