The Kara Goldin Show
939 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 72 ratingsKara Goldin, founder of Hint, sits down with today’s most fascinating entrepreneurs, disruptors, and change-makers for a no-holds-barred discussion of how they overcame long odds on the road to start-up success. Guests such as Guy Kawasaki (Apple, Canva), Julie Bornstein (The Yes, Stitch Fix), Mindy Grossman (WW), and Amy Errett (Madison Reed) share wisdom and anecdotes that will inspire you – and challenge you to think differently about achieving your goals. For more on the podcast as well as updates on all of Kara’s latest ventures, check out karagoldin.com.
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30 Caitlin Landesberg - Founder & CEO of Sufferfest Beer Company
July 31, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBCaitlin Landesberg talks about how she decided to start Sufferfest Beer, what it is like to create a beverage by and for athletes, being a mom and CEO + more. "No really means 'not right now', and you've got to tell yourself that." - Caitlin Landesberg. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/30
30 Caitlin Landesberg: Founder & CEO of Sufferfest Beer Company
July 31, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutesCaitlin Landesberg talks about how she decided to start Sufferfest Beer, what it is like to create a beverage by and for athletes, being a mom and CEO + more. "No really means 'not right now', and you've got to tell yourself that." - Caitlin Landesberg. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Karla Gallardo and Shilpa Shah: Co-Founders of Cuyana
July 17, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutesKarla and Shilpa talk about how Karla came up with the idea to start Cuyana, what it is like to have an international supply chain, raising money, and more. "I have an opportunity to maximize what I contribute, to see and push my limits to my capacity. And so I think that ability wasn't lost on me, to try it, to really see what we were all capable of.” - Shilpa Shah. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Karla Gallardo and Shilpa Shah - Co-Founders of Cuyana
July 17, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBKarla and Shilpa talk about how Karla came up with the idea to start Cuyana, what it is like to have an international supply chain, raising money, and more. "I have an opportunity to maximize what I contribute, to see and push my limits to my capacity. And so I think that ability wasn't lost on me, to try it, to really see what we were all capable of.” - Shilpa Shah. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/29
29 Karla Gallardo and Shilpa Shah - How the Co-Founders of Cuyana Built Their Brand Over the Past 8 Years
July 17, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBKarla and Shilpa talk about how Karla came up with the idea to start Cuyana, what it is like to have an international supply chain, raising money, and more. "I have an opportunity to maximize what I contribute, to see and push my limits to my capacity. And so I think that ability wasn't lost on me, to try it, to really see what we were all capable of.” - Shilpa Shah. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/29
28 Holly Peterson: Founder & CEO of Fite Luxury Tees
July 03, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutesFinding the perfect tee can be a challenging task. Holly Peterson joins me today to talk about her incredibly comfy and fashionable t-shirt brand, Fite. "Because I am my own customer, I know that people will love it. They just have to put it on and in one day they will fall in love." - Holly Peterson. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Holly Peterson - CEO and Founder of Fite Luxury Tees
July 03, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBFinding the perfect tee can be a challenging task. Holly Peterson joins me today to talk about her incredibly comfy and fashionable t-shirt brand, Fite. "Because I am my own customer, I know that people will love it. They just have to put it on and in one day they will fall in love." - Holly Peterson. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/28
28 Holly Peterson - Founder & CEO of Fite Luxury Tees
July 03, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBFinding the perfect tee can be a challenging task. Holly Peterson joins me today to talk about her incredibly comfy and fashionable t-shirt brand, Fite. "Because I am my own customer, I know that people will love it. They just have to put it on and in one day they will fall in love." - Holly Peterson. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/28
27 Amanda Slavin: Founder & CEO of CatalystCreativ
June 19, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutesAmanda Slavin is the CEO of CatalystCreativ, an experience studio that creates educational and inspirational events for cities, brands or movements. "You're giving an opportunity for these younger generations to be a part of your brand, a part of your identity, be a part of your story, versus trying to shove a product down their throats." - Amanda Slavin. Learn more at karagoldin.com/27 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Amanda Slavin - Bridging Education and Hospitality as the CEO and Founder of CatalystCreativ
June 19, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBAmanda Slavin is the CEO of CatalystCreativ, an experience studio that creates educational and inspirational events for cities, brands or movements. "You're giving an opportunity for these younger generations to be a part of your brand, a part of your identity, be a part of your story, versus trying to shove a product down their throats." - Amanda Slavin. Learn more at karagoldin.com/27
27 Amanda Slavin - Founder & CEO of CatalystCreativ
June 19, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBAmanda Slavin is the CEO of CatalystCreativ, an experience studio that creates educational and inspirational events for cities, brands or movements. "You're giving an opportunity for these younger generations to be a part of your brand, a part of your identity, be a part of your story, versus trying to shove a product down their throats." - Amanda Slavin. Learn more at karagoldin.com/27
26 Mike Flynn - How to Free Your Potential with the Host of The Impact Entrepreneur Show
