#0258 - Marci Hopkins - From Chaos to Clarity

Introducing this week's special guest, Marci Hopkins! She's a remarkable figure in the world of inspirational and educational television, hosting a show that reaches over 2.8 million viewers monthly on CBS-owned WLNY-TV New York. Her mission? To be a beacon of inspiration and empowerment, guiding viewers towards their happiest lives through candid, meaningful, and engaging conversations.

But that's not all—Marci is also an accomplished author, renowned for her work "Chaos to Clarity Community." This powerful memoir shares her personal journey, weaving together stories of inspiration, hope, and strength. From breaking the cycle of negativity to navigating trauma, Marci offers invaluable insights for embracing the best life.

Join us as we dive into a conversation filled with empowerment and inspiration! 

 

 Don't miss this week's episode! Here's what you'll discover:

The transformative impact of cutting out alcohol in Marci's life.

The empowering journey of starting her own community and how it changed her life.

The importance of accessible mental health resources in today's digital age.

Marci's inspiring journey to healing and finding her best self.

 

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#0257 - S'NOODS - Lauryn Bodden (winner of Netflix’s Snack vs. Chef)

Exciting news! This week's podcast guest is Lauryn Bodden, the winner of Netflix’s first season of Snack vs. Chef! Lauryn wowed us all as she competed alongside 12 chefs, channeling her inner food scientist to recreate classic snacks and invent her own original creations. After her victory, Lauryn launched S’NOODS, a deliciously crunchy snack noodle that's perfectly seasoned and ready to enjoy right out of the bag each time! In addition to running S’NOODS, Lauryn is a recipe developer and private chef for The Sailing Collective. She’s also worked as a food editor and stylist for major meal kits, brands, and publications.

 

In this episode, you'll learn:
How Lauryn used nostalgic snacks to create S’NOODS

Her marketing strategy as a solo founderHow she overcame imposter syndrome and gained confidence on Snack vs. Chef

Tune in now to hear Lauryn’s incredible journey!

#0256 - The Sculpt Society - Megan Roup

This week, we're thrilled to sit down with Megan Roup, the inspiring founder of The Sculpt Society! Launched in 2017, Megan's decision to turn her passion for fitness into a full-time career led to the creation of The Sculpt Society, a revolutionary platform that embodies her belief in the transformative power of movement for personal growth and well-being. As a mother of two, Megan's journey with TSS continues to evolve, and she's here to share her mantra: "commit to less so you can show up more." With workouts ranging from quick 5-minute bursts to comprehensive 50-minute sessions, The Sculpt Society truly offers something for everyone, regardless of fitness level.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Megan's journey in developing The Sculpt Society from a personal passion to a thriving fitness community.

The pivotal role dance played in shaping Megan's fitness journey and the unique blend it brings to The Sculpt Society's workouts. 

The exciting story of how Vimeo approached Megan to collaborate on developing her very own fitness app.

#0255 - Fila Manila - Jake Deleon (as seen on Shark 🦈 Tank)

Join us this week as we chat with David Cantor, Join us in welcoming Jake Deleon, the founder of Fila Manila! 

Jake, a first-generation Filipino American born in the Philippines and raised in New Jersey, founded Fila Manila to spread the joy of Filipino family, culture, and cuisine. Discover award-winning Filipino flavors like Adobo Sauce, Banana Ketchup & Ube Purple Yam Spread, perfect for enjoying at home!

This year, Jake secured a $250,000 investment from Daniel Lubetzky on Shark 🦈 Tank!

During this episode, Jake shares his journey to closing the deal

Don't miss this insightful episode!

#0254 - David Cantor- Folk Revival - Are Acorns the Next Superfood Trend? 🌰🐿️

Join us this week as we chat with David Cantor, Founder of Folk Revival, on his mission to enhance food resilience. Discover how he's bridging worlds by introducing high protein, low carb options to natural food enthusiasts.

On this episode you’ll learn:

  • Are Acorns the Next Superfood Trend? 🌰🌱

  • The reasoning behind their strategic decision to avoiding using acorns in the brand name.

  • How they landed a deal with Whole Foods.

  • Are Acorns 🌰 the Next Big Food Innovation? 🌍

  • Their innovative fundraising approach on WeFunder.

 

Don't miss this insightful episode!

#0253 - Celine & Joline Nehoray - Beverly Hills Lingerie

This week we welcomed Celine and Joline Nehoray to our studio! 

