Keith O’Briant: CEO of HYDRINITY

Building skincare from regenerative medicine — that’s the magic ✨
On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Keith O’Briant, CEO of HYDRINITY Accelerated Skin Science — one of the fastest-growing professional skincare brands in the U.S.
We talk about how HYDRINITY began not as a traditional beauty brand, but as a regenerative medicine company developing advanced wound care products and drug delivery systems for oncology and hematology patients. Keith shares how that medical and scientific foundation evolved into a professional skincare brand built around patented injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, proprietary delivery systems, and regenerative technologies designed to support skin health and deliver visible results.
We also get into what “science-backed skincare” really means, why delivery systems matter as much as ingredients, and how consumers can better understand the difference between marketing claims and clinically backed innovation. Keith also shares what he learned from more than 30 years in life sciences, including leadership roles at Pfizer and Shire, and what it has taken to scale HYDRINITY into more than 4,000 professional practices in the U.S. and more than 40 countries globally since launching in 2022.
If you’re interested in learning how regenerative medicine is shaping the future of skincare, what it takes to build a science-first brand in a crowded beauty market, or why professional skincare is entering a whole new chapter — check out the interview on my podcast. You can find it here or anywhere you listen to podcasts 🎧

Alysa Seeland: Founder & CEO of FOND Regenerative

Building a food brand from a health crisis, a farmers market, and one very big fire — that’s the magic ✨
On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Alysa Seeland, Founder and CEO of FOND Regenerative — the Texas-based company making verified regenerative bone broths, traditional demi-glace, and slow-rendered animal fats.
We talk about how Alysa’s journey began after serious digestive issues led to emergency surgery and the possibility of a second procedure. Instead, she chose to rebuild her health from the inside out, discovered the power of bone broth, and eventually sold her first jar of FOND at a Texas farmers market in 2015.
We also get into how FOND grew from farmers markets to independent retail, e-commerce, and now more than 4,000 stores, including Sprouts, H-E-B, Whole Foods Market, and major and independent retailers nationwide. Alysa shares why regenerative agriculture matters, how FOND became the first in its category to earn Land to Market regenerative verification, and what it means to build a product line that supports U.S. family farms.
Plus, Alysa opens up about the 2022 facility fire that destroyed FOND’s manufacturing capacity while the company was attempting to raise a Series A — and how that setback forced a major pivot. She shares why she moved to a co-manufacturer, paused fundraising, and focused on building a profitable company instead.
If you’re interested in learning what it takes to build a mission-driven food brand, scale without compromising your standards, or turn a personal health journey into a company now sold in thousands of stores — check out the interview on my podcast. You can find it here or anywhere you listen to podcasts 🎧

Heidi Zak: Co-Founder & CEO of Thirdlove

Rethinking the bra industry by finally listening to women — that’s the magic. ✨
On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Heidi Zak, Co-Founder and CEO of ThirdLove — the intimate apparel brand that transformed how millions of women shop for bras through better fit, inclusive sizing, and technology.
We talk about how ThirdLove challenged an industry that had gone decades without meaningful innovation, introducing half-cup sizing and creating the online Fitting Room that has helped more than 20 million women find their correct size. Heidi shares why solving a real customer problem—not chasing trends—became the foundation for building one of the most recognized brands in the category.
We also dive into product innovation, expanding beyond bras into new essentials, opening physical retail after years as a digitally native brand, and how customer feedback continues to shape every decision the company makes. Heidi also shares what she’s learned scaling ThirdLove, leading through growth, and building a company focused on helping women feel more comfortable and confident every day.
If you’re interested in building a brand by solving real customer problems, creating products people genuinely love, or scaling a modern consumer company in a rapidly changing retail landscape, you’ll want to hear this conversation. You can find it here or anywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎧

