Real Good Company
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Do you dream of building a good company and a meaningful life? If so, you need to be in good company. This is a show about real people building great companies that make a big impact. Each week hosts Caitlin Crosby Benward and Allison Trowbridge go behind the scenes to get the scoop on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the company world so you can become a better leader and gain fresh wisdom for both your personal and professional life. New episodes every Tuesday!
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Brett Hagler: On Dreaming Big While Starting Small
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBReal Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest, Brett Hagler, the Co-founder and CEO of New Story, an innovative nonprofit that pioneers solutions to end global homelessness. Founded in 2015, New Story works to solve the problem behind homelessness through creative and innovative solutions to decrease the costs of homes. The organization got its start in Haiti and now works in El Sal...
Brittney Kelly: On Leading With Ethics in the Business World
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBReal Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest, Brittney Kelly, the founder and designer behind Tribe Kelley, an ethical and sustainable clothing brand. She is also a mental health advocate. Tribe Kelley, which started with just three t-shirts and two pairs of bell bottoms, now sells women’s and men’s clothes online. They have two stores, a flagship store in Nashville and a second st...
Holly Hayes: On How Adversity Equipped Her to be a Successful Entrepreneur
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBReal Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest, Holly Hayes, an award-winning author, world-renowned recovery ministry expert, and founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a community of advocates bringing hope and healing to survivors of trafficking, violence, and addiction. Sanctuary Project is a survivor-run nonprofit social enterprise that empowers and employs survivors in the jewelr...
Jessica Jackley: On the Power of Social Enterprise
July 20, 2021 15:25 - 37 minutes - 26 MBReal Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. Today’s guest has a prolific resume in the entrepreneurial and social enterprise worlds. Jessica Jackley is the founder and CEO of Alltruists, a monthly subscription box that provides at-home, kid-friendly volunteer and giving projects for the whole family. Prior to launching Kiva, in October of 2005, she co-founded Kiva, the world's first crowdfunding site for microenterprises t...
Tina Wells: On the Art & Science of Good Marketing
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBReal Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest, Tina Wells. Tina is a business strategist, advisor, author and the founder of RLVNT Media, a multimedia content venture serving entrepreneurs, tweens and culturists with authentic representation. She is the author of the best-selling tween fiction series “Mackenzie Blue” and its spinoff series “The Zee Files,” which is exclusively sold...
Brant Menswar: On Finding Your Black Sheep Values
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBReal Good Company is a show where we talk with real people building good companies that are making a real impact. We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest, Brant Menswar, a speaker, author, core values activist, and author of “Black Sheep.” The book was inspired by his son, Theo, who was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer at the age of 14. After 263 straight days in the hospital, the family was told to say their goodbyes. Unbeknownst to Brant, his brother posted a Youtube video pleading f...
Alli Webb: On Driving Blowout Success
April 13, 2021 15:39 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWe’re continuing with Season 2 of Real Good Company! We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest, Alli Webb, a New York Times Bestselling Author and the Co-Founder of Drybar and Squeeze. Today, her business spans more than 150 locations across the U.S. and has catapulted into a nationally recognized and highly sought after brand. The Drybar brand has even expanded to products that are sold at major retailers such as Sephora, Ulta, and Nordstrom! The leading business lady was always obsessed w...
Laura Modi: On The Formula for Startup Success
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWe’re continuing with Season 2 of Real Good Company! We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest Laura Modi, the CEO and Co-Founder of Bobbie, an infant formula brand that is taking the formula industry by storm. Although the Ireland native never thought she’d leave her native country permanently, Laura’s proclivity for adventure landed her in Silicon Valley. Laura would go onto work at major companies such as Google and AirBnB before launching her own company with Co-Founder and COO, Sarah Ha...
Beth Collier On Becoming a Stellar Communicator
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBWe’re continuing with Season 2 of Real Good Company! We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest Beth Collier. Beth is a Communication, Creativity, and Leadership Strategist based in London. She grew up in the United States in a small town in the Midwest. After 15 years of working in the workplace communications space for large corporations on three continents, she shifted to launch her own communications company that helps people improve their communications, creativity, and leadership skills...
Beth Collier: On Becoming a Stellar Communicator
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBWe’re continuing with Season 2 of Real Good Company! We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest Beth Collier. Beth is a Communication, Creativity, and Leadership Strategist based in London. She grew up in the United States in a small town in the Midwest. After 15 years of working in the workplace communications space for large corporations on three continents, she shifted to launch her own communications company that helps people improve their communications, creativity, and leadership skills...
