Read Receipt

today on read receipt i’m talking with jennifer ross, the co-founder & ceo of swoon, a zero-calorie all-natural drinks. after trying every sugar-free drink on the market, jennifer realized just how bad sugar is even for people without diabetes and decided to create a sweet alternative. we explore using grants for funding, partnering with the right retailers, and keeping a remote team motivated.

today on read receipt i’m talking with laura xiao, the founder of henné organics, a natural and effective beauty line. after launching a design and development business, laura branched out to design the clean beauty items she wanted to see out in the world. we explore talking directly with customers, following natural inclinations, and learning to not be so hard on yourself when launching a busine...

today on read receipt i’m talking with michelle ranavat, the founder of ranavat, a cutting-edge, clinically tested beauty line that invites you to claim your crown. after growing up in wisconsin as a first-generation indian american, michelle began to craft her scientifically-backed formulas when she reconnected with her ancestral roots. we explore being your best customer,  setting aside the idea...

today on read receipt i’m talking with dr. sarah rahal, MD, the founder of armra, a bovine colostrum supplement company that is revitalizing foundational wellness for modern living.  after realizing the extent that western medicine lacked in foundational health, molly set out to create a supplement that distills over 200+ bioactives to give our immune barrier the support it needs.   we explore boo...

today on read receipt i’m talking with andrew benin, the co-founder & ceo of graza, a brooklyn-based dtc brand reimagining extra-virgin olive oil with a handsomely designed squeeze bottle. after helping to launch superstar brands such as magic spoon, andrew began to harvest the powers of olive oil after making the move to spain. we explore not trying to be the most lux in the market, scraping toge...

today on read receipt i’m talking with katie tyson, co-founder & chief commercial officer of hive brands, a grocery store & box subscription service that is fostering conscious consumption. after growing her marketing skills in the advertising world and her leadership skills in personal coaching, katie went on to co-found a marketplace that gives sustainable start-ups an equal playing field. we ex...

today on read receipt i’m talking with abigail cook stone, the founder of otherland, a candle brand that allows you to burn bliss on a budget. after a childhood of dog walking and making bracelets, michelle took her business sensibility and channeled her moderately healthy obsession with candles.   we explore the joy of the exploratory stage, launching errors, and building a support system as a fo...

today on read receipt i’m talking with jayme jenkins, the co-founder & chief brand officer of everist, a hair & body concentrate company that says "no" to watered-down products. after spending over a decade in the beauty industry, jayme connected with her university friend to launch a brand that has eco-consciousness distilled in every tube. we explore the anxiety of doing sustainability perfectly...

today on read receipt i’m talking with kyle cooke, the founder and ceo of loverboy, a groovy line of sparkling hard teas and canned cocktails. after building a platform on the bravo show summer house, kyle blended his love of nutrition and fun to create a summer sipper you can feel good about.   we explore the explosion of the hard seltzer category, building a business as an influencer, and findin...

today on read receipt i’m talking with jason lavalla, the founder and ceo of casamara, a botanical soda line for a refreshing, non-alcoholic sip. after making the move to detroit, jason began experimenting with bitters to create leisure sodas for a new type of happy hour.   we explore boom of the mocktail industry, scaling during covid, and the importance of interacting with your customers as a fo...

today on read receipt i’m talking with ryan babenzien and arjan singh the founders and ceos of jolie, a showerhead company that is revolutionizing beauty with clean water. after leaving behind careers in footwear marketing and consulting, this duo came together to launch a product that promises to be your essential beauty tool. we chat about being nimble with your brand vision, launching an e-comm...

today on read receipt i’m talking with ryan woodbury and julie sawaya the founders and ceos of needed, a prenatal supplement brand on a mission to provide mothers with everything they need to thrive. after meeting at stanford business school, the pair realized the health market lacked a trusted, fundamental nutritional business focused on women.   we explore celebrating the small wins, identifying...

