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on this episode, i'm excited to hang out with charlotte cruze, co-founder of alice. they're redefining the snack game with their nutritious and delicious mushroom chocolates, packed with benefits that boost both mind and body. we'll explore charlotte's journey in the food industry and how she's pioneered in creating treats that are as good for you as they are tasty.

on this week's episode, i'm thrilled to sit down with charlie weisman, the innovative mind behind staff. trapped in his nyc apartment during the pandemic, charlie was inspired to turn everyday household items into sources of joy. his vision to transform the mundane has led to the birth of staff, a brand known for its bold colors, unique materials, and whimsical characters. we'll talk about his jou...

on this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome courtney somer, the innovative founder, and ceo of lake & skye. courtney's wellness journey has taken her places she never imagined, from her start at vogue to launching a line of pure essential oil-based fragrances. we'll explore her unique brand-building experiences, discuss her launch's unexpected success, and learn about her creative strategies f...

on this week's episode, we're thrilled to sit down with chris salgardo, the skincare expert and founder & ceo of atwater skin. as the former president of kiehl's, chris brings a wealth of knowledge to the beauty & skincare industry. we'll discuss his rapid rise, his leap into entrepreneurship, and the fantastic advice he has for aspiring founders. so, sit back and join us for an engaging conversat...

on this week's episode, we're excited to sit down with carmen chen wu and aaron luo, the brilliant minds behind mercado famous. as chinese spaniards who moved to the us, they created mercado famous to share their love for the spanish way of life and remind us to slow down and savor moments with loved ones. join us as we delve into their story, discuss their commitment to quality, fair trade, and n...

on this week's episode of the podcast, we're excited to welcome woody hambrecht and ross dawkins, the masterminds behind ami ami, a bold and innovative take on boxed wine. with their deep-rooted passion for winemaking, these healdsburg locals set out to make wine a fun, casual, and eco-friendly experience. tune in as we explore their journey, the inspiration behind ami ami's striking design, and h...

this week i'm joined by ceo + founder of superordinary, julian reis  we walk through his journey from small ideas to big changes in the beauty industry. after finding inspiration from beauty influencers in china, he developed this platform to help large scale companies and creators both find consumers and monetize their social media presence. tune in to hear about how he's taking this idea interna...

this week on the podcast, I'm joined by the founder of tom's perfect 10, tom bannister. tom took a granola taste-test review series on instagram and turned it into a booming business with a waitlist of 17,000! listen in to learn how he created a huge demand for the launch of his brand, what it's like to build in public, learn a new skill, and ask your audience to review your work publicly... as al...

we sat down with joseph and alex, the co-founders of the modern home appliance brand, airsign. after designing and working for many of the biggest household brands, they were inspired to bring clean design and a truly elevated experience to the vacuum category. listen in to learn how they found an obsession with perfecting the details, building a technical product from the ground up, and launching...

today on the pod i'm joined by nate mell, founder and ceo of ceramic design and manufacturing studio, felt + fat, where we talk about how he discovered his passion in the fusion of art and food. founded in 2014, nate began his philadelphia-based operation after spending years traveling the world in search of his own artistic style, turning to street art and, eventually, ceramics. tune in as we div...

today i'm joined by sonia and maurice mosseri, co-founders of contemporary denim brand, still here. in 2008, sonia noticed that denim was becoming a daily staple for all kinds of women and  as a result, the pair decided to use their wedding money in search of their place in the market. listen in as we talk about how the pair utilized their talents and local resources to create a unique, sustainabl...

on this week's episode of read receipt, lashify founder and creator, sahara lotti, takes us through her journey from screenwriter to beauty entrepreneur. through a mindset disruption and innovation, she crafted the 'a b c's' of lash extensions and found a way to represent each unique eye shape in their product line. join us as we discuss the out-of-the-box thinking that brought lashes out of the d...

today on the pod, i'm joined by michael wieder and greg davidson, two dads who were left feeling confused by the baby and toddler industry and without any alternate options. as they both became new dads, they decided to create an innovative product that would disrupt the industry and co-founded lalo, a line of beautifully made baby and toddler products with award winning customer feedback. tune in...

this week on the pod, we're joined by new york city based entrepreneur, vladimir vukicevic. already with two self started businesses under his belt, he founded better & better with the intention of bringing key nutrients to those who need it most through eco-friendly oral care. tune in as we break down the moments that inspired him and why he decided that an all natural toothpaste was going to be...

this week on the pod, we're joined by sustainable, to-go kitchenware brand, stojo to talk about growing a business the right way. we're sitting down with stojo cmo, meghan holzhauer, and founder & ceo, jurrien swarts, as they break down what it took to leave their fields in search of starting something meaningful. tune in and discover the joys of ditching disposable culture for good!

this week on the pod, we're talking about the thong that did a thing. not sure what we're talking about? listen in, as we sit down with brenda berger and discuss her hanky panky journey from sales to ceo! 

as a pioneer in the athleisurewear market, year of ours is creating fully functional pieces for the woman on the go. founder, eleanor haycock, used her background in fashion textiles to design high level performance pieces that don't limit you to the gym. listen in as we connect with the talented woman behind this female-owned and opporated brand!

great things come in sustainable packages - or at least that's what uni ceo, alexandra keating, believes. made with reusable and recyclable aluminum, uni is zero-waste bodycare that is on a mission to be the new standard in packaging. this week on the pod, we'll discuss her journey from tech to beauty while avoiding greenwashing and how these beautiful products can help save the ocean!

ever wondered what it takes to have sephora wanting to carry your brand before you've even launched the product? today, i'm joined by eadem co-founders marie kouadio and alice lin, to talk about their journey from tech to beauty and how their emphasis on building a community founded on shared experiences and learning led them to success. listen in and discover how they navigated an increasingly cr...

do you believe in magic? this week's read receipt guest does! i'm sitting down with danny winer, the ceo of michelin star chef recommended cookware brand, hexclad, to discuss his journey to creating the most innovative cookware on the market that works like magic. we explore how science, art, and a desire to disrupt the industry came together to capture the attention of top chefs like gordon ramse...

wood spoon herbs founder, lauren haynes, wanted to inspire and empower her community to take self-care into their own hands. this small-batch herbal apothecary was crafted as seasonal medicine and connection, not only to others but to the earth and power of plants. this week on the pod, we'll dig into the intentional practices behind the brand and how they stay close to their roots.

think babies and art don't go together? think again! on this week's episode of read receipt, i talk with freestyle ceo, mike constantiner, about baby care for modern baby makers and how he created a solution to uncomfy, unsustainable diapers founded by parents, designed by artists. tune in and find out why more parents are caring for their young ones the freestyle way!

biom knows that when it comes to sustainability, less is more! this week on the pod, we're getting into the dirty details with biom co-founder, will gahagan; diving into eliminating single-use plastic and creating a biodegradable product that looks as good as it feels. tune in and discover the benefits of cleaning with clean products! 

today on the show we sit down with raphael peck, the ceo of brixton, the classic headwear brand originally built from a garage in oceanside california. today, the brand has expanded into an extensive line of apparel while building dedicated retail stores to feature the brand as a whole. raphael talks about how he got his start working weekends in his dads south african textile factory, making the...

what do a chef de partie, wal-mart, and subpar s'mores all have in common? today's read receipt guest, michael tierney. the founder and ceo of health food brand, mikey's, and confectionery brand, stuffed puffs, to discuss his journey from fine dining to product innovation to manufacturing to meeting world-famous DJs (no, seriously). we'll explore how the self-proclaimed "tinkerer" worked through a...