Raan Parton On Building a (truly) Global Product
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWe’re continuing with the launch of Season 2 of Real Good Company! We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest Raan Parton, Creative Director and Co-founder of Apolis. Raan started Apolis 15 years ago with his brother, Shea Parton, with the mission of connecting small, developing supply chains to larger markets. He and his wife, Lindsay Parton, lead Alchemy Works and have recently launched FREE MARKET_, a retail chamber of commerce, alongside business partner Paolo Carini. The word “apolis” ...
Raan Parton: On Building a (truly) Global Product
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWe’re continuing with the launch of Season 2 of Real Good Company! We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest Raan Parton, Creative Director and Co-founder of Apolis. Raan started Apolis 15 years ago with his brother, Shea Parton, with the mission of connecting small, developing supply chains to larger markets. He and his wife, Lindsay Parton, lead Alchemy Works and have recently launched FREE MARKET_, a retail chamber of commerce, alongside business partner Paolo Carini. The word “apolis” ...
Donald Miller: On Business Made Simple
February 16, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWelcome back to Season 2 of Real Good Company! We are kicking off 2021 with Donald Miller talking with us about his new book, Business Made Simple. Donald Miller is the CEO of Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow a business. He is the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast and is the author of several books including the bestseller Building a StoryBrand. He lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Eli...
Jonathan Merritt: On Emotional Health in Divided Times
December 15, 2020 13:15 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBWelcome back to Season 2 of Real Good Company! During this unprecedented holiday season, we're continuing our three part-series on wellness: discussing why investing in our mental, physical, and emotional health can help us show up well for our work and our lives! On this week's episode, we're joined by prolific writer and journalist Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan helps us understand how to navigate relationships during a season of unprecedented division all around us. He challenges us to redefi...
Kara Elise: On Physical Health & Meaningful Connection
December 10, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome back to Season 2 of Real Good Company! During this unprecedented holiday season, we're continuing our 3 part-series on wellness: talking about why investing in our mental, physical, and emotional health can help us show up well for our work and our lives! On this week’s episode, we’re joined by our favorite super-host and connector, Kara Elise, celebrity chef and wellness coach extraordinaire. Kara shares her brilliant insights around hosting both ourselves and others, and how food c...
Miles Adcox: On Investing in your Mental Health
December 07, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Real Good Company! We're kicking off this month during a difficult and unprecedented holiday season. This podcast is about building good companies and being in good company, and in order to both we need to take care of our mental, physical, and emotional health. This month's special 3 part-series will focus on each of those, beginning with this important episode on mental wellness. We're joined today by one of the wisest practitioners in the field: Miles Adcox, CEO of ...
Allison Trowbridge & Caitlin Crosby Benward: On the Best of Season One
July 07, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBListen to the final episode of our first season as hosts Allison and Caitlin recap their favorite moments. We’re so thankful to the real good company – you the listeners – for coming along with us on our journey to speak to entrepreneurs of all different backgrounds and to discuss the amazing work they do. Hear what’s in store for next season and in the meantime, catch up on episodes you missed from season one! Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be ...
John Burrows: On Becoming a Master Negotiator
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBDo you ever wish that you would’ve negotiated for higher compensation at work? Felt that you should have asked for more? Or even had difficulty deciding with your partner or friend what to watch on Netflix? In this episode, hosts Allison and Caitlin bring on negotiation expert John Burrows. John is a senior lecturer in leadership at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and an associate fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School specializing in strategy and negot...
Brit Barron: On Making Lasting Changes Towards Anti-Racism
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWith all that’s going on in the news, what does it mean for companies to be silent on issues of race? Questions like this can be overwhelming to think about but today’s guest, Brit Barron, is an expert who can help us address some of these difficult topics. Brit Barron has over 10 years of experience as a speaker and educator teaching corporations how they can initiate meaningful changes towards anti-racism. She shares how meeting her wife led her from being a church pastor to her work now a...
Zee Rojas: On Social Media & Social Movements
June 16, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBOn today’s episode of Real Good Company, hosts Allison and Caitlin are joined by Zee Rojas, founder of Wild Hearts Agency, a digital marketing agency serving those in the hospitality industry. Zee shares the story of how Wild Hearts came to be and also opens up about her personal story as the only Black kid in her neighborhood in Indiana and what it was like coming to understand her Black identity later in life. Caitlin, Allison, and Zee also discuss the role of social media in the current B...
