The Kara Goldin Show

“I just wanted to bring clean water to everybody in the world.” He sold everything he had, moved across the world, and started one of the most successful non-profits of today. Today’s guest is Scott Harrison, the founder and CEO of charity:water, a non-profit focused on bringing clean and safe drinking water to developing nations. Scott is also the author of the book, THIRST, a powerful story documenting his entrepreneurial journey from club promoter to humanitarian. Scott shares how leading a clear vision to bring clean drinking water to rural communities is not only possible but greatly fulfilling. Start your week off right with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/197 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: charity: water Website: http://charitywater.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottharrison1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottharrison/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottharrison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottharrisoncw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/charitywater Scott’s Book, THIRST: https://www.amazon.com/Thirst-Story-Redemption-Compassion-Mission/dp/1524762849/

“I don't believe we're ever going to eliminate the fear, but we're going to move forward in spite of the fear.” How can we address the fear that is holding us back in our careers and in life? Today’s guest is John Hagel III, the founder of Beyond Our Edge, where he works with companies and people to achieve great impact. John is also the author of eight books, including his most recent, incredible book, The Journey Beyond Fear. John shares how passion and motivation always helps move anyone away from fear and towards great success. Enjoy this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/196 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://www.johnhagel.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhagel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jhagel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnhagel Blog: https://www.johnhagel.com/blog/ John’s Latest Book, The Journey Beyond Fear: https://www.johnhagel.com/book-the-journey-beyond-fear-by-john-hagel-iii/

“I want to make it suck less for the next patient, period.” How can a cancer diagnosis at the age of 21 turn into a social movement? Matthew Zachary, creator of both Stupid Cancer and OffScrip Media shares how his journey with cancer helped create some beautiful community and advocacy for people who have been touched by cancer. Learn all about the changes he has helped make happen on this motivating episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/195 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://www.matthewzachary.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewzachary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewzachary/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewzachary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewzachary Out of Patients Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-patients-with-matthew-zachary/id1482032829 The Cancer Mavericks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cancer-mavericks-a-history-of-survivorship/id1566467305

“I thought maybe there's a business I can build, not just my little hobby.” How can you turn a hobby into a full-blown business? Our guest today is Kaylin Marcotte, the founder and CEO of the puzzle company, JIGGY. Kaylin decided to start her business after seeing a whole in the market for a product that she so wanted to see made better -- puzzles. She shares how creating a product out of a passion allowed her to build the incredible business that she has today. Tune in this hump day episode and be inspired on this episode of the #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/194 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://jiggypuzzles.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylin-marcotte/ Kaylin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmarcotte/ JIGGY’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiggypuzzles/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jiggypuzzles

“If you could think of any business to be in, in 2020, it definitely wasn't women's work apparel. And yet that is the business that we have. So it was just a lot of ingenuity.” How do you create clothing that is high-quality but still affordable? Our guest today is Sarah LaFleur, founder and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, a terrific women’s clothing company that makes incredible business attire. And how do you pivot quickly when the world decides to work from home? You figure it out. Listen to Sarah’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons she has learned along the way on this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/193 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://mmlafleur.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-miyazawa-lafleur-530ab1a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmlafleur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/smlafleur

“It's like solving a puzzle where the prize is getting to go to the Maldives for the cost of going to Orlando.” How do you travel first class on an economy budget? Today’s episode features our guest, Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy. Known for generously sharing how to use points to unlock first class travel experiences, Brian shares how his passion for points accidentally turned into a business. This conversation is full of insightful entrepreneurial advice and some great travel tips during the pandemic. Get through this hump day and plan your next vacation with the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/192 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://thepointsguy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepointsguy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepointsguy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePointsGuy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepointsguy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepointsguy/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-points/id1441659097

“Research shows that we're 90% more likely to achieve a goal if we've communicated that goal to another person.” Can dropping the ball be a good thing? Well, today’s guest shows us it can! Tiffany Dufu is the Founder of The Cru, a peer coaching service for women looking to accelerate their personal and professional growth. Tiffany shares why “dropping the ball” and asking for help is so important, especially for busy women, and how a supportive group of peers can help you achieve so much more. Make it a motivational Monday with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/191 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: http://tiffanydufu.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-dufu-582089a Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tiffanydufu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSIgKTfYRMmBreoNv_8-aA Instagram: http://instagram.com/tdufu Twitter: https://twitter.com/tdufu Book: http://tiffanydufu.com/drop-the-ball

