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Office Chats

99 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Office Chats is a podcast presented by Madame Blue, an online magazine founded by Valeria Ramos. In this show, Valeria hosts weekly interviews with entrepreneurs and innovators across various industries to gather career advice and inspiring stories from people around the world.

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Milly Fotso, Founder of The Braided Life

October 27, 2022 02:53 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MB

Episode 48: Milly Fotso, the Founder of The Braided Life, a braiding salon in East Austin that aims to celebrate the Black hair experience.  In this episode, Milly chats about: How moving from Cameroon to the United States impacted her childhood Why she decided to leave the corporate world at L’Oreal to start a business that celebrated all types of beauty  Memorable moments and lessons from opening her self-funded salon How The Braided Life aims to empower the Black community in Austin ...

Morgan Potts, Founder of Granarly

October 13, 2022 01:31 - 30 minutes - 55.6 MB

Episode 47: Morgan Potts is the founder and CEO of Granarly. Granarly is the world’s first whiskey-baked granola that comes in unique flavor combinations and is packaged in waterproof pouches so that you can bring your snack on any adventure!  In this episode, Morgan chats about: Turning down vet school to start her own business How she got her products into retailers like Whole Foods and Central Market The importance of viewing business as an adventure  You can use the code OFFICECHATS...

THEBROSFRESH, Founders of Tankproof

October 06, 2022 01:03 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MB

Episode 46: Thurman and Torrence Thomas are the duo behind THEBROSFRESH, an R&B, southern hip-hop, and rock band based in Austin, Texas.  When they’re not writing, performing, and creating music, Thurman and Torrence are busy running a nonprofit organization they created called Tankproof. Founded in 2011, Tankproof is working to address the 64% of minority children in the U.S. that are not water safe and at risk of drowning. In addition to swim lessons, the organization provides meals to y...

Andrea Lisbona, Founder of Touchland

September 29, 2022 14:02 - 42 minutes - 79.2 MB

Episode 45: Andrea Lisbona is the founder and CEO of Touchland. While the pandemic brought hand sanitizer to the forefront of everyone’s minds, Andrea Lisbona’s vision to beautify the hand sanitizer industry began over a decade ago.  In the early 2010’s Andrea sought to commoditize a stale industry that hadn’t seen innovation in 20 years with the creation of the moisturizing, sleek, fast evaporating, and cruelty-free sanitizing formulations from Touchland, that are available in elevated sce...

Austin M. Pittman, Co-Founder of Blue Norther Hard Seltzer

September 22, 2022 03:11 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MB

Episode 44: Austin M. Pittman is the Co-Founder of Blue Norther.  Founded in 2019, Blue Norther brews award-winning craft hard seltzer in Austin, Texas with real fruit and organic agave nectar. Their seltzers are lightly carbonated, free of strange aftertastes and confusing ingredients, and come in refreshing Southwest flavors like Prickly Pear, Wild Blackberry, and Watermelon. They also operate the state’s first hard seltzer Tasting Room, where they host live music and more every week. Fi...

Katie Diasti, Founder of Viv

September 08, 2022 02:25 - 36 minutes - 68.3 MB

Episode 43: Katie Diasti is the founder and CEO of Viv, an eco-friendly period care brand that is free of harmful toxins.  After graduating from Boston College in 2019, Katie knew her calling was to combine her passion for women empowerment and sustainability to build a brand that empowered consumers rather than thriving off their insecurities.  In this episode, Katie shares:  How she turned a college assignment into a business that has raised $1 million in pre-seed rounds The process o...

Tracy Adkins, Founder of Jivana

August 25, 2022 00:45 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MB

Episode 42: Tracy Adkins is the founder of Jivana, a skincare brand made from a blend of Ayurvedic botanicals and skincare actives. Tracy is a nurse and Ayurvedic practitioner that unintentionally turned a home remedy for her toddler’s eczema into a small business. In this episode, Tracy explains: Exactly what Ayurveda is and the role it plays in skincare How Jivana's products target the needs of three specific skin types The biggest lessons learned from running a small business If you ...

Mbali Ndlovu, Founder of Lukafit

August 11, 2022 13:36 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MB

Episode 41: Mbali Z. Ndlovu is the founder of Lukafit, an empowering activewear brand designed with curves in mind. Lukafit's mission is to celebrate women of all shapes, sizes, and shades along their health and wellness journeys. In this episode, Mbali discusses: How her own health and wellness journey led her to create an activewear brand The importance of community both in business and life Her advice for entrepreneurs on staying mentally sound What sets her small business apart from...

