In this episode of Culture Works, hosts Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton sit down with Dr. Brent Ridge, co-founder of Beekman 1802, to explore how authentic leadership and purpose-driven culture can transform both business outcomes and human lives.From losing his job as a Manhattan physician during the 2008 recession to building a global beauty brand powered by goat milk and kindness, Brent's journey demonstrates that culture truly drives business success. Discover how he and his husband Josh turned a weekend farm purchase into a purpose-driven empire that puts kindness at the center of everything, literally listing it as an ingredient in every product.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Culture Work Podcast01:00 Meet Brent Ridge: Physician Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Beekman 180202:29 The Origin Story of Beekman 180203:38 Building a Brand on Kindness07:09 Lessons in Leadership and Resilience13:05 Embedding Purpose in Company Culture26:10 Maintaining Authenticity and Values29:35 Staying Grounded and Humble32:31 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow Chester & Adrian and Brent:Connect with Chester & Adrian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecultureworksofficial/Website: https://thecultureworks.com/Connect with Brent: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-ridge-md-0641791/Website: https://beekman1802.com/

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