Podcast · 196 episodes
The Kara Goldin Show, page 6
by Kara Goldin · English
Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint and Author of the WSJ Best Seller Undaunted, brings listeners real, unfiltered conversations with today’s boldest entrepreneurs, leaders, disruptors, and change-makers on The Kara Goldin Show. From overcoming setbacks to building iconic brands, Kara dives deep into the stories of those who dared to do things differently. Guests like Tony Robbins (entrepreneur, author), Chip Wilson (Lululemon), Guy Kawasaki (Apple, Canva), Mindy Grossman (WW), and Amy Errett (Madison Reed) share the mindset, lessons, and raw truth behind building what others said was impossible. Listen and learn from the Masters!
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Interview Replay: Kara on Follow Your DifferentKara Golden interviews Hint founder Kara Goldin about starting before you know everything, leaving AOL for Silicon Valley, and building a mission-driven fruit-flavored water company after personal…24 Dec 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 28 chapters
Interview Replay: Kara on Breaking PrecedentKara Golden reflects on her “precedent-breaking” career across AOL, CNN/Time, and the creation of Hint water, emphasizing persistence, asking “what would it take,” and focusing on what can be…22 Dec 2025 · 1 h 16 min · 20 chapters
780 Dr. Amy Wechsler and Zoe Wechsler: Co-Founders of SpotlessSpotless, a New York walk-in (and appointment) acne-only clinic co-founded by Dr.19 Dec 2025 · 27 min · 12 chapters
779 Julie Bornstein: Founder & CEO of DaydreamKara Goldin interviews Julie Bornstein, founder/CEO of Daydream, an AI-powered, chat-based fashion shopping agent.17 Dec 2025 · 30 min · 13 chapters
778 Shae Hong: Founder & CEO of Made by GatherShea Hong, founder/CEO of Made by Gather, discusses building kitchenware brands through design-led product innovation, retail partnerships (instead of starting as DTC), brand “emotional connection,”…15 Dec 2025 · 36 min · 15 chapters
777 Angie Hicks: Co-Founder of Angi (Angie’s List)Angie Hicks (co-founder of Angi/Angie’s List) explains how the home-services trust marketplace was built and adapted from a 1995 call-in newsletter to today’s free consumer content and AI-assisted…12 Dec 2025 · 31 min · 17 chapters
776 Charles Brun: Co-Founder of IZIPIZICharles Brun, co-founder of Paris-based eyewear brand IZIPIZI (Easy Peasy), explains how the company built a global, affordable, design-forward glasses business starting with reading glasses, then…10 Dec 2025 · 32 min · 14 chapters
775 Angela Gargano: Co-Founder of Lola ArnaoAngela Gargano, co-founder of Lola Arnao (slow beauty skincare), explains how the brand was created for sensitive skin with minimal packaging and “clean doesn’t always mean safe” guidance.8 Dec 2025 · 24 min · 10 chapters
774 Yousuf Ahmed: Founder & CEO of B-SIDESYusuf Ahmed, founder/CEO of B-Sides, explains how an upcycled snack brand turns leftover oats from oat milk production into shelf-stable, flavorful snacks, and what it takes to build a mission-driven…5 Dec 2025 · 25 min · 15 chapters
773 Courtney Toll: Co-Founder & CEO of NoriCourtney Toll, co-founder and CEO of Nori, explains how the “Nori Press” handheld steam iron was built from a personal need (no ironing board, leaky steamer, no dry cleaning) and how the company…3 Dec 2025 · 29 min · 13 chapters
772 Melinda Maria Spigel: Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Melinda MariaMelinda Maria Spigel’s journey building Melinda Maria Jewelry from scratch into an accessible luxury brand, including her early “sell at Starbucks” strategy, pivots from wholesale to…1 Dec 2025 · 33 min · 13 chapters
Interview Replay: Kara on Win Monday with Paul EpsteinKara Goldin (Hint founder) discusses perseverance and purpose—“focus on what you can control,” using the question “what’s the worst that can happen,” avoiding complacency, and turning setbacks into…28 Nov 2025 · 50 min · 19 chapters
Interview Replay: Kara on Everybody Pulls The Tarp with Andrew MosesPersistence and authenticity in entrepreneurship, including how to create opportunities by asking directly, standing out with handwritten notes/phone calls, focusing on actionable steps, and “seeing…26 Nov 2025 · 35 min · 9 chapters
771 Andrea Faulkner Williams: Co-Founder & Head Mama of Tubby ToddAndrea Faulkner Williams, co-founder and “Head Mama” of Tubby Todd Bath Co., explains how the premium baby skincare brand was built from her family’s sensitive-skin and eczema needs into a major DTC…24 Nov 2025 · 32 min · 14 chapters
770 Josh Bersin: Co-Founder & CEO of The Josh Bersin CompanyJosh Bersin discusses his path into HR/workplace research and how AI is reshaping HR—especially through Galileo, an AI “co-pilot” built from Bersin’s proprietary HR IP.21 Nov 2025 · 32 min · 11 chapters
769 Blake Niemann: Founder & CEO of LevelsBlake Niemann (Levels founder/CEO) explains how he built Levels, a whey protein brand, from an apartment launch in 2016 into a national, self-funded company sold at Costco, Walmart, Target, Kroger,…19 Nov 2025 · 29 min · 13 chapters
768 Lindsay Holden: Co-Founder of OdeleLindsay Holden, co-founder of Odell Beauty, discusses building a clean, inclusive, high-performance haircare brand that’s accessible in mass retail, launching via Target, scaling into Ulta and CVS,…17 Nov 2025 · 31 min · 14 chapters
767 Danuta Mieloch: Founder of Danucera & Rescue SpaDanuta Mieloch (Danuta Milak) discusses founding Rescue Spa and launching her skincare brand Danucera, emphasizing European skincare philosophies, simple routines, and results over trends.14 Nov 2025 · 32 min · 14 chapters
766 Sarah Moret: Founder & CEO of CurieSarah Moret (Founder & CEO of Curie) discusses building Curie, a clean personal care brand focused on aluminum-free deodorant that “actually works,” plus lessons on brand growth, formulation, and…12 Nov 2025 · 37 min · 17 chapters
765 Jason Wright: Founder & CEO of WILDEJason Wright, founder/CEO of WILDE (Nashville), explains how he built chicken-breast protein chips into a national CPG brand, the manufacturing hurdles behind the product, and why “real ingredient”…10 Nov 2025 · 30 min · 12 chapters
764 Sandra Oh Lin: Founder & CEO of KiwiCoSandra Oh Lin, founder and CEO of KiwiCo, discusses building a subscription learning brand through hands-on play, scaling from a garage prototype to a profitable, multi-line company, and how customer…7 Nov 2025 · 34 min · 17 chapters
763 Steve Booher: Founder & CEO Always FullSteve Booher, founder/CEO of Always Full, explains how his smart pet hydration system keeps bowls clean, full, and fresh using laser water-level sensing, triple filtration, automatic hourly “flush”…5 Nov 2025 · 32 min · 13 chapters
762 Kelsi Petersen: Co-Founder of Kelsi’sKelsi’s (better-for-you dessert) origin and scaling—raw-food roots, recipe development, packaging changes, retail strategy, and donating a share of profits to ALS Research in honor of Kelsi…3 Nov 2025 · 26 min · 15 chapters
761 Marcy Syms: Author of Leading With RespectMarcy Syms, author of Leading with Respect, discusses building and leading Sims (off-price fashion retailer) for 35 years, and how “respect” shaped strategy, customer trust, vendor relationships, and…31 Oct 2025 · 32 min · 13 chapters