Sharing a few of my favorite books I’ve been reading this summer: The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America’s Banana King by Rich Cohen This story chronicles the extraordinary life of Samuel Zemurray, a Russian immigrant who became a powerful figure...
This month I attended the Whole Foods Annual Gathering and was inducted into the Whole Foods Hall of Fame. I knew I was going to be honored at the event, but I could not have imagined how deep the honor would be and how much incredible love would come my way! This...
People often ask me about my spiritual practices and morning routine. Over the years, I've crafted a routine that sets a positive, productive tone for my day, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Here's a glimpse into my mornings: Spiritual Readings I wake up...
As we head into spring, I’d like to share a few recent reads that I’ve really enjoyed: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How To Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza offers an inspiring look at...
Taking time to disconnect from the busyness of everyday life is essential. Taking time for yourself helps reduce stress and allows you to mentally recharge, which everyone needs. For leaders, the benefits can also extend into your organization. Stepping away from your...
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. and for a good reason. It appeals to people of a variety of different ages and skill levels, is easy for beginners to pick up, and is relatively inexpensive. Not to mention, it’s an absolute blast! I first began...
As we approach the 11th anniversary of our book, Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business, co-authored by my dear friend and Babson business professor, Raj Sisodia, I've spent considerable time contemplating the evolving perception of conscious...
As we head into 2024, I’d like to revisit five blogs that resonated most with readers this past year: The Value of Mentorship In this blog, I talk about my greatest mentor: my dad, Bill Mackey. I have no doubt in my mind that Whole Foods would have failed in its...
Many qualities are necessary to find success as an entrepreneur, but here are five that I find especially important: Perpetually Optimistic You may have heard the statistic that half of small businesses fail in the first 5 years. And it’s true – most businesses do...
As fall is coming to an end, I’d like to share a few books I’ve read and have really enjoyed: Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker As a perpetual optimist, this book is one of my favorites! I would even claim that this is the most important book that has been written in...
I follow a whole-food, plant-based vegan diet and have eliminated both refined sugars and oils, so I stick to simple, whole foods that allow me to make healthy, simple, and delicious dishes. Here are twelve of my favorite plant-based cookbooks (in no particular...
Nine months after opening the first Whole Foods, what’s known as the “100-year flood” came through Austin and severely damaged the store and destroyed all our inventory. I thought that this was the end and that Whole Foods would never recover given the extensive...