Lina & Louis Guarin, Founders of Stivali New York

July 28, 2022 02:38 - 36 minutes - 68.2 MB

Episode 40: Lina and Louis Guarin are the founders of Stivali New York, a women's leather footwear label founded in 2016. Stivali has a story to share—that of Columbian families, immigrants, and entrepreneurs around the globe. Designed in New York and handcrafted by artisans in their family's atelier in Colombia, Stivali New York offers shoes that are sophisticated and stylish without sacrificing comfort. In this episode, Lina and Louis discuss: Immigrating from Columbia to New York City ...

Liz Cook, Founder of One Seed Perfumes

July 21, 2022 04:31 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MB

Episode 39: Liz Cook is the Founder and CEO of One Seed, an organic perfume brand based in Australia. One Seed perfumes are free of synthetics and contain all-natural ingredients that are gentle on the body and the environment. Liz launched One Seed in 2009 after first building and selling three natural skincare boutiques in South Australia. She has been a part of the natural and organic beauty world for over twenty years, formulating natural fragrances for her own brands and other skincare...

Alisa Pospekhova, Founder of Kindroot

July 07, 2022 02:01 - 30 minutes - 57.2 MB

Episode 38: Alisa Pospekhova is the founder of Kindroot. Kindroot offers plant-based lozenges infused with vitamins, adaptogens, herbs, and aromatherapy flavors. They are gluten-free, made with organic ingredients, and made in the US! In this episode, Alisa talks about: What inspired her to create Kindroot How she got her product into retailers and stayed in them Her advice for growing a business independently and the benefits of doing so They key to being a successful entrepreneur If ...

Coabi Kastan & Jan Seale, Founders of Out Of Office

June 29, 2022 23:54 - 36 minutes - 68 MB

Episode 37: Coabi Kastan and Janine Seale are the Founders of Out Of Office.  Out Of Office is a travel app that allows users to discover the best hotels, restaurants, and must-sees curated by friends and influencers. Instead of searching through texts, Instagram, or Yelp to curate your next getaway, you can find everything you need in Out Of Office! In this episode, Coabi and Jan discuss: How Out Of Office is changing the way people travel The importance of female representation in male...

Connie Shih, Founder and CEO of Heralogie

June 23, 2022 02:42 - 29 minutes - 55.1 MB

Episode 36: Connie Shih is the Founder and CEO of Heralogie, an eco-friendly period underwear brand. After trying dozens of brands on the market, Connie created Heralogie to fit a need she had for period underwear that was both comfortable and extremely effective in preventing menstrual leaks.  In this episode, Connie discusses: Leaving a successful career at an investment firm to start a small business The challenges of growing a brand in the menstrual care industry Her advice for growi...

Kim Lewis, Founder of Kim Lewis Designs

June 16, 2022 04:35 - 43 minutes - 81.2 MB

Kim Lewis is best known as the lead designer behind ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." She is the founder of Kim Lewis Designs in Austin, TX. In six years with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Kim designed over 120 homes in 43 states. Her work has been featured on networks like ABC, HGTV, TLC, National Geographic, FYI's "Tiny House Nation,” and more. Today, Kim designs for restaurants, hotels, boutiques, and even the homes of celebrities. I was also thrilled to learn that Kim is a fello...

Sophia Karbowski, Founder of Rollin' n Bowlin'

June 09, 2022 02:13 - 30 minutes - 57.1 MB

Episode 34: Sophia Karbowski is the Co-Founder of Rollin' and Bowlin' Cafes and Rollin' n Bowlin'. Rollin’ n Bowlin’ started with açaí bowl cafes on college campuses after Sophia and her Co-Founder Austin Patry saw a lack of healthy food options at Texas Christian University.  Today, Rollin’ n Bowlin’ cafes are on seven college campuses across the U.S., offering healthy smoothies, acai bowls, and more. Rollin' n Bowlin' is not only a health foods cafe for college students but their healthy...

Mary Young, Founder and Designer of Mary Young

June 02, 2022 00:52 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MB

Episode 33: Mary Young is the founder of her namesake lingerie and swimwear brand with a mission to empower women of all sizes. Founded in 2014, Mary Young is based in Montreal, Canada, and is committed to creating ethically made garments with quality, environmentally safe materials. In this episode we discuss: How Mary started her lingerie company after graduating from college The making of ethically-made slow-fashion garments Mary Young's initiatives to promote self-love and inclusivit...

