Erica Groussman, Thoryn Stephens, Anna Runkle | IG Live

Erica Groussman TRUBAR, founded by Erica Groussman, has rapidly grown from a startup into a category leader in the protein bar industry, generating over $50 million in revenue in 2024 and expanding into 18,000+ retail locations including Costco, Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, Erewhon, and Amazon. Known for its indulgent, clean, plant-based bars free of gluten, dairy, soy, sugar alcohols, and harmful seed oils, TRUBAR has also launched TRUBAR Kids, a school-safe snack line. Despite early challenges, including pulling the company out of $7 million in debt, Erica’s determination and vision have transformed TRUBAR into a fast-growing, innovative brand with a loyal customer base and over $1 million in monthly Amazon sales. Thoryn Stephens Thoryn Stephens is the founder of BRAIN.ONE, a leading brain fitness platform that enhances brain health through microhabits and science-backed protocols. A pioneer in neurotechnology, longevity, and analytics, he leverages data science, behavioral insights, and systems optimization to help people unlock their full potential. With over 20 years of leadership experience at companies like Amgen, Unilever Prestige, and Fox Networks, Thoryn has built a career on transforming complex data into strategies that drive growth and innovation. Trained in biotechnology with a focus on molecular and cell biology, Thoryn has published research in cardiovascular and infectious disease therapeutics, bridging scientific discovery with practical impact. Outside of his professional work, he is a passionate snowboarder, musician, and endurance athlete, often competing in Ironman triathlons or exploring the mountains. Anna Runkle Anna Runkle is the author of RE-REGULATED: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck, endorsed by experts like Dr. Nicole LePera, and the creator of the Crappy Childhood Fairy method, a groundbreaking approach that helps people heal trauma symptoms and transform their lives—even without professional support. With over a million followers across YouTube, her blog, courses, and coaching programs, Anna shares the same tools she used to overcome her own childhood trauma. Her method centers on simple, self-directed exercises designed to calm emotional triggers, regulate the nervous system, and break self-defeating patterns common in those impacted by trauma. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two sons, she continues to expand her mission with her upcoming book Connectability, which helps people heal hidden isolation, build real connections, and finally feel a sense of belonging.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.