Read Receipt

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...

for founders, investing in other founders' success is key.  today on read receipt i'm chatting with heather hartnett from human ventures, the venture platform that helps incubate, fund, and connect entrepreneurs to the resources they need. having come from a family where launching start-ups was the norm, hartnett has stellar instincts to help businesses grow and thrive. we talk meaningful networki...

today on read receipt i’m talking with kate from kate mcleod, the natural cocoa butter stone company that asks "what are you putting on your skin?" after discovering a career in finance wasn't for her, kate traveled abroad and found her love for cooking. through a turn of events, she'd apply all her knowledge of tempering chocolate into a simple ingredient recipe for smooth skin and self care. it'...

sometimes... you actually do want to know how the sausage is made.  on this episode of read receipt i’m chatting with cara nicoletti, a 4th generation butcher and founder of seemore meats & veggies. seemore is a woman-owned sausage company making products with humanely-raised meat and up to 35% vegetables in each link.  with product names like la dolce beeta, it's not too difficult to see why thes...

today on read receipt i’m talking with nikki and erica from yes way rosé, the extra-dry, easy-drinking french rosé that leaves you feeling refreshed, relaxed, and maybe, even, a bit wittier. these two high school friends turned founders launched the instagram account @yeswayrosé back in 2013 as a creative space for their rosé meme humor. way back before instagram became a brand incubator as we kno...

today on the pod, we welcome founder mayssa chehata of low-sugar all-natural candy brand, behave. self-proclaimed sweet tooth mayssa shares her journey to find healthy alternatives in candy for the modern consumer. listen in to learn more about how she and acclaimed chef elizabeth falkner paired up to formulate their delicious, low-sugar gummy bears. as always, enjoy the show!

today on the pod, we welcome brett heyman, founder of heirloom-quality accessories brand edie parker brett breaks down her journey from scouring antique shops for vintage on fairfax to seeing her own thoughtfully-crafted handbags on the red carpet. listen in to learn more about brett's foray into reimagining the mid-century statement clutch and how she expanded her vision into a sister company. as...

today on the podcast, we welcome melanie masarin of spirits-free apéritif ghia. melanie walks us through her approach to the simple pleasures, and how ghia kicks up the energy and calm down the mind. listen as we dive into melanie's philosophy of a more inclusive social connection through alcohol-free drinks for the modern consumer. as always, enjoy the show!

today on the pod, we welcome oliver walsh, co-founder of betterment business, asystem. oliver breaks down the la-based brand's 360-perspective on health and wellness that has quickly grown into a successful system for better living. listen in to learn more about their effective, creative solutions towards simplifying self-care. as always, enjoy the show!

today on the podcast, we welcome two of the founders of kotn, benjamin sehl and mackenzie yeates as they discuss their "farm to table" approach to clothing. benjamin and mackenzie walk us through the early trial-and-error stages, and their process learning the value of great design that led to elevated egyptian cotton staples. listen in as we dive into their sustainability journey and their philos...

today on the podcast, we welcome laney crowell, founder of new york based clean beauty brand, saie. laney talks us through her mission to change the way beauty products are made and how far there still is to go truly clean. listen in to find out more about saie and their products, made for and by beauty fans. as always, enjoy the show!

today on read receipt, we welcome the husband and wife team behind kalon studios. michaele simmering and johannes pauwen walk us through the journey of starting off as a small los angeles design studio to an impeccably designed and produced furniture design company. listen on to learn more about their commitment to american-made, sustainable objects for the home. as always, thanks for listening. e...

today on the pod, we welcome the ultimate creative slashie: jennifer puno, founder of ilovecreatives. puno takes us through her background in digital marketing and design, which ranges from helping launch call of duty to the early-instagram photo travelogue platform madewithmap to her current venture ilovecreatives— a one-stop portal for fellow slashies looking to build their digital resumes. lear...

today on the show, we're excited to welcome lauren bucquet! founder of the italian-made footwear brand - labucq. lauren talks about her journey starting from high school fashion aspirations, landing as a design director at rag & bone. after joining initially as an intern, lauren worked her way up, learning every aspect of building a brand before launching her own. she walks us through how she init...

today on the show, we welcome becca millstein and caroline goldfarb, co-founders of fishwife, the newest, sexiest tinned seafood company. starting with a true shared love of tinned fish, becca and caroline realized over quarantine how healthy, shelf-stable and chic it could be, and they made it their priority to share their love with the world. a mere few months later, fishwife was born. the two f...

today on read receipt, we welcome jamie leilani pelayo, co-founder of natureofthings, a modern wellness house whose elemental beauty and self care essentials incorporate beneficial botanicals. with a background at sephora and violet grey, jamie moved on to become an herbalist, using her varied roles to help inform the brand's products so they work alone or in tandem to reduce inflammation, pain, a...