“People need community, always. We need to feel connected.” If you’re looking for self-care in the form of community, look no further! Our guest today is Ashley Sumner, the Founder and CEO of Quilt, a community designed to help people connect, share, and learn with others all over the world. Ashley shares how during the pandemic, she transformed Quilt’s in-person model. Hear more about how this founder developed a business out of her own need for community, her pivots and her amazing entrepreneurial story on this incredible episode now on #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/190 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Quilt Website: https://www.beta.wearequilt.com/ Ashley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-sumner-1686669 Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjsumner/ Ashley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleyjsumner

“It’s totally important to look at the ingredients and really educate yourself on the real ingredient, not just the big fancy marketing term that they have for it.” What does it mean to be an eco-conscious beauty company? Our guest today is Jill Turnbull, founder and CEO of Jill Turnbull Beauty, a line of beauty products leading the charge in sustainable beauty. After 45 years in the beauty industry, Jill saw a gap in the industry that she believes she can fill -- creating products, not just packaging, that are safe for our oceans. This episode is an inspiring story of someone doing a lot of good by creating good. Press play today on this great episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/189 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://jillturnbull.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillturnbull Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillTurnbullOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jill.turnbull/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9cbhhDOoXp49zlI7WTOGWw

“We're really focused on making sure that we're giving the right experience to the customer, whether it's the parent or the student.” The show is twice as nice today with the amazing mother-daughter duo, Karen and Amanda Zuckerman! Karen and Amanda co-founded Dormify when they found themselves frustrated over the lack of cool and stylish dorm decor options. So they created their own ultimate small space decorating destination. In today’s episode, this inspiring team talks about how they’ve grown Dormify through a community of brand ambassadors, and lots more. Listen to this latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow for a midweek boost of inspiration! Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/188 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Dormify’s Website: https://www.dormify.com/ Dormify’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dormify Dormify’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dormify/ Dormify’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/styleyourspace Amanda’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandapaigezuckerman Karen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-zuckerman-3359295 Amanda’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/i_am_mandz Karen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedormifymom Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandazuckerman/ Karen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenzuckerman/

“We make the decision to be physically fit, we put in the effort. Think of mental fitness in the same way.” Do you know what it means to be mentally fit? Our guest today is here to teach us what it means and how to use it to our advantage. Marc Champagne is the author of Personal Socrates and host of the top-50-ranked fitness podcast, Behind the Human. Marc is an entrepreneur and in this episode, he shares the challenges he faced in his own entrepreneurial journey. Great insight on how important it is to ask questions and take time to reflect on them as well. Lots of good stuff to look forward to on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. You don’t want to miss it! Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at [email protected] Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/187 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://www.behindthehuman.com/ Marc's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-champagne-14767b17/ Marc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchampagne/ Marc's Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcchampagne Book - Personal Socrates: https://www.baronfig.com/personal-socrates Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/behind-the-human-with-marc-champagne/id1342231432

“The key is to be adaptable, no matter what business you're in.” This week’s guest is literally a mover and shake! Megan Reilly is the co-founder, owner and COO of Tippi Toes Inc., an award-winning franchise business that teaches kids the joys of dance. Her idea has blossomed over the past 20 years with franchises all over the US and now international too. In this conversation, we talk about how Megan started Tippi Toes with her sister as a part-time college gig and how they scaled through franchising. Megan let’s us all in on what really happened on that episode of Shark Tank when Mark Cuban gave them a deal (and after the show). So good! Start your week listening to our conversation with this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/186 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlreilly-tippitoes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whoisyourmommapod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganlreilly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/meganlreilly YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tippitoesdance Blog & Podcast: https://whoisyourmomma.com/

“Let's face it, not everybody either understands your context or cares about the company versus themselves. As a leader, you've got to filter those things out.” Want to know what goes on behind-the-scenes when leading a Fortune 50 company? Today’s guest Jeff Imlet, former CEO of General Electric and now Venture Partner at NEA, shares amazing stories and lessons from his career. From taking over GE days before 9/11 to leading and pushing innovation, something GE’s DNA wasn’t accustomed to. We also talk about navigating through crises and building the right teams. And finally, Jeff is the Author of the new book Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company. This episode is a treasure trove of lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders looking for guidance and inspiration! Catch it on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/185 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffimmelt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffImmelt Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Seat-Learned-Leading-American/dp/1982114711