June 05, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBMike Flynn talks about his career journey as an entrepreneur, the questions you should be asking yourself when you're trying to find your purpose, and more. "Be ok with being normal. Your story matters. You can facilitate something great right where you're at." - Mike Flynn. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/26
26 Mike Flyn: Host of The Impact Entrepreneur Show
June 05, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutesMike Flynn talks about his career journey as an entrepreneur, the questions you should be asking yourself when you're trying to find your purpose, and more. "Be ok with being normal. Your story matters. You can facilitate something great right where you're at." - Mike Flynn. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Mike Flynn - Host of The Impact Entrepreneur Show
June 05, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBMike Flynn talks about his career journey as an entrepreneur, the questions you should be asking yourself when you're trying to find your purpose, and more. "Be ok with being normal. Your story matters. You can facilitate something great right where you're at." - Mike Flynn. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/26
25 Heidi Zak: Co-Founder of ThirdLove
May 22, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutesThirdLove is one of the fastest growing brands in the country, and on today's episode Heidi Zak talks about how she created such a successful company. "If you go throughout your day and haven't thought about your bra once, then ThirdLove has done its job well." - Heidi Zak. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Heidi Zak - Empowering Women to Feel Comfortable and Confident as the Co-Founder of ThirdLove Bras and Underwear
May 22, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBThirdLove is one of the fastest growing brands in the country, and on today's episode Heidi Zak talks about how she created such a successful company. "If you go throughout your day and haven't thought about your bra once, then ThirdLove has done its job well." - Heidi Zak. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/25
25 Heidi Zak - Co-Founder of ThirdLove
May 22, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBThirdLove is one of the fastest growing brands in the country, and on today's episode Heidi Zak talks about how she created such a successful company. "If you go throughout your day and haven't thought about your bra once, then ThirdLove has done its job well." - Heidi Zak. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/25
24 Christina Stembel: CEO of Farmgirl Flowers
April 24, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutesYou'll love Christina Stembel's transparency about what it is like to be the founder and CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, her entrepreneurial journey and much more. "Growing up in the farm environment, I was taught that if we don't have the money, we don't spend it - which has really helped me in growing a business." - Christina Stembel. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Christina Stembel - CEO of Farmgirl Flowers
April 24, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBYou'll love Christina Stembel's transparency about what it is like to be the founder and CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, her entrepreneurial journey and much more. "Growing up in the farm environment, I was taught that if we don't have the money, we don't spend it - which has really helped me in growing a business." - Christina Stembel. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/24
24 Christina Stembel - From Beta-Testing Business Ideas in Her Living Room to Reaching Over $20 Million in Revenue as CEO of Farmgirl Flowers
April 24, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBYou'll love Christina Stembel's transparency about what it is like to be the founder and CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, her entrepreneurial journey and much more. "Growing up in the farm environment, I was taught that if we don't have the money, we don't spend it - which has really helped me in growing a business." - Christina Stembel. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/24
23 Darby Jackson: Co-Founder of Après
April 10, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutesDarby Jackson talks about her wellness entrepreneurship career and how she became a co-founder of Après, what she has learned about fundraising and more. "It started off being inspired by a need for women post-workout. The product has since evolved into being something that speaks to the modern consumer post-workout."- Darby Jackson. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Darby Jackson - Wellness Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Après
April 10, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBDarby Jackson talks about her wellness entrepreneurship career and how she became a co-founder of Après, what she has learned about fundraising and more. "It started off being inspired by a need for women post-workout. The product has since evolved into being something that speaks to the modern consumer post-workout."- Darby Jackson. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/23
23 Darby Jackson - Co-Founder of Après
April 10, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBDarby Jackson talks about her wellness entrepreneurship career and how she became a co-founder of Après, what she has learned about fundraising and more. "It started off being inspired by a need for women post-workout. The product has since evolved into being something that speaks to the modern consumer post-workout."- Darby Jackson. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/23
22 Leslie Silverglide: Co-Founder of MIXT
March 27, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutesLeslie Silverglide knew that she wanted to pursue eco-entrepreneurship after grad school. So she and her husband started Mixt salad restaurant in 2005. "I realized that I was not meant to be a on-the-ground conservationist at all, and if I wanted to make a big impact then I'd need to do that through business. And seeing that business utilizes most of the world's resources, it seemed like a pretty interesting fit.” - Leslie Silverglide. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/22 Learn...