today on read receipt i’m talking with maura cannon dick the chief marketing officer of heritage store, the skincare line that has been in the business of self care before it was a buzzword. after getting her feet wet in advertising, she went on to spend 10 years with estee lauder before landing at heritage.   we explore the benefits of always acting like a start-up, hybrid remote work, and mainta...

today on read receipt i’m talking with lisa odenweller the founder and ceo of kroma, the daily supplement brand designed to reset your health. after rejecting western pill fixes, she began to research the power and benefits of superfoods, eventually creating powders crafted from the purest, most nutrient-dense ingredients in the world. we explore building your investor bank, the challenges of sour...

today on read receipt i’m talking with kasey moss the director of marketing from chomps, the 100% grass-fed and paleo meat stick brand. after a decade-long background in health food marketing, kasey joined the team at chomps to introduce an audience to a revolutionized gas station snack. we explore trusting in the passion of founders, what it's like to go through an acquisition, and the power of g...

today on read receipt i’m talking with max from stoggles, the fashion-forward protective eyewear company that's blending form and function. after a career in design consulting, max set out to revolutionize eyewear that looked great, yet offered professionals industry-grade protection. through an impressive and complex indiegogo e-commerce launch, stoggle has scaled quickly. we explore building pro...

today on read receipt i’m talking with stephanie and michelle from morrow, the la-based design-forward homeware brand. after leaving the fashion and architecture world behind, these two friends founded a company that balanced colorful textiles with sustainability. we explore defining clear business roles, supply-chain shortages, and the non-existent race to growth.

today on read receipt i’m talking with luana bumachar from peach not plastic a clean, vegan, 100% plastic-free personal care brand. as the vice president of grove collaborative, luana started a mission to destroy the idea that sustainable products need to sacrifice consumer enjoyment. we explore crafting a framework for collaborations, analyzing consumer trends, and how being authentic is the key...

today on read receipt i’m talking with lauren berlingeri and katie kaps from higher dose, the lifestyle brand built on biohacking and allowing users to get glowing infrared benefits from the comfort of home. after learning the challenges that come with location-based businesses,  discovered bringing self-care in the home would be a game-changer. we explore bio-hacking, building strong relationship...

today on read receipt i’m talking with sophie bakalar from fable, the design-forward gear company that solves problems for you and your furry pals. along with her brother, jeremy, sophie leveraged her experience in consumer-brand investing to create an impactful pet brand. we explore how to identify evolving consumer trends, the timeline of product production, and why companies need to fix real li...

today on read receipt i’m talking with allison ellsworth from poppi, the gut healthy soda company that's bringing the body benefits to bubbles. after leaving a career in the oil industry, allison started brewing poppi in her own kitchen. through farmer's market word-of-mouth, poppi would launch in the retailer giant whole foods. we explore how running a business is like raising a kid, what being o...

today on read receipt i’m talking with kristin olszewski from nomadica the high quality, sustainably sourced canned wine brand. after a successful career as a sommelier, kristin was drawn to the carbon footprint-lite world of wine in a can. placing design and quality at the forefront, nomadica the winemaking landscape.   we explore tactically changing your work habits, prioritizing your mental hea...

today on read receipt i’m talking with dr. amy divaraniya from oova, the first fertility translator with lab-quality readings. after experiencing fertility troubles herself, amy set out to found a company that would empower women with knowledge of their health, hormones, and cycles.   we explore how to be strategic with raising funds, finding employees who believe in your business, and how the pan...

today on read receipt i’m talking with stefan miller from young king, the natural hair care brand specifically crafted for black and brown boys. along with his wife, cora, stefan leveraged their 20 years of experience in marketing and product development to create a brand that would reshape the beauty industry. we explore how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, how to find the nuance in yo...

today on read receipt i’m talking with jordann windschauer from base culture the 100% paleo,  gluten and grain-free baked goods company satisfying sweet tooths. after discovering a career in event planning was far too hectic, jordann found herself taking part in a paleo challenge at her local crossfit gym. noticing the mental and physical benefits of the diet, she began making paleo baked goods fr...