“We realized how much one or two or three books could ultimately change our lives. So we ultimately really just wanted to help other people tap into that as well.” Thrilled to have Adam Jones and Adam Ashton on today as our guests! You may know them for interviewing amazing authors on their own podcast, What You Will Learn, but do you know their journey? How they got to do what they love doing each day? In our interview, we dive into their story including their view of traditional education and how their thirst for learning and love of books changed their lives and worldview. In addition, we discuss their newly launched book, The Sh*t They Never Taught You and talk about some of the best chapters in the book which compiles many of the interviews they have done getting to talk to incredible, inspiring people. The book is excellent and our interview even better! Join us and listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/184 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://www.whatyouwilllearn.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatyouwilllearn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/whatyouwilllearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatyouwilllearn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wywlpodcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-you-will-learn/id1125635053 Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0645133809

“Be able to stay with something, to continue to chase your dreams. It's a fine line between obsession and determination.” We took to the water with today’s guest, Jessica Schiller, the founder and CEO of Schiller Bikes. Described by Forbes as “the world’s most radically redesigned bicycle,” Jessica’s water bikes have revolutionized cycling as we know it! They have been featured on “The Amazing Race” and used by international pro athletes and renowned personalities such as Michael Phelps, Conor McGregor and Princess Charlene of Monaco. You won't want to miss this episode to hear more about Jessica’s inspiring journey. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/183 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://schillerbikes.com/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-schiller-b16708/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schillerwaterbikesfl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesjesssf/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/h2obkrjess YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqR-VG1MB9uBzifg0Kmvgwg

“AI can really understand what people are thinking and it can surface the patterns in the real world.” Today’s guest is Manuj Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of TetraNoodle Technologies and host of the terrific podcast, ‘Bootstrapping Your Dreams’ podcast. He is a true business accelerator and entrepreneur who has been innovating in the tech industry for over 25 years. We talk about what inspired him to create TetraNoodle, a boutique big data and AI consulting company. Manuj also discusses blockchain and network security. You won’t want to miss this very educational episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/182 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://manujaggarwal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manujagro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manujagro/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/manujagro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAiIK20nDamhq70NMnLG8wA Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bootstrapping-your-dreams-show/id1453077497 Books: Learn Apache Mesos: A Beginner’s Guide to Scalable Cluster Management and Deployment Network Security with PfSense: Architect, Deploy, and Operate Enterprise-grade Firewalls

“We all control what kind of teammates we are. It takes no talent to be a great teammate.” Today on the show, we have the inspiring Austin Hatch, Founder of Overcome It. Austin has transformed what he has learned from his own huge challenges into an actionable framework that anyone can benefit from. Austin did not let experiencing two plane crashes, a level seven traumatic brain injury or a coma stop him from moving forward. And he shares how having the right mindset can help you accomplish what you want as well. I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/181 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://austin-hatch.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-hatch-530727a6/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinhatch30

“Things are either expensive or valuable. They can not be both.” Today we are talking with Amanda Tress, a certified nutrition coach, strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer. She is also the Founder and CEO of FASTer Way to Fat Loss - a fitness and wellness program that has helped over 150,000 people get healthy. After experiencing health issues in her teenage years, Amanda decided to make significant lifestyle changes; however, she spent years in the gym doing all of the “right” things with only minimal results. She then began to experiment with several cutting-edge nutrition strategies, and her and her clients immediately started to see a dramatic change. Amanda is one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the country and now, she’s empowering other women in the industry to ramp up their own online wellness companies as part of her twofold mission for FASTer Way! Get your daily fix of motivation and inspiration with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/180 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://www.amandatress.com/our-story LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatress Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/amandatress/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmandaTress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandatress/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandajtress Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faster-way-podcast/id1489399975 Book: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/book

“I don't really invent brand new things. I take ideas that work in a different category or in a different geography and bring them somewhere else.” Today’s guest is Amanda Freeman, founder and CEO of SLT and co-founder and CEO of Stretchd. After going on a personal quest to find a group fitness workout that would give her the results she wanted, Amanda founded SLT so others could achieve the muscle tone she found through a combination of strength, cardio, and pilates! We also lean into Stretchd, her new venture focused on balancing smart workouts with 1-on-1 stretch sessions for recovery. Amanda is changing the game with her company’s innovations. Get inspiration on the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/179 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: SLT Website: https://sltnyc.com/the-workout/our-philosophy/ SLT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sltnyc/ Stretchd Website: https://stretchdspace.com/ Stretchd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretchdspace/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-freeman-95b61614/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandahopefreeman/