Mary Young: Founder and Designer of Mary Young

June 02, 2022 00:52 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MB

Episode 33: Mary Young is the founder of her namesake lingerie and swimwear brand with a mission to empower women of all sizes. Founded in 2014, Mary Young is based in Montreal, Canada, and is committed to creating ethically made garments with quality, environmentally safe materials. In this episode we discuss: How Mary started her lingerie company after graduating from college The making of ethically-made slow-fashion garments Mary Young's initiatives to promote self-love and inclusivit...

Ria Safford, Founder and CEO of RiOrganize

May 26, 2022 01:14 - 43 minutes - 80.3 MB

Episode 32: Ria Safford is the Founder and CEO of RiOrganize, a modern organization company based in Southern California and the Dallas/Fort Worth area that offers full-service luxury organization, design, and space planning.  In this episode, Ria discusses: Leaving a six-figure job to launch her business  Growing a side-hustle into a full-time career Top advice for founders and entrepreneurs Simple steps anyone can take to get organized If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/fo...

Diana Jarrar, Founder and CEO of Magic Dates

May 19, 2022 04:16 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MB

Episode 31: Diana Jarrar is the Founder and CEO of Magic Dates, a vegan snack company that takes dates, walnuts, and other natural ingredients and covers them in 100% dark chocolate.  Diana recently appeared on Shark Tank where she made a deal with Kevin O’Leary for $150,000 in exchange for 33.3% of the business. In this episode, Diana discusses: How her culture inspired her to create Magic Dates The history of dates and the benefits that make them a superfood Pitching on Shark Tank and...

Tim Chan, Co-Founder of So Gay Rosé

May 12, 2022 02:35 - 35 minutes - 10.3 MB

Episode 30: Tim Chan is the Co-Founder of So Gay Rosé and the current Senior Director of Commerce at Rolling Stone. Along with his friend and Co-Founder Josh Campbell, Tim took on an exciting wine venture with a mission to support the LGBTQ+ community and redefine the meaning of the phrase, “That’s so gay.” In this episode, we discuss:  How Tim and Josh turned a spur of the moment idea into a business Why Tim believes entrepreneurs should have a back up plan or multiple sources of income...

Sequoyah Johnson, The Coy Collection

April 28, 2022 01:35 - 47 minutes - 87.8 MB

Episode 29: Sequoyah Johnson is the creator behind The Coy Collection, a small ceramics business based in Austin, Texas.  In this episode, she shares her journey to growing a small business with a mission to spread joy, what collaborating with organizations like Nike and West Elm was really like, her advice for small business owners, and more. You can keep up with Sequoyah and The Coy Collection online and on social media.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review! It...

Sarah Uslan, Founder of LULA

April 21, 2022 02:11 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

Episode 28: Today’s guest is Sarah Uslan. Sarah is a celebrity and editorial makeup artist that has worked with Beyoncé, Florence Pugh, Emma Roberts, and more. Her work has been featured on the red carpet and in magazines like Allure, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. In 2022, Sarah launched LULA—a clean beauty company that provides natural products made with nourishing botanicals and essential oils that give the skin a healthy glow. LULA’s packaging is made from recyclable materials and as part of...

Harshit Gupta and Elliott Curelop: Founders of Madhu Chocolate

April 08, 2022 19:44 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MB

Episode 27: Harshit Gupta and Elliott Curelop are the founders of Madhu Chocolate, an Austin-based chocolate company that infuses a variety of Indian spices, nuts, and flavors into their chocolate. They ethically source high-quality cacao beans with fair and transparent trading. Their facility operates on 100% renewable wind energy, and they compost a large number of their waste products in an ongoing effort to minimize their carbon footprint. In this episode, Elliott and Harshit share how...

Harshit Gupta and Elliott Curelop, Founders of Madhu Chocolate

April 08, 2022 19:44 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MB

Episode 27: Harshit Gupta and Elliott Curelop are the founders of Madhu Chocolate, an Austin-based chocolate company that infuses a variety of Indian spices, nuts, and flavors into their chocolate. They ethically source high-quality cacao beans with fair and transparent trading. Their facility operates on 100% renewable wind energy, and they compost a large number of their waste products in an ongoing effort to minimize their carbon footprint. In this episode, Elliott and Harshit share how...

