Rachel Katzman: Co-founder of Pvolve
We are joined by Rachel Katzman, Co-Founder of Pvolve, the innovative fitness brand that pairs functional movement with resistance-based equipment to sculpt, tone, strengthen and restore the body while also enhancing mobility, and stability. Rachel shares all about her journey in co-founding Pvolve to deliver a signature Method through on-demand classes and studios, plus their unique relationship with none other than actress Jennifer Aniston. Rachel’s experience as a serial entrepreneur, including successfully selling her previous brand Cuvee Beauty in 2019, is incredible with so many lessons. You are going to enjoy this episode a ton! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.
Vicky Tsai: Founder of Tatcha
It was a trip to Kyoto in 2008 that led Vicky Tsai, Founder of Tatcha, to create a skincare brand based on Japanese beauty rituals. Vicky became so inspired by the beauty secrets and rituals of Japanese culture that she saw firsthand and how this was healing her dermatitis, so she left her job and started creating. Even selling her engagement ring to fund the launch. In 2009, she introduced the consumer to a completely different way to think about beauty, inside and out. Her journey developing Tatcha, scaling it, stepping down as CEO then coming back as CEO with Unilever, the company that acquired Tatcha is fascinating, authentic, insightful and I know that you will be glad you listened. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow.
Gabi Lewis: Co-Founder of Magic Spoon
In this outstanding episode, Gabi Lewis, Co-Founder of Magic Spoon, sits down with Kara Goldin to discuss his journey as a serial entrepreneur. From founding the EXO protein snack made from crickets to disrupting the $40billion a year cereal industry. Listen in as Gabi shares his journey into the competitive world of cereal and how Magic Spoon continues to stay ahead of the competition. Plus we hear more about his take on the impact that influencer marketing can have on a new brand and why product-fit is an absolute essential for any founder to zone in on. This is a not-to-be-missed episode in entrepreneurship that you don’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.
Christina Wallace : Author of The Portfolio Life
On today’s episode, Christina Wallace, Author of the terrific new book The Portfolio Life, sits down with Kara Goldin to discuss her journey as a self-described “human Venn diagram.” After a decade as a serial entrepreneur, Christina joined the faculty of Harvard Business School where she is the course head of the first-year entrepreneurship class and runs the HBS Startup Bootcamp. Whether you’re looking for a career change, a side hustle or a way to express your creativity, her latest book The Portfolio Life, is packed with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you rethink your career and life choices. This is a not-to-be-missed episode in entrepreneurship and life choices that will have you thinking about the opportunity of a portfolio life too. You don’t want to miss this episode. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow.
Angela O’Brien: Founder of Cleobella
Cleobella Founder and Designer, Angela O’Brien, launched her business from an idea she had while galavanting the globe. Today we hear from this incredible Founder as she shares how the globally-inspired and ethically-handmade clothing and accessories brand has scaled to success. We hear about the importance of staying true to your roots around having a company that prioritizes sustainability and employment of independent artisans around the world. This episode is filled with so many lessons and a ton of inspiration. Sit back and enjoy this incredible episode now of #TheKaraGoldinShow.
Nitzan Pelman : Founder & CEO of Climb Hire
In this inspiring episode, Founder and CEO Nitzan Pelman, a serial social-impact entrepreneur whose life mission is to create economic opportunity for hidden and overlooked talent, shares all about how and why she founded Climb Hire. Climb Hire’s program model is based on the powerful role that social networks can play in securing living wage jobs. Nitzan also discusses her journey in founding ReUp Education that focuses on re-enrolling students who have dropped out of college as well as Citizen Schools, a middle school initiative for low income students. Listen in as Nitzan shares her journey as a dedicated, mission-driven entrepreneur, what lessons she has learned along the way and how Climb Hire is providing impact. This is a not-to-be-missed episode with tons of information and gems of inspiration that you don’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.
Trevor Traina: Founder & CEO of Kresus
Today we hear from serial entrepreneur, and former U.S. Ambassador to Austria, Trevor Traina, who is the Founder & CEO of his newest venture, Kresus. Kresus is the first Web3 SuperApp that gives everyday consumers the power to safely and easily accumulate, manage, trade, and enjoy digital assets and blockchain verification all from one secure place. We hear how Kresus aims to improve the overall security of crypto and NFT assets, what it takes to be a serial entrepreneur and more insights from his journey. This episode is insightful and I think you will be glad you listened. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow.
Jen Menchaca : Co-Founder & CEO of PerfectWhiteTee
In this terrific episode, Jen Menchaca , Co-Founder and CEO of PerfectWhite Tee, sits down with Kara Goldin to discuss her journey in growing a t-shirt company with comfortable, yet stylish, t-shirts which are always at the top of everyone’s list of must haves. Listen in as Jen shares her journey from years in fashion to creating her own company with Co-Founder Lisa Hickey. Hear how PerfectWhite Tee creates everything in their own factory here in the US, what lessons Jen has learned along the way and how they are staying ahead in the competitive world of clothing. This is a not-to-be-missed episode with tons of lessons in entrepreneurship that you don’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.
Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger: Co-Founder of Mother Science
Ann Marie Simpson Einziger, Co-Founder of the beauty brand Mother Science, didn’t expect to be a beauty entrepreneur. Science teacher, turned rock violinist, together with her rock star husband Mike Einziger, lead guitarist of the band Incubus, are the unlikely duo behind this new skincare brand. The creation of Mother Science stemmed from a diagnosis Ann Marie received which led her to discover the key ingredient Malassezin which has been proven effective in treating hyperpigmentation. Their first product, The Molecular Hero Serum, is an instant success and currently available online only. In our conversation, Ann Marie shares the unlikely discovery process that led to their hero ingredient and ultimately their first product. I think you will be glad you listened to this episode. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow.
Caryn Seidman Becker: CEO of CLEAR
In this outstanding episode, Caryn Seidman Becker, CEO of CLEAR, sits down with Kara Goldin to discuss her journey in starting and scaling as the CEO of CLEAR. You’ve seen CLEAR in airports and at entrances of sporting events, but in 2010, it was just a vision she and her co-founder shared to create a secure identity platform that would enable a secure, predictable and frictionless experience for consumers. Listen in as Caryn shares her incredible journey building this data centric brand with more than 16 million members and a growing network of partners across the world, how CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel plus how CLEAR continues to be one of the most innovative companies around. This is a not-to-be-missed episode in disruption, entrepreneurship, data and security that you don’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.