The Kara Goldin Show
by Kara Goldin
Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint and Author of the WSJ Best Seller Undaunted, brings listeners real, unfiltered conversations with today’s boldest entrepreneurs, leaders, disruptors, and change-makers on The Kara Goldin Show. From overcoming setbacks to building iconic brands, Kara dives deep into the stories of those who dared to do things differently.Guests like Tony Robbins (entrepreneur, author), Chip Wilson (Lululemon), Guy Kawasaki (Apple, Canva), Mindy Grossman (WW), and Amy Errett (Madison Reed) share the mindset, lessons, and raw truth behind building what others said was impossible. Listen and learn from the Masters!
Episodes
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915 Krishna Kaliannan: Founder of Catalina Crunch
Some of the best businesses start when a founder decides to solve a problem they’re living with themselves. On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Krishna Kaliannan, Founder of Catalina Crunch, the better-for-you cereal and snack company he created after his own experience living with Type 1...
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914 Lulu Ge: Founder & CEO of Elix
What if some of the answers to today's biggest women's health challenges have been around for thousands of years—but we've largely overlooked them? 🌿 On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Lulu Ge, Founder and CEO of Elix, the wellness company bringing 5,000 years of Traditional Chinese…
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913 Dr. Dennis Gross: Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
Skincare has never been more complicated. Dr. Dennis Gross wants us to get back to the science. ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Dr. Dennis Gross, board-certified dermatologist, former cancer researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Dr. Dennis...
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912 Sophia Edelstein: Co-Founder & CEO of Pair Eyewear
Eyewear was built to be functional. Pair Eyewear decided it should be fun, too. 👓 On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Sophia Edelstein, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pair Eyewear, the customizable eyewear brand she started with Nathan Kondamuri while they were undergrads at Stanford. Pair took…
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911 Saif Khawaja: Co-Founder & CEO of Seremoni and Shinkei Systems
What if the secret to better seafood starts the moment the fish leaves the water? 🐟 On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Saif Khawaja, Co-Founder and CEO of Shinkei Systems and the entrepreneur behind Seremoni, the premium seafood brand powered by Shinkei’s technology. Saif started the…
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910 Elisabeth Galvin: Co-Founder of Stellar Snacks
Sometimes the biggest opportunities are hiding in the most familiar categories. On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Elisabeth Galvin, Co-Founder of Stellar Snacks, the mother-daughter-owned company reinventing one of America's most classic snacks: the pretzel. We talk about how Elisabeth and...
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909 Chris Salgardo: Founder & CEO of ATWATER
What happens when you make it to the top of your industry—and decide to start over? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Chris Salgardo, Founder and CEO of ATWATER, and former President of Kiehl’s. After more than 40 years in beauty, Chris left the corporate world to build a skincare and...
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908 Lola Banjo: Founder & CEO of Silver & Riley
Luxury is hard to break into. Building a new luxury brand from scratch—and aiming for $100 million—is an entirely different challenge. ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Lola Banjo, Founder and Chief Executive of Silver & Riley, the luxury fashion and travel accessories brand she launched...
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907 Matt Scanlan: Co-founder & CEO of NAADAM
What does it take to turn one big idea into a $100M+ brand that lasts? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Matt Scanlan, Co-Founder and CEO of NAADAM—the cashmere brand that started with a trip to Mongolia and a plan to rethink the industry. We talk about the $98 sweater that helped put…
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906 Sam Nebel: Co-Founder of goodwipes
What if one of the biggest opportunities in consumer products is hiding in a category most people don’t even want to talk about? On today’s episode, we welcome Sam Nebel, Co-Founder, Chief Commercial Officer — and King of All Wipes — at goodwipes, the bold personal hygiene brand changing the way...
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905 Dr. Karan Rajan: Founder & CEO of LOAM
What happens when a doctor and surgeon with millions of followers decides the gut-health industry still isn’t getting one of the basics right? On today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Karan Rajan, Founder and CEO of LOAM — a science-backed, doctor-formulated prebiotic fiber brand rethinking how we...
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904 Heather Sloan: Co-Founder of Heali Medical
What if managing everyday pain didn’t have to mean pills, creams, or simply living with it? On today’s episode, we welcome Heather Sloan, Co-Founder of Heali Medical — a wellness company creating wearable, drug-free products designed to help people manage pain, recover, and keep moving. A trained...
