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June 4, 2025

Tights Tights Tights - How to Reinvent a Legacy Retail Brand

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Allana Hurst, the energetic and passionate owner of Tights, Tights, Tights, a brand that’s as fun to say as it is to shop. From the moment we started talking, it was clear that Allana brings heart, hustle, and a sense of...

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June 4, 2025

Greco Gum - The Science Behind Your Chew

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn a simple idea, like chewing gum, into a performance-driven, clean-label product with serious staying power, this episode is for you. Today, I’m talking with Logan Wright, Co-founder of Greco Gum, a brand redefining what gum can be...

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June 3, 2025

Painterland Sisters - How Two Sisters Are Redefining Rural Entreprene…

This interview left me feeling inspired and grounded. I sat down with Hayley and Stephanie Painter, the passionate co-owners behind Painterland Sisters, a family-run brand that’s redefining what it means to bring food from farm to spoon. Raised on a fourth-generation regenerative...

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May 29, 2025

Bodily - What Healthcare Forgot. Bodily Will Deliver.

When it comes to rewriting the rules of women’s health, few founders are doing it with as much heart, rigor, and clarity as Tovah Haim. In this episode, I sit down with the founder and CEO of Bodily, a brand transforming the postpartum and reproductive health space by making invisible experiences v…

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May 28, 2025

IZIPIZI - Why IZIPIZI Thinks in Emotions, Not Just SKUs

When a brand makes you smile just by looking at it, you know there’s something special going on.  That’s exactly how I felt when I discovered IZIPIZI ,  a company on a mission to bring style, joy, and accessibility to eyewear. In this episode, I sit down with Charles Brun , Co-founder and CEO of IZ…

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May 28, 2025

Curious Elixir - The Science and Soul of Curious Elixir

When you meet someone building a brand with soul, you feel it. That’s exactly what happened when I spoke with JW Wiseman, the founder of Curious Elixirs, a line of booze-free cocktails that doesn’t just skip the alcohol but adds in adaptogens, bold flavor, and a whole lot of purpose. We discuss...

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May 28, 2025

Aplós - If a Fashion Brand Made a Spirit

When Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, first tried Aplós, she knew there was something different, sophisticated, calming, and beautifully intentional. In this episode, Rose sits down with David Fudge, Co-founder and CEO of Aplós, to unpack how he’s not just building...

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May 22, 2025

BIOLYTE - How Theater Skills Built a Top CPG Brand

When your product is born out of love, necessity, and a mission to help others, it shows. In this episode, I sit down with Jesslyn Rollins, CEO of BIOLYTE, the first medical-grade hydration drink formulated to deliver the benefits of an IV bag in a bottle. What started as a way to help her mom duri…

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May 21, 2025

Kizik - How a Simple Innovation Disrupted a $400B Market

Few brands impress me the way Kizik has when it comes to everyday innovation that people can use in their daily lives. In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Drori, the Chief Marketing Officer leading the charge at Kizik, the brand redefining how we think about footwear. These aren’t just shoes…

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May 20, 2025

Chef Merito - How a Family Recipe Became a Flavor Empire

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Corugedo, Head of Marketing at Chef Merito. Chef Merito is a family-founded Latino brand that has been bringing bold, authentic flavor to kitchens since 1985. We dove into the brand's rich heritage, how it all started in her grandfather’s …

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May 19, 2025

Shroom Bar - The Bar Built for Fighters and Focus

When someone tells me they’re going all in, I listen.  That’s exactly what Tommy Walsh, Founder & Owner of Shroom Bar, did when he launched Shroom Bar, a protein-packed, mushroom-fueled bar designed for focus, energy, and endurance. In this episode, Tommy shares his founder journey, from mixing mus…

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May 17, 2025

Qure Skincare - Lost $5M Overnight. Then, Built a Skincare Empire

When I say this episode is packed with hard-won wisdom, I mean it. I sat down with Matt Orlic, founder of Qure Skincare, who’s built 25+ brands over the past two decades, and survived losing $5 million when a major retailer collapsed overnight. Instead of giving up, he...

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May 16, 2025

Simek's - How a Family Recipe Became a B Corp Powerhouse

As someone who’s passionate about brands that lead with purpose and quality, my conversation with Lindsey Hickey , CEO and owner of Simek's , was a true highlight. Simek's isn’t just about frozen meals; it’s about nourishing people with food made from real...

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May 14, 2025

Untoxicated - The Truth About “Safe” Skincare Labels

From the moment I met Annie Meyer , Co-founder & CEO of Untoxicated , I could tell she was building something special. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey with Untoxicated , a mission-driven skincare brand formulated for people with sensitive skin and built around ...

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May 14, 2025

Rootless - Why Food-as-Medicine is the Future

As someone who’s had the pleasure of working closely with Sachi Singh , the Founder & CEO of Rootless , I knew this episode would be special. Sachi isn’t just building a product. She’s building a movement rooted in impact, education, and...

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April 29, 2025

Misery & Mayhem - The Rise of a Performance-Driven Oatmeal Brand

When it comes to fueling ambition, some stories are just unforgettable. In this episode, Rose Hamilton, founder of Compass Rose Venture, sits down with Scott Turner and Nick Lagonia, the powerhouse duo behind Misery & Mayhem, a new protein-packed oatmeal brand that's redefining what "fuel" really m…

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