Join us as we dive into their inspiring journey from sisters to cofounders of Beverly Hills Lingerie.  Founded in 2018, their brand draws inspiration from the 1980s trend of lingerie as streetwear, bringing a fresh perspective to the oversaturated market. Beverly Hills Lingerie has since been featured in Vogue, Entrepreneur, GQ, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, WWD & more! More than just a product, Beverly Hills Lingerie is a service that is elevating the experience of self-love and empowerment. With an all-female team, Celine & Joline exemplify the importance of women supporting women in business.

Tune in to our episode to discover their secrets to success!

Unlock key learnings from our latest episode: 

  • Discover how Beverly Hills Lingerie crafted its brand voice & engaged its audience. 

  • Follow Celine & Joline's journey to success, fueled by family bonds. 

  • Gain entrepreneurial tips from the sisters.

  • Don't miss out on these invaluable insights

#0252 - Carrie Barber - Make Beauty 💄

This week we’re sitting down with Carrie Barber of MAKE Beauty. Carrie navigated her career with some of the most influential brands in beauty, with roles at top companies such as Sephora, Augustinus Bader, Bloomingdales and VIOLET GREY, establishing herself as part of the industry’s new guard of tastemakers. Carrie harnesses the advancements of biotechnology and formulates each product with sustainable botanical materials, lab engineered natural ingredients, and skin-compatible synthetics that go beyond the concept of clean. MAKE products are formulated using botanical and botanically derived ingredients and tested synthetic ingredients.

This episode’s key highlights:

Learn about Carrie's journey to create MAKE Beauty and understand the brand's unique strategies that contribute to its lasting impact in the beauty industry.

Explore Carrie's shift from working with major beauty brands to becoming an entrepreneur. Learn about the challenges and victories that led her to forge her path.

Discover how Carrie conquered dyslexia, turning it into a strength in her entrepreneurial journey. Explore the mindset and support systems that empowered her success.

Dive into what lies ahead for MAKE Beauty, exploring upcoming developments and strategies. Learn about the envisioned steps for growth and success in the brand's future.

#0251 - Cyndi Bray - Wad-Free (as seen on Shark Tank 🦈)

This week, we're featuring Cyndi Bray, the creator of Wad-Free, as seen on Shark Tank!

Wad-Free is a wad preventer that eliminates tangled, twisted, and balled-up laundry. Cyndi invented Wad-Free to help laundry-doers fight the battle against the dreaded sheet-wad. One year after launching Wad-Free, Cyndi was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank and landed a deal with Mr. Wonderful himself, Kevin O’Leary.

On this episode, we'll cover:

How Cyndi went from being a Shark Tank fan to appearing on the show.

The secret behind Wad-Free’s explosive success.Whether Cyndi had a particular Shark in mind before her appearance on the show.

How she developed and launched her product all by herself, in the middle of a pandemic!

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#0250 - Standard Self Care I Hannah Minardi & Austin Wiberg

In 2022, Austin Wiberg and Hannah Minardi, college friends turned business partners, saw a gap in the ever-growing personal care space. Austin and Hannah met almost 10 years ago and, after working on various projects over the years together, they launched Standard Self Care with the goal of creating high-performance personal care products that have formulas you could have the highest confidence in.

At the age of 20, Hannah founded With Seven, a socially conscious consulting firm uniting companies like Nike, HiyoTarget, Waterdrop Revolve, and Hot Pilates with the social causes that matter most to today’s generation of conscious consumers. She drew on this extensive consulting experience when she partnered with her longtime friend and business partner, Austin Wiberg, who developed his entrepreneurial acumen at top lifestyle eCommerce brands such as Suja Juice and Talentless. Integrating their expertise across industries and looking to optimize every facet of their daily routine, Hannah and Austin joined forces to formulate Standard Self Care. This streamlined personal care line, a streamlined personal care line that focuses on product efficacy & ingredient transparency above all else.

There’s no shortage of ‘clean’ beauty brands infiltrating your Explore Page, but if your products don’t create lasting results in your skin, you’ll return to your tried-and-true routine. That’s why Hannah and Austin created Standard Self Care: a concentrated line of 3 cosmeceutical products that outperform your conventional lineup. Always Bioactive, Non-Toxic, Vegan, Paraben-Free, Cruelty-Free, Fragrance-Free, Silicone-Free, and designed with the highest Standards to optimize your self-care practice and upgrade your quality of life.

