Unstoppable | A Conversation With Change Makers

Shizu Okusa, Founder and CEO of Apothékary, set out to disrupt synthetic supplements by launching a platform that makes plant-medicine fun and accessible. Combining ancient ritual and modern science, Apothékary’s adaptogenic blends trade chemical ingredients for clean herbal alternatives. Shizu is a force and in our episode she shares so much wisdom and lessons in her journey. You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/469 To learn more about

Steph Chen, Founder and CEO of Anyday, is here with us today to share more about her journey building a modern cookware brand whose purpose is helping make incredible dishes cooking in the microwave. Yes, the microwave! Since its launch in 2021, the brand has garnered the attention of culinary notables including Momofuku founder David Chang. The products which are geared toward teaching home chefs that they can blanch, toast, simmer and cook full meals in the microwave. We hear all about what it means to launch a new category in the cookware space, plus all the lessons she has gained in building her company along the way. This episode is super inspiring and you don’t want to miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Sponsored by: NordVPN - Get My Exclusive NordVPN deal NordVPN.com/karagoldinshow It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at k

On this episode of The Casey Adams Show, Kara Goldin shares her journey of entrepreneurship and the challenges she faced in creating Hint Water, a beverage company that offers fruit-infused water. Goldin talks about the inspiration behind Hint, which came from wanting to provide healthier options for her kids. She also discusses the challenges of creating a product with a longer shelf life and the process of bringing Hint Water to the market. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/ireplay-thecaseyadamsshow/ Follow Casey Adams on social me

You have an opportunity to help create by producing some of the best hair and body products around. Do you do it? Sheree Ladove Funsch, CEO of LaDove, thinks so. What makes a family business, started by her father, stand the test of time by kicking out great products plus how do you decide to now create your own brand? We hear all this and more. This powerhouse CEO takes us through what it takes to manufacture the best body and hair products, her journey in growing a family business started by her father as well as many of her incredible lessons she has learned along the way. You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow.Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/https://twitter.com/karagoldinhttps://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/https://www.tiktok.com/

How do you build a business in a very competitive, very personal consumer space that stands the test of time? Ashley Berman, the brilliant designer and owner of Ashley Morgan Designs joins us to share all of this. Her stunning and unique pieces, inspired from her clients’ stories, traditions and cultures, will give you just the motivation you need to just go out and do what you love and make it happen! You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Sponsored by: MasterClass - Get two memberships for the price of one! MasterClass.com/kara Netsuite - Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist at NetSuite.com/KARA Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/

Have you flossed today?! Samantha Coxe, Founder and CEO of Flaus, decided to leave her role as an attorney to make her entrepreneurial dreams a reality, launching a dental wellness company focused first on developing an eco-friendly electric flosser. We discuss the process of creating the Flaus machine, how Flaus pre-sold more than $300K of its electric flosser hero product on IndieGoGo, raising money from friends and family and more. Her story building what she has as well as the many lessons she has learned will leave you inspired and, well, ready to start flossing! You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@K

Paul Epstein, Best-Selling Author of Better Decisions Faster, shares all about his latest book and why making quick, considered, decisions that reflect one's values and priorities is key. We discuss why it is so critical to have making better decisions faster a key priority and how doing so can lead to happiness and results. Plus, Paul shares many of his own stories that led to him making monumental changes in his life. The lessons are there! So inspiring and motivating. Make the decision to listen now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s sho

The Co-Founder and CEO of OLIPOP, Ben Goodwin, wanted to disrupt the soda industry and boy has he ever. OLIPOP is a better-for-you soda brand that has put gut health and indulgence side by side in a fun, nostalgic way. We discuss his journey disrupting the $400 billion a year global soda industry and continuing to stay ahead of the competition.  Ben’s shares many of his startup and scaling lessons and what’s in store for this terrific brand in the future. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Sponsored by HelloFresh - go to hellofresh.com/kgsfree and use the code kgsfree for free breakfast for the life of your subscription! Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social.  Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://w

Renowned workplace strategist and bestselling Author Erica Keswin shares her latest book, The Retention Revolution. How do companies stay competitive in this ever-changing world of work? How can companies make work a more enjoyable, productive experience as trust between many employees and employers has been eroding. Erica answers this and more. So whether you are the employee or the employer, we dig into the details as well as the suggested specific frameworks. So much great to listen to on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https

Hi everyone and welcome back to The Kara Goldin Show. Today we are joined by Julia Haart who is a self-made businesswoman, designer, and bestselling author of Brazen. Julia is the Founder of an incredible company called Body by Julia Haart, but you may have also caught her and her story on the Netflix hit show My Unorthodox Life which she stars in. Her incredible women’s fashion brand, Body by Julia Haart, has taken off and she takes us into her journey in building it. Julia is a powerhouse and her backstory will leave you nothing but inspired. Julia’s lessons she shares plus her ability to conquer her own fears and build a fabulous business will leave you motivated for sure. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.face

