The Story of a Brand

Recent Episodes

Feb. 13, 2025

Molly Bz Cookies - From $150 to a National Cookie Brand

If you love stories of resilience, grit, and entrepreneurial spirit, today’s episode is exactly that. Meet Molly Blakeley, the powerhouse founder of Molly Bz Cookies, who went from being a single mom with just $150 to her name to building …

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Jan. 29, 2025

CHOMPS - From $6,500 to America’s Fastest-Growing Snack Brand

In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, sits down with Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali, Co-founders and Co-CEOs of CHOMPS, the fastest-growing food brand in the U.S. From humble beginnings to over $500 million in retail sales, …

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Jan. 23, 2025

Manmade - The Essentials Men Need without the BS

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, I interview Anthony Ciavirella, Co-founder of Manmade. Anthony and his co-founders are redefining men’s essentials with a focus on quality, simplicity, and authenticity. From leaving their finance careers to perfecting their …

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Jan. 22, 2025

The Real Cereal Co. - The Next Generation Deserves Better Cereal

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I interview Tom Binder, Co-founder of The Real Cereal Co. From leaving a comfortable job to investing in a self-owned facility to a deep commitment to simple, clean ingredients and …

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Jan. 21, 2025

Wildwonder - Building a Brand with Heritage, Heart, and Health in Mind

In today’s episode of , I interviewed , the inspiring Founder and CEO of . Her brand is rooted in a beautiful blend of her Chinese heritage and California influences, offering gut-healthy sparkling beverages that are as delicious as they …

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Jan. 16, 2025

The Founders Club - The Power is in the Community

I’m thrilled to have Chris Meade back on the show. You might remember Chris as the co-founder of CROSSNET, the four-way volleyball game that has taken backyards and beaches by storm. But today, he’s here to talk about his exciting …

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Jan. 15, 2025

Goode Health - Building a 360° Health Platform for Consumers

In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, sits down with Mike Glick, the innovative Co-founder and CEO of Goode Health. Mike shared his journey from working in large-scale nutrition to building a groundbreaking, personalized superfood brand. His …

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Jan. 14, 2025

Barrière- Selfcare that Sticks With You

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I interview Cleo Davis-Urman, the founder of Barrière, about her groundbreaking innovation in the vitamin and wellness space. Cleo shares her inspiring journey from working in luxury fashion to reimagining …

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Jan. 9, 2025

Disco - How Brands Monetize Post-Purchase Opportunities

In today’s episode of The Story of a Brand, I interview Neal Goyal, a passionate leader and VP of Strategic Sales at Disco. Neal shares his fascinating journey from sales executive to mentor and industry leader alongside his insights on …

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Jan. 8, 2025

DEINDE - How Science is Changing Your Skincare Routine

In today’s episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I had the pleasure of chatting with Joshua Britton, Founder, CEO, visionary innovator, and the driving force behind DEINDE and its parent company, Debut Biotechnology. Joshua's story is of relentless …

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Dec. 20, 2024

The Zero Proof - From Blog to Brand: Building a Non-Alcoholic Empire

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sean Goldsmith, Co-founder and CEO of The Zero Proof, a trailblazer in the non-alcoholic beverage space. Sean shared his journey of turning a personal decision to abstain from alcohol into …

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Dec. 20, 2024

Shaklee - How Shaklee is Revolutionizing Community-Driven Health

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO of Shaklee, a company that has been transforming health and wellness for over 65 years. Roger shared his incredible journey of acquiring and growing Shaklee, …

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Dec. 12, 2024

Genexa - How Two Dads Took on Big Pharma to Create Change

I had an amazing conversation with David Johnson, the CEO and Co-founder of Genexa, a brand that's revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry with clean, effective medicine. David’s journey is one of resilience and purpose, fueled by his passion for providing...

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Dec. 11, 2024

Omorovicza - Transforming Ancient Healing Waters Into Modern Skincare

In today’s episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I’m excited to share the remarkable journey of Stephen de Heinrich de Omorovicza, Co-founder and one of the visionaries behind Omorovicza. This episode delves into the intersection of history, science, …

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Dec. 10, 2024

Little Saints - Ditch the Alcohol, Keep the Fun: A New Way to Sip

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Megan Klein, the founder and CEO of Little Saints, a brand redefining how we think about social drinking. Megan shares everything from her early days towing a mint-green trailer around Detroit to …

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Dec. 6, 2024

Mission Craft Cocktails - Real Ingredients, Real Purpose: The Cocktai…

In today’s The Story of a Brand Show episode, I interviewed Marcin Malyszko, the passionate and innovative Co-founder behind Mission Craft Cocktails. Marcin’s story is a testament to the power of friendship, persistence, and purpose. With his co-founder, Amit Singh, …

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