Unstoppable | A Conversation With Change Makers

Brittany Fuisz, Founder and CEO of Malibu Mylk, grew up on the beaches of Malibu eating local produce and appreciating starting at a very young age that food is fuel. Little did she know that she would create the world’s first organic flax milk AND create a new category in the natural food industry. We hear all about what it takes to create a tasty, allergen-free product (dairy free, gluten free, nut free, soy free), full of fiber and omega-3s that is good for our bodies and our planet. Hear all about the founding story, how she has scaled a new category and brand plus so much more! The lessons she has learned through her journey and how she has overcome challenges will leave you so inspired. Don’t miss this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/ka

Roxanne Petraeus, Co-Founder & CEO of Ethena, makes “compliance” something you won’t want to forget. Much more interesting, easy, engaging and of course effective. Roxanne shares all about her journey graduating from Harvard’s Reserve Officer Training Program, her years in the U.S. Army serving a combat deployment to Afghanistan plus her experience at McKinsey & Company – all before disrupting an industry with founding Ethena. Hear how she came up with the idea for Ethena, started it and scaled it and so much more! Her story, her wisdom lessons and tips in conquering fears are inspiring. This is a great episode that you won’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check ou

Courtney Somer, Founder & CEO of an amazing brand called Lake & Skye, started her company to help others discover the wonder of fragrance through products consisting of handcrafted therapeutic-grade essential oil blends, fragrances, and floral waters. The creation is a company you want to pay attention to, products you must have and a story that you won’t want to miss. Hear all about her journey plus so much more! Her wisdom and lessons growing the company are incredible. This is one, inspiring episode that you won’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/322 To learn more about Courtne

In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we meet Chanda Bell, Co-Founder of The Elf on the Shelf franchise and Co-CEO of the parent company, The Lumistella Company. Chanda, along with her mother and twin sister, like to say that they bring Santa’s North Pole to life through consumer products, brand experiences and original entertainment. We learn about Chanda’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons that she has learned along the way. Her story of co-authoring the book that launched a product and a viral phenomenon. Her wisdom and lessons growing the company are incredible. This is one, inspiring episode that you won’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to v

At just 19 years old, Adina Kamkhatchi and her brother Mayer used $1,000 of their savings to start their own jewelry business. What once began as a hobby making jewelry at their parents' kitchen table has now become a multi-million dollar jewelry company with a cult following of fans including many well known celebrities and influencers. I can’t wait for you to hear all about her entrepreneurial journey to growing this amazing startup, her tips for other entrepreneurs and lessons learned along the way. Her story of building this incredible business is inspiring and you won’t want to miss this episode! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes

Marina Khidekel saw just how comforting a weighted blanket could be. But why not a stuffed animal that could hug back? Marina founded Hugimals to bring comfort & calm to many by creating high-quality weighted stuffed animals for kids & adults that do just that – hug you back. At a time when we could all use a hug or two, Hugimals helps with sleep while combining the calming benefits of a weighted blanket with the portability of a favorite stuffed animal. We learn all about Marina’s backstory as a longtime health journalist, the twists and turns of her entrepreneurial journey, and all the lessons that she has learned along the way. So inspiring! This is a special episode that you won’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.

Serial entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Basemakers, Max Baumann, knows all about success, challenges, and learning from the journey. Max shares his newest success, Basemakers, and how this retail sales & merchandising organization has supported over 250 of the top food & beverage companies to help make them successful. Max launched his first business, The Chill Group, Inc., at age 21. We talk all about having a goal, being able to pivot, and how entrepreneurship isn’t a straight line. This episode is gold and oh-so inspiring. Don’t miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/318 To learn more a

Interested in learning about some of the initiatives that the US Patent and Trade Office is focused on? Well, you need to tune into this conversation with Kathi Vidal, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, also known as USPTO. As the Chief Executive of the USPTO, she leads one of the largest intellectual property offices in the world, with more than 13,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $4 billion! She is the principal IP advisor to President Biden and the Administration through the Secretary of Commerce and is focused on incentivizing and protecting U.S. innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity. I am excited for you to hear more about the Office’s focus on Inclusive Innovation, CI2, and WE, which is launching today. This is a must-listen that I know you will enjoy. Today on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-o

Listen and learn from Patrick Schwarzenegger, Co-Founder of MOSH, as he shares all about his entrepreneurial journey, including Co-Founding a company with his Mother, Maria Shriver. We hear all about MOSH, why he created it, and how building a company from scratch is tougher than he imagined. Plus, he shares about growing up with famous parents who have been focused on giving back, his passion for activism and speaking up about his acting career, and of course, his entrepreneurship. So excited for you to listen. Today on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/316 To learn more about MOSH and Patrick Schwarzenegger: https://www

Listen to Founder & CEO Alison Cayne of Haven's Kitchen share how she created a cooking company on a mission to help home cooks feel like CHAMPIONS was the backdrop to creating Haven's Kitchen's delicious products today. Now available online and in over 2000 stores across the U.S., Alison is also an author of Haven’s Kitchen Cooking School, and she is the host of In the Sauce, a podcast for early-stage founders and operators about building consumer brands. I am super excited for you to hear more about how the company has evolved, what excites her about being a creator, and so much more! Such an amazing episode with lots of lessons, for sure! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out

