Chanda Bell: Co-Author of The Elf on The Shelf: A Christmas Tradition

In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we meet Chanda Bell, Co-Founder of The Elf on the Shelf franchise and Co-CEO of the parent company, The Lumistella Company. Chanda, along with her mother and twin sister, like to say that they bring Santa’s North Pole to life through consumer products, brand experiences and original entertainment. We learn about Chanda’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons that she has learned along the way. Her story of co-authoring the book that launched a product and a viral phenomenon. Her wisdom and lessons growing the company are incredible. This is one, inspiring episode that you won’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Adina Kamkhatchi: Designer & Co-Founder of Adina’s Eden

At just 19 years old, Adina Kamkhatchi and her brother Mayer used $1,000 of their savings to start their own jewelry business. What once began as a hobby making jewelry at their parents’ kitchen table has now become a multi-million dollar jewelry company with a cult following of fans including many well known celebrities and influencers. I can’t wait for you to hear all about her entrepreneurial journey to growing this amazing startup, her tips for other entrepreneurs and lessons learned along the way. Her story of building this incredible business is inspiring and you won’t want to miss this episode! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Marina Khidekel: Founder of Hugimals

Marina Khidekel saw just how comforting a weighted blanket could be. But why not a stuffed animal that could hug back? Marina founded Hugimals to bring comfort & calm to many by creating high-quality weighted stuffed animals for kids & adults that do just that – hug you back. At a time when we could all use a hug or two, Hugimals helps with sleep while combining the calming benefits of a weighted blanket with the portability of a favorite stuffed animal. We learn all about Marina’s backstory as a longtime health journalist , the twists and turns of her entrepreneurial journey and all the lessons that she has learned along the way. So inspiring! This is a special episode that you won’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Max Baumann: Founder & CEO of Basemakers

Serial entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Basemakers, Max Baumann, knows all about success, challenges, and learning from the journey. Max shares his newest success, Basemakers, and how this retail sales & merchandising organization has supported over 250 of the top food & beverage companies to help make them successful. Max launched his first business, The Chill Group, Inc., at age 21. We talk all about having a goal, being able to pivot, and how entrepreneurship isn’t a straight line. This episode is gold and oh-so inspiring. Don’t miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Kathi Vidal: Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Interested in learning about some of the initiatives that the US Patent and Trade Office is focused on? Well, you need to tune into this conversation with Kathi Vidal, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, also known as USPTO. As the Chief Executive of the USPTO, she leads one of the largest intellectual property offices in the world, with more than 13,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $4 billion! She is the principal IP advisor to President Biden and the Administration through the Secretary of Commerce and is focused on incentivizing and protecting U.S. innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity. I am excited for you to hear more about the Office’s focus on Inclusive Innovation, CI2, and WE, which is launching today. This is a must-listen that I know you will enjoy. Today on #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Patrick Schwarzenegger: Co-Founder of MOSH

Listen and learn from Patrick Schwarzenegger, Co-Founder of MOSH, as he shares all about his entrepreneurial journey, including Co-Founding a company with his Mother, Maria Shriver. We hear all about MOSH, why he created it, and how building a company from scratch is tougher than he imagined. Plus, he shares about growing up with famous parents who have been focused on giving back, his passion for activism and speaking up about his acting career, and of course, his entrepreneurship. So excited for you to listen. Today on #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Alison Cayne: Founder & CEO of Haven’s Kitchen

Listen to Founder & CEO Alison Cayne of Haven’s Kitchen share how she created a cooking company on a mission to help home cooks feel like CHAMPIONS was the backdrop to creating Haven’s Kitchen’s delicious products today. Now available online and in over 2000 stores across the U.S., Alison is also an author of Haven’s Kitchen Cooking School, and she is the host of In the Sauce, a podcast for early-stage founders and operators about building consumer brands. I am super excited for you to hear more about how the company has evolved, what excites her about being a creator, and so much more! Such an amazing episode with lots of lessons, for sure! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Sali Christeson: Founder & CEO of Argent

Thrilled to have Sali Christeson here with us today. She is the Founder & CEO of an incredible clothing brand called Argent that you especially may have noticed recently as they had a number of incredible influential women wearing bright pink suits. We talk about that campaign, but also her story of how she started Argent, her journey from 10-years at CISCO to becoming a fashion entrepreneur, how she created this extremely aspirational positioning for her brand, why she launched at a conference and I am certain we will hear plenty of great branding lessons sprinkled throughout. I am excited for you to hear how the company has evolved, her hopes for fashion overall and if entrepreneurs can ever feel like “they’ve made it. Get ready for a great discussion on this incredible episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Sophia Maroon: Founder & CEO of Dress It Up Dressing

Thrilled to have Sophia Maroon, Founder & CEO of an incredible food brand called Dress It Up Dressing with us here today. Her idea came to life in 2012 when she decided to take the recipe her mother made and served the family for years to her local Whole Foods Market. And the rest is history! Well sort of. While their clean, delicious dressings are reason enough to love the brand, there are more reasons to be inspired by Sophia and her company. Hear more about their B Corp initiative, her transition from being a documentary filmmaker to creating a food product, her journey over the last 10 years in becoming an entrepreneur in the food industry and all the lessons she learned along the way. Get ready for a super discussion on this incredible episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Jake Anderson: Co-Founder of FertilityIQ

If you’ve ever wondered if you could create a company out of a challenging personal experience, this is the episode you MUST listen to! Jake Anderson, along with his wife Deborah, Co-Founded FertilityIQ in 2015 after their own challenging, frustrating journey with fertility issues and miscarriages. They realized that reliable and unbiased resources and information was hard to come by and how unnecessarily complicated it all was. FertilityIQ was developed to help people with the data and wisdom needed to make better decisions. We discuss their journey in creating FertilityIQ plus you get to hear firsthand how determined, mission- driven entrepreneurs who have been through something that has been difficult can be just the people to create a company that truly helps so many. Get ready for a super discussion on this incredible episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.