Unstoppable | A Conversation With Change Makers

Ever heard of the ingredient Moringa? It’s more nutritious than kale, rich in plant protein with vitamins and plenty of antioxidants. Lisa Curtis, Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, wanted to bring this superfood to the world for all to experience the benefits. So she developed superfood powders and snacks with Moringa and Kuli Kuli was born. Hear how this former Peace Corp extraordinaire was able to create not only products and a company, but also one that is sustainably sourced from small farmers around the world and sold in 11,000 U.S. stores. She shares what it is like to create a category, lead and scale a category in the great world of food. Plus we hear about what challenges she has encountered as well. 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/karagoldi

Molly Fletcher, Former Top Sports Agent and CEO of Game Changer Performance Group, is the real deal. She has been hailed the “female Jerry Maguire” and, prior to founding her company, was one of the first female sports agents. During her almost two-decade career, negotiating top contracts and representing over 300 of sports' biggest names, she has seen and learned a lot! Her wisdom is fierce and she shares with us all what is needed in any negotiation, how to unlock peak performance and so much more. We also discuss the ways that she is bringing her learnings to organizations through her company Game Changer Performance Group. Listen and learn 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/ Ch

Kevin McCray, CO-Founder and COO of Kevin’s Natural Foods launched his company in 2019 to give home chefs the chance to make healthy Michelin-style meals in just five minutes. The company has seen amazing growth and by the end of 2022, they estimate reaching $150M in sales. His entrepreneurial journey in creating Kevin’s Natural Foods has encountered all kinds of interesting hurdles to overcome with stories and lessons to boot. But this determined, mission-driven, entrepreneur has remained undaunted and pushed forward. Hear all about his inspiring journey 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/3

Harley Finkelstein believes that entrepreneurship is the greatest equalizer on the planet. And he should know! Not only has this serial entrepreneur helped to scale Shopify from its earliest days, but he has also witnessed many entrepreneurs who have worked to build and scale their businesses on the Shopify platform successfully. From Harley’s earliest days of running Store #137 on the Shopify platform to being the President of a public company and the world’s #1 ecommerce platform, the stories and the lessons shared are incredible. He also lets us all in on what is working for DTC retailers. Harley’s no nonsense, authentic spirit is sure to keep you wanting more. So much to get excited about 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

Founding a company is never an easy journey. Especially when you are running a company that is in an industry so squarely affected by the pandemic. But that didn’t stop Amy Nelson, Founder and Co-CEO of The Riveter from doing what all great entrepreneurs do – they figure out what they CAN do. Amy launched The Riveter, a coworking, content and community for working women, in 2017 and on today’s episode she shares the ups and downs that she has experienced in building it. She also talks about how she pivoted during the pandemic and where The Riveter is today. Amy is also the co-host of iHeartRadio's What's Her Story with Sam Ettus, which I was fortunate to be a guest on. Thrilled for you to hear our discussion including the unpredictable, challenging and recently very public personal situation she and her family has weathered. This episode really shows Amy’s resilience and I hope you will agree. You don’t want to miss this incredible episode. Today on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinS

Pulp Pantry Founder & CEO Kaitlin Mogentale knew she wanted to make a difference when she learned that over 40% of food goes to waste in the U.S. especially the waste or “left over” from fruits and veggies used in creating juices. So, she created Pulp Pantry snacks made from overlooked fruit and veggie byproducts like organic juice pulp. Kaitlin shares how she has turned her curiosity and desire to create change into a product and company. Her journey in creating Pulp Pantry hasn’t all been smooth sailing as she tackles the challenge of creating a new category in the snack industry. But this determined, mission-driven, entrepreneur has been relentless at creating real meaningful change towards a more sustainable and healthy future for all to enjoy. Hear so much more on this episode. 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.c

Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and creator of CNBC Disruptor 50 list shares more about HER career journey AND talks about her new book, When Women Lead. Boorstin is known for creating and launching the CNBC Disruptor 50, an annual list she oversees highlighting private companies challenging companies in established industries. She is now the author of the fabulous book, When Women Lead. We discuss her book that shares stories of over sixty female CEOs and leaders and dozens of new studies including what women achieve, why they succeed and how we can learn from them when they do lead. Hear more about all of this on this episode. 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 ou