William Matthews: On Black Lives Matter
June 09, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn today’s episode, co-hosts Caitlin and Allison are joined by good friend William Matthews. William is a singer-songwriter and artist advocate with an obvious wealth of knowledge to share with us when it comes to the history of Black people in America and how we are progressing (and failing to progress) in today’s society. William explains what it means to be an artist advocate and what we can do to make an impact in our advocacy. Allison, Caitlin, and William take a step back and look at t...
Lou Taylor: On Fearless Leadership
May 28, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat do Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Florida Georgia Line, and Steven Tyler all have in common? They have all worked with our guest this week, original boss lady Lou Taylor. Lou is the founder and CEO of Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group which offers business management services to musicians, actors, entertainers, and athletes. Tri Star has over 150 employees, over 70% of them female, with offices in LA and Nashville. Lou chats with hosts Caitlin and Allison about how she founded Tri ...
Allison Fallon: On How to Write a Book
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBOur co-host Caitlin released her very own book just last week (congrats!), so who better to have on the podcast to celebrate than bestselling author and writing coach extraordinaire, Allison Fallon? Ally (or as hosts Allison and Caitlin call her, the “midwife for books”) knows what it takes to turn thoughts and experiences into a book, having coached hundreds of authors writing their own books. She’s also the founder of her very own real good company, Find Your Voice, an online education pla...
Jason Jaggard: On Ambitions Worth Pursuing, Even if You Fail
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIn today’s episode, we look into the world of executive coaching with Jason Jaggard by asking why everyone should have a mentor and how to best nurture leader’s dreams for change. Jason is a top-tier executive coach and founder of his own coaching firm, Novus Global. Allison, Caitlin, and Jason discuss their favorite pieces of advice (and their not-so-favorites), how to challenge leaders to go beyond what they think they are capable of, and how to effectively hone your leadership personality...
Jason Jaggard: Ambitions Worth Pursuing, Even if You Fail
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn today’s episode, we look into the world of executive coaching with Jason Jaggard by asking why everyone should have a mentor and how to best nurture leader’s dreams for change. Jason is a top-tier executive coach and founder of his own coaching firm, Novus Global. Allison, Caitlin, and Jason discuss their favorite pieces of advice (and their not-so-favorites), how to challenge leaders to go beyond what they think they are capable of, and how to effectively hone your leadership pe...
Julia Lipton: lessons from investing in awesome people
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBJulia Lipton, Founder of Awesome People Ventures and Awesome People List, chats with host Allison Trowbridge about how she got involved in the venture capital space, the origin of the Awesome People name and concept, and advice for entrepreneurs and job-seekers during COVID-19. Julia gives us a behind the scenes look at how her fund supports founders in health and wellness and the trends she’s seeing in the venture capital space. Though we’re in uncertain times in business, investin...
Julia Lipton: Lessons from Investing in Awesome People
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBJulia Lipton, Founder of Awesome People Ventures and Awesome People List, chats with host Allison Trowbridge about how she got involved in the venture capital space, the origin of the Awesome People name and concept, and advice for entrepreneurs and job-seekers during COVID-19. Julia gives us a behind the scenes look at how her fund supports founders in health and wellness and the trends she’s seeing in the venture capital space. Though we’re in uncertain times in business, investin...
Julia Lipton: On Investing in Awesome People
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBJulia Lipton, Founder of Awesome People Ventures and Awesome People List, chats with host Allison Trowbridge about how she got involved in the venture capital space, the origin of the Awesome People name and concept, and advice for entrepreneurs and job-seekers during COVID-19. Julia gives us a behind the scenes look at how her fund supports founders in health and wellness and the trends she’s seeing in the venture capital space. Though we’re in uncertain times in business, investing, and ot...
Sarah Dubbeldam: Creating a Relatable Brand
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBToday, Founder and CEO of Darling Media and Editor in Chief of Darling Magazine, Sarah Dubbeldam (@ladydubbs, @darling), joins our hosts to speak on the importance of celebrating women, defining your mission, and building an authentic brand. Sarah truly embodies the name of the podcast: Real Good Company. From the initial vision behind the company to the challenges of growing Darling Media for over a decade, Sarah has truly experienced all aspects of building a relatable and powerfu...
