Good Intention

Episode 80: Skyler Mapes is the Co-Founder of EXAU Olive Oil and Co-Author of The Olive Oil Enthusiast . EXAU is a high-quality Italian olive oil brand that is listed on the official index of the world’s best olive oils and has been named on Oprah’s Favorite Things twice. Skyler’s Co-Founder and husband Giuseppe’s family have grown olives for over 100 years in Calabria, Italy.  In this episod...

Episode 79: Caroline D’Amore is the founder of Pizza Girl , a brand of pasta sauces made with organic, locally sourced ingredients. Born into the D'Amores Pizza Family, Caroline is no stranger to the food industry. She created Pizza Girl to provide healthy and delicious sauces for a new generation of home chefs. In this episode, we chat about: Caroline's journey from the entertainment industry to...

Episode 78: Siobhan Murphy is the founder of Babar PR , a communications and public relations firm specializing in founders and brands making a positive impact.  With a wealth of experience in PR and strategic communications, Siobhan has worked in pivotal roles for Fortune 500 companies and startups across various industries. Most recently, Siobhan led consumer and entertainment communication...

Episode 77: Victor Guardiola and Jordan Hicks are the founders of Bawi , a sparkling aqua fresca brand that combines the traditional flavors of Mexican agua fresca with better-for-you ingredients. In this episode, we chat about: Victor and Jordan's journey from starting Bawi in college to selling in retailers like Sprouts Actionable tips for finding potential investors and the one question to ask...

Episode 76: Bonny and Michelle are trailblazing a movement to ensure that women are never an afterthought in golf. Their brand, Sierra Madre Golf , is setting a new standard for women's golf apparel. In this episode, we chat about: Why women's golf apparel has been a relatively untapped marked How Sierra Madre combines fashion and function for seamless designs What founders should know before part...

Episode 75: We all know Ben & Jerry’s for their flavorful pints of ice cream concoctions with clever, now-household names like “Americone Dream” and “Cherry Garcia.”  However, even many ice cream enthusiasts are unfamiliar with the humble beginnings of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield—two childhood friends that set out to create an ice cream shop in Burlington, Vermont with one sweet idea a...

Episode 74: Aaron and Julie Menitoff are the founders of Boarderie , an artisan cheese and charcuterie company that delivers fresh and beautiful boards nationwide. In this episode, Aaron and Julie chat about: Their pivot from running a successful catering company to launching Boarderie post-pandemic How going on Shark Tank and making a deal with Lori Greiner impacted their business The logistics o...

Episode 73: Erica Cole is the Founder and CEO of No Limbits , an adaptive clothing brand for wheelchair users, people with limited dexterity, sensory sensitivities, and other disabilities. After losing her leg in a car accident in 2018, Erica found that her prosthetic leg wasn’t compatible with her existing wardrobe. This led her on a journey to solve this problem and create an empowering business...

Episode 72: The iconic egg-shaped Beautyblender sponge is wildly popular and used by both makeup artists and everyday people all over the world. Yet, the company’s founder, Rea Ann Silva , remains relatively under the radar.  In this mini-episode, we chat about: Rea Ann Silva’s background and early career as a makeup artist How her experience on TV and film sets led to the creation of the Bea...

Episode 71 : Kristin Marino is the founder and designer behind Kozy Kasa , a boutique interior design firm for residential and commercial projects. They offer everything from full-scale remodels to simple room refreshes, in Austin and beyond. In this episode, Kristin chats about: Discovering her passion for interior design at a young age What sets Kozy Kasa apart from other design firms Her advice...

Episode 70: Marte Cázarez es el Co-Fundador de Desserto . Con el propósito de crear una alternativa al cuero animal, Marte, junto con su cofundador Adrián López Velarde, crearon un cuero vegano elaborado con nopal y lo llamaron Desserto. A través de su experiencia profesional, Marte y Adrian estaban conscientes del impacto ambiental que las industrias de la moda, el automóvil y el mueble estaban t...

Episode 69 : Sarah Brennan Hughes is the founder of Rowely , an upscale re-sale platform that offers bridal essentials for every occasion. In this episode, Sarah chats about: Her journey to launching an e-commerce business Why resale is gaining popularity in the bridal industry Her mission to provide brides with a more cost-effective and eco-friendly way to shop Valuable lessons for aspiring busin...