Thrilled to have Sali Christeson here with us today. She is the Founder & CEO of an incredible clothing brand called Argent that you especially may have noticed recently as they had a number of incredible influential women wearing bright pink suits. We talk about that campaign, but also her story of how she started Argent, her journey from 10-years at CISCO to becoming a fashion entrepreneur, how she created this extremely aspirational positioning for her brand, why she launched at a conference and I am certain we will hear plenty of great branding lessons sprinkled throughout. I am excited for you to hear how the company has evolved, her hopes for fashion overall and if entrepreneurs can ever feel like "they've made it. Get ready for a great discussion on this incredible episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Get ready for a super discussion on this incredible episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on

Thrilled to have Sophia Maroon, Founder & CEO of an incredible food brand called Dress It Up Dressing with us here today. Her idea came to life in 2012 when she decided to take the recipe her mother made and served the family for years to her local Whole Foods Market. And the rest is history! Well sort of. While their clean, delicious dressings are reason enough to love the brand, there are more reasons to be inspired by Sophia and her company. Hear more about their B Corp initiative, her transition from being a documentary filmmaker to creating a food product, her journey over the last 10 years in becoming an entrepreneur in the food industry and all the lessons she learned along the way. Get ready for a super discussion on this incredible episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.c

If you’ve ever wondered if you could create a company out of a challenging personal experience, this is the episode you MUST listen to! Jake Anderson, along with his wife Deborah, Co-Founded FertilityIQ in 2015 after their own challenging, frustrating journey with fertility issues and miscarriages. They realized that reliable and unbiased resources and information was hard to come by and how unnecessarily complicated it all was. FertilityIQ was developed to help people with the data and wisdom needed to make better decisions. We discuss their journey in creating FertilityIQ plus you get to hear firsthand how determined, mission- driven entrepreneurs who have been through something that has been difficult can be just the people to create a company that truly helps so many. Get ready for a super discussion on this incredible episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at kara

Jennifer “JJ” Justice is a force! She is the CEO & Founder of The Justice Dept which is a business development, management, strategy and legal firm that works with female entrepreneurs and executives to build their business. JJ founded The Justice Department after 17 years working alongside Jay-Z as his personal entertainment attorney. She has been a force in championing gender equality & diversity and this episode is fire filled with so much to listen to. JJ also hosts the podcast, Takin’ Care of Lady Business, which I am thrilled to have been a guest on. You are going to love to hear all about what she has to say on this incredible episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website

Joe Polish is the guy you want to call when you need to get in touch with your consumer. He is IT when it comes to marketing! Plus he has built an incredible network of extremely successful entrepreneurs and influencers and has worked with some of the best on their marketing. Joe is incredibly open about his own challenges over the years with addiction and in doing so has helped so many others. Plenty of nuggets of wisdom on this episode – personally and professionally. He shares all about The Genius Network plus his incredible new book, What’s In It For Them, which is sure to be a bestseller! Be sure to tune in to the entire show on the next episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website

Serial entrepreneur Candace Nelson revolutionized the baking industry when she started Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and of course the Cupcake ATM. Nelson followed with the launch of Pizzana, a growing chain of pizzerias. Now she is an author of the incredible book Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit. I can’t wait for you to hear more about her entrepreneurial journey, best tips for existing and future entrepreneurs and of course some incredible stories including some which aren’t part of her terrific book Sweet Success. You absolutely will not want to miss this incredible episode. Tune in now to #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view thi

Jeremy Utley, Co-Author of Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters shares with us how the proactive practice of exercising creative muscles so that the very best ideas can rise to the surface is vital for all to focus on these days. In this thought-provoking episode, we go deep into the concept of cross-pollination and cover several other strategies to discover as we discuss the ‘dumb things’ that geniuses just so happen to do to create great ideas and companies. Plus we talk about Jeremy’s own career journey and his role at Stanford’s d.school. Tune in and get your ideas flowing! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://kar

Thrilled to share my interview with Founder & CEO of Operator Collective, Mallun Yen. Founded in 2018, this venture fund and community has taken a unique and needed approach to startup investing. Not only are they helping fund startups primarily in the B2B space, but they are bringing an incredible group of top operators from diverse backgrounds who have built and scaled the most admired companies in the world. Operator Collective’s 130+ limited partners are 90% women, 40% people of color and 70% of whom had never invested in venture before. The combined experience that Mallun has pulled together to create this fund and community is incredible! Hear more about how it got started, how it’s going and lessons she has learned along the way. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagr

Hear how Founder and Co-CEO Laureen Asseo created a delicious, organic preheat-and-eat meal and company that you can’t help but love. What started as a friend and family packing meals in tupperware business has grown significantly since 2010. And you will understand why when you hear her story. Hear all about her inspiring journey and all of her lessons and thoughts on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/306 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.freshnlean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/freshnlean https://www.linkedin.com/company/freshnlean/ https://www.instagram.com/laureenasseo/ https://www.

Anne Fulenwider, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Alloy Women’s Health, wanted to change the conversation around women’s post-reproductive health. She started her telehealth platform in 2021 to connect consumers - with experts in menopause and perimenopause and other consumers in their own women’s health community. We learn what it’s like going from Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire to founding her own company. What has she learned in creating a company that has meaning and purpose that is changing people’s lives. You don’t want to miss this episode for sure! On this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/305 List