22 Leslie Silverglide – From Conservation to Entrepreneurship and the Co-Founder of MIXT
March 27, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBLeslie Silverglide knew that she wanted to pursue eco-entrepreneurship after grad school. So she and her husband started Mixt salad restaurant in 2005. "I realized that I was not meant to be a on-the-ground conservationist at all, and if I wanted to make a big impact then I'd need to do that through business. And seeing that business utilizes most of the world's resources, it seemed like a pretty interesting fit.” - Leslie Silverglide. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/22
22 Leslie Silverglide – Co-Founder of MIXT
March 27, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBLeslie Silverglide knew that she wanted to pursue eco-entrepreneurship after grad school. So she and her husband started Mixt salad restaurant in 2005. "I realized that I was not meant to be a on-the-ground conservationist at all, and if I wanted to make a big impact then I'd need to do that through business. And seeing that business utilizes most of the world's resources, it seemed like a pretty interesting fit.” - Leslie Silverglide. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/22
21 Ali Bonar: Co-Founder of Kween Granola Butter of Kween Granola Butter
March 13, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutesAli Bonar and I talk about how she invented "Granola Butter", the lessons she's learned as a budding entrepreneur, great food-for-thought on branding and more. "I never thought that I would start my own food company, but it has been so fun and so rewarding." - Ali Bonar. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Ali Bonar - Creating the First Spreadable Granola as Co-Founder of Kween Granola Butter
March 13, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBAli Bonar and I talk about how she invented "Granola Butter", the lessons she's learned as a budding entrepreneur, great food-for-thought on branding and more. "I never thought that I would start my own food company, but it has been so fun and so rewarding." - Ali Bonar. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/21
21 Ali Bonar - Co-Founder of Kween Granola Butter of Kween Granola Butter
March 13, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBAli Bonar and I talk about how she invented "Granola Butter", the lessons she's learned as a budding entrepreneur, great food-for-thought on branding and more. "I never thought that I would start my own food company, but it has been so fun and so rewarding." - Ali Bonar. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/21
20 Nikki Azzara - From a Gluten-Free College Blog to Becoming the CEO and Founder of P.S. Snacks
February 27, 2019 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBNikki Azzara joins me on today's episode of Unstoppable to talk with us about her entrepreneurial journey selling cookie dough that's actually good for you! "The lows are brief and painful, but if you can see the larger vision and know that there are thousands of people who are buying this and there are thousands of people that want it. That, to me, is the most important thing every day.” Nikki Azzara. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/20
20 Nikki Azzara - Founder & CEO of P.S. Snacks
February 27, 2019 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBNikki Azzara joins me on today's episode of Unstoppable to talk with us about her entrepreneurial journey selling cookie dough that's actually good for you! "The lows are brief and painful, but if you can see the larger vision and know that there are thousands of people who are buying this and there are thousands of people that want it. That, to me, is the most important thing every day.” Nikki Azzara. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/20
20 Nikki Azzara: Founder & CEO of P.S. Snacks
February 27, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutesNikki Azzara joins me on today's episode of Unstoppable to talk with us about her entrepreneurial journey selling cookie dough that's actually good for you! "The lows are brief and painful, but if you can see the larger vision and know that there are thousands of people who are buying this and there are thousands of people that want it. That, to me, is the most important thing every day.” Nikki Azzara. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
19 Jenny Fleiss - Innovator and Co-founder of Rent the Runway and Jetblack
February 13, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBCo-founder of Rent the Runway, Jenny Fleiss, now leads a startup called Jetblack. Today she talks about innovation, tips for entrepreneurs, and more. "Entrepreneurship is like highs and lows. I think it is like flying a plane at low altitude. It is like the highs are really high and the lows are really low and it feels like your going to crash. It is great having a co-founder because there are different moments during then when you need to pick each other up.” - Jenny Fleiss. Learn more ...