Alex Taylor: Co-Founder of Perelel

Building a women’s health company that is also pushing for systems change — that’s the magic ✨
On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Alex Taylor, Co-Founder of Perelel — the first and only OB/GYN-founded vitamin company offering clinically backed nutrition for every stage of a woman’s hormonal life.
We talk about how Perelel was built around a long-overdue idea: women deserve better support, better information, and clinically backed products through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Alex shares what she saw missing in women’s health, why trust matters so much in the supplement category, and how Perelel is creating doctor-engineered formulations designed to simplify women’s health routines.
We also get into why women’s health has been underfunded and overlooked for so long, what is finally starting to change, and what still needs to happen to make women’s health a national priority. Alex also shares more about the Perelel Pledge for Women’s Health Equity — a $10 million commitment to fund women’s health research and expand access to maternal care in the United States, with more than $5.5 million already deployed in five years.
If you’re interested in learning what it takes to build a brand rooted in clinical expertise, earn trust in a confusing category, or create a company that can also push for real change — check out the interview on my podcast. You can find it here or anywhere you listen to podcasts 🎧

Phantila Phataraprasit: Co-Founder & CEO of Sabai

What does it take to make sustainable furniture more accessible — without compromising on style, comfort, or quality?
On today’s episode, we welcome Phantila Phataraprasit, CEO and Co-Founder of Sabai — an AAPI and female-founded sustainable furniture brand rethinking what we bring into our homes. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Apartment Therapy Changemaker, NYU Law graduate, and board member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, Phantila brings a unique perspective to one of the most complex and overlooked consumer categories: furniture.
Inspired in part by her early experience working in her mother’s eco lodges in Thailand, Phantila built Sabai to address a major blind spot in the sustainability and non-toxic living conversation. We think carefully about what we eat, what we put on our skin, and what we clean with — but often know very little about the materials inside the furniture we live with every day.
In this episode, Phantila shares how Sabai is challenging the traditional furniture model through thoughtful material choices, modular design, and programs that extend the life of each piece. We discuss the challenges of producing sustainable furniture in a category known for waste, hidden materials, long supply chains, and high price points. Phantila also explains how Sabai’s definition of sustainability has evolved from recycled and upcycled materials toward more natural, lower-toxin options, including the brand’s Elevate Natural Collection made with materials like coconut fiber, cotton, latex, muslin, and jute.
We also talk about Sabai Revive, the company’s national furniture buyback program, its Repair Don’t Replace program, and the launch of Fabric by the Yard to make sustainable fabrics more accessible to customers and designers. Phantila shares what it takes to build trust in a category where customers cannot always see what is inside a product, and how Sabai designs furniture that feels elevated and stylish — not overly “eco.”
If you’re interested in sustainable design, circularity, non-toxic living, consumer trust, or building a mission-driven brand in a hard-to-disrupt category — this episode is for you. Tune in now on The Kara Goldin Show.

Neka Pasquale: Founder & Chief Product Officer of Urban Remedy

Building a food brand around the belief that food is healing — that’s the magic ✨
On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Neka Pasquale, Founder and Chief Product Officer of Urban Remedy — a company on a mission to reimagine the food system and teach the world that food is healing.
We talk about how Neka’s background in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine led her to create Urban Remedy, and how wellness retreats with her patients helped spark the idea for the brand. We also get into what it takes to scale fresh, certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar free meals, snacks, juices, and shakes while staying true to quality and purpose.
Neka shares how Urban Remedy has grown into more than 400 Whole Foods Market locations and other major retailers, how she continues to innovate around what consumers want next, and why every ingredient in Urban Remedy products is chosen for its healing properties.
If you’re interested in learning what it takes to build a mission-driven food brand, scale fresh products without compromising standards, or create a company around a deeply held belief — check out the interview on my podcast. You can find it here or anywhere you listen to podcasts 🎧

