Generational Health and Legacy: Chris Goode Unveils the Story Behind Ruby Jean's Juicery

Driven by a passion for healthier living and stronger communities, Chris Goode, founder and CEO of Ruby Jean's Juicery, is turning everyday actions into meaningful change. Inspired by the legacy of his grandmother, Ruby Jean, Chris built a purpose-driven business rooted in health, family, and the belief that everyone deserves access to better choices.

In conversation with Bayleigh Soza, Chris explores how health equity, community connection, and simple acts of kindness can create a lasting ripple effect. From making nutritious food more accessible to caring for his neighborhood, his journey reminds us that true success is not measured by money or recognition, but by how our choices help us become happier, healthier, and kinder.

Key Takeaways:

Small, healthy habits and consistent lifestyle changes can improve overall well-being.

Sharing food and traditions helps strengthen relationships and build connected communities.

Making nutritious food more accessible gives more people the opportunity to live healthier lives.

Simple acts of kindness can inspire others and create a lasting positive impact.

True success goes beyond money and recognition; it means living happier, healthier, and kinder lives.

We couldn't highlight incredible stories like this without the support of our sponsor, CommunityAmerica Credit Union. Thank you for helping us promote connection, well-being, and stronger communities. If you're looking for trusted financial wellbeing resources, we invite you to connect with their team and take the next step toward greater financial confidence.

About Chris Goode:

Chris Goode is the founder and CEO of Ruby Jean's Juicery. The brand began with a single juicer in a 700-square-foot storefront at 40th and Broadway, named for the grandmother he lost at fourteen. Within the first year he bought his first cold press, and a decade later Ruby Jean's is the number one rated juice brand in the Midwest, poured at CPKC Stadium and stocked in over 150 Whole Foods locations from Hawaii to DC. The story of how a corner shop became a national brand is also the story of how Chris learned to make a place. Ruby Jean's flagship sits at 3000 TRUTH Avenue, on land that was once a 365-acre plantation where forty enslaved people tended fruit orchards. Chris acquired that ground in February 2022, during Black History Month. He did not buy a building. He bought back a piece of land that owed his people something, and gave it a new assignment.

From that