“When it comes to success, two things are important; to be lucky and to not mistake being lucky for being smart.” Learn from a Silicon Valley legend! This week, I talked with Avram Miller - author of “The Flight of a Wild Duck” and co-founder of Intel Capital. Not only was Avram managing a multi billion dollar portfolio at the most successful corporate venture group in the field of technology - Intel Capital, but he has played an integral hand in the development of today’s internet by creating high speed residential broadband. Aside from his career, we dive into what shaped this legend by looking into his childhood and early years, as well as the incredible front-row seat Avram had in the budding world of modern technology. Find inspiration with this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/178 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: http://www.avrammiller.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avram/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avrammiller/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/avrammiller YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZSWn2zDRmcVhfM5QHk7xA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avrammiller Book: https://wildduckflight.com/

“It's a super creative process ... All of these technical things don't matter if it doesn't add up to making the listener feel the magic stuff.” Emily Lazar has worked with many of the best including Alicia Keys, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Beck and over 3000 others. Saying she is in high demand is an understatement and she is one of the few female music mastering engineers in a very male industry. She won a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album for Beck’s iconic album Colors and she is the Founder, President, and Chief Mastering Engineer of her own company, The Lodge. You want to listen to this true inspiration who has truly changed music for the better. Hear her story with lots of great wisdom on the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/177 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: The Lodge Website: https://thelodge.com/ The Lodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lodgemastering/ The Lodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lodgemastering/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-lazar-a758401/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilylazarlodge/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/emilylazarlodge

“Society can only truly function better right now in the world if we're giving back and helping one another.” What a great conversation with Niki Shadrow Snyder, co-founder of Project Pop Drop and The Givefluencer Network. We talk about her amazing career journey and how giving back and helping one another is the key for everyone. Niki also tells the sweet story of the founding of her philanthropic adventure, Project Pop Drop and The Givefluencer Network. Listen to this wonderful episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/176 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: http://www.projectpopdrop.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikishadrow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niki.shadrowsnyder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PLATINUMOFFICELLC/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikishadrowsnyder/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/popdropplatinum

“You've got to figure out what you can actually do that will help students figure out where they want to go and then get them there” Lots of wonderful insights on education and the workplace with our next guest, Kate Eberle Walker, CEO of PresenceLearning and author of The Good Boss. Kate talks about the remarkable mission that PresenceLearning is taking on as a teletherapy platform for special education services. We also discuss her amazing new book, “The Good Boss,” that’s helping managers better support their employees in the workplace. So much to learn from this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Listen now! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/175 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://kateeberlewalker.com/home LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eberlewalker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eberlewalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoauthormom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eberlewalker Book: https://kateeberlewalker.com/the-good-boss

“It's not that the problems get bigger or less. It's like you have to remain relentless and undaunted and get better at rolling with the problems.” We are talking lip hydration on this episode of The Kara Goldin Show. Sara Happ, the lip expert, is the founder and CEO of Sara Happ Inc., a company that’s business is keeping lips healthy and hydrated. Celebrities including Reese Witherspoon, Jen Garner, Katie Holmes, and Kate Hudson are all fans and know all about this lip obsession. Listen now for all her great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. You won’t want to miss this episode. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/174 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://sarahapp.com/pages/our-story LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-happ-12b76a6/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahappinc Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahappherself/ Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaraHappHerself YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87BzgSzLepv453AsELPRiA

“The beauty of not coming from the industry is that we didn’t know how it was supposed to be done. We weren't afraid to really push the boundaries and challenge the norms.” More inspiring entrepreneurial stories on the way with Chloe! Meet Chloe Epstein, co-founder and president of Chloe’s, a brand that’s dedicated to making healthy treats more accessible. She shares her story of being fooled by frozen “healthy perception” yogurt products. And going from a career as a Manhattan District Attorney to following her passion in creating better for you products. Listen to this terrific episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow now. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/173 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://www.chloesfruit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-epstein-9001863b/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/chloesfruitunionsquare/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloesfruit/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/chloesfruit

“Be great at one thing and bring on people to then be great at these other things.” Lots of good stuff on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow! Meet Jeff Braverman, the CEO a.k.a. “Chief Nut” of Nuts.com. Hear how he took his small family business and turned it into a national direct-to-consumer brand, shipping quality products, beyond nuts, all over the U.S.! We talk about how he left a career in investment banking to chart his own path-building nuts.com. Jeff also shares the incredible story of how his company faced the pandemic and overcame many of the challenges of this unprecedented year. Don’t miss this conversation that’s jam-packed with inspiration! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/172 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-braverman-4a1124/ Nuts.com Website: https://nuts.com/ Nuts.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NutsDotCom/ Nuts.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutsdotcom/ Nuts.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/nutsdotcom Nuts.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NutsOnline1929