Maria Karr: Co-Founder and CEO of Rumore Beauty

March 23, 2022 02:36 - 37 minutes - 69.6 MB

Episode 26: Maria Karr, Co-Founder and CEO of Rumore Beauty (@rumore_beauty), the first and only online platform dedicated to the discovery of Russian beauty products in the U.S. Maria was born and raised in Russia, in the Siberian city of Barnaul, but since 2007, New York City has been her home. Before creating Rumore, Maria led PR, communications, and influencer marketing efforts for leading global beauty brands for the past 10 years. Today, Rumore Beauty has been featured in Forbes, Allu...

Maria Karr, Co-Founder and CEO of Rumore Beauty

March 23, 2022 02:36 - 37 minutes - 69.6 MB

Episode 26: Maria Karr, Co-Founder and CEO of Rumore Beauty (@rumore_beauty), the first and only online platform dedicated to the discovery of Russian beauty products in the U.S. Maria was born and raised in Russia, in the Siberian city of Barnaul, but since 2007, New York City has been her home. Before creating Rumore, Maria led PR, communications, and influencer marketing efforts for leading global beauty brands for the past 10 years. Today, Rumore Beauty has been featured in Forbes, Allu...

Ashley Oerman: Lifestyle Director, Cosmopolitan

June 12, 2021 19:34 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MB

Episode 25: In 2017, Ashley Oerman joined Cosmopolitan as the senior wellness editor, becoming Hearst's first editor to work on both print and digital teams. Today, Ashley is Cosmopolitan's lifestyle director, overseeing the brand's food, home, money, career, and health content both online and in magazines. Her work has reached millions of eyes across the U.S. and internationally. Ashley discusses:  How she got her start in the editorial industry What working at Cosmopolitan is like Her ...

Nina Rowan: Director of Marketing, Wardrobe

April 21, 2021 23:35 - 38 minutes - 12.8 MB

Episode 24: Nina Rowan is the Director of Marketing at Wardrobe—the world’s largest luxury and archive vintage clothing rental service. In this episode, we discuss Nina’s career in the fashion industry, how wardrobe is shaking things up in the industry, and her advice for young professionals. We discuss: - How Nina went from an intern on Wardrobe’s startup team to Director of Marketing - How Wardrobe is paving the way for new consumer habits - What it’s like working for a startup in the ...

Cristina Lynch: Founder and CEO, Mi Golondrina

March 20, 2021 21:56 - 36 minutes - 68.6 MB

Episode 23: Cristina Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Mi Golondrina—a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by the rich and colorful culture of Mexico. Every Mi Golondrina garment is born in the small villages of Mexico, hand-stitched by skilled artisans who have been using these methods for over 200 years. As a young girl, Cristina frequented her grandfather’s ranch house in Mexico and would see small swallows or ‘golondrinas’ nesting in the eaves of the roof. She envisioned these golondrinas...

Kendall Long: Author, "Just Curious"

March 01, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 10.3 MB

As a television personality from the popular reality tv shows The Bachelor and Bachelor In Paradise, Kendall Long is the author of Just Curious: A Notebook of Questions. Inspired by her time on the show as well as her personal life, Just Curious aims to enhance and strengthen human connections. We discuss: - What Kendall's experience was like on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise - How her book, Just Curious, creates deeper connections and sparks curiosity  - What sparks her passion f...

Kendall Long, author "Just Curious"

March 01, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

About This Episode As a television personality from the popular reality tv shows The Bachelor and Bachelor In Paradise, Kendall Long is the author of Just Curious: A Notebook of Questions. Inspired by her time on the show as well as her personal life, Just Curious aims to enhance and strengthen human connections. Now residing in Los Angeles, Long spends her off days studying science, zoology, and entomology as well as spending time with her dog, Pistachio that she rescued from Bunny's Bud...

Casey Dworkin: Founder, Sylven NY

February 15, 2021 21:16 - 35 minutes - 12.7 MB

Casey Dworkin is the founder and creative director of Sylven New York, a sustainable, luxury footwear brand. Born on Earth Day, Dworkin has been dedicated to sustainable practices from a young age as a result.  Before launching her own line, Dworkin spent her professional career working within small footwear and fashion companies, and attributes a lot of her early knowledge and experience to “being thrown in the deep end.” When she decided to launch a company of her own, she felt compelled ...