Luis Manta, Founder and CEO of Seoul Juice, was searching for the perfect, great tasting beverage that didn’t have all the sugar. Juice drinks with electrolytes, he found, were not great tasting and had loads of sugar or sweeteners. Creating the perfect, premium hydration beverage made from Korean Pears has been a journey and you are going to love the honesty that Luis shares with us about what he has learned along the way. I can’t wait for you to hear all about Luis’s journey thus far and the future for Seoul Juice on this episode of #The Kara Goldin Show. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view t

The Founder and CEO of Mason Dixie Foods, Ayeshah Abuelhiga, wanted to change comfort food for the better by disrupting the comfort food category, starting with yummy buttermilk biscuits. Why couldn’t this comfort food be made with real ingredients? Clean ingredients? Today, Mason Dixie Foods is one of the fastest-growing brands in the frozen aisle in stores now with sandwiches and waffles. I can’t wait for you to hear all about Ayeshah’s journey thus far, lessons she has learned and what’s in store for this terrific brand in the future. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to

Simon Sacal, Founder and CEO of Solely, was determined to revolutionize the way we enjoy dried fruit snacks. The incredibly clean, high-quality dried fruit snacks are unique and delicious and we hear all about how Simon is disrupting this category successfully. We dig in to hear more about how he tackled creating the brand, how he has scaled it and all of the wisdom he has gained along the way. This interview is inspiring and I know that you will be glad you listened. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/458 To

This fourth generation Texan wasn’t going to let the world not try the best tasting drinks from Texas! Katie Beal Brown, Founder and CEO of Lone River Beverage Company shares all about how she got started and quickly acquired by none other than Diageo in only two years! Through her meticulous attention to detail and relentless pursuit of excellence, she has successfully created a product that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of consumers. Katie's unwavering dedication to quality and authenticity is evident in every aspect of her brand, from the carefully sourced ingredients to the captivating flavor profiles. We dig in to hear more about how she did it and more including the many lessons she has learned on her way to success. It is fascinating, authentic, insightful and I know that you will be glad you listened. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagold

Karl Shevick, Co-Founder and CEO of Earthfoam, the sustainable sleep brand that raises the standards of quality, comfort, durability, and transparency within a misunderstood industry is here with us to discuss the mattress and sleep industry, how they hedge against greenwashing to deliver an honest product working directly with the farmers in its supply chain to ensure quality and care at every stage of production. We learn all about his journey, lessons along the way and what’s on deck for the Earthfoam brand. This interview is filled with all sorts of interesting tidbits that will keep you asking for me and I know that you will be glad you listened. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tikt

Founder of the Sydney based Lumira, the fragrance and candle company you need to know about, Almira Armstrong still remembers her earliest memories as a little girl playing with her mum’s bottles of perfume. That led to creating candles at home in her teen years and the rest is history. In fact, this passionate Founder has created some of the most luxurious scents and candles made only with super quality ingredients with of course meticulous attention to detail applied in production. Almira shares all about how she got started and her journey growing the inspiring company over the past ten years. We dig in to hear more about how she did it including the many lessons she has learned on her way to success. It is a beautiful, authentic and insightful interview and I know that you will be glad you listened. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https:/

Deirdre Quinn, Co-Founder and CEO of Lafayette 148 New York, is here with us today to share more about the brand that she has co-created and her journey in scaling it to be the massive contemporary brand that it is. We hear all about what it means to be one of the few genuinely vertically integrated fashion houses in the world plus all the lessons she has gained in building her company along the way. This episode is super inspiring and you don’t want to miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Sponsored by: Netsuite - Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist at NetSuite.com/KARA Masterclass - Get 15% off! Go to MasterClass.com/kara Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.

Jason Feifer, Author of Build For Tomorrow and Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, shares all about his latest book, Build For Tomorrow, which offers an invaluable guide on how we can embrace uncertainty and adapt to change. Why isn’t “change” an easy decision to make for so many? We discuss why so many resist it and why we all need to get comfortable with it. Plus we dig into some specific helpful frameworks. So much great to listen to on this episode now on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/453 To learn more

Barb Stegemann is a visionary entrepreneur on a mission. As the Founder and CEO of The 7 Virtues, she is making a difference in the world transforming her passion for ethical sourcing and positive change into a thriving business creating groundbreaking fragrances that source essential oils from countries rebuilding after war or strife. The 7 Virtues has flourished, capturing the attention of consumers worldwide who share her passion for ethical consumption. The company's innovative fragrance line, crafted from ingredients sourced in countries such as Afghanistan, Haiti, and Rwanda, has gained recognition for its exceptional quality and the positive impact it generates. I cannot wait for you to hear more about Barb’s entrepreneurial journey which will undoubtedly leave you very inspired. Her story building this incredible fragrance brand is one that you won’t want to miss! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending

Elena Cardone, Founder of 10x Ladies and Best Selling Author of the book Build an Empire: How to Have it All, shares all about her journey and her view of what it takes to build a business with a significant other. This episode is terrific with some important lessons that I know you will want to hear. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/451 To learn more about Elena Cardone, 10x Ladies and Build An Empire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenacardone/ https://www.facebook.com/elenacardoneWIP/ https://www.instag