“We’re at this really interesting time right now where we have to stop looking at non-profit and for-profit separately.” Listen as Lily Kanter, Co-Founder of Serena & Lily – and now, Founder and CEO of Boon Supply share valuable lessons she has learned in a career that has spanned a number of industries. How Serena & Lily was built to be a brand that lasts, as well as her newest venture, Boon Supply which is changing the face of e-commerce by doing good and incorporating non-profits into their business model! So many inspiring and purposeful insights on this latest episode. Have a listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/171 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Serena & Lily Website: https://www.serenaandlily.com/ Boon Supply Website: https://www.boonsupply.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-kanter-6805771/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lily.kanter

“So many times, it's not the business that fails. It's the entrepreneur that quits.” What a great conversation with the co-founders of Kodiak Cakes! Meet Joel Clark and Cameron Smith, the CEO, and COO of possibly the best-tasting pancake mix (and other terrific products) around! From their homegrown story of starting from Joel’s mom’s original pancake recipe to becoming a nationwide brand and even their stint on Shark Tank! So many exciting stories and great learnings on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/170 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Kodiak Cakes’ Website: https://kodiakcakes.com/ Joel Clark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-clark Cameron Smith’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-smith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KodiakCakes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodiakcakes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KodiakCakes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Kodiakcakes

“The biggest surprise about being an entrepreneur has probably been how much it changes day to day.” Always so thrilled to have amazing entrepreneurs on #TheKaraGoldinShow! In this episode, I share my awesome conversation with Donna Letier, co-founder of Gardenuity. She takes us through the learning curves and challenges that shaped her journey and so much more. Lots of incredible tips to grow your garden and your mindset in this episode! Listen now. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/169 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Gardenuity’s Website: https://gardenuity.com/story/ Gardenuity’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gardenuity/ Gardenuity’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenuity/ Donna Letier’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-spafford-letier Donna Letier’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donna.s.king.965 Donna Letier’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnaletier/ Donna Letier’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaletier

“The greatest gift of being an entrepreneur has been this resilience that develops in you. Don't quit and keep going.” I’m so excited for you to hear Melissa’s inspiring journey! Melissa Papock is the Founder and President of Cabana Life, an apparel brand that’s not just fashionable -- it’s sun protective too! Her clothing is so stylish and functional that it has been worn by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Adam Sandler, Kate Hudson, and Nicole Kidman. In this episode, Melissa discusses her amazing career and the serious skin issue she experienced which sparked her entrepreneurial pursuits. We also talk about starting a brand after solving a personal problem and then embarking on a mission to help people with similar problems. Sound familiar? It did for me. This is an episode loaded with inspiration! Don’t miss it on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/168 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://www.cabanalife.com/ Cabana Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CabanaLife Cabana Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cabanalife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-papock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissapapock

“It's about winning those little battles everyday. As opposed to hitting a home run out of the park.” It’s Kyle Paradiso on The Kara Goldin Show! Kyle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sleepy Bear, a line of CBD- and CBN-formulated gummies that offer a nighttime sleep solution. Listen to how his career path started in the military, but then he pivoted after being forced to retire due to injury and then discovered the benefits of cannabis. Like many of the best entrepreneurs, Kyle solved a problem for himself and has now set out to help people suffering with similar problems. We also talk about the struggles of educating consumers in the CBD space and his surprising realizations about being an entrepreneur. Expect lots of new learnings and inspiration on this exciting episode! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/167 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Sleepy Bear Gummies Website: https://sleepybeargummies.com/ Sleepy Bear Gummies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepybeargummies Hydro Canna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkhydrocanna/ Sleepy Bear Gummies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepybeargummies Hydro Canna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkhydrocanna/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle.paradiso