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903 Dinah Bengur: Co-founder & CEO of Pitango Gelato
What does it take to turn a beloved local food brand into a franchise without losing what made it special in the first place? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Dinah Bengur, Co-Founder and CEO of Pitango Gelato Franchise Co. — the artisanal gelato brand known for authentic Italian gelato…
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902 Dr. Ivy: Founder of Dr. Ivy Skincare
What if everything we’ve been taught about anti-aging skincare is focused on the wrong thing? What if the future isn’t about temporarily fixing what we see on the surface — but understanding how to help our skin function, repair, and regenerate differently as we age? On today’s episode, we…
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901 KJ Miller: Co-founder & President of Mented Cosmetics
What happens when you see millions of consumers being overlooked—and realize that isn't just a problem, it's a massive business opportunity? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with KJ Miller, Co-Founder and President of Mented Cosmetics and President of Elevated Beauty Group. Mented launched in...
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900 Jessica Herrin: Founder & CEO of Marklo
What does it take to build companies across three completely different eras of the internet — and then start all over again with AI? On today’s episode, we welcome Jessica Herrin, Founder and CEO of Marklo, the AI revenue planning platform helping direct-to-consumer brands understand what…
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899 Danielle DuBoise: Co-Founder of Sakara
When did taking care of ourselves become another job? On today’s episode, we welcome Danielle DuBoise, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Sakara — one of the pioneering companies behind the modern food-as-medicine movement. Danielle and her childhood friend and Co-Founder Whitney Tingle launched...
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898 Olo Tchala: Founder & CEO of Alaffia
On today’s episode, we welcome Olowo-n’djo “Olo” Tchala, Founder and CEO of Alaffia — a clean beauty brand rooted in West African traditions and built around fair trade, ethical sourcing, and creating economic opportunity. Alaffia is what happens when purpose isn’t added to a brand — it is the...
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897 Andrew Rose: Founder of Montauk Man
How do you take a place, a memory, and a feeling—and turn them into a fragrance brand that stands out in one of the most crowded categories in luxury? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Andrew Rose, Founder of Montauk Man—a new fragrance house inspired by the raw beauty, contrasts, and...
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896 Jacqueline Prehogan: Co-Founder of Open Farm
Pet food needed a reality check. Open Farm gave it one. ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Jacqueline Prehogan, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Open Farm — one of the fastest-growing premium pet food brands in North America. This is a brand built on a simple but powerful idea: if…
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895 Ron Johnson: Author of Shop Different
Retail is not dead. Bad retail is. ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Ron Johnson, the creator of the Apple Store and author of Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius. Ron worked directly with Steve Jobs and helped build one of the most successful retail concepts in history —...
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894 Milan Martin: Founder and CEO of Free Spirits
Rethinking the cocktail — without the alcohol. That's the opportunity. ✨ On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Milan Martin, Founder and CEO of Free Spirits — one of the fastest-growing independent non-alcoholic spirits brands in North America. We talk about how Milan went from…
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893 Malachy Mitchnick: Co-Founder & CEO of burnd
What does it take to enter a crowded category like sunscreen and build something that actually stands out? Malachy Mitchnick is the Co-Founder and CEO of burnd, a science-driven sun and skincare brand focused on high-performance products for protecting, repairing, and restoring skin. He is…
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892 Lauren Schulte Wang: Founder & CEO of The Flex Company
What happens when you stop accepting the status quo and build the solution you wish existed? Lauren Schulte Wang is the Founder and CEO of The Flex Company, North America's leading menstrual disc and cup brand. After years of believing her discomfort was simply part of having a period, Lauren...
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891 Ann Williams: Founder of Yearly Co.
On today’s episode, we welcome Ann Williams, Founder and Creative Director of Yearly Co. — a Nashville-based fine jewelry brand built around celebrating life’s milestones with timeless, solid 14k gold jewelry. Yearly Co. started with a family tradition. Inspired by receiving gold bangles to mark...
