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The Kara Goldin Show, page 8
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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736 Xeba Zareie: Founder of PremeZiba Zareie, founder of Preem, discusses building gut-health CPG products for sensitive stomachs, emphasizing low-FODMAP prebiotics (not probiotics), leaky-gut support, and…3 Sep 2025 · 30 min · 16 chapters
735 FX Rouxel: Founder and CEO of GardynFX Rouxel, founder/CEO of Gardyn, explains how Gardyn is a compact, autonomous smart indoor gardening system that uses patented “hybriponics” plus AI plant care to grow 120+ varieties year-round in…1 Sep 2025 · 32 min · 14 chapters
734 Van Hong: Co-Founder of Mint ToolsVan Hong, co-founder of Mint Tools, explains how salon-tested, ergonomically designed hair tools were built from his 40+ years as a stylist, and why Mint’s products focus on durability, comfort, and…29 Aug 2025 · 28 min · 13 chapters
733 Samantha Gold: Founder & CEO of MotetteSamantha Gold, founder/CEO of Motet, explains how she built a fast-growing children’s apparel brand using bamboo essentials (hypoallergenic, tag-free, built-in sun protection), customer co-creation,…27 Aug 2025 · 31 min · 11 chapters
732 Luna Aziz: Founder & CEO of Legendairy MilkLuna Aziz, founder and CEO of Legendary Milk, explains how she built a breastfeeding-support supplement and education brand from her own postpartum struggles, and what she claims makes it effective…25 Aug 2025 · 32 min · 15 chapters
731 Cara Dumaplin: Founder of TakingCaraBabiesKara Dumaplin, founder of Taking Care of Babies, explains how her evidence-based infant/toddler sleep coaching grew from bedside nursing into an online education business and a new physical swaddle…22 Aug 2025 · 31 min · 14 chapters
730 Steve Magami: Co-Founder & CEO of FruitistSteve Magami, co-founder/CEO of Fruitist, explains how the company turned inconsistent berry quality (“berry roulette”) into a branded, vertically integrated superfruit business.20 Aug 2025 · 31 min · 17 chapters
729 Lara Henderson: Founder & CEO of Pure MamaLaura Henderson, founder/CEO of Pure Mama, explains how she built a premium skincare brand for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond—starting from her own lack-of-options problem—then shares how Pure…18 Aug 2025 · 35 min · 16 chapters
728 Lilly Ghalichi: Founder & CEO of Lilly LashesLily Ghalichi (Lily Galici) discusses founding and scaling Lily Lashes from a personal need into a global beauty brand, including early traction, celebrity-driven growth, evolving product innovation…15 Aug 2025 · 31 min · 13 chapters
727 Stephen Williamson : Co-Founder and CEO of Forager ProjectStephen Williamson, co-founder/CEO of Forager Project, discusses building a plant-based “dairy-free creamery” from cashews/coconuts, flipping the dairy model, and lessons from prior CPG leadership at…13 Aug 2025 · 42 min · 15 chapters
726 Linda Wang: Founder & CEO of Karuna Skin & AvataraLinda Wang, founder/CEO of Karuna Skin and Avatara, discusses how her Taiwan upbringing and eczema led to pioneering sheet masks in the U.S., then how she built a second, “clean” skincare brand for…11 Aug 2025 · 35 min · 15 chapters
725 Vincent Branchesi: Co-Founder of GrimoireBuilding a brand that “doesn’t follow the rules” in a crowded skincare category—Grimoire’s community-first, queer-owned approach, product lineup, vegan certification, trust-driven customer retention,…8 Aug 2025 · 28 min · 16 chapters
724 Danny O’Malley: Founder & President of Before the ButcherDanny O’Malley, founder & president of Before the Butcher, discusses building a plant-based meat company focused on realistic texture, scaling distribution, competing on price, and shifting from…6 Aug 2025 · 37 min · 16 chapters
723 Jordan Nathan: Founder & CEO of CarawayJordan Nathan, founder and CEO of Caraway, discusses building a non-toxic, design-forward cookware brand after a personal Teflon poisoning incident, scaling from a 150,000+ waitlist launch in late…4 Aug 2025 · 33 min · 13 chapters
722 Lorissa Link: Founder of LK snacksLarissa Link, founder of LK Snacks (formerly Larissa’s Kitchen), discusses building a meat snack brand designed for people with severe food allergies.1 Aug 2025 · 27 min · 13 chapters
721 Martha Barra: Owner of Barra of MendocinoMartha Barra discusses building and reinvention in the wine business while staying committed to certified organic farming.30 Jul 2025 · 37 min · 19 chapters
720 Michael Jacobson: CEO of French FloristMichael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist, explains how he transformed an overlooked, antiquated floral industry into a values-first, customer-experience-driven brand, then built a franchise model for…28 Jul 2025 · 29 min · 16 chapters
719 Daryl-Ann Denner: Co-Founder & Creative Director of nuudsDaryl-Ann Denner explains how she co-founded and scaled nuuds (N-U-U-D-S), an “elevated basics” apparel brand built around fit, comfort, authenticity, and confidence—starting from a post-COVID…25 Jul 2025 · 39 min · 18 chapters
718 Sameer Mehta: Co-Founder & CEO of Smash KitchenReinvention and brand building through “clean label” condiments. Samir Mehta explains how Smash Kitchen aims to replace common condiment ingredients (e.g., high fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes)…23 Jul 2025 · 27 min · 18 chapters
717 Tapasya Bali: Founder & CEO of 100 Cal SnacksTapasya Bali explains how she built 100 Cal Snacks after burnout, stress eating, and gut-brain health issues, and how the brand uses portion control plus “science-backed” functional ingredients to…21 Jul 2025 · 31 min · 15 chapters
716 Maria Weaver: Founder & CEO of XO Maria LouiseReinvention as identity and creativity; how Maria Weaver built XO Maria Louise, a direct-to-consumer natural gemstone jewelry brand, after leaving a major corporate role.18 Jul 2025 · 28 min · 12 chapters
715 Kegan Fisher: Co-Founder & CEO of Frank DarlingKegan Fisher (co-founder/CEO of Frank Darling) explains why she and her husband Jeff Smith launched a modern fine-jewelry brand in 2017, how industrial design/3D printing enables made-to-order…16 Jul 2025 · 36 min · 18 chapters
714 Heather Terry: Founder & CEO of GoodSAM FoodsMission-driven entrepreneurship and building a regenerative, farmer-first food system.14 Jul 2025 · 36 min · 15 chapters
713 Michael Fedele: Founder & CEO of Throne SPORT COFFEEMichael Fedele (Thr0ne Sport Coffee) explains why he launched a better-for-you ready-to-drink coffee for athletes/active adults, how he positioned it in retail planograms, and what it takes to build…11 Jul 2025 · 32 min · 15 chapters