#0249 - SOMOS | Miguel Leal - The Future of Mexican Cooking at Home

Welcome to this weeks episode, recorded using Riverside, your all-in-one online podcast and video studio. 

This week’s guest is Miguel Leal, Cofounder and CEO of SOMOS. Miguel created SOMOS alongside his friends Rodrigo Zuloaga and Daniel Lubetsky after coming to the United States and being disappointed with the options for creating truly delicious Mexican meals at home. Discover why the market for cooking Mexican food at home is projected to grow to 30 billion dollars in the next five to ten years. Join us as we discuss the importance of cooking Mexican cuisine and why it is becoming as popular as Italian food. As consumers begin to spot the brand’s brightly colored packaging (inspired by Mexican alebrijes) of all non-GMO plant-based entrees (all microwavable in 90 seconds), rices, beans, chips, and salsas in stores, Miguel hopes they will also discover a Mexico far more diverse than rice and beans.

In this episode you’ll learn:

The story behind starting a CPG brand.

How Mexican food surpassed Italian during COVID.

The 30 Billion Dollar Mexican cooking market.

The idea behind Juntos Market: A Fusion of Asian and Latin American Cuisine.


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#0248 - Hyperice | Jim Huether

Welcome to our conversation with Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice. Join us as we delve into the company's incredible growth, from $10 million to $24 million in just 24 months. In this episode, we'll cover: 

The impact of maximizing TV exposure.

Jim Huether's strategies for navigating the challenges of being a CEO.

The pivotal role of the Hypervolt in Hyperice's remarkable success.

Over a short duration in 2020, Hyperice struck league-wide partnerships with the NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA Tour, UFC and US Soccer. Chief rival Therabody inked deals with the NWSL and ATP Tour. Both companies also scooped up numerous team partnerships and star athlete ambassador relationships.

The three-year agreement Hyperice had with the NFL has now lapsed, meaning it is no longer the exclusive sideline supplier, although it has built up significant brand loyalty among the players. And part of the original arrangement was an investment in Hyperice from 32 Equity, the NFL investment vehicle.

#0247 - Dutch | Joe Spector - Revolutionizing Pet Telehealth

Welcome to our interview with Joe Spector of Dutch, the premier direct-to-consumer pet telehealth company dedicated to revolutionizing pet telemedicine. Joe's journey from fleeing Uzbekistan as a young Jewish refugee to the mission of Dutch is a true testament to the American dream. In this episode, we will delve into:

  • Joe's inspiring escape from Uzbekistan as a Jewish refugee at the tender age of 7.

  • The profound influence of Joe's grandfather's business on his commitment to making healthcare more accessible.

  • Dutch's impactful initiatives in bringing life-changing care to pets nationwide.

Dutch is on a mission to revolutionize telemedicine for pets (just how Hims, One Medical, and Better Health have changed telemedicine for humans) through affordable and accessible healthcare plans. It is founded by the former CoFounder of Hims & Hers, Joe Spector, who has an incredible story that is a testament to the American dream.

With the state of California just recently making veterinary telehealth legal as of January 1 by passing AB 1399, Dutch is the preeminent expert in the business of pet telehealth which is quickly becoming a national topic. 

#0246 - Curie | Sarah Moret's Path to $20 Million - as seen on Shark Tank

In this episode, you'll discover the inspiring story of Sarah Moret, founder of Curie, who turned frustration into success. From creating a performance-based deodorant formula to expanding into a body care line, Sarah's journey is filled with challenges and triumphs, including her appearance on Shark Tank. Join us as we delve into the entrepreneurial spirit and the transformative power of Shark Tank. In this episode you'll discover:

  • The inspiring origin of the name Curie.

  • The transformative impact of Shark Tank on her business.

  • The evolution of Curie's hero product into a body care line.

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#0245 - Cowboy Drifter - Chuck Carrington & Michael Lange

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Chuck Carrington and Michael Lange as they unveil the behind-the-scenes of 'Cowboy Drifter'.

Uncover:

🎬 Innovative guerrilla filmmaking tactics that breathed life into the story.

🎞️ The art of resourcefulness in unleashing creativity within budget constraints.

🎥 Harnessing musical talent to craft a captivating soundtrack that embellished the narrative.

About the movie: Can a man find redemption when he's never placed any value on his own life? When Caskie Jones goes searching for a father he hasn't seen in thirty years he gets more than he bargained. Will it be enough to win back those he loves?