Elevate Your Brand

In this episode, host Laurel Mintz sits down with Suhay Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of Seid Cosmetics. Discover how Suhay transformed personal adversity into a vibrant, innovative beauty brand that’s redefining product performance, sustainability, and inclusivity. From building award-winning, vegan, and cruelty-free cosmetics to developing products that work for all skin tones and lifestyles, this c...

In this episode, Laurel Mintz welcomes Helen Christoni, co-founder of Make Time Wellness, for a dynamic discussion on the importance of women’s brain health. Discover the story behind Make Time Wellness—from its origins as a COVID project to winning Best Brain Health Supplement awards and landing on shelves at retailers like Ulta, Target, and QVC. Helen shares actionable insights about supplement...

In this episode of Elevate Your Brand, host Laurel Mintz sits down with Povilas Sabilauskas, CEO and co-founder of Pulsetto—the world’s first non-invasive, bilateral vagus nerve stimulation device. Laurel Mintz shares her own transformative experience using Pulsetto, while Povilas Sabilauskas dives deep into how the technology helps switch your body from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest mode, re...

In this episode, Laurel Mintz chats with Molly Fetich, founder and CEO of Buzzkill Wines, about redefining the non-alcoholic wine market. Discover how brand positioning, product innovation, and strategic pivots—like switching from cans to bottles—drive growth in an evolving CPG landscape. Molly Fetich shares insights on industry headwinds, lessons for new entrepreneurs, and a sneak peek at a nosta...

In this episode of the Elevate Your Brand podcast, host Laurel Mintz sits down with Steve Booer, founder and CEO of Always Full, to dive into his entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration behind his innovative self-cleaning water bowl for pets. Steve Booer shares how Always Full uses laser technology to monitor water levels, automatically refilling when needed, and features an hourly vortex flus...

Welcome to the Elevate Your Brand podcast. I’m your host, Laurel Mintz, a reformed corporate MNA attorney and CEO of LA-based marketing agency, Elevate My Brand . We’ve elevated some of the world's biggest brands from Squishmellows, Geico, and Verizon, to innovative startups you haven’t even heard of…yet. I started this podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” like yourself, looking to...

Ebony Brown founded Flowing Creations to bring thoughtfully designed baby care essentials that are free of harmful chemicals and eco-friendly. Flowing Creations products are meticulously crafted for unmatched comfort, durability, and timeless elegance. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting n...

Rowena Scherer is the founder and CEO of eat2explore. They make it easy for kids and families to explore world cuisines and cultures with award-winning experience-in-a-box cooking kits. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large.  Each wee...

Ryan Riley is CEO of STEMREGEN, leading the supplement company’s growth as it makes the science of stem cells more accessible. His career in the natural products industry also includes Microbe Formulas, where he was CEO and CTO and prepared the company for a profitable exit. He is passionate about scientific excellence and partnering with expert founders — like stem cell scientist Christian Drapea...

Kristen Allen is the founder of Exclusively Kristen, a fashion brand dedicated to creating timeless, versatile, and modest clothing designed for fuller busts. An entrepreneur and global traveler, Kristen champions ethical production and solving fashion gaps overlooked by mainstream brands. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tip...

Leanne Viola is the Co-Founder of WHIMS, a modern, low-sugar confectionery brand — think Reese’s and Snickers reimagined for the next generation of ingredient-conscious consumers. To date, WHIMS has reduced over 25,000 pounds of sugar from the American diet, with a goal of removing 1,000,000 pounds by 2030. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looki...

Michael Tashman is the founder of Churn Foods. Churn is on a mission to fundamentally shift our perception of Butter and inspire home cooks to elevate the ordinary to extraordinary. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large.  Each week, e...

Amber Ferrell-Steele is the creator and owner of the small-batch luxury boutique brand Timeless Vodka and Zeal Premium Rum. What started as an anniversary gift for her husband quickly grew into a labor of love for all to enjoy. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in...

Jim Phillips is the Co-Founder and CEO of Graymatter Labs, a company dedicated to raising awareness of plant-based cognitive supplementation. Their flagship product, Bright Mind, is trusted by thousands as a natural solution for improving focus and strengthening cognition. Passionate about unlocking human potential, Jim leads Graymatter Labs with the mission of reshaping how people prioritize brai...

Ekin Ozlen is a powerhouse entrepreneur and Owner/CEO of Keracell, a company focused on hair, skin, and body care products that utilize Multiple Human Cell Stem Cell Technology. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large.  Each week, entre...

Karly Bonfante is the Author and Founder of Full Moon Fairy. She is on a humble mission to help parents create mindful, magical moments with their children while imparting invaluable lessons of kindness, connection, love, and empathy toward each other and the Earth.  Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the...

Laura Roos is the co-founder of Mary & Jane, a hemp-derived microdosed edibles company. She’s currently on a mission to make microdosing cannabis mainstream. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large.  Each week, entrepreneurial speci...

Carol Han Pyle is the founder and CEO of Nette, the luxury candle and fragrance brand. Nette’s mission to help you take good care with clean, sustainable, transparent, and luxurious products. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large.  Ea...

Chirag Sagar is a Co-Founder of Mission Matters, a multimedia company focused on book publishing and content marketing. Their mission is to amplify the purpose of entrepreneurs, experts and executives through their content. Beyond the media, they also help individuals and companies with book publishing services, podcast production services, social media, PR, audio-editing, video-editing, and blog-...

Hans Kaspersetz is the CEO of Oralucent, a groundbreaking oral care company pioneering the use of red and blue light therapy to improve gum health, whiten teeth, and support systemic wellness. A seasoned entrepreneur with multiple successful exits, Hans has spent more than 20 years at the intersection of health technology, consumer wellness, and marketing innovation. Outside the boardroom, Hans is...

Lizette Espinosa, Esq. is the CEO and Co-Founder of infanttech, a trailblazing brand redefining modern parenting through smart, family-first technology. A former attorney turned entrepreneur and devoted mom, Lizette built infanttech from a deep desire to make parenting less stressful and more empowering. Giuseppe Veneziano wears many hats—and capes. He’s a husband, father, inventor, author, full-t...

At the helm of Archer Meat Snacks' marketing department, Andrew Thomas’ focus is on steering one of the nation's leading better-for-you meat snack brand towards unprecedented growth. This role demands a mastery of strategic planning and a knack for nurturing trend-forward marketing innovations.  Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking...

In this powerful episode of Elevate Your Brand , host Laurel Mintz sits down with Beate Chelette, The Growth Architect, to explore the intersection of strategy, spirituality, and resilience in entrepreneurship. Beate shares her journey, from building and selling a business to Bill Gates, to surviving personal and professional disasters, to finding clarity through plant medicine and spiritual pract...

Mexico’s entrepreneurial spirit is thriving, and few embody that energy better than Jimena Suárez Ibarrola, founder of Sentient. In this episode of Elevate Your Brand , host Laurel Mintz uncovers Jimena’s journey from working inside major corporations to launching her own agency dedicated to authentic, human-centered communication. Jimena shares how Sentient helps brands bridge cultural divides, a...

Rosé has taken the wine world by storm, and no one knows its story better than Paul Chevalier, National Fine Wine Director at Moët Hennessy. In this episode of Elevate Your Brand, host Laurel Mintz uncorks the history, craftsmanship, and cultural shift behind rosé’s rise from a seasonal favorite to a global lifestyle phenomenon. Paul shares insights from his journey in the world of fine wines, fro...