Catherine Hunziker: Founder of WishGarden Herbs

On today’s episode, we welcome Catherine Hunziker, Founder and Chief Formulator of WishGarden Herbs — America’s #1 selling liquid herbal formulas brand. A pioneering herbalist, educator and entrepreneur, Catherine has spent more than four decades helping make herbal medicine more accessible to mainstream consumers.
In this episode, we speak about Catherine’s journey from environmental activism and women’s health advocacy to building a family-run, woman-owned wellness company that has been rooted in plant medicine since 1979. We talk about how WishGarden Herbs combines ancient herbal wisdom with modern science, why liquid herbal formulas can be so effective, and the importance of using USDA organic and ethically wild-harvested herbs tested for purity and potency.
We also discuss why herbal medicine is having a major resurgence, what consumers are finally understanding about plant-based health, and how Catherine has stayed true to WishGarden’s mission while growing a nationally distributed, Certified B Corporation built around purity, potency and sustainability.
A must-listen for founders, operators, wellness enthusiasts and anyone interested in herbal medicine, women-owned businesses, sustainability, consumer trust and building a mission-driven brand that lasts.

Paula Blankenship: Founder and CEO of Heirloom Traditions & Author of Just Open the Jar

What if it’s never too late to build the business—or the life—you’ve always imagined?
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Paula Blankenship, Founder of Heirloom Traditions and author of the new book, Just Open the Jar.
Paula built Heirloom Traditions, known for its All In One Paint, after the age of 50 with no outside funding, no industry connections, and no traditional business background. What started with teaching women how to transform old furniture and cabinets grew into one of the most successful direct-to-consumer paint brands in the country and a fiercely loyal community she built long before “community-led growth” became a business strategy.
In this episode, Paula shares the incredible story behind building her company, the challenges she faced as a single mother and entrepreneur, and why she believes the biggest obstacle for most people isn’t talent—it’s waiting for the perfect moment to begin. We also dive into the lessons behind her new book, Just Open the Jar, including the importance of creativity, resilience, reinvention, and having the courage to start before you feel ready.
Whether you’re building a business, considering a career change, or simply looking for the confidence to take the next step, this conversation is packed with practical insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, community building, and creating a life on your own terms.
Now on The Kara Goldin Show.

Jennifer Martinez: Founder of Elevation Tea Company

On today’s episode, we welcome Jennifer Martinez, Founder of Elevation Tea Company — a premium tea brand sourcing rare, organic and small-batch teas from underrepresented regions around the world. Inspired by Northern California wine country and her background in UX and graphic design, Jennifer has built a brand that treats tea not just as a beverage, but as an elevated tasting experience rooted in origin, flavor, aroma and ritual.
In this episode, we speak about tea sourcing from regions including Colombia, Tanzania, Kenya and Nepal, working with small-scale farmers, and how terroir impacts what ends up in the cup. We also discuss the launch of Elevation Tea Company’s Rare Tea Tasting Kit, how tea can offer a wine-like experience without alcohol, and why consumers are increasingly looking for more intentional wellness rituals.
A must-listen for founders, operators, tea lovers and anyone interested in premium beverages, wellness, sourcing, brand experience and how everyday rituals are being reimagined.

Karen Behnke: Founder of Beauty Crush Skincare

On today’s episode, we welcome Karen Behnke, Founder of Beauty Crush Skincare — a regenerative skincare brand bringing together biotech, sustainability, clean beauty, vineyard luxury and decades of product innovation. Recognized by Elle, Forbes and Cosmopolitan as one of the OGs of the clean beauty movement, Karen helped shape the organic and clean skincare industry long before it became mainstream.
In this episode, Karen shares what she has learned as a four-time founder and why she decided to build again with Beauty Crush Skincare. She talks about how the beauty category has evolved over the last 20+ years, what is different about building a company today, and how she is approaching regenerative skincare from her solar-powered organic beauty vineyard in Sonoma County. We also discuss clean crushing, biotech, sustainability, product innovation, brand trust, and what it takes to create something truly differentiated in a very crowded beauty market.
A must-listen for founders, operators, beauty lovers and anyone interested in clean beauty, regenerative skincare, sustainability, biotech and what it really takes to keep innovating across decades.