

John Mackey: podcast appearances and interviews
Founder and CEO of Whole Foods · KK GAA Supporters Club
About John Mackey
John Powell Mackey, born on August 15, 1953, is an American businessman and author known for co-founding Whole Foods Market. He served as the company's chief executive officer from its founding in 1980 until his retirement in 2022. During his tenure, he became a prominent figure in the natural food movement and has authored books on business and plant-based diets. Currently, Mackey is the CEO of Love.Life, a role he also co-founded. He is recognized for his strong support of free market economics and is a vocal member of the Libertarian Party. Mackey has been critical of labor unions, describing his views as 'beyond union.' His entrepreneurial accomplishments earned him the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2003. In addition to his business pursuits, Mackey is affiliated with the KK GAA Supporters Club.
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Podcasts John Mackey appeared on
Shows that have booked John Mackey as a guest, ranked by appearance count.























Latest John Mackey interviews
Every podcast episode John Mackey has appeared on, newest first.


How Whole Foods Market Scaled to Billions by Leading with Love, Not Fear | John Mackey

KK GAA Supporters Club Chairman John Mackey chats to CRKC at the Leinster GAA Championship Promotion in MacDonagh Junction 28.03.2026

The trap of win-lose thinking (and how to escape it) | John Mackey

Garage Talk Ep 1: Credit Scores Explained (FICO 10T, Medical Debt, Predatory Lending & Mortgage Secrets)

#30: Building Whole Foods — John Mackey on Health, Spirituality, and Capitalism
ENCORE: Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey on the Heroic Spirit of Business

2025 Fire & Life Safety Trends, Data, & What’s Next with John Mackey

JOHN MACKEY: Whole Foods CEO, Backpacking Myth-Buster

Episode 495: John Mackey: From Living Above a Store to $13.7 Billion Exit - The Whole Foods Story

Ep 150 - I Am Dreaming All of This - John Mackey

From Whole Foods to Love Life: John Mackey’s Vision for Conscious Business and Healing

DD097: Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey & Raj Sisodia



Ep. 16: John Mackey - The Whole Story With the Founder of Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods CEO John Mackey on Building a $13.7 Billion Company with Conscious Capitalism

Munk Dialogue with John Mackey: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism



Food Truck - A Conversation with Miles Hiebsch, John Mackey and Ryan Flynn

(B) Whole Foods CEO John Mackey on Conscious Capitalism, Leadership and Win-Win-Win Thinking

(B) Whole Foods CEO John Mackey on Conscious Capitalism, Leadership and Win-Win-Win Thinking

Ep 15: Whole Foods Founder & CEO John Mackey: Conscious Capitalism and Repairing America's Division


Whole Foods Founder & CEO John Mackey on The 9 Ingredients of Conscious Leadership

(B) Whole Foods CEO John Mackey on Conscious Capitalism, Leadership and Win-Win-Win Thinking

(B) Whole Foods CEO John Mackey on Conscious Capitalism, Leadership and Win-Win-Win Thinking


#75 - John Mackey on the Conscious Evolution of the Food System
Guests who appear alongside John Mackey
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Frequently asked questions
What podcasts has John Mackey been on?
John Mackey has appeared on 27 podcasts across 31 episodes. Notable shows include The Science of Success, Eat For The Planet with Nil Zacharias, In Search Of Excellence.
What does John Mackey do?
John Mackey is Founder and CEO of Whole Foods at KK GAA Supporters Club. Podcast appearances span topics tied to their work and expertise.
When was John Mackey's most recent podcast appearance?
John Mackey's most recent appearance was on "John Mackey: How Whole Foods Grew From One Store to $22 Billion in Sales | E187". In Search Of Excellence, published May 12, 2026.
Which podcast has John Mackey appeared on most often?
The Science of Success. 4 appearances on record, most recently Sep 26, 2023.