“I think that there is this curiosity that comes from knowing that you may not know how to do it. But you can figure it out.” It’s time to let go of all your limiting beliefs and listen to our next episode on The Kara Goldin Show. On this episode, Hilary DeCesare, Founder and CEO of The ReLaunch Co., shares her mission to reframe how we think about second acts. We talk about her awe-inspiring life story and the challenges that led her to a profound realization -- that she could relaunch herself! Hilary tells all, from hitting the wall as a Silicon Valley girl to discovering her potential. Now, as an award-winning entrepreneur, she is sharing her treasure trove of learnings with us on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Don’t miss it! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/166 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: The ReLaunch Co Website: https://therelaunchco.com/ The Relaunch Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelaunchco/ The Relaunch Co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReLaunchCo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarydecesare/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh2YLZ6-ztPzE-Pi6ys6hA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilary.howarddecesare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilarydecesare/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilarydecesare?lang=en Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-overcome-doubts-and-follow-the-hints-with-kara-goldin/id1510506747?i=1000517172956

“You have to know what people want and you have to give it to them in a way that makes them realize that they can't live without it.” Today on The Kara Goldin Show, we have two incredible founders! Erica Huss and Zoe Sakoutis share their inspirational journey in founding one of the first DTC juice companies, BluePrint Cleanse. So many valuable gems in this interview as they take us on their journey, together, to hear what it’s like to develop a company in the wellness space and then sell it. Now in their second venture together for another round with an exciting company in the fungi space with Earth & Star. Hear how an entrepreneurial journey in the wellness industry always comes with lots to learn! Listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/165 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Earth & Star Website: https://earthandstar.com/ Earth & Star Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthandstarco/ Erica’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-huss-12ba926a/ Zoe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zo%C3%AB-sakoutis-3911b61a/ Erica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misshuss/ Zoe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoesakoutis/ Highway to Well Podcast: https://www.htwpodcast.com/ The 3-Day Cleanse: Your Blueprint for Fresh Juice, Real Food, and a Total Body Reset Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035IICSQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

“The best advice that I've heard that I would continue to stand behind is just obsession with your customer.” What an exciting episode, jam-packed with so much! Meet Jessica Rolph, the serial entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Happy Family and now Co-Founder and CEO of Lovevery, a direct-to-consumer brand that creates play kits that kids really learn from. We talk about the valuable lessons from her entrepreneurial journey and her passion for making toys a learning experience. Jessica is really such an amazing person and this episode is 🔥 Listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/164 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Lovevery Website: https://lovevery.com/pages/about-us Lovevery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovevery/ Facebook Lovevery: https://www.facebook.com/Lovevery/ Happy Family Organics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyorganics/ Jessica Rolph LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-rolph Jessica Rolph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.c.rolph Jessica Rolph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicarolph/ Jessica Rolph Twitter: https://twitter.com/rolphjessica

“Courage is the ability to act in a terrifying environment where you don't have all the answers and you don't know how it's going to work out.” It’s all about courage and leadership on this week's episode with Craig Mullaney! Craig is a decorated US Army Veteran, an author, and a former tech executive. In this episode, he shares the valuable lessons he learned on leadership from his military service. His book, The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education is a must-read. We also talk about the ways in which the Military and Silicon Valley are similar and how the lessons he learned in military school have applied throughout his career journey. Craig’s inspiration shines through in this episode of the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/163 Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Craig's Links: Website: https://www.brunswickgroup.com/home/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmmullaney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraigMullaney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigmmullaney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigmmullaney Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product

"Your unique experiences and how you pull them together are actually your unique opportunities." There’s so much learning and inspiration on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow with Marcia Kilgore! Marcia is the amazing founder behind the well-known brands Bliss Spa, FitFlop, Soap & Glory, and most recently, Beauty Pie. In this episode, she shares her awe-inspiring story of how she accidentally discovered what she was good at and went on to build the iconic Bliss Spa in New York City. Then, Soap & Glory and FitFlop. This serial entrepreneur has so many valuable things to say that we can all learn from. And how today she is disrupting the beauty industry with her latest company, Beauty Pie (so good!). Kickback, listen, learn and order some Beauty Pie too! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/162 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Beauty Pie: https://www.beautypie.com/ Use code KARAGOLDINSHOW at checkout for one month free. Marcia Kilgore’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcia.kilgore Marcia Kilgore’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcia-kilgore

“Our lives are actually really deep and profound experiences. But we have to really be careful to pay attention and show up. Otherwise, we might miss it.” Such a great episode with Benjamin Wagner! Benjamin is the co-producer of the award-winning PBS documentary, Mister Rogers & Me. MTV News and the Facebook Journalism Project too. In this episode, we talk about his incredible journey and passion for music, writing, and films. And finally how he met Mister Rogers in real life – and all the important things he learned from Fred Rogers himself. Please have a listen to this amazing and inspiring conversation on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/161 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Benjamin Wagner’s Website: https://www.benjaminwagner.com/ Benjamin Wagner’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtvitamin/

