Jennifer Justice: Founder & CEO of The Justice Dept

Jennifer “JJ” Justice is a force! She is the CEO & Founder of The Justice Dept which is a business development, management, strategy and legal firm that works with female entrepreneurs and executives to build their business. JJ founded The Justice Department after 17 years working alongside Jay-Z as his personal entertainment attorney. She has been a force in championing gender equality & diversity and this episode is fire filled with so much to listen to. JJ also hosts the podcast, Takin’ Care of Lady Business, which I am thrilled to have been a guest on. You are going to love to hear all about what she has to say on this incredible episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Joe Polish: Entrepreneur & Author of What’s In It For Them

Joe Polish is the guy you want to call when you need to get in touch with your consumer. He is IT when it comes to marketing! Plus he has built an incredible network of extremely successful entrepreneurs and influencers and has worked with some of the best on their marketing. Joe is incredibly open about his own challenges over the years with addiction and in doing so has helped so many others. Plenty of nuggets of wisdom on this episode – personally and professionally. He shares all about The Genius Network plus his incredible new book, What’s In It For Them, which is sure to be a bestseller! Be sure to tune in to the entire show on the next episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Candace Nelson: Founder of Sprinkles & Author of Sweet Success

Serial entrepreneur Candace Nelson revolutionized the baking industry when she started Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery and of course the Cupcake ATM. Nelson followed with the launch of Pizzana, a growing chain of pizzerias. Now she is an author of the incredible book Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit. I can’t wait for you to hear more about her entrepreneurial journey, best tips for existing and future entrepreneurs and of course some incredible stories including some which aren’t part of her terrific book Sweet Success. You absolutely will not want to miss this incredible episode. Tune in now to #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Jeremy Utley: Co-Author of Ideaflow & Director of Stanford’s d.school

Jeremy Utley, Co-Author of Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters shares with us how the proactive practice of exercising creative muscles so that the very best ideas can rise to the surface is vital for all to focus on these days. In this thought-provoking episode, we go deep into the concept of cross-pollination and cover several other strategies to discover as we discuss the ‘dumb things’ that geniuses just so happen to do to create great ideas and companies. Plus we talk about Jeremy’s own career journey and his role at Stanford’s d.school. Tune in and get your ideas flowing! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Mallun Yen: Founder & CEO of Operator Collective

Thrilled to share my interview with Founder & CEO of Operator Collective, Mallun Yen. Founded in 2018, this venture fund and community has taken a unique and needed approach to startup investing. Not only are they helping fund startups primarily in the B2B space, but they are bringing an incredible group of top operators from diverse backgrounds who have built and scaled the most admired companies in the world. Operator Collective’s 130+ limited partners are 90% women, 40% people of color and 70% of whom had never invested in venture before. The combined experience that Mallun has pulled together to create this fund and community is incredible! Hear more about how it got started, how it’s going and lessons she has learned along the way. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Laureen Asseo: Founder and Co-CEO of Fresh N Lean

Hear how Founder and Co-CEO Laureen Asseo created a delicious, organic preheat-and-eat meal and company that you can’t help but love. What started as a friend and family packing meals in tupperware business has grown significantly since 2010. And you will understand why when you hear her story. Hear all about her inspiring journey and all of her lessons and thoughts on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Anne Fulenwider: Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Alloy Women’s Health

Anne Fulenwider, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Alloy Women’s Health, wanted to change the conversation around women’s post-reproductive health. She started her telehealth platform in 2021 to connect consumers – with experts in menopause and perimenopause and other consumers in their own women’s health community. We learn what it’s like going from Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire to founding her own company. What has she learned in creating a company that has meaning and purpose that is changing people’s lives. You don’t want to miss this episode for sure! On this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Lisa Curtis: Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli

Ever heard of the ingredient Moringa? It’s more nutritious than kale, rich in plant protein with vitamins and plenty of antioxidants. Lisa Curtis, Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, wanted to bring this superfood to the world for all to experience the benefits. So she developed superfood powders and snacks with Moringa and Kuli Kuli was born. Hear how this former Peace Corp extraordinaire was able to create not only products and a company, but also one that is sustainably sourced from small farmers around the world and sold in 11,000 U.S. stores. She shares what it is like to create a category, lead and scale a category in the great world of food. Plus we hear about what challenges she has encountered as well. You don’t want to miss this episode for sure! On this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Molly Fletcher: Former Top Sports Agent & CEO of Game Changer Performance Group

Molly Fletcher, Former Top Sports Agent and CEO of Game Changer Performance Group, is the real deal. She has been hailed the “female Jerry Maguire” and, prior to founding her company, was one of the first female sports agents. During her almost two-decade career, negotiating top contracts and representing over 300 of sports’ biggest names, she has seen and learned a lot! Her wisdom is fierce and she shares with us all what is needed in any negotiation, how to unlock peak performance and so much more. We also discuss the ways that she is bringing her learnings to organizations through her company Game Changer Performance Group. Listen and learn on this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Kevin McCray: Co-Founder & COO of Kevin’s Natural Foods

Kevin McCray, CO-Founder and COO of Kevin’s Natural Foods launched his company in 2019 to give home chefs the chance to make healthy Michelin-style meals in just five minutes. The company has seen amazing growth and by the end of 2022, they estimate reaching $150M in sales. His entrepreneurial journey in creating Kevin’s Natural Foods has encountered all kinds of interesting hurdles to overcome with stories and lessons to boot. But this determined, mission-driven, entrepreneur has remained undaunted and pushed forward. Hear all about his inspiring journey and thoughts on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.