19 Jenny Fleiss: Co-founder of Rent the Runway and Jetblack
February 13, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutesCo-founder of Rent the Runway, Jenny Fleiss, now leads a startup called Jetblack. Today she talks about innovation, tips for entrepreneurs, and more. "Entrepreneurship is like highs and lows. I think it is like flying a plane at low altitude. It is like the highs are really high and the lows are really low and it feels like your going to crash. It is great having a co-founder because there are different moments during then when you need to pick each other up.” - Jenny Fleiss. Learn more abou...
19 Jenny Fleiss - Co-founder of Rent the Runway and Jetblack
February 13, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBCo-founder of Rent the Runway, Jenny Fleiss, now leads a startup called Jetblack. Today she talks about innovation, tips for entrepreneurs, and more. "Entrepreneurship is like highs and lows. I think it is like flying a plane at low altitude. It is like the highs are really high and the lows are really low and it feels like your going to crash. It is great having a co-founder because there are different moments during then when you need to pick each other up.” - Jenny Fleiss. Learn more ...
18 Jessica Herrin - Founder & CEO of Stella and Dot
January 30, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBListen in to today's episode with Jessica Herrin, the founder of Stella and Dot, the multi-million dollar jewelry, bags, accessories, and clothing social selling company. "You do not have expertise when you start. You get expertise over time with failure, with iteration, with tenacity.” - Jessica Herrin. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/18
18 Jessica Herrin - From Tech Startup to Founder & CEO of Stella and Dot
January 30, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBListen in to today's episode with Jessica Herrin, the founder of Stella and Dot, the multi-million dollar jewelry, bags, accessories, and clothing social selling company. "You do not have expertise when you start. You get expertise over time with failure, with iteration, with tenacity.” - Jessica Herrin. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/18
18 Jessica Herrin: Founder & CEO of Stella and Dot
January 30, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutesListen in to today's episode with Jessica Herrin, the founder of Stella and Dot, the multi-million dollar jewelry, bags, accessories, and clothing social selling company. "You do not have expertise when you start. You get expertise over time with failure, with iteration, with tenacity.” - Jessica Herrin. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Marion Nestle - Professor of Food Studies and Author of Food Politics
January 16, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBMarion Nestle’s research and writings have examined a lot of the scientific and socioeconomic influences on food choices, obesity, and food safety. "Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures and people should be enjoying it and eating what they love. It makes me really sad that people are in such pain and it makes me angry with the food industry for deliberately confusing people.” - Marion Nestle. Learn more at karagoldin.com/17
17 Marion Nestle - Food Politics and How Funders Influence Food Studies
January 16, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBMarion Nestle’s research and writings have examined a lot of the scientific and socioeconomic influences on food choices, obesity, and food safety. "Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures and people should be enjoying it and eating what they love. It makes me really sad that people are in such pain and it makes me angry with the food industry for deliberately confusing people.” - Marion Nestle. Learn more at karagoldin.com/17
17 Marion Nestle: Professor of Food Studies and Author of Food Politics
January 16, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutesMarion Nestle’s research and writings have examined a lot of the scientific and socioeconomic influences on food choices, obesity, and food safety. "Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures and people should be enjoying it and eating what they love. It makes me really sad that people are in such pain and it makes me angry with the food industry for deliberately confusing people.” - Marion Nestle. Learn more at karagoldin.com/17 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Alli Webb: Founder of Drybar
