Two Founders
One Cranmazing Mission
Where personal survival meets 30 years of cranberry expertise.
Planet Cranberry™ was born out of a deeply personal journey of resilience, survival, and a refusal to let health challenges dictate the quality of life. Backed by over 30 years of elite corporate leadership and pioneering industry expertise, our founders bring together life experience and professional mastery to build the world's most trusted cranberry wellness company.
Linda Grace John
Survivor. Executive. Wellness Pioneer.
A Proven Architect of Business Success
With over three decades of experience scaling businesses, Linda has driven growth, clinical excellence, and operational capacity for Fortune 50/500 companies. As Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Advisory Officer at CCA Inc., her strategic leadership consistently delivered an industry-leading 97% client retention rate — earning placements on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Businesses list and recognition as a Top Business by DiversityBusiness.com.
A Battle with Cancer
Close to two decades ago, Linda faced her toughest opponent: a diagnosis of Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer. She fought the disease with fierce determination and won. Driven by her survival, Linda turned her personal victory into a public health mission — serving as National Program Director for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, spearheading a nationwide program training medical and nursing students to recognize early ovarian cancer symptoms, turning medical education into a lifesaving national campaign.
The Turning Point for Bladder Health
While Linda beat cancer, the aggressive treatments left behind lasting health complications — including an exhausting cycle of chronic urinary tract infections. Frustrated by temporary fixes, she applied the same analytical problem-solving that defined her corporate career to her own health. Her research led her directly to the extraordinary, scientifically backed therapeutic properties of cranberry. By incorporating targeted, high-quality cranberry solutions into her daily routine, Linda successfully transformed her own bladder health and reclaimed her vitality.
"Realizing that millions of others suffer silently from the same agonizing issues, she knew she had to share her discovery."
The Birth of Planet Cranberry™
Linda channeled her decades of executive expertise, her training from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and her passion for human-centric care into building Planet Cranberry™. Today, Planet Cranberry™ is not just a wellness brand — it is a highly streamlined, mission-driven organization engineered by a proven corporate leader to provide premium cranberry wellness solutions rooted in real survival and real science.
Credentials & Experience
- 30+ Years Corporate Leadership
- Fortune 50/500 Experience
- Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer Survivor
- National Program Director — Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
- LCSW-R Licensed Clinical Professional
- A Master in Social Work degree and Certified in CBT from New York University (NYU)
- Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Businesses
Where Science Meets Story
Your Trusted Source For Cranberry Health
Credentials & Achievements
- 30+ Years Cranberry Industry Experience
- Partner of CRAN MAX & CRAN dOR Brands
- Founder of CRANOVA™ Ingredient Platform
- Partner in Proprietary Time-Release Technology
- Host — KISC My Health Podcast
- 100+ Industry Leader Interviews
- Planet Cranberry™ Brand Ambassador
- Captain CranMan™ — Global Wellness Advocate
Stephen Lukawski
Captain CranMan™ — Pioneer, Innovator, America's Leading Cranberry Expert
A Legacy Built on Cranberries
For more than 30 years, Stephen Lukawski has been at the forefront of the cranberry industry, shaping its future through product innovation, education, and unwavering dedication to natural health. His journey began with the creation of two respected cranberry brands — CRAN MAX and CRAN dOR — both synonymous with premium quality, exceptional antioxidant properties, and consumer trust.
Innovating Wellness — CRANOVA™ & Time-Release Technology
Never one to rest on past success, Stephen founded CRANOVA™ — an ingredient platform poised to revolutionize natural health supplements. CRANOVA™'s breakthrough proprietary time-release technology is designed to optimize the delivery and longevity of cranberry extracts and other natural ingredients with short half-lives. This cutting-edge technology means consumers receive sustained health benefits over a longer period — a true game-changer in the supplement industry.
Educator & Influencer — KISC My Health Podcast
Stephen's vision for wellness education extends far beyond product development. As host of KISC My Health, he launched a dynamic podcast that has become an essential platform in the natural products community — featuring thoughtful conversations with over 100 legendary leaders in natural health, exploring inspiring career journeys, leadership lessons, mentorship, overcoming adversity, and strategies for personal and professional growth.
"Three decades from farm to consumer — dedicated to proving that one extraordinary fruit can change the world."
Why Planet Cranberry™ Selected Captain Cranman™
Planet Cranberry™ selected Stephen as their brand ambassador and co-founder due to his unparalleled industry expertise spanning three decades, his proven track record of brand success, his passion for consumer education through product excellence and his influential podcast, his visionary leadership driving the future of cranberry wellness, and his authenticity as a beloved figure trusted by peers and consumers alike. By partnering with Stephen, Planet Cranberry™ delivers not just cranberry products — but an experience grounded in education, innovation, and a deep commitment to wellness.
United by One Mission
Two Stories. One Extraordinary Fruit.
Linda's journey from cancer survivor to wellness pioneer. Stephen's three decades pioneering the cranberry industry. Together they built Planet Cranberry™ — the world's most trusted destination for cranberry science, education, and premium wellness solutions.
"Cranberry didn't just improve my health. It gave me my life back. Now I want to give that to everyone."
— Linda Grace John, Co-Founder
"For 30 years I've known cranberry is underestimated. Planet Cranberry™ is our chance to show the world what this extraordinary fruit can truly do."
— Stephen Lukawski, Captain CranMan™
30+ Years Industry Experience
Deep cranberry expertise
Cancer Survivor & Advocate
Lived experience leadership
Fortune 50/500 Experience
Proven corporate leadership
CRANOVA™ Technology Pioneer
Time-release innovation
KISC My Health Podcast Host
100+ industry conversations
Planet Cranberry™ Co-Founders
United by one mission