Jessica Yang

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Most founder podcasts start at the finish line, talking to people who’ve already made it. This is different. These are raw, unfiltered conversations with the ones still in the mud — the builders, creators, and scrappy doers figuring it out in real time.

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Jessica Yang

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Storytelling That Sells: Grant Plotkin of Meet the Edge 21.11.2025 48:53

In this episode, Jessica Yang interviews Grant Plotkin, the founder of Meet the Edge, a creative brand marketing studio. Grant shares his journey of starting the business at a young age, the importance of storytelling in branding, and the creative strategies he employed to acquire clients. He discusses the significance of building relationships, the costs associated with creative marketing initiat...

From Garage to Michelin Guide: Chris’s Culinary Journey at Ramen Del Barrio 17.09.2025 1:09:04

In this episode, Jessica Yang interviews Chef Christopher Krinsky of Ramen Del Barrio, recipient of the Michelin Bib Gourmand, a 2024 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best New Restaurant, and a 2023 Eater Award winner. Chris shares his journey of going from selling ramen out of his garage to leading one of Austin’s most celebrated restaurants. He opens up about the challenges he faced, the impor...

Mom Life to CEO & Founder: Dr. Lahana Vigliano’s Nuvitru Wellness Story 10.08.2025 36:02

Dr. Lahana Vigliano is a wellness expert, founder, CEO, and the visionary behind Nuvitru Wellness, a leading concierge functional wellness practice. As a doctor of clinical nutrition, Dr. Vigliano specializes in women’s health, gut function, and metabolic optimization. At Nuvitru, she combines functional medicine lab testing with personalized care to uncover each patient’s unique health profile, a...