"Keep walking. Freezing up will kill you." Coming up is a great interview we can all learn from! Rob LoCascio, CEO and Founder of LivePerson Inc., a company that’s been transforming how people connect and transact with brands through AI. In this conversation, Rob walks us through his roller coaster of an entrepreneurial journey and shares so many golden nuggets of wisdom that he learned along the way. From getting fired at his first job, starting his first company, learning engineering and programming, creating websites, inventing the web chat, and finally founding LivePerson. Lots of good stuff here! Don’t miss this wonderful episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/160 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: LivePerson: https://www.liveperson.com Robert LoCascio’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobLoCascio Robert LoCascio’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlocascio/

"We're trying to get kids to be interested in something and develop a passion for it. My goal is to empower kids. I've been working on that my whole life." So honored to have Esther Wojcicki, the Godmother of Silicon Valley, on today’s show! Esther is Co-Founder of TractLearning, Inc. and the Founder of the Palo Alto High School Media Arts Program. In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey from her dream of becoming a journalist to finding her path towards becoming the amazing teacher that she is! Esther also talks about some of her teaching philosophy, her most recent endeavor in education technology, and most especially her “TRICK” in raising successful people. So excited for you to hear this wonderful conversation on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/159 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin Mentioned in the Episode: Esther Wojcicki’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EstherWojcicki Esther Wojcicki’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherwojcicki/ Tract: https://tract.app/company/about How to Raise Successful People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Successful-People-Lessons/dp/1328974863

“I truly believe that if you can get up more times than the next person, or if you just get up one more time, you'll get there. ” Say hello to the amazing Laney Crowell, Founder and CEO of Saie, a simple, clean beauty brand that I absolutely love! Laney shares how growing up in Paris and Northern California led her to want to create her own clean beauty line. We also talk about her career – from Lucky Magazine to the biggest beauty brand in the world, Estee Lauder! In search of a clean ethical makeup, she finally arrived at the conclusion that she needed to start her own brand. Sound familiar? Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation on the #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/158 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Laney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laney Saie: https://saiehello.com/pages/founding-story Laney’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helane-crowell

“90% of venture capital goes to straight white men in the United States. That doesn't make any sense. I could either be really, really mad about it and yell and scream, which I did, or I could also do something about it.” Who builds a VC fund from the ground up while homeless? Get ready to be inspired by this episode! Today we chat with the amazing Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Partner at Backstage Capital and Author of It’s About Damn Time. Her interesting journey from being a band tour manager to starting her own magazine then working on the hit show the Biggest Loser were just the beginnings for this undaunted guest. Her discovery of a whole underserved demographic of unsupported founders inspired her to do something really big! Arlan founded Backstage Capital and has proudly helped so many underrepresented women, LGBTQ, black, latinx, indigineous Asian and so many more get the seed money they need and deserve to make their ideas a reality! Definitely listen in on this amazing conversation on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/157 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Arlan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlanWasHere Backstage Capital: https://backstagecapital.com/crew/ Arlan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlanhamilton/

“Community building starts with treating customers right.” Interested in being inspired to go out and start your own thing? Then, today’s episode is perfect for you! Meet Gloria Hwang, Founder and CEO of Thousand, a company that creates sustainable, aesthetic, and the perfect functional cycling helmets. Listen to how she found her passion in social enterprise, startups, and the tragic event that inspired the idea of creating Thousand. Gloria also talks about the new mobility trends in the US and what’s truly essential when it comes to community building. Be inspired on your entrepreneurial journey and listen to this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/156 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin Mentioned in the Episode: Thousand Helmets: https://www.explorethousand.com/ Gloria Hwang’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghwang/

“It was a marketing mystique that hemp had that drew people in. So instead of getting frustrated, I used it as an opportunity to bring people in and really educate them.” Mike Fata is the Founder and Former Chairman & CEO of Manitoba Harvest, known for their high quality hemp food products and for being one of the originals to take on this category. In this episode, honored to hear Mike’s journey as he shares how an overweight high school dropout transformed his health and discovered the wonders of hemp. We also talk about what fueled him to start a company, overcoming the challenges in starting a new category prior to the legalization of hemp, and the concept of “coopetition” as a way to grow as an entrepreneur. Check out this amazing conversation on #TheKaraGoldinShow! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/155 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Mentioned in the Episode: Manitoba Harvest Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManitobaHarvest Mike Fata’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manitoba-mikefata