Sarah Dubbeldam: On Creating a Relatable Brand
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBToday, Founder and CEO of Darling Media and Editor in Chief of Darling Magazine, Sarah Dubbeldam (@ladydubbs, @darling), joins our hosts to speak on the importance of celebrating women, defining your mission, and building an authentic brand. Sarah truly embodies the name of the podcast: Real Good Company. From the initial vision behind the company to the challenges of growing Darling Media for over a decade, Sarah has truly experienced all aspects of building a relatable and powerful brand f...
Sarah Dubbeldam: creating a relatable brand
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBToday, Founder and CEO of Darling Media and Editor in Chief of Darling Magazine, Sarah Dubbeldam (@ladydubbs, @darling), joins our hosts to speak on the importance of celebrating women, defining your mission, and building an authentic brand. Sarah truly embodies the name of the podcast: Real Good Company. From the initial vision behind the company to the challenges of growing Darling Media for over a decade, Sarah has truly experienced all aspects of building a relatable and powerfu...
COVID-19: What Does This Make Possible?
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBToday our hosts ask an important question: what does the current pandemic make possible both in business and in our personal lives? While we have witnessed the many negative effects of COVID-19, there are also countless opportunities that can come from this time, from connecting with family and friends to adjusting our priorities and finding new ways to run our businesses. Allison and Caitlin catch up on how they're doing in the current climate and share some resources, including ways to sup...
COVID-19: what does this make possible?
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBToday our hosts ask an important question: what does the current pandemic make possible both in business and in our personal lives? While we have witnessed the many negative effects of COVID-19, there are also countless opportunities that can come from this time, from connecting with family and friends to adjusting our priorities and finding new ways to run our businesses. Allison and Caitlin catch up on how they're doing in the current climate and share some resources, including wa...
COVID-19: What does this make possible?
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBToday our hosts ask an important question: what does the current pandemic make possible both in business and in our personal lives? While we have witnessed the many negative effects of COVID-19, there are also countless opportunities that can come from this time, from connecting with family and friends to adjusting our priorities and finding new ways to run our businesses. Allison and Caitlin catch up on how they're doing in the current climate and share some resources, including wa...
Allison Trowbridge: social impact, personal transformation, and connection through book clubs
April 14, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIt’s Allison’s turn as interviewee in this episode as Caitlin asks Allison about her experience working in the non-profit space, her time at Oxford where she pursued her MBA, and how her company, Copper, evolved from an effort to disrupt the publishing industry to an entire social mission to help cure loneliness through book clubs. Allison shares why mentors have been a critical part of her journey as an entrepreneur, and her perspective on how technology can be used to ultimately m...
Allison Trowbridge: Social Impact, Personal Transformation, and Connection through Book Clubs
April 14, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIt’s Allison’s turn as interviewee in this episode as Caitlin asks Allison about her experience working in the non-profit space, her time at Oxford where she pursued her MBA, and how her company, Copper, evolved from an effort to disrupt the publishing industry to an entire social mission to help cure loneliness through book clubs. Allison shares why mentors have been a critical part of her journey as an entrepreneur, and her perspective on how technology can be used to ultimately make us mo...
Caitlin Crosby Benward: loving your flaws, finding your mission, and creating The Giving Keys
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBOn our first official episode, we get to know one of the amazing hosts of Real Good Company: Caitlin Crosby Benward! She shares the inspiration behind her company and the journey that led her to ultimately found what is now The Giving Keys movement. Caitlin is candid about her struggles to find work-life balance while running a business and gives advice for those who may be starting their own companies. The hosts also discuss their motivation behind starting a podcast and why they ...
Caitlin Crosby Benward: Loving your Flaws, Finding your Mission, and Creating The Giving Keys
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBOn our first official episode, we get to know one of the amazing hosts of Real Good Company: Caitlin Crosby Benward! She shares the inspiration behind her company and the journey that led her to ultimately found what is now The Giving Keys movement. Caitlin is candid about her struggles to find work-life balance while running a business and gives advice for those who may be starting their own companies. The hosts also discuss their motivation behind starting a podcast and why they decided o...
COMING APRIL 7
March 30, 2020 23:46 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBIntroducing Real Good Company, a show about real people building great companies that make a big impact. Each week hosts Caitlin & Allie go behind the scenes to get the good, the bad, and the ugly so you can become a better leader and gain fresh wisdom for both your personal and professional life. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe, and always remember to stay in real good company. And follow the hosts @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge See you April 7!