Guy Raz brings Eric Ryan back to the Advice Line alongside founders Christina Peng of Haven Beauty and James Chambliss of Pigeon Toes for a masterclass in turning setbacks into comebacks. Eric reveals how Method weathered near-bankruptcy before its eco-cleaning revolution, while Christina confronts the fear of scaling beauty without losing soul. James unpacks the emotional labor behind founding a toy company that makes childhood magic. Three raw conversations about what happens when the vision meets reality—and why some brands survive the collision.
Eric Ryan co-founded Method, the eco-friendly cleaning products company, with Adam Lowry in 2001. The San Francisco-based brand revolutionized sustainable home care with design-forward products.
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Method creates naturally derived, biodegradable cleaning and personal care products that challenge conventional notions of clean. The company's plant-based formulas put the hurt on dirt without harming people or the planet.
