The Kara Goldin Show

“I can't stand behind something that I don't personally love” How do you redefine an industry? Have a customer perspective. Listen and learn how Mara Smith, Founder and CEO of Inspiro Tequila created a terrific tequila from having her own passion for the category. Who would know better what a customer is looking for than the customer? Listen on this week’s episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Shopify - G...

“Profit is the applause you get for creating a motivating environment” Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley are spreading the message that leadership is about the “we” instead of the “me”. The co-founder and vice president of The Ken Blanchard Companies sit down to talk about their new book The Simple Truths of Leadership, why trust is undervalued by leaders, and the constants and changes of leadership...

“We should just be more about than profits, it’s really is about making a difference“ How do you build a company that lasts? Listen and find out how Suzanne Lerner, Co-Founder and CEO of Michael Stars, started the iconic clothing company with just one shirt design in 1983 to build the iconic brand that it is today. Hear the story on this week’s episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Sponsored by - LinkedIn...

“I just love this idea of intentionally living at home. Really thinking about how your home can serve you.” Listen in to find out how the founder and CEO of Parachute turned her hunt for better bedding into a globally recognised one stop shop for high quality home goods without sacrificing comfort or raising costs. Hear her story on this week’s episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Sponsored by: Shopify -...

“They were not looking into the future. They were just looking to the past and the present. We were the future.” Joe Foster is a runaway success story in the world of athletic footwear. Hear how the co-founder of Reebok went from working for his dad’s shoe company to breaking out in brother and launching what would become one of the leading global shoe brands. Tune in to learn more about Joe’s ama...

“What I'm doing is sorting through the mountains and the molehills of news in real time.” Getting the news that really matters is what everyone wants? Hear how Jessica Yellin, Founder of News Not Noise built a business on Instagram and found to help us all learn what is important to know in current events. Be inspired as you listen to this great episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Sponsored By - Wix - H...

“With Bearaby I'm creating a culture where people can take rests and they don't have to feel guilty about it.” Dr. Kathrin Hamm, founder and CEO of Bearaby, shares the Bearaby creation story of her guilt-free weighted blankets and how her uncompromising spirit allowed Bearaby to set a precedent for rapidfire growth. Relax and unwind with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow Sponsored by: Wix - Head...

“I don't think anyone's expecting perfection. They're just expecting truth and transparency.” Wende Zomnir is a legend in the makeup world. Having cofounded one of the top beauty brands and now ready to try again. Most recently, Wende founded the sustainable, clean beauty brand, Caliray, and before that, the wildly successful, Urban Decay. She shares how resourcefulness and authenticity are the ke...

“It’s better to make progress than to be right.” Michael Mogill, the founder and CEO of Crisp, shares how he’s changing the game in the world of law firm marketing. His strategy of focusing on helping law firms utilize the power of storytelling has made him world renowned. In this episode he shares the power of creativity and perseverance and info that we can all learn from – even if you aren’t an...

“You don’t always come across the way you need to.” Do you think all startup CEOs and leaders have it all figured out?  Think again as CEO Startup Coach Alisa Cohn shares some of the challenges so many startup CEOs and leaders deal with. And her new book, From Start-Up to Grown-Up, gives us all the needed suggestions everyone could benefit from.  Listen and learn on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinS...

“If people can express how good they feel when they put good stuff in their body, then people will wake up.” Hear Lisa Odenweller, the founder and CEO of Kroma Wellness, share her startup story of creating a company with a mission to bring healthy superfoods to all. Listen to her inspiring story on #TheKaraGoldinShow   Plus, as a listener exclusive, Kroma is giving The Kara Goldin Show listeners 1...

“It's always a good idea to revisit where you are. And see if you are truly aligned with what puts fire in your soul?” Some people are just natural entrepreneurs, and Steve Olsher is one of them. The Founder and Editor-in-chief of Podcast Magazine shares how his desire to amplify the voices of fellow podcast creators led him to founding his magazine and the largest podcast group on Clubhouse, Club...