Making the switch from Wall Street to starting and running not one but two brands is not common. But for Harrison Fugman, Co-Founder and CEO of The Naked Market, launching and building brands is where it is at. The Naked Market currently has two brands under its roof – Rob’s Backstage Popcorn and Flock Chicken Skins. Harrison has been able to see what growing a brand from its infancy and with different business models is really like. What it takes to “start”, what did he learn that he didn’t expect and the value of celebrity partnerships are all just a few of the topics that we discuss. I love Harrison’s journey and appreciate how he authentically shares about his experiences. This episode is for anyone thinking about switching industries and becoming an entrepreneur, but also who wants to learn what’s working for him and what bumps and discoveries he’s encountered along the way. You don’t want to miss this incredible episode. Today on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me kn

Listen as Jessica Ewing, Founder and CEO of Literati, shares how being an unapologetic lover of literature can be the inspiration behind starting a company to make a difference in the world. Her company Literati aims to elevate literacy outcomes by connecting readers with books they love. And of course there is some technology involved behind the scenes. Her initial focus for the product is kids, but she shares how expanding to other demographics could be in the mix soon. Want to know about fundraising? How she did it? How starting her career in product management at Google, and co-owning five different patents in consumer technology design, were just some of the cool things that she did along the way and what she learned from her achievements too. Let’s just say that Jessica is not an underachiever! Thrilled for you to hear all about Jessica’s lessons, Literati, and more. You don’t want to miss this incredible episode from an amazing entrepreneur. Today on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKar

Julie Clark the Founder of Province Apothecary, struggled with severe allergies and eczema all her life. Finally, she took matters into her own hands, and from her kitchen, began formulating natural, organic skincare products. Province Apothecary was the result and is one of Canada's most well known clean beauty brands. Amazing what can happen when you focus on creating a solution to a problem! Hear more about her incredible journey and company that she has built, how it has evolved and her hopes for the clean beauty industry. You won’t want to miss hearing about this incredible brand story from an amazing entrepreneur. Don’t miss this episode. 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

We have CEO/Founder of Hint Inc., Kara Goldin joining us to talk about her book, Undaunted (a WSJ and Amazon Best Seller), building a business based off passion and how to make pivots in your life and career. David Dember wastes no time in having Kara get practical and tactical as she shares her story of how she built Hint. Kara shares some great insight that every business owner needs to hear! Kara goes on to discuss the power of getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things, how to find your groove in business and the importance of passion being present in all you do. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at karagoldin@gmail.com Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https:

Daina Trout has come a long way from brewing kombucha in her college dorm at Tufts University. After getting her Masters in both Nutrition and Public Health, she developed her own personal philosophy that health is less about science, and more about what makes you feel good and happy. Fast forward a few years, she decided to launch her product idea, Health-Ade, with her Co-Founders, husband Justin Trout and best friend, Vanessa Dew. With a commitment to brewing the best tasting and highest quality kombucha on the market, starting in farmer’s markets and growing rapidly across the US, hear how Daina tirelessly created, launched and scaled Health-Ade to the brand that is today. So many lessons here. You won’t want to miss listening to this incredible episode. 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.

This mission-driven entrepreneur has had quite the journey building her incredible company. When Megan Reamer, Co-Founder of Jackson’s Chips, developed the first recipe for slow-cooked chips made from sweet potatoes with coconut oil, she wasn’t thinking about creating something that would scale to the success that Jackson’s Chips has today. Megan’s mission was to develop a great tasting snack that was nutrient dense and could help their son Jackson while they were managing his rare autoimmune disease. Tragically, he passed away at age 16 from complications of the disease, but his legacy lives on through the creation of Jackson’s Honest using the same all-natural recipe that she made for their son. It’s an incredible story from the heart and you can’t help but admire the journey she takes us through on this episode. You don’t want to miss listening to this incredible episode. Today on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a qu

