Read Receipt

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...

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...