Unstoppable | A Conversation With Change Makers

“When it comes to success, two things are important; to be lucky and to not mistake being lucky for being smart.” Learn from a Silicon Valley legend! This week, I talked with Avram Miller - author of “The Flight of a Wild Duck” and co-founder of Intel Capital. Not only was Avram managing a multi billion dollar portfolio at the most successful corporate venture group in the field of technology - Intel Capital, but he has played an integral hand in the development of today’s internet by creating high speed residential broadband. Aside from his career, we dive into what shaped this legend by looking into his childhood and early years, as well as the incredible front-row seat Avram had in the budding world of modern technology. Find inspiration with this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/178 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/kar

“It's a super creative process ... All of these technical things don't matter if it doesn't add up to making the listener feel the magic stuff.” Emily Lazar has worked with many of the best including Alicia Keys, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Beck and over 3000 others. Saying she is in high demand is an understatement and she is one of the few female music mastering engineers in a very male industry. She won a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album for Beck’s iconic album Colors and she is the Founder, President, and Chief Mastering Engineer of her own company, The Lodge. You want to listen to this true inspiration who has truly changed music for the better. Hear her story with lots of great wisdom on the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/177 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://

“Society can only truly function better right now in the world if we're giving back and helping one another.” What a great conversation with Niki Shadrow Snyder, co-founder of Project Pop Drop and The Givefluencer Network. We talk about her amazing career journey and how giving back and helping one another is the key for everyone. Niki also tells the sweet story of the founding of her philanthropic adventure, Project Pop Drop and The Givefluencer Network. Listen to this wonderful episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/176 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 the Episode: Website: http://www.projectpopdrop.org/ LinkedIn: https://ww

“You've got to figure out what you can actually do that will help students figure out where they want to go and then get them there” Lots of wonderful insights on education and the workplace with our next guest, Kate Eberle Walker, CEO of PresenceLearning and author of The Good Boss. Kate talks about the remarkable mission that PresenceLearning is taking on as a teletherapy platform for special education services. We also discuss her amazing new book, “The Good Boss,” that’s helping managers better support their employees in the workplace. So much to learn from this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Listen now! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/175 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.co

“It's not that the problems get bigger or less. It's like you have to remain relentless and undaunted and get better at rolling with the problems.” We are talking lip hydration on this episode of The Kara Goldin Show. Sara Happ, the lip expert, is the founder and CEO of Sara Happ Inc., a company that’s business is keeping lips healthy and hydrated. Celebrities including Reese Witherspoon, Jen Garner, Katie Holmes, and Kate Hudson are all fans and know all about this lip obsession. Listen now for all her great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. You won’t want to miss this episode. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/174 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

“The beauty of not coming from the industry is that we didn’t know how it was supposed to be done. We weren't afraid to really push the boundaries and challenge the norms.” More inspiring entrepreneurial stories on the way with Chloe! Meet Chloe Epstein, co-founder and president of Chloe’s, a brand that’s dedicated to making healthy treats more accessible. She shares her story of being fooled by frozen “healthy perception” yogurt products. And going from a career as a Manhattan District Attorney to following her passion in creating better for you products. Listen to this terrific episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow now. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/173 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.faceb

“Be great at one thing and bring on people to then be great at these other things.” Lots of good stuff on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow! Meet Jeff Braverman, the CEO a.k.a. “Chief Nut” of Nuts.com. Hear how he took his small family business and turned it into a national direct-to-consumer brand, shipping quality products, beyond nuts, all over the U.S.! We talk about how he left a career in investment banking to chart his own path-building nuts.com. Jeff also shares the incredible story of how his company faced the pandemic and overcame many of the challenges of this unprecedented year. Don’t miss this conversation that’s jam-packed with inspiration! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/172 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

“We’re at this really interesting time right now where we have to stop looking at non-profit and for-profit separately.” Listen as Lily Kanter, Co-Founder of Serena & Lily – and now, Founder and CEO of Boon Supply share valuable lessons she has learned in a career that has spanned a number of industries. How Serena & Lily was built to be a brand that lasts, as well as her newest venture, Boon Supply which is changing the face of e-commerce by doing good and incorporating non-profits into their business model! So many inspiring and purposeful insights on this latest episode. Have a listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/171 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://ww

“So many times, it's not the business that fails. It's the entrepreneur that quits.” What a great conversation with the co-founders of Kodiak Cakes! Meet Joel Clark and Cameron Smith, the CEO, and COO of possibly the best-tasting pancake mix (and other terrific products) around! From their homegrown story of starting from Joel’s mom’s original pancake recipe to becoming a nationwide brand and even their stint on Shark Tank! So many exciting stories and great learnings on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/170 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 the Episode: Kodiak Cakes’ Website: https://kodiakcakes.com/ Joel Clark’s Lin

“The biggest surprise about being an entrepreneur has probably been how much it changes day to day.” Always so thrilled to have amazing entrepreneurs on #TheKaraGoldinShow! In this episode, I share my awesome conversation with Donna Letier, co-founder of Gardenuity. She takes us through the learning curves and challenges that shaped her journey and so much more. Lots of incredible tips to grow your garden and your mindset in this episode! Listen now. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/169 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 the Episode: Gardenuity’s Website: https://gardenuity.com/story/ Gardenuity’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gardenuity/ Gardenui

