Unstoppable | A Conversation With Change Makers

“If you have a strong subscription base, you can build a more sustainable business in many ways.” How did these two entrepreneurs help teach DTC businesses launch and adapt to growing subscription demands? Our two incredible guests are here today to share with us what Prive offers and how they did it. Claudia Laurie and Alex Craciun are the co-founders of Prive, a digital platform that enables small businesses to compete against giants like Amazon. They share many of the challenges startups have during this time of uncertainty too. Such a thoughtful, educational episode that we can all learn something new from on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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:

“I just wanted to bring clean water to everybody in the world.” He sold everything he had, moved across the world, and started one of the most successful non-profits of today. Today’s guest is Scott Harrison, the founder and CEO of charity:water, a non-profit focused on bringing clean and safe drinking water to developing nations. Scott is also the author of the book, THIRST, a powerful story documenting his entrepreneurial journey from club promoter to humanitarian. Scott shares how leading a clear vision to bring clean drinking water to rural communities is not only possible but greatly fulfilling. Start your week off right with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.com Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Go

“I don't believe we're ever going to eliminate the fear, but we're going to move forward in spite of the fear.” How can we address the fear that is holding us back in our careers and in life? Today’s guest is John Hagel III, the founder of Beyond Our Edge, where he works with companies and people to achieve great impact. John is also the author of eight books, including his most recent, incredible book, The Journey Beyond Fear. John shares how passion and motivation always helps move anyone away from fear and towards great success. Enjoy this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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://www.fac

“I want to make it suck less for the next patient, period.” How can a cancer diagnosis at the age of 21 turn into a social movement? Matthew Zachary, creator of both Stupid Cancer and OffScrip Media shares how his journey with cancer helped create some beautiful community and advocacy for people who have been touched by cancer. Learn all about the changes he has helped make happen on this motivating episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/195 List of links to resources mentioned in episode

“I thought maybe there's a business I can build, not just my little hobby.” How can you turn a hobby into a full-blown business? Our guest today is Kaylin Marcotte, the founder and CEO of the puzzle company, JIGGY. Kaylin decided to start her business after seeing a whole in the market for a product that she so wanted to see made better -- puzzles. She shares how creating a product out of a passion allowed her to build the incredible business that she has today. Tune in this hump day episode and be inspired on this episode of the #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Ch

“If you could think of any business to be in, in 2020, it definitely wasn't women's work apparel. And yet that is the business that we have. So it was just a lot of ingenuity.” How do you create clothing that is high-quality but still affordable? Our guest today is Sarah LaFleur, founder and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, a terrific women’s clothing company that makes incredible business attire. And how do you pivot quickly when the world decides to work from home? You figure it out. Listen to Sarah’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons she has learned along the way on this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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 Gol

“It's like solving a puzzle where the prize is getting to go to the Maldives for the cost of going to Orlando.” How do you travel first class on an economy budget? Today’s episode features our guest, Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy. Known for generously sharing how to use points to unlock first class travel experiences, Brian shares how his passion for points accidentally turned into a business. This conversation is full of insightful entrepreneurial advice and some great travel tips during the pandemic. Get through this hump day and plan your next vacation with the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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 F

“Research shows that we're 90% more likely to achieve a goal if we've communicated that goal to another person.” Can dropping the ball be a good thing? Well, today’s guest shows us it can! Tiffany Dufu is the Founder of The Cru, a peer coaching service for women looking to accelerate their personal and professional growth. Tiffany shares why “dropping the ball” and asking for help is so important, especially for busy women, and how a supportive group of peers can help you achieve so much more. Make it a motivational Monday with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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://www.facebook.com/

“People need community, always. We need to feel connected.” If you’re looking for self-care in the form of community, look no further! Our guest today is Ashley Sumner, the Founder and CEO of Quilt, a community designed to help people connect, share, and learn with others all over the world. Ashley shares how during the pandemic, she transformed Quilt’s in-person model. Hear more about how this founder developed a business out of her own need for community, her pivots and her amazing entrepreneurial story on this incredible episode now on #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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://www.facebook.com/KaraG

“It’s totally important to look at the ingredients and really educate yourself on the real ingredient, not just the big fancy marketing term that they have for it.” What does it mean to be an eco-conscious beauty company? Our guest today is Jill Turnbull, founder and CEO of Jill Turnbull Beauty, a line of beauty products leading the charge in sustainable beauty. After 45 years in the beauty industry, Jill saw a gap in the industry that she believes she can fill -- creating products, not just packaging, that are safe for our oceans. This episode is an inspiring story of someone doing a lot of good by creating good. Press play today on this great episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.com Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follo

“We're really focused on making sure that we're giving the right experience to the customer, whether it's the parent or the student.” The show is twice as nice today with the amazing mother-daughter duo, Karen and Amanda Zuckerman! Karen and Amanda co-founded Dormify when they found themselves frustrated over the lack of cool and stylish dorm decor options. So they created their own ultimate small space decorating destination. In today’s episode, this inspiring team talks about how they’ve grown Dormify through a community of brand ambassadors, and lots more. Listen to this latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow for a midweek boost of inspiration! 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 Kara@drinkhint.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: htt