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890 Ana Rosenstein: Founder & CEO of Amante 1530
Can a startup really take on Aperol and Campari—and win? Ana Rosenstein is the Founder and CEO of Amante 1530, a modern Italian aperitivo that is less sweet than Aperol, less bitter than Campari, and made with 25% less sugar than Aperol. In this episode, Ana shares how she saw an opening in a...
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889 Bree McKeen: Founder & CEO of Evelyn & Bobbie
Tolerate discomfort? Not today. ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Bree McKeen, Founder and CEO of Evelyn & Bobbie — the intimates brand reimagining what women should expect from their bras. Bree’s own experience as a 34G woman dealing with tension headaches, shoulder pain, and posture...
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888 Kevin Gianni: Co-founder & CEO of Annmarie Skin Care & Salt + Blue
What does it really take to build a brand that lasts—not just through growth, but through every stage that follows? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Kevin Gianni, Co-Founder and CEO of Annmarie Skin Care—a clean beauty brand built on ingredient transparency, thoughtful growth, and a...
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887 Daniel Kiyoi: Co-Founder of Nocturnal Skincare
What happens when you've spent years helping build some of the world's biggest beauty brands—and decide it's time to create one that's completely different? On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I'm joined by Daniel Kiyoi, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Nocturnal Skincare. Before...
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886 Caroline Dell: Co-Founder of Goodword
What if your greatest competitive advantage isn't your product, your funding, or even your experience—but the relationships you've built over time? On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I'm joined by Caroline Dell, Co-Founder and CEO of Goodword, an AI-powered relationship management platform...
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885 Dr. Whitney Hovenic: Co-Founder of SPOOGE
On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Dr. Whitney Hovenic, double board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, and Co-Founder of SPOOGE — a mineral SPF brand with serious dermatology expertise, a playful attitude, and a mission to change how people think about daily sun protection. We talk…
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884 Ayla Barmmer: Founder & CEO of FullWell
What if the biggest opportunity to improve reproductive health—and even the health of future generations—starts long before pregnancy? On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Ayla Barmmer, Founder and CEO of FullWell, a reproductive wellness company setting a new standard for...
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883 Lauren Bartholomeusz: Co-Founder of KeraFactor
What if the future of hair restoration isn't another shampoo or supplement—but real science? On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Lauren Bartholomeusz, Co-Founder of KeraFactor, a medical-grade hair restoration company bringing evidence-based innovation to one of the...
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882 Keith O’Briant: CEO of HYDRINITY
Building skincare from regenerative medicine — that’s the magic ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Keith O’Briant, CEO of HYDRINITY Accelerated Skin Science — one of the fastest-growing professional skincare brands in the U.S. We talk about how HYDRINITY began not as a traditional beauty...
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881 Alysa Seeland: Founder & CEO of FOND Regenerative
Building a food brand from a health crisis, a farmers market, and one very big fire — that’s the magic ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Alysa Seeland, Founder and CEO of FOND Regenerative — the Texas-based company making verified regenerative bone broths, traditional demi-glace, and...
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880 Heidi Zak: Co-Founder & CEO of Thirdlove
Rethinking the bra industry by finally listening to women — that's the magic. ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Heidi Zak, Co-Founder and CEO of ThirdLove — the intimate apparel brand that transformed how millions of women shop for bras through better fit, inclusive sizing, and…
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879 Alex Taylor: Co-Founder of Perelel
Building a women’s health company that is also pushing for systems change — that’s the magic ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Alex Taylor, Co-Founder of Perelel — the first and only OB/GYN-founded vitamin company offering clinically backed nutrition for every stage of a woman’s hormonal...
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878 Phantila Phataraprasit: Co-Founder & CEO of Sabai
What does it take to make sustainable furniture more accessible — without compromising on style, comfort, or quality? On today’s episode, we welcome Phantila Phataraprasit, CEO and Co-Founder of Sabai — an AAPI and female-founded sustainable furniture brand rethinking what we bring into our…
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877 Neka Pasquale: Founder & Chief Product Officer of Urban Remedy
Building a food brand around the belief that food is healing — that’s the magic ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Neka Pasquale, Founder and Chief Product Officer of Urban Remedy — a company on a mission to reimagine the food system and teach the world that food is healing. We talk about...