September 26, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourThe blowout queen and founder of Drybar, Alli Webb, joins me on today’s episode of Unstoppable to talk about building her incredible hair enterprise. "If Drybar didn’t work, no one was going to die, the world wasn’t going to end, and I would’ve figured something else out. I think you have to have that mentality to not feel afraid to take that big leap.” - Alli Webb. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Alli Webb - Founder of Drybar
September 26, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThe blowout queen and founder of Drybar, Alli Webb, joins me on today’s episode of Unstoppable to talk about building her incredible hair enterprise. "If Drybar didn’t work, no one was going to die, the world wasn’t going to end, and I would’ve figured something else out. I think you have to have that mentality to not feel afraid to take that big leap.” - Alli Webb. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/16
16 Alli Webb - From a Mobile Hair Styling Business to Becoming the Founder of Drybar
September 26, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThe blowout queen and founder of Drybar, Alli Webb, joins me on today’s episode of Unstoppable to talk about building her incredible hair enterprise. "If Drybar didn’t work, no one was going to die, the world wasn’t going to end, and I would’ve figured something else out. I think you have to have that mentality to not feel afraid to take that big leap.” - Alli Webb. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/16
15 Ellen Bennett - Line Cook Turned Designer and CEO of Multimillion Dollar Company
September 12, 2018 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBStarting as a line cook in a kitchen in L.A., Ellen Bennett came up with a great idea that has turned into multimillion dollar brand, Hedley & Bennett. "It is just like listening to your customers in the restaurant world and realizing they are just really functional. Everything they do is so smart and efficient and better. So then we take that and put it into our direct to consumer channels too.” - Ellen Bennett. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/15
15 Ellen Bennett - Founder & CEO of Hedley & Bennett
September 12, 2018 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBStarting as a line cook in a kitchen in L.A., Ellen Bennett came up with a great idea that has turned into multimillion dollar brand, Hedley & Bennett. "It is just like listening to your customers in the restaurant world and realizing they are just really functional. Everything they do is so smart and efficient and better. So then we take that and put it into our direct to consumer channels too.” - Ellen Bennett. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/15
15 Ellen Bennett: Founder & CEO of Hedley & Bennett
September 12, 2018 05:00 - 34 minutesStarting as a line cook in a kitchen in L.A., Ellen Bennett came up with a great idea that has turned into multimillion dollar brand, Hedley & Bennett. "It is just like listening to your customers in the restaurant world and realizing they are just really functional. Everything they do is so smart and efficient and better. So then we take that and put it into our direct to consumer channels too.” - Ellen Bennett. Learn more about this episode at karagoldin.com/15 Learn more about your ad cho...
14 Jake Kassan - Co-Founder & President of MVMT Watches
August 29, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBAs a young serial entrepreneur Jake Kassan raised $30,000 on Indiegogo in one day! Today he talks about how he did that and co-founded MVMT Watches. "I think that the evolution of a brand takes time, and you learn things by testing and failing. That’s how I became and entrepreneur to begin with.” - Jake Kassan. Learn more about this episode of Unstoppable at www.karagoldin.com/14
14 Jake Kassan - How a Serial Entrepreneur Co-founded MVMT Watches
August 29, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBAs a young serial entrepreneur Jake Kassan raised $30,000 on Indiegogo in one day! Today he talks about how he did that and co-founded MVMT Watches. "I think that the evolution of a brand takes time, and you learn things by testing and failing. That’s how I became and entrepreneur to begin with.” - Jake Kassan. Learn more about this episode of Unstoppable at www.karagoldin.com/14
14 Jake Kassan: Co-Founder & President of MVMT Watches
August 29, 2018 05:00 - 1 hourAs a young serial entrepreneur Jake Kassan raised $30,000 on Indiegogo in one day! Today he talks about how he did that and co-founded MVMT Watches. "I think that the evolution of a brand takes time, and you learn things by testing and failing. That’s how I became and entrepreneur to begin with.” - Jake Kassan. Learn more about this episode of Unstoppable at www.karagoldin.com/14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices