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Meet the Founder Making Wipes Safer: Vanessa Menache of Raan
Episode 106
When Vanessa Menache learned what was really inside most wipes, she couldn’t unsee it. Combining her background in branding with her father’s textile expertise, she launched Raan—the world’s first unbleached, 100% cotton wet wipe.
In this episode, Vanessa opens up about how her curiosity turned into a mission to clean up the industry and educate consumers about what “green” really means.
You’ll hear:
- The documentary that sparked her wake-up call
- How she built a startup rooted in transparency and sustainability
- Why true clean products go far beyond marketing buzzwords
- The family partnership that made innovation possible
- What she’s learned about leadership, impact, and persistence
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Key Topics:
• Clean beauty & product safety
• Sustainability in manufacturing
• Greenwashing & consumer awareness
• Female founders & purpose-driven business
• Innovation in family-owned startups
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