The Kara Goldin Show

On today’s episode, we welcome Karena Dawn — Co-Founder of Tone It Up, founder of The Big Silence, New York Times bestselling author, wellness entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Karena’s journey is anything but linear. What began as a passion for fitness and community grew into Tone It Up, one of the most influential women’s wellness platforms in the world. But behind the brand is a deeply...

On today’s episode, we welcome Shan Berries, CEO of Shades By Shan — the inclusive, high-quality beauty brand built on representation, community, and real impact. Shan’s journey is one of reinvention and purpose. After more than a decade in TV and radio, she took a leap of faith in 2018 and co-founded Shades By Shan with her sister Erika. Inspired by growing up with a single mother, Shan built the...

On today’s episode, we welcome Jen Hardell, Founder & CEO of Subourbon Life — the bourbon-based ready-to-drink cocktail brand redefining how—and when—America’s native spirit is enjoyed. Jen is a visionary founder with deep operational experience in consumer and spirits businesses. With Subourbon Life, she identified a clear gap in the fast-growing RTD category: while vodka and tequila dominated sh...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Tyler Smith, Founder and CEO of Hundred — the innovative health platform turning personalized data into real, measurable transformation. Tyler’s story is as compelling as it is inspiring. After discovering that his biological age was eight years older than his chronological age, he made a life-altering decision: invest in the world’s top physicians, build a privat...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Betsy Fore, author of the bestselling book Built on Purpose: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams. Betsy is a two-time founder, former CEO, investor, and community builder whose work spans consumer innovation, Indigenous entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven leadership. Before becoming an investor, Betsy founded WonderWoof and co-fo...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Gyve Safavi, Co-Founder and CEO of SURI — the award-winning sustainable electric toothbrush brand redefining how we care for our teeth, our health, and the planet. SURI was born from a simple but overlooked truth: every toothbrush you’ve ever owned still exists. In an industry built on disposability, Gyve and his Co-Founder, Mark Rushmore, saw an opportunity hidin...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Adam Bedford, Co-Founder and CEO of Sans — the fast-growing home-wellness brand reimagining clean air and water through thoughtful design and advanced purification technology. Adam’s journey began far from the typical startup playbook — in his mother’s kitchen in Spain, where clean water wasn’t a given and wellness was simply a way of life. Decades before it was m...

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.   Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Pete Olander, Founder and CEO of Happie — the wellness-focused cannabis brand redefining how we experience plant-based health and vitality. Pete’s journey is anything but typical. After launching his career as a private banker at JP Morgan, he made the bold leap into cannabis—building Happie from the ground up into a vertically integrated wellness brand with CBD-i...

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 discusses formulating the best strategies going forward, with those vital business areas in mind. Were her predictions correct? Listen i...

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 both an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. She's the category queen of a new, flavored, healthy-water category. Her name is Kara Goldin, and she's the founder of a product you probably have tried and most likely love called Hint water. Fortune named Kara on...

In this episode of Breaking Precedent, host Leah Solivan talks with Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint Water, to talk about her journey from AOL exec to beverage industry disruptor. Kara shares how her father’s influence, a knack for asking the right questions, and a fearless approach to problem-solving led her to create an entirely new category in drinks. She also opens up about learning from v...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Dr. Amy Wechsler and Zoe Wechsler, the powerhouse mother–daughter duo behind Spotless — the groundbreaking walk-in clinic transforming acne care for a new generation. Spotless is rethinking everything we know about how acne is treated. With Dr. Amy’s rare dual board certification in both dermatology and psychiatry, and Zoe’s fresh perspective on accessibility and...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Julie Bornstein, Founder and CEO of Daydream — the AI-powered, chat-based fashion shopping agent that’s reimagining how we discover and shop for clothes online. Daydream is reinventing the way people shop for fashion by replacing endless scrolling and outdated search bars with something radically better — personalized, conversational discovery. Backed by $50M in f...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Shae Hong, Founder and CEO of Made by Gather — the design-driven company behind some of America’s fastest-growing home and kitchenware brands, including Beautiful by Drew Barrymore and bella. At just 25, Shae launched Made by Gather with a vision to reimagine the kitchen as a space for joy, creativity, and connection — not just utility. Two decades later, he’s bui...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Angie Hicks, Co-Founder of Angi — the groundbreaking brand formerly known as Angie’s List that helped define the home services space for the digital age. Angie started Angie’s List back in 1995 as a recent college grad, going door-to-door to sign up new members. What began as a small directory in Columbus, Ohio has grown into a trusted national platform that conne...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Charles Brun, Co-Founder of IZIPIZI — the globally loved eyewear brand bringing playful, design-forward glasses to people of all ages around the world. Charles’ journey began with two high school friends and a simple observation: their mothers couldn’t find reading glasses that were both stylish and affordable. What started as a small idea among three 23‑year‑olds...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Angela Gargano, Co-Founder of Lola Arnao — the slow beauty brand redefining what it means to care for your skin, your health, and the planet. A lifelong wellness entrepreneur and breast cancer thriver, Angela founded Lola Arnao alongside her mom during her own treatment journey, when she couldn’t find products gentle enough for her sensitive, healing skin. What st...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Yousuf Ahmed, Founder and CEO of B-SIDES — the Brooklyn-based upcycled snack brand turning overlooked ingredients into bold, crave-worthy puffs and quickly becoming one of the most compelling sustainability-driven food stories today. What began with a simple question — what happens to the leftover oats from oat milk production? — led Yousuf to transform what was o...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Courtney Toll, Co-Founder and CEO of Nori — the fast-growing brand reinventing how we care for our clothes and one of the most exciting consumer innovation stories unfolding right now. What started as a clever workaround between two college roommates ironing their clothes with a hair straightener has grown into a next-generation steam iron brand used by millions,...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Melinda Maria Spigel, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Melinda Maria Jewelry — the celeb-adored brand redefining accessible luxury for the modern woman. Melinda’s journey is anything but ordinary. She started out selling jewelry at Starbucks and even entered game shows to fund her first production runs. What began as pure hustle has evolved into a $30M+ brand...

The power of momentum on the path to purpose OPENING QUOTE: “So often people sort of get stuck, I guess it's the goal. Go find your purpose, go find your mission. But sometimes in order to find that purpose and mission, you just have to start with not staying complacent.” Kara Goldin is the founder of Hint, best known for its award-winning and industry-leading Hint Water. She’s also the bestsellin...

This week, Andrew Moses talks with Kara Goldin. Kara is the founder of Hint, the leading unsweetened flavored water brand loved by millions. In 2004, Kara was addicted to diet soda—sometimes drinking 10 cans a day. One day, she decided to quit diet soda and started drinking water. She began slicing fruit to add to her water and turned that idea into one of the most successful beverage companies in...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Andrea Faulkner Williams, Co-Founder and “Head Mama” of Tubby Todd Bath Co. — the clean, joyful, and fast-growing skincare brand that’s reshaping the baby-care industry. Andrea’s journey began with a simple but pressing challenge: finding gentle, effective products for sensitive skin when nothing on the shelf truly worked. That personal need sparked a mission that...

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Josh Bersin, CEO and Co-Founder of The Josh Bersin Company — and one of the world’s most influential voices shaping the future of work, leadership, and HR. For more than two decades, Josh has advised hundreds of global organizations on how to build stronger, more human-centered workplaces. Known for coining concepts like “learning in the flow of work,” he’s helped...