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876 Catherine Hunziker: Founder of WishGarden Herbs
On today’s episode, we welcome Catherine Hunziker, Founder and Chief Formulator of WishGarden Herbs — America’s #1 selling liquid herbal formulas brand. A pioneering herbalist, educator and entrepreneur, Catherine has spent more than four decades helping make herbal medicine more accessible to...
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875 Paula Blankenship: Founder and CEO of Heirloom Traditions & Author of Just Open the Jar
What if it's never too late to build the business—or the life—you've always imagined? On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Paula Blankenship, Founder of Heirloom Traditions and author of the new book, Just Open the Jar. Paula built Heirloom Traditions, known for its All In One...
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874 Jennifer Martinez: Founder of Elevation Tea Company
On today’s episode, we welcome Jennifer Martinez, Founder of Elevation Tea Company — a premium tea brand sourcing rare, organic and small-batch teas from underrepresented regions around the world. Inspired by Northern California wine country and her background in UX and graphic design, Jennifer…
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873 Karen Behnke: Founder of Beauty Crush Skincare
On today’s episode, we welcome Karen Behnke, Founder of Beauty Crush Skincare — a regenerative skincare brand bringing together biotech, sustainability, clean beauty, vineyard luxury and decades of product innovation. Recognized by Elle, Forbes and Cosmopolitan as one of the OGs of the clean…
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872 Ravi Prasad: Co-Founder of Almora Botanica
On today’s episode, we welcome Ravi Prasad, Co-Founder of Almora Botanica — a luxury, natural and sustainable skincare brand bringing together Ayurvedic wisdom, Himalayan botanicals, adaptogens, green chemistry and modern science. After decades working in Ayurvedic medicine and wellness…
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871 Katie Lee: Founder of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta
On today’s episode, we welcome Katie Lee, Founder of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta — a chef-driven Italian restaurant and fast-growing CPG brand based in St. Louis. Katie’s journey from high school dropout, recovering addict and single mom to James Beard-recognized restaurateur and one of the...
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870 Suman Desai: Founder & President of GLASSFX
On today’s episode, we welcome Suman Desai, Founder and President of GLASSFX, a biotechnology-forward skincare brand built at the intersection of clinical science, Korean innovation, and modern consumer behavior. Before entering the beauty industry, Suman co-founded FLYBLACK, a private aviation...
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869 Jenney Korasick: Co-Founder of Leche
869 Jenney Korasick: Co-Founder of Leche Jenney’s path to entrepreneurship began with a problem she experienced firsthand. As a mother with an oversupply of breast milk, she wanted to donate — but quickly realized the system wasn’t built for modern families. It was fragmented, confusing, and far...
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868 Aimee Dudum: Co-Founder of VICI Collection
868 Aimee Dudum: Co-Founder of VICI Collection On today’s episode, we welcome Aimee Dudum Colorado, Co-Founder and Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer of VICI Collection, one of the leading direct-to-consumer fashion brands to emerge from the Bay Area. Since launching in 2012, VICI has grown...
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867 Brynn MacLennan: Co-Founder & CEO of Slate Flosser
On today’s episode, we welcome Brynn MacLennan, Co-Founder and CEO of Slate Flosser — a women-led oral care company on a mission to transform flossing from an overlooked chore into one of the most important habits in preventive health. A product designer, entrepreneur, and mother of five, Brynn...
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866 Rick Rosenfield: Co-Founder of California Pizza Kitchen and Author of The California Pizza Kitchen Story
On today’s episode, we welcome Rick Rosenfield, Co-Founder of California Pizza Kitchen and author of The California Pizza Kitchen Story: How Two Federal Prosecutors Changed the Way America Eats Pizza. Before helping create one of the most recognizable restaurant brands in the world, Rick built a...
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Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint and Author of the WSJ Best Seller Undaunted, brings listeners real, unfiltered conversations with today’s boldest entrepreneurs, leaders, disruptors, and change-makers on The Kara Goldin Show. From overcoming setbacks to building iconic brands, Kara dives deep into the stories of those who dared to do things differently.Guests like Tony Robbins (entrepreneur, author), Chip Wilson (Lululemon), Guy Kawasaki (Apple, Canva), Mindy Grossman (WW), and Amy Errett (Madison Reed) share the mindset, lessons, and raw truth behind building what others said was impossible. Listen and learn from the Masters!
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