Episode 68: Raeka Morar is the founder of Raeka Beauty . Raeka Beauty is a purpose-driven skincare brand that celebrates South Asian beauty traditions. In this episode, Raeka chats about: How her struggle to find skincare products that catered to her needs led her on a mission to create industry change. Lessons learned from navigating the competitive skincare industry How her products are influenc...

Episode 67: Arman Hezarkhani is the founder of Parthean AI.  Parthean integrates cutting-edge AI tools with a user's financial information, allowing people to get personalized and immediate answers to their financial queries. For example, you can ask Parthean, “How much can I afford to spend on an upcoming trip to New York?” or “I want to pay off my debt in 2 years, can you build me a plan to...

Episode 66: Annie Leal, the founder of I Love Chamoy. Based in Mission, Texas, I Love Chamoy offers a delicious, tangy, and spicy chamoy that is free of sugar and artificial dyes. Annie is dedicated to providing a healthier and tasty alternative to the traditional Mexican sauce that we all know and love. In this episode, Annie chats about: The personal story that inspired her to create I Love...

Episode 65 : Nicole Haworth and Ashley Layfield are former professional dancers with impressive careers as celebrity trainers in LA's competitive fitness industry. Their passion for fitness, dance, and empowering others led them to create The Workout LA , a dance/pilates-based workout studio that offers online and in-person classes designed to make you move with intention and sculpt long, lean mus...

Episode 64: Kelly Williamson and Shelly Marshall are the Founders of True Scoops , a unique business that offers shelf-stable ice cream mixes for premium quality ice cream at home. In this episode, Kelly and Shelly chat about: The challenges they faced launching their business and establishing a new ice cream category. The process of developing delicious and high-quality ice cream mixes. Their exp...

Episode 63 : Matthew Iommi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fetii . If you live in Austin, College Station, or Lubbock, you've probably seen Fetii’s black ridesharing vans all over town! Fetii is a rideshare platform tailored towards groups and events, that utilizes a network of 15-passenger vans to allow groups to ride together, reducing congestion and emissions while providing a superior transp...

Episode 62: Andy and Amanda Rodriguez are the husband-and-wife duo behind The Salty Donut . The Salty Donut is an artisanal donut shop & coffee bar with multiple locations across the U.S. In this episode, Amanda & Andy chat about Their journey from selling donuts out of a vintage camper to opening their first retail store and expanding across the U.S. What goes into creating The Salty's ch...

Episode 61 : Elle De Freitas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wonderkind , an Austin-based branding agency specializing in brand identity, social media, packaged design, influencer marketing, and content creation. Whether it’s an out-of-the-box photoshoot, a logo refresh, or an Instagram makeover— Wonderkind continuously creates unique content for food and beverage brands like Yasso, Torchy's, Sunlife...

Episode 60 : Cessie Cerrato is the Founder of Cessie C. Communications , a public relations and social media influencer marketing agency specializing in lifestyle, beauty, travel, and hospitality. Cessie has a track record of delivering high-profile public relations results for top brands including Visit Mexico, Bacardi, and Lights Lacquer. She has consistently been named among the “Top Women in P...

Episode 59: Ryan McElroy is the Co-Founder of Bird Bird Biscuit , an Austin-based eatery serving house-made buttermilk biscuit sandwiches for breakfast & lunch. In this episode, Ryan chats about: Lessons learned from launching multiple successful businesses How Bird Bird maintains quality while scaling operations What to consider before going into business with a friend If you enjoyed this epi...

Episode 58: Today’s guest is Barbora Samieian, the Co-Founder of Sundays ! Founded in 2019 by four friends, ​​Sundays provides beautiful furniture designed to last. With curated collections of stylish yet comfortable pieces, Sundays offers an alternative to the traditional furniture shopping experience that can be overwhelming, stressful, and expensive In this episode, Barbora chats about: Lessons...

Episode 57 : Grayson DiFonzo is the Founder and CEO of BuddyLove .In 2010, Grayson left her Showroom Sales position with $10,000 of savings and set out to create a fun, bold, and confidence-boosting clothing brand with her husband and biggest supporter, Buddy DiFonzo. Today BuddyLove is a $15M+ business that is loved by influencers and has been featured in Elle, Buzzfeed, and more. In this episode...

Episode 56: Madison Snider launched Fewer Finer in 2018 after dreaming up ideas for beautiful and symbolic jewelry pieces. Today, Fewer Finer is elevating the industry by bringing that sentimental value and quality craftsmanship to every piece of jewelry. In this episode, Madison chats about: How she started her business as a side hustle and has since grown it into a 5-person team Why she intends...