“We make the decision to be physically fit, we put in the effort. Think of mental fitness in the same way.” Do you know what it means to be mentally fit? Our guest today is here to teach us what it means and how to use it to our advantage. Marc Champagne is the author of Personal Socrates and host of the top-50-ranked fitness podcast, Behind the Human. Marc is an entrepreneur and in this episode, he shares the challenges he faced in his own entrepreneurial journey. Great insight on how important it is to ask questions and take time to reflect on them as well. Lots of good stuff to look forward to on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. You don’t want to miss it! 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 Kara@drinkhint.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

“The key is to be adaptable, no matter what business you're in.” This week’s guest is literally a mover and shake! Megan Reilly is the co-founder, owner and COO of Tippi Toes Inc., an award-winning franchise business that teaches kids the joys of dance. Her idea has blossomed over the past 20 years with franchises all over the US and now international too. In this conversation, we talk about how Megan started Tippi Toes with her sister as a part-time college gig and how they scaled through franchising. Megan let’s us all in on what really happened on that episode of Shark Tank when Mark Cuban gave them a deal (and after the show). So good! Start your week listening to our conversation with this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/186 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.c

“Let's face it, not everybody either understands your context or cares about the company versus themselves. As a leader, you've got to filter those things out.” Want to know what goes on behind-the-scenes when leading a Fortune 50 company? Today’s guest Jeff Imlet, former CEO of General Electric and now Venture Partner at NEA, shares amazing stories and lessons from his career. From taking over GE days before 9/11 to leading and pushing innovation, something GE’s DNA wasn’t accustomed to. We also talk about navigating through crises and building the right teams. And finally, Jeff is the Author of the new book Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company. This episode is a treasure trove of lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders looking for guidance and inspiration! Catch it on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/185 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on I

“We realized how much one or two or three books could ultimately change our lives. So we ultimately really just wanted to help other people tap into that as well.” Thrilled to have Adam Jones and Adam Ashton on today as our guests! You may know them for interviewing amazing authors on their own podcast, What You Will Learn, but do you know their journey? How they got to do what they love doing each day? In our interview, we dive into their story including their view of traditional education and how their thirst for learning and love of books changed their lives and worldview. In addition, we discuss their newly launched book, The Sh*t They Never Taught You and talk about some of the best chapters in the book which compiles many of the interviews they have done getting to talk to incredible, inspiring people. The book is excellent and our interview even better! Join us and listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/184 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara kn

“Be able to stay with something, to continue to chase your dreams. It's a fine line between obsession and determination.” We took to the water with today’s guest, Jessica Schiller, the founder and CEO of Schiller Bikes. Described by Forbes as “the world’s most radically redesigned bicycle,” Jessica’s water bikes have revolutionized cycling as we know it! They have been featured on “The Amazing Race” and used by international pro athletes and renowned personalities such as Michael Phelps, Conor McGregor and Princess Charlene of Monaco. You won't want to miss this episode to hear more about Jessica’s inspiring journey. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/183 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin

“AI can really understand what people are thinking and it can surface the patterns in the real world.” Today’s guest is Manuj Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of TetraNoodle Technologies and host of the terrific podcast, ‘Bootstrapping Your Dreams’ podcast. He is a true business accelerator and entrepreneur who has been innovating in the tech industry for over 25 years. We talk about what inspired him to create TetraNoodle, a boutique big data and AI consulting company. Manuj also discusses blockchain and network security. You won’t want to miss this very educational episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/182 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Ment

“We all control what kind of teammates we are. It takes no talent to be a great teammate.” Today on the show, we have the inspiring Austin Hatch, Founder of Overcome It. Austin has transformed what he has learned from his own huge challenges into an actionable framework that anyone can benefit from. Austin did not let experiencing two plane crashes, a level seven traumatic brain injury or a coma stop him from moving forward. And he shares how having the right mindset can help you accomplish what you want as well. I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/181 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in

“Things are either expensive or valuable. They can not be both.” Today we are talking with Amanda Tress, a certified nutrition coach, strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer. She is also the Founder and CEO of FASTer Way to Fat Loss - a fitness and wellness program that has helped over 150,000 people get healthy. After experiencing health issues in her teenage years, Amanda decided to make significant lifestyle changes; however, she spent years in the gym doing all of the “right” things with only minimal results. She then began to experiment with several cutting-edge nutrition strategies, and her and her clients immediately started to see a dramatic change. Amanda is one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the country and now, she’s empowering other women in the industry to ramp up their own online wellness companies as part of her twofold mission for FASTer Way! Get your daily fix of motivation and inspiration with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.co

“I don't really invent brand new things. I take ideas that work in a different category or in a different geography and bring them somewhere else.” Today’s guest is Amanda Freeman, founder and CEO of SLT and co-founder and CEO of Stretchd. After going on a personal quest to find a group fitness workout that would give her the results she wanted, Amanda founded SLT so others could achieve the muscle tone she found through a combination of strength, cardio, and pilates! We also lean into Stretchd, her new venture focused on balancing smart workouts with 1-on-1 stretch sessions for recovery. Amanda is changing the game with her company’s innovations. Get inspiration on the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/179 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Fol