“The greatest gift of being an entrepreneur has been this resilience that develops in you. Don't quit and keep going.” I’m so excited for you to hear Melissa’s inspiring journey! Melissa Papock is the Founder and President of Cabana Life, an apparel brand that’s not just fashionable -- it’s sun protective too! Her clothing is so stylish and functional that it has been worn by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Adam Sandler, Kate Hudson, and Nicole Kidman. In this episode, Melissa discusses her amazing career and the serious skin issue she experienced which sparked her entrepreneurial pursuits. We also talk about starting a brand after solving a personal problem and then embarking on a mission to help people with similar problems. Sound familiar? It did for me. This is an episode loaded with inspiration! Don’t miss it on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/168 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on so

“It's about winning those little battles everyday. As opposed to hitting a home run out of the park.” It’s Kyle Paradiso on The Kara Goldin Show! Kyle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sleepy Bear, a line of CBD- and CBN-formulated gummies that offer a nighttime sleep solution. Listen to how his career path started in the military, but then he pivoted after being forced to retire due to injury and then discovered the benefits of cannabis. Like many of the best entrepreneurs, Kyle solved a problem for himself and has now set out to help people suffering with similar problems. We also talk about the struggles of educating consumers in the CBD space and his surprising realizations about being an entrepreneur. Expect lots of new learnings and inspiration on this exciting episode! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/167 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/

“I think that there is this curiosity that comes from knowing that you may not know how to do it. But you can figure it out.” It’s time to let go of all your limiting beliefs and listen to our next episode on The Kara Goldin Show. On this episode, Hilary DeCesare, Founder and CEO of The ReLaunch Co., shares her mission to reframe how we think about second acts. We talk about her awe-inspiring life story and the challenges that led her to a profound realization -- that she could relaunch herself! Hilary tells all, from hitting the wall as a Silicon Valley girl to discovering her potential. Now, as an award-winning entrepreneur, she is sharing her treasure trove of learnings with us on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Don’t miss it! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/166 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/k

“You have to know what people want and you have to give it to them in a way that makes them realize that they can't live without it.” Today on The Kara Goldin Show, we have two incredible founders! Erica Huss and Zoe Sakoutis share their inspirational journey in founding one of the first DTC juice companies, BluePrint Cleanse. So many valuable gems in this interview as they take us on their journey, together, to hear what it’s like to develop a company in the wellness space and then sell it. Now in their second venture together for another round with an exciting company in the fungi space with Earth & Star. Hear how an entrepreneurial journey in the wellness industry always comes with lots to learn! Listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/165 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

“The best advice that I've heard that I would continue to stand behind is just obsession with your customer.” What an exciting episode, jam-packed with so much! Meet Jessica Rolph, the serial entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Happy Family and now Co-Founder and CEO of Lovevery, a direct-to-consumer brand that creates play kits that kids really learn from. We talk about the valuable lessons from her entrepreneurial journey and her passion for making toys a learning experience. Jessica is really such an amazing person and this episode is

“Courage is the ability to act in a terrifying environment where you don't have all the answers and you don't know how it's going to work out.” It’s all about courage and leadership on this week's episode with Craig Mullaney! Craig is a decorated US Army Veteran, an author, and a former tech executive. In this episode, he shares the valuable lessons he learned on leadership from his military service. His book, The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education is a must-read. We also talk about the ways in which the Military and Silicon Valley are similar and how the lessons he learned in military school have applied throughout his career journey. Craig’s inspiration shines through in this episode of the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/163 Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/k

"Your unique experiences and how you pull them together are actually your unique opportunities." There’s so much learning and inspiration on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow with Marcia Kilgore! Marcia is the amazing founder behind the well-known brands Bliss Spa, FitFlop, Soap & Glory, and most recently, Beauty Pie. In this episode, she shares her awe-inspiring story of how she accidentally discovered what she was good at and went on to build the iconic Bliss Spa in New York City. Then, Soap & Glory and FitFlop. This serial entrepreneur has so many valuable things to say that we can all learn from. And how today she is disrupting the beauty industry with her latest company, Beauty Pie (so good!). Kickback, listen, learn and order some Beauty Pie too! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/162 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/ F

“Our lives are actually really deep and profound experiences. But we have to really be careful to pay attention and show up. Otherwise, we might miss it.” Such a great episode with Benjamin Wagner! Benjamin is the co-producer of the award-winning PBS documentary, Mister Rogers & Me. MTV News and the Facebook Journalism Project too. In this episode, we talk about his incredible journey and passion for music, writing, and films. And finally how he met Mister Rogers in real life – and all the important things he learned from Fred Rogers himself. Please have a listen to this amazing and inspiring conversation on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/161 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

"Keep walking. Freezing up will kill you." Coming up is a great interview we can all learn from! Rob LoCascio, CEO and Founder of LivePerson Inc., a company that’s been transforming how people connect and transact with brands through AI. In this conversation, Rob walks us through his roller coaster of an entrepreneurial journey and shares so many golden nuggets of wisdom that he learned along the way. From getting fired at his first job, starting his first company, learning engineering and programming, creating websites, inventing the web chat, and finally founding LivePerson. Lots of good stuff here! Don’t miss this wonderful episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/160 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/

"We're trying to get kids to be interested in something and develop a passion for it. My goal is to empower kids. I've been working on that my whole life." So honored to have Esther Wojcicki, the Godmother of Silicon Valley, on today’s show! Esther is Co-Founder of TractLearning, Inc. and the Founder of the Palo Alto High School Media Arts Program. In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey from her dream of becoming a journalist to finding her path towards becoming the amazing teacher that she is! Esther also talks about some of her teaching philosophy, her most recent endeavor in education technology, and most especially her “TRICK” in raising successful people. So excited for you to hear this wonderful conversation on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/159 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