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Jane Wong is the Co-founder, CEO, and Creative Director of NOON, a cognitive wellness brand where neuroscience meets nature. She leads NOON's brand strategy, product vision, and innovative design — blending Eastern plant wisdom with modern neuroscience to create functional, science-inspired tools for focus, calm, and sleep. Jane's expertise spans creative direction, design, immersive environments, and wellness innovation with a focus on holistic, health-driven experiences.
Dr. Julie Hwang is the Co-founder and COO of NOON and a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. With over 15 years in functional medicine, herbalism, clinical nutrition, and mind-body health, she guides NOON's clinical strategy and product efficacy. Dr. Hwang also directs Aurum Medicine & Wellness Clinic, helping individuals and organizations optimize resilience, performance, and well-being.
In this episode…Modern wellness is shifting beyond physical health into the way we support focus, mood, and resilience in everyday life. More founders are exploring how science and nature can work together to create tools that are both effective and enjoyable. What does it take to build a cognitive wellness product that people actually want to use consistently?
Jane Wong and Dr. Julie Hwang answer this by drawing on their expertise in design innovation and integrative clinical medicine to explain how cognitive care must be both science-backed and emotionally engaging. They share insights on why functional mushrooms and adaptogens can support stress regulation over time, and how delivery systems like dual-layer gummies can improve both absorption and the user experience. Jane and Dr. Hwang's approach highlights the importance of blending efficacy, accessibility, and habit-building rituals into wellness routines.
In this episode of the Brand Alchemist Podcast, host Taja Dockendorf sits down with Jane Wong and Dr. Julie Hwang, Co-founders of NOON, to discuss cognitive wellness innovation. Jane and Dr. Hwang discuss their burnout-inspired brand origins, functional mushroom formulation, dual-layer gummy efficacy, and NOON's growth strategy. They also touch on NOON's marketing challenges and what's next for the brand.