“In some scenarios, it's great to have yes people in your life. In other scenarios, it's the worst thing.” Excited to share my interview with Alex Lieberman on #TheKaraGoldinShow! Alex is the Co-Founder, Former CEO, now Executive Chairman of Morning Brew and Host of the incredible Founder’s Journal Podcast. Listen in as we talk about his journey that started with growing up in a family of finance professionals and of course, the humble beginnings of what has become the hottest daily newsletter for young professionals. He also shares what really grew the Morning Brew and how it has evolved since being acquired by Business Insider. Don’t miss this awesome episode! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/154 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Alex Lieberman’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessbarista Alex Lieberman’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman Alex Lieberman’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlieb Founder’s Journal Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders-journal The Morning Brew: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily

“I think that there is room for you. If it really is something you love, there is room. You can insist that there be room for you.” So excited for today’s awesome guest, Finnerty Steeves! Finnerty is an actress who has played many iconic roles on stage and on screen including Ms Calvin in “The Shape She Makes” and Beth Hoefler in “Orange is the New Black.” In this episode, she talks about her adventure in the world of TV and theatre and how her stubbornness prepared her for the opportunities that came her way. She heard a lot of “Nos” before she heard, “Yes.” Sound familiar? She also shares about her latest movie, “Before/During/After,” for which she wrote the script, basing it on the story of her own divorce. Check out #TheKaraGoldinShow for this exciting and inspiring conversation! Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/153 Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Finnerty Steeves Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinnertySteeves Finnerty Steeves Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finnertysphotos Before/During/After the film - https://beforeduringafterthefilm.com/

“SEO is an opportunity to actually move your opponent's chess pieces, not just your own.” Excited to welcome SEO Expert, Founder of Netconcepts & Co-Author of the book The Art of SEO, Stephan Spencer. In this episode, we break down the use and importance of SEO, how to compete in Google’s content playing field, and the ways in which AI is changing the landscape of everything we’ve ever known. Stephan also shares valuable tips and resources in creating viral-worthy content, using hashtags, and much more. Wouldn’t sit this one out if I were you! Hear more about Stephen’s journey on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/152 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Stephan Spencer’s Website: https://www.stephanspencer.com/ Stephan Spencer’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/sspencer

“Entrepreneurs see things others don't see, and they create companies to solve them.” Divya Gugnani! Divya is the CEO and Co-Founder of Wander Beauty, a company that’s been trailblazing new paths for clean, cruelty-free, and essential beauty products. We talk about how she got bitten by the entrepreneurial bug and how a personal pain point in her beauty routine led to Wander Beauty. Hear more about her inspiring story on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/151 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout-out on social! Follow Kara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin Follow Kara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Divya Gugnani’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-gugnani Divya Gugnani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgugnani Divya Gugnani’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dgugnani Wander Beauty: https://www.wanderbeauty.com

“There is nobody better to take a risk on and bet on that than yourself.” What a powerful conversation with the awe-inspiring Cate Luzio! Cate is the Founder and CEO of Luminary, the premier NYC space and membership hub for people looking to grow their professional development and network. She shares valuable learnings from her 20-year journey from the banking industry to starting her own company after recognizing what was missing for people like herself and finally, how she managed during the pandemic. If you’re looking for inspiration and empowerment, it’s time to check out this episode on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/150

“You could have the greatest product in the world, but if you don’t have great people behind it, then it may not go anywhere.” Today we’re chatting with the brave and amazing Stacy Madison, Founder & Creator of Stacy’s Pita Chips (which was bought by PepsiCo). In this episode, we talk about her journey in building this incredible brand, challenges along the way and finally selling it. and her next venture she has launched called BeBOLD Energy Bars. Such a great interview from someone who followed her gut to build a brand that people love! And here about the next venture she has launched called BeBOLD Energy Bars. Don’t miss this exciting conversation on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcast/149

“What people don't realize is that 7, 8, 9-year-olds, they do not want to be talked down to. They do want you to enter into their world.” So inspired by our next guest, author Timmy Bauer of the terrific book Billy the Dragon! How do you inspire kids to be entrepreneurs? You start them thinking early about what they “can” do! Timmy shares his journey of pursuing his passion for art and how the story he wrote for his little brother led to his career as a children’s book author. Listen and discover his journey doing what he loves and teaching skills to the next generation along the way. In addition, how his business turns industry execs and their stories into something that is ready for even the younger generation to read! Next on #TheKaraGoldinShow Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcast/148