Casey Dworkin, founder of Sylven NY

February 15, 2021 21:16 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

About This Episode Casey Dworkin is the founder and creative director of Sylven New York, a sustainable, luxury footwear brand. Born on Earth Day, Dworkin has been dedicated to sustainable practices from a young age as a result.  Before launching her own line, Dworkin spent her professional career working within small footwear and fashion companies, and attributes a lot of her early knowledge and experience to “being thrown in the deep end.” When she decided to launch a company of her own,...

Jarry Lee, model and actor

February 01, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

About this episode Based in NYC, Jarry Lee is an agency-signed model, actor, musician, influencer, and former journalist originally from England, Wales, and Connecticut. Jarry has a following of over 850,000+ across her verified social media channels, and appeared as herself on the Netflix show “Dating Around.” In this episode you'll hear Why Jarry left her career at Buzzfeed to pursue acting and modeling What is was like filming Neflix’s “Dating Around” The importance of diversity and ...

Jarry Lee: Model and actor

February 01, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 6.94 MB

Based in NYC, Jarry Lee is an agency-signed model, actor, musician, influencer, and former journalist originally from England, Wales, and Connecticut. Jarry has a following of over 850,000+ across her verified social media channels, and appeared as herself on the Netflix show “Dating Around.” We talk about: Why Jarry left her career at Buzzfeed to pursue acting and modeling What is was like filming Neflix’s “Dating Around” The importance of diversity and representation in the media How ...

Sarah Coakley: Founder, Coakley PR

January 25, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MB

About this episode  Sarah Coakley is the founder of Coakley Public Relations, a creative, relationship-based public relations agency that works with talented artists, specializing in multi-hyphenate artists and entertainment. In this episode, you'll hear How Sarah's career in journalism led her to create a PR firm Sarah's experience working on the Netflix hit "Brown Girls" Advice for young PR professionals Resources from this episode Sarah Coakley on Instagram | Coakley PR on Instagra...

Sarah Coakley, founder of Coakley PR

January 25, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MB

About this episode  Sarah Coakley is the founder of Coakley Public Relations, a creative, relationship-based public relations agency that works with talented artists, specializing in multi-hyphenate artists and entertainment. In this episode, you'll hear How Sarah's career in journalism led her to create a PR firm Sarah's experience working on the Netflix hit "Brown Girls" Advice for young PR professionals Resources from this episode Sarah Coakley on Instagram | Coakley PR on Instagra...

Dana Cohen, founder of Hyer Goods

January 02, 2021 18:19 - 28 minutes - 20 MB

About This Episode Founded in 2020 by Dana Cohen, Hyer Goods is a sustainable fashion brand that offers accessories made from leather and fabric sourced from factory scraps. By upcycling trash, Hyer Goods helps eliminate the massive energy footprint needed to cultivate land, livestock, crops, and fertilizers while also reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. "My career in corporate fashion coincided with the rise in fast fashion, so I felt like it was my last hope in the industry ...

Dana Cohen: Founder, Hyer Goods

January 02, 2021 18:19 - 28 minutes - 9.76 MB

Founded in 2020 by Dana Cohen, Hyer Goods is a sustainable fashion brand that offers accessories made from leather and fabric sourced from factory scraps. By upcycling trash, Hyer Goods helps eliminate the massive energy footprint needed to cultivate land, livestock, crops, and fertilizers while also reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.  "My career in corporate fashion coincided with the rise in fast fashion, so I felt like it was my last hope in the industry to create my own bra...

Ashley Jennett: Founder, The Bee And The Fox

November 28, 2020 03:24 - 26 minutes - 49.6 MB

Ashley Jennett is the founder of The Bee and The Fox - a lifestyle and apparel brand known for their unique vintage style t-shirts that had its start on Etsy. Jennett started her business in 2014 with $700 and a small assortment of children’s shirts on Etsy. Today, the business is a popular e-commerce platform with mugs, key chains, stickers, greeting cards, and apparel for kids, babies, women, and men.   “Content wise, our designs always speak to me on a personal level whether its motherho...

Ashley Jennett, founder of The Bee And The Fox

November 28, 2020 03:24 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MB

About This Episode Ashley Jennett is the founder of The Bee and The Fox - a lifestyle and apparel brand known for their unique vintage style t-shirts that had its start on Etsy. Jennett started her business in 2014 with $700 and a small assortment of children’s shirts on Etsy. Today, the business is a popular e-commerce platform with mugs, key chains, stickers, greeting cards, and apparel for kids, babies, women, and men.  “Content wise, our designs always speak to me on a personal level ...

