06. How This CEO is Helping Millions Lose Weight Naturally! - Sarah Kennedy

Did you know that obesity kills more people each year than COVID? Join me as I interview the CEO and Founder of Calocurb, Sarah Kennedy. Sarah discusses the health implications of weight management and how her innovative approach with Calocurb is changing lives. From her journey as a veterinarian to founding a groundbreaking health venture, Sarah shares valuable insights on science-backed appetite suppression and the importance of prioritizing health over appearance. Tune in for a powerful conversation on the science of weight management and how small changes can lead to lasting health transformations.About our guest:Sarah Kennedy is the CEO and founder of Calocurb, a company pioneering natural appetite control solutions. With an extensive background in nutrition, R&D, and leadership, she previously served as CEO of Healtheries and later led Vitaco for 11 years, expanding it into one of New Zealand’s largest health supplement companies. She also held key roles at Fonterra as Managing Director of Fonterra Nutrition, overseeing R&D and business units. Ms. Kennedy earned her undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. A veterinarian by training, she leveraged her scientific expertise to develop Calocurb, a breakthrough hunger-curbing supplement derived from New Zealand-grown hops. In recognition of her innovative leadership, she was recently named one of Fortune Magazine's Top 36 CEOs to Watch in 2025. Passionate about innovation and global health, she is driving Calocurb’s international expansion while championing New Zealand’s scientific ingenuity.Follow Our Guest:Website:https://www.calocurb.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kennedy-0a840b13/Follow Us On:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_powerhouse_alliance/**Episode Highlights:00:00 - Episode Trailer03:23 - Veterinary Beginnings05:38 - General Manager Role06:30 - CEO of Healthories09:46 - Sloan Fellowship at MIT17:01 - Internationalization and Growth22:26 - The Role of Big Pharma25:57 - Understanding Weight Management30:39 - CaloCurb's Unique Approach36:14 - Health Over Appearance39:11 - Customer Success Stories41:29 - The Importance of Sleep and Health43:05 - Advice for Entrepreneurs45:10 - Building a Strong Team