Elevate Your Brand

Dr. Maria Viola Sanchez is the CEO & Founder of STOP THE CUT NOW! Eradicating Female Genital Mutilation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating all forms of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) both nationally and internationally. Maria is an activist in the eradication of FGM procedures, which have affected 200 million girls and women who are alive today.  Elevate Your Brand is the #1 m...

Raina Kumra is the founder of Spicewell, the world’s first nutrient-dense, Ayurvedic line of pantry essentials. Spicewell’s New Salt and New Pepper are made with vitamins derived from organic vegetables while delivering 10% of your daily vitamins in a half-teaspoon serving size.  Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” looking for insider tips and secr...

Rachel Autumn is a compassionate, Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, creative, and guide in the Healing & Wellbeing industry. Her soul purpose mission involves facilitating empowering, joyful, and safe heart-centered experiences that simplify & normalize access to daily self-care. She is the Founder of Pause Play Wellness, a multimodality candle collection that come with affirmations, crystal...

Caroline Goodner is the co-founder and CEO of OrganiCare, a leader in transforming feminine healthcare by making highly effective, natural products that are science-backed and available over the counter through national retailers under the brand FemiClear. OrganiCare is the 4th company Caroline has led, 3 of which she founded. Her career has focused on making disruptive advances in science, health...

As chief investment officer and a founding partner of Running Point Capital Advisors, Michael Ashley Schulman is responsible for Running Point’s global macro outlook, research, investment strategies, asset allocation, portfolio management, and impact and social assessments across public and private investments. He has also effectively consulted for the World Federation of Exchanges in Paris, the C...

Irin Rubin is a motherhood expert and the co-founder of the app MamaZen. Her passion is helping parents and their kids to live a happy and mindful life. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” 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 special guests...

Now the Chief Executive Officer at Sensate Inc, a consumer stress-management technology company, Anna Gudmundson has been a senior tech business leader in the international high-growth scene for 15+ years. Apart from a passion for technology business, Anna has a huge curiosity for personal and the human potential, and has recently focused on transformational technology and tech that both does good...

Buffalo Gal Organic Skincare was founded in 2010 by Chemist + Holistic Practitioner, Kasia Cummings, with a mission to provide quality, plant-based skincare that is good for you inside and out. Using all-natural, organic, vegan + ethically sourced ingredients, Buffalo Gal set out to create products that are cruelty-free to animals and humans alike. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning ma...

Diana Nguyen is the CEO and Founder of Madison / Savile, a lifestyle brand of women’s inspirational blazers and suits. Before making the leap into the fashion world and starting Madison / Savile she spent 15 years in corporate in the tech and finance industry. During her years in corporate, she saw countless women struggle with finding a blazer that they loved (including herself!) due to a combina...

Meditation expert, speaker, and author of "Don't Hate, Meditate!", Megan Monahan is passionate about making meditation accessible and relatable. Her goal is to infuse a modern-day “realness” into the all too often esoteric landscape of meditation. Since learning to meditate in 2009 with Deepak Chopra and becoming a Chopra-certified instructor, she has taught thousands to meditate th...

Amanat Anand grew up in New Delhi, India and met her co-founder while pursuing her undergraduate degree in Industrial Design at the Parsons School of Design in New York. After graduating, they entered the concept of SoaPen to the UNICEF Wearables for Good Challenge and went on to win the challenge. SoaPen teaches kids personal hygiene habits through their fun and innovative products. She has been...

Alicia Tulsee, founder and CEO of Moxie Scrubs, and her team are disrupting the medical apparel market as the first direct-to-consumer brand for nurses. In awe of all of the amazing nurses who cared for her loved ones, Alicia felt a calling to do something meaningful for the nursing profession. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand , explores some of the...