Marvin Revells, creative director for 3NY Clothing

October 11, 2020 22:20 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

About This Episode Marvin Revells is the creative director playing an integral role in curating a sales platform for European and Southeast Asian clothing designers at 3NY-a women’s clothing boutique based out of Soho, NYC. For over a decade, 3NY buyers and associates have offered clients around the world hand picked one-of-a-kind contemporary pieces from the fashion industry’s up-and-coming designers. Revells discusses what it's like to be a Black man, specifically a Black man in the fash...

Marvin Revells: Creative Director for 3NY, Clothing Boutique in SoHo, NY

October 11, 2020 22:20 - 15 minutes - 17.5 MB

Revells plays an integral role in curating a sales platform for European and Southeast Asian clothing designers at 3NY and 3NYconcept.com. In this episode, Revells talks his start in the fashion industry and shares how 3NY creates unique experiences for their customers. In one example of his creativity, Revells called upon one of Italy's best designers, Ludovica Virga to stage a House of Mua Mua runway show in 3NY’s flagship location in New York. During his tenure at 3NY, Revells secured fra...

Marvin Revells: Creative Director, 3NY Clothing

October 11, 2020 22:20 - 15 minutes - 17.5 MB

Marvin Revells is the creative director playing an integral role in curating a sales platform for European and Southeast Asian clothing designers at 3NY-a women’s clothing boutique based out of Soho, NYC. For over a decade, 3NY buyers and associates have offered clients around the world hand picked one-of-a-kind contemporary pieces from the fashion industry’s up-and-coming designers. Revells discusses what it's like to be a Black man, specifically a Black man in the fashion industry and fash...

Michael Bumgarner: Founder/CEO, Cannuka - CBD Skincare Brand

September 23, 2020 15:50 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Michael Bumgarner on how a background in rural farming led him to create a CBD skin-care brand, how a shift in marketing strategies helped his company scale globally, and how Cannuka is reintroducing cannabis to consumers.

Michael Bumgarner: Founder, Cannuka

September 23, 2020 15:50 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Before creating CBD beauty brand Cannuka, Founder and CEO Michael Bumgarner's idea of skincare was "a bar of Dial soap, Vaseline, and lotion." Fast forward to today, and Bumgarner is the man behind the largest CBD beauty launch in the world with brand partnerships at Ulta Beauty, Neiman Marcus, and 2000 other retail doors. In this episode, Bumgarner revealed it was a background in farming that led him to discover the power of cannabis and see its potential to be a game-changer in the beauty ...

Michael Bumgarner, founder of Cannuka

September 23, 2020 15:50 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MB

About This Episode Before creating CBD beauty brand Cannuka, Founder and CEO Michael Bumgarner's idea of skincare was "a bar of Dial soap, Vaseline, and lotion." Fast forward to today, and Bumgarner is the man behind the largest CBD beauty launch in the world with brand partnerships at Ulta Beauty, Neiman Marcus, and 2000 other retail doors. In this episode, Bumgarner revealed it was a background in farming that led him to discover the power of cannabis and see its potential to be a game-...

Michael Bumgarner, founder of Cannuka

September 23, 2020 15:50 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Michael Bumgarner on how a background in rural farming led him to create a CBD skin-care brand, how a shift in marketing strategies helped his company scale globally, and how Cannuka is reintroducing cannabis to consumers.

Sarah Zeng and Alice Huang: Founders, Dough Re Mi Cookie Co

September 01, 2020 14:58 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Austin high schoolers Sarah Zeng and Alice Huang faced canceled summer plans, the challenges of remote learning, and a community struggling to combat the effects of coronavirus. The two childhood friends and avid bakers created a small cookie business to cheer people up with homemade treats while donating 80% of proceeds to All Together ATX for COVID relief. Zeng and Huang's business, Dough Re Mi Cookie Co, has since donated upwards of $3,000 for COVID Relie...

Sarah Zeng and Alice Huang, founders of Dough Re Mi Cookie Co

September 01, 2020 14:58 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

About This Episode  When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Austin high schoolers Sarah Zeng and Alice Huang faced canceled summer plans, the challenges of remote learning, and a community struggling to combat the effects of coronavirus. The two childhood friends and avid bakers created a small cookie business to cheer people up with homemade treats while donating 80% of proceeds to All Together ATX for COVID relief. Zeng and Huang's business, Dough Re Mi Cookie Co, has since donated upwards of $...

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