What do you do when you learn through changing your own diet how easy it really is to fix those health issues that have stumped you for years? You start a company to bring your delicious creations to others. Julie Nguyen, Founder and CEO of the absolutely yummy company Methodology, shares her journey with us today. This luxury meal prep company delivers high-quality, fully cooked, sustainably packaged meals that are sure to get you excited. Julie is the story of a mission driven entrepreneur with a purpose. A mission to do good in the world. A former finance and tech exec changing course and using her determination and curiosity to help others get healthy through healthy and tasty food! So much inspiration here! You are going to love hearing her incredible start-up story and how she has scaled it to be the success it is today. Don’t miss listening to this fantastic episode. Today on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a qui

What do you do when you have an idea to make a product you love better? You create a company of course! Even if you are only 9 years old! Mike Schneider, Founder of FlatFace Fingerboards, wasn’t daunted back then by the task of making a category better. And he isn't today either as his company is one the largest in the world in fingerboard manufacturing! Mike has been called the Tony Hawk of Fingerboarding and is not only a professional fingerboarder, and Founder of FlatFace Fingerboards, but also the creator of "Fingerboard Heaven". So much inspiration here! You are going to love hearing about his incredible start-up story and the nuts and bolts around it. You don’t want to miss listening to this episode. 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/karago

Anna Brightman, Co-Founder of Upcircle Beauty was 22 when she had the idea for her company. Then she launched it with her brother Will. No small feat. Upcircle Beauty has grown to become the UK's #1 upcycled beauty brand - in just six years! When the brother and sister duo discovered that more than 500,000 tons of coffee grounds from London cafes were sent to landfills each year, they decided to do something about this. And so they did! The two created a line of amazing skincare products using the collected coffee grounds. Now Upcircle Beauty products are stocked in over 40 countries and is an overnight success! Anna, our guest, is a great example of a Co-Founder who saw a problem and created a solution. So much inspiration here! You are going to love hearing about this incredible mission driven entrepreneur start-up story and the nuts and bolts she’s journeyed through to get to where she is at. You don’t want to miss listening to this episode. Today on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGol

After experimenting with a multi-product line and then doubling-down on just ONE amazing product, this serial entrepreneur quickly dominated the haircare space… with a product many know and love! Carolyn Aronson, the Founder + CEO of It’s a 10 Haircare, shares how one of the only female-owned professional hair care brands in the world was able to scale from zero to hundreds of millions in sales. Her star product—the Miracle Leave-In treatment—lines the shelves in over 25,000 professional salons and 15,000 professional salon chains. Carolyn takes us through her incredible story including some struggles along the way. So many lessons here! You are going to love listening to this incredible no-nonsense entrepreneur take us on her journey to success. You don’t want to miss listening to this incredible episode. 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 ht

From immigrating from Baghdad, Iraq to building the multi-million dollar business of Numi Tea. With his sister! Ahmed Rahim, Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Numi Organic Tea, shares their incredible story – including the struggles of a start-up, their trials and tribulations building the business, and so much more. Personal, rich, honest and heartfelt. Find a comfortable spot, steep a mug of Numi tea and enjoy listening to this incredible purpose-driven entrepreneur take us on his journey. You don’t want to miss listening to this incredible 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: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/288 List of l

It’s tough to be a CEO: we face difficult challenges every day and have to navigate our companies through the many obstacles that make our job pretty interesting. For women business leaders, the number and types of challenges are even further amplified. Imagine trying to start a beverage company in an overly saturated market, with no industry experience. Imagine seeking advice from established and well-known business leaders only to be dismissed and called “sweetie”. This is exactly what our guest here today, Founder and CEO of Hint Water, Kara Goldin, experienced as she grew the idea of providing delicious and healthy drinking water to consumers into an extremely successful business. Kara is undaunted in her desire to offer people a healthier alternative to sweetened beverages and impact people’s lives in a healthy way. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at karagoldin@gmail.

If you are curious about learning more about podcast advertising, or you want to determine whether your brand should be looking to monetize through podcast advertising, this episode is for you! Heather Osgood, Founder of True Native Media, is a serial entrepreneur who knows her stuff! Her incredible journey as a seasoned entrepreneur is riddled with learnings. Plus she shares best practices including what it takes to build, scale and lead an agency. You won’t want to miss this inspiring discussion straight from someone who has been in the trenches! 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/287 List of links men