Julia Stewart, the founder, and CEO of Alurx is on a mission – to enable wellness for all. As a member of Fortune magazine’s list of Top 50 Most Powerful Women in the U.S., she has climbed the ladder up to executive leadership for companies like Taco Bell, Applebee’s, IHOP, and for the past 17 years with Dine Brands Global, Inc. Due to her passion for health and wellness, in 2020 Julia launched Al...

Dr. Sierra Simpson is a microbiome innovator who is changing the landscape of how we approach body and brain health. Her PhD focused on the interaction of opioid addiction and how the microbes that live within us can change how our bodies respond to drugs. She’s leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence combined with complex biological and behavioral data to reinvent precision medici...

Michael Wang is an award-winning hedge fund veteran. An alum of Steve Cohen's legendary SAC Capital, Wang contributed to Tourbillon Capital Partners' early success before winning accolades as Cypress Funds' portfolio manager and co-managing partner. He created Prometheus around his strong belief that everyone should have access to information and investment opportunities that, histo...

Myles Powell is the CEO of 8 Myles, a comfort food brand bringing families back to the dinner table. Raised in an environment where the dinner table was more than a piece of furniture, Myles created a line of premium, clean, Mac N Cheese meals inspired by his love of food and family. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand , explores some of the most exciti...

Kelli Richards is recognized as a leader and a trailblazer in the world of digital media and music/tech. Richards is considered a “super-connector” with unprecedented access, and was a long-time Apple exec in charge of music and entertainment. She’s worked with creatives, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs to re-imagine content creation, monetization, and distribution; as well as served as a coach...

Cindy Adam is one of the co-founding clinicians and CEO of Choix, a telehealth clinic offering abortion care and sexual and reproductive healthcare. Cindy completed her Master’s Degree in Family Nursing at the University of California in San Francisco, focusing her work in family, community and telehealth, and was one of the first nurse practitioners at an early contraceptive care telehealth provi...

Deju Wesey is a food and beverage entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of GoHard Energy, a leading energy drink brand delivering fine-tuned fuel for success. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand , explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneu...

Gail Becker is best known as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and the Founder of CAULIPOWER, the most disruptive company in the better-for-you frozen food space. The company experienced hyper-growth, reaching more than $100m in revenue in five short years. She has received recognition for her achievements in business from Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Ernst & Young. Laurel Mintz, founder and C...

Jen Ballen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Otherworld, a plant-based consumer packaged goods company addressing planetary and human health through nutritious and climate-conscious food products. Otherworld looks and tastes just like your favorite childhood breakfast and desserts, but without any of the unhealthy ingredients. All of their mouth-watering pancake, waffle and brownie mixes are made with...

Bassima Mroue is the CEO and co-founder of SkinTē, the first-ever sparkling wellness soda with collagen that benefits skin, mood and immunity. The brand, positioned at the intersection of beauty and beverage, is experiencing rapid growth, and has been recognized by media including the NYT, WSJ,  Allure, Goop, US Weekly, Entrepreneur, PopSugar and WWD. Prior to SkinTē, Bassima helped drive Ecosyste...

Jane Feinberg is the founder of Jane Israel, a luxury women’s clothing line. Jane founded Jane Israel to design clothes that reflect inner power and confidence and expresses boldness. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand , explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podca...

Andy Anderson, Head of Faculty Entertainment, is an accomplished industry executive focused on innovation and emerging markets. He’s worked as a studio producer on films with Marvel, Warner Bros, and Sony. Brand deals with Robert Downey Jr, Arnold Schwarzenneger, and Johnny Depp. Market expansion with Dua Lipa, Paris Hilton, and more. He’s passionate about connecting fans, creators, and celebrity...

Stacey Lee is the co-CEO of Sweety Ice Cream with her brother Sean. Stacey grew up steeped in the food industry from setting tables at her mom’s restaurant to packing popsicles at the ice cream factory. She went on to work on the Martha Stewart Show and served as an attorney specializing in food and beverage brands before launching Sweety Ice Cream with Sean and her cousin Tiffany. Tiffany Yang is...