{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Startup CPG Podcast","title":"Founder Feature: Linda Xu of Huā Wellness","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1613,"description":"In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Caitlin Bricker is joined by Linda Xu, founder of Huā Wellness—a wellness brand dedicated to stress relief through natural, clinically backed ingredients. Linda shares her journey from a demanding career in health tech to launching Huā Wellness, driven by a deeply personal experience with burnout and a passion for holistic health.\n\nThey dive into the science behind key ingredients like ashwagandha, L-theanine, holy basil, and cacao seed, as well as the mental and physical impact of chronic stress. Linda also opens up about her own experience with burnout, navigating life as a solopreneur, and her mission to reconnect people with nature—even in an urban setting. They also discuss the gender stress gap, building brand community, and Huā Wellness’ commitment to promoting green spaces.\n\nWhether you're an aspiring founder, wellness enthusiast, or just someone who needs a little help managing stress, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and practical tips.\n\nTune in to learn more about the science behind Hua Wellness and the entrepreneurial vision driving its growth.\n\nListen in as they share about:\n\nFounding & Mission of Huā Wellness\nProducts & Ingredients\nUrban Wellness & Connection to Nature\nBranding and Cultural Roots\nGender Stress Gap\nEntrepreneurial Experience\nCommunity and Customer Engagement\nAdvice to Aspiring Founders\n\nEpisode Links:\nWebsite: https://huawellness.com/\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamxu/ \n\nDon't forget to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. For potential sponsorship opportunities or to join the Startup CPG community, visit http://www.startupcpg.com.\n\n\nShow Links:\n\nTranscripts of each episode are available on the Transistor platform that hosts our podcast here (click on the episode and toggle to “Transcript” at the top)\nJoin the Startup CPG Slack community (20K+ members and growing!)\nFollow @startupcpg\nVisit host Caitlin's Linkedin \nQuestions...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pMuUaMpWaAi3tfCEgC2OkLBVzokuLjLsIzwDIbGFqi4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTFl/MTgxNTNlZTAwZjU1/ZmNmNWM1ZjkwMDg5/NTU4MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}