“We make a living making people happy.” Anouck Gotlib has unlocked the key to happiness with her delicious Belgian treats! Here’s how the CEO of Brooklyn-based Belgian Boys made sharing yummy, nostalgic Belgian treats with U.S. consumers a recipe for success. Listen to her story on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow    Sponsored by -   Shopify - Go to shopify.com/kara for a FREE fourteen-day trial...

When you’re willing to take risks, that’s when you truly become undaunted! In this episode, Kara joins John Lee Dumas on the Entrepreneurs On Fire podcast to talk about what it means to be an accidental entrepreneur, how to overcome doubts and doubters, and what it really means to be undaunted. Kara shares how behind every undaunted entrepreneur is the deep desire to try new things and face your f...

“That's the nature of an entrepreneur. You have to break some rules.” Sabeena Ladha is fearless! Sabeena is the founder and CEO of Deux Foods Inc., a food company making vegan edible cookie dough. She shares how her love for better for you mouth-watering desserts launched Sabeena’s entrepreneurial journey.  Time to treat yourself with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow   Sponsored by - Shopify - G...

On today’s show, Kara joins Gary Vaynerchuk for his video series “Marketing For The Now” to discuss trends for 2021 and beyond. Kara zeroes in on four key areas of focus: supply chain, health and wellness, brand trust, and direct-to-consumer businesses. Kara also talks about formulating the best strategies going forward with those vital areas of business in mind. Were her predictions correct? List...

“Muse has helped teach hundreds of thousands of people what it's like to move your attention away from a thought to put it onto something neutral.” Brilliant things happen in calm minds! Ariel Garten, co-founder and Chief Evangelism Officer of Muse, created a high-tech headband that tracks your brain activity during meditation. Ariel came up with the idea for the Muse headband when she saw the lac...

Always be asking, “What else can we do?” On today’s show, Kara joins Alex Lieberman on Founder’s Journal to share why this is critical for every founder. She shares how important asking this question is as well as other key drivers that helped her open doors for success. What else can we learn? Listen now. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below an...

“There'll be a point where you’re sure it won't work, but trust me, you can figure it out.” With enough determination, you can achieve anything! Steven Hoffman shows us this today. Steven is the founder and CEO of Founders Space, one of the leading startup accelerators in the world. He talks about how his passions for filmmaking and gaming started him on his entrepreneurial journey. We’ll also hea...

"There was nothing called a mission-driven company when I started Hint.  But that was what I saw so clearly in front of me." LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/karagoldin Tune in this week to hear Kara on the Christopher Lochhead Follow Your Different Podcast! In this episode, we do have a world changer. She's bot...

“The world would be a better place if people knew their purpose and had the opportunity to go after it.” How can our passions become our purpose? Our guest today teaches us how. Farah Nanji is the founder and CEO of Regents Racing, a company exploring how the psychology of motorsport can impact leadership. Farah shares how she pivoted from her Formula 1 car racing dreams into entrepreneurship and...

“The biggest advantage that a lot of first time entrepreneurs have is that we don’t know how hard it’s gonna be.” How can adventure be more accessible? Our next guest is Marshall Mosher, founder and CEO of Vestigo, a company using VR adventure courses to promote healthier lifestyles and build stronger teams. Marshall shares how combining his interest in outdoor sports with virtual reality created...

“If you don’t love solving problems, don’t be an entrepreneur.” What does starting from scratch really look like? After losing it all for the second time, Suzy Baitz decided to risk everything on her odor-masking company Poo Pourri. Suzy talks about her journey from bankruptcy to booming business. Her story is a testament to beginning small, dreaming big, and ending bigger. Out with the old in wit...

“When you shine a light on shame is when you ultimately extinguish it.” Heather Monahan is undaunted! Today, she shares how getting fired actually helped her to be more vulnerable and gain self-confidence. Just the inspiring message others need to hear for sure. Her story of grit and perseverance is incredible and is certain to make a connection with anyone looking to gain a little more confidence...

“You have to do it again and again, and again. You can't give up and that's bravery.” What is a bravery mindset? Reshma Saujani shares her driving force behind the social movements she created -- Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms. Her resiliency stems from facing her own adversity as a young girl. And her inspiring story will easily inspire you. Get ready to join the movement and listen to...