The Story of a Brand Show

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show , host Ramon Vela interviews Elyse Oleksak , co-founder of Bantam Bagels and author of the new book " A Shark Ate My Bagel - How We Built Bantam Bagels, A Memoir. "  Elyse shares the remarkable journey of Bantam Bagels, from a late-night inspiration to a nationally recognized brand. Ramon and Elyse delve into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, high...

In this inspiring episode, Ramon Vela delves into the entrepreneurial journey of John Molloy , Co-founder and CEO of the renowned fragrance brand Memo Paris .  From a career path initially carved out in banking to becoming a prominent figure in the fashion and fragrance industries, Molloy's story is a testament to the transformative power of belief and encouragement. Here are the key themes and hi...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, host Ramon Vela interviews Lynn Power , co-founder of Masami , a clean beauty brand focused on hydrating hair care products.  Lynn shares her transition from a successful advertising career, working with major brands like L'Oreal and Clinique , to launching Masami and the Conscious Beauty Collective, a group of clean and sustainable indie beauty and wellnes...

In this episode, Rose Hamilton , Founder of Compass Rose Ventures , dives into the heartwarming and motivating story of Farrah Moussallati Sibai , Co-founder and President of Afia Foods .  With no background in the food industry, Farrah embarked on a journey driven by personal challenges and a profound desire to make a difference. From humble beginnings at Texas farmers markets to a successful ret...

In this episode of " The Story of a Bran d," host Ramon Vela interviews Maria Covarrubias , Founder and Culinary Magician of Cien Chiles .  Maria shares her inspiring journey from Guadalajara to becoming an entrepreneur, emphasizing her passion, resilience, and dedication. She discusses the pivotal role of gratitude in her life, highlighting a supportive Whole Foods cashier who believed in her vis...

Welcome to our latest episode, in which Ramon Vela delves into Scentbird's fragrant journey, exploring the transformative power of fragrance and the entrepreneurial insights that have driven the brand's success.  Andrei Rebrov , Co-Founder and CTO of Scentbird reflects on the critical support from Murat Aktihanoglu of Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) during their early days in the US, hig...

In this enlightening episode, Ramon Vela dives deep with Ari Tulla , the visionary co-founder and CEO of Elo Health , exploring the evolving landscape of health and wellness and the role of technology in shaping our daily habits.  Here's what we covered: * Authenticity in Branding * Social Media and Transparency * The Power of Routine * Overcoming Health Habit Hurdles * Tech Meets Health * Medicat...

In this insightful episode, Ramon Vela delves into the captivating journey of Don Clark , the CEO behind  Cerebelly , a trailblazing organic baby food company committed to nurturing cognitive development from infancy.  From his early days in retail at Target to spearheading Cerebelly, Don shares his vision, including how the Whole Foods model inspired him to venture into the organic baby food indu...

In this episode, Ramon Vela dives deep into the heart of Wildfang with its CEO, Emma Mcilroy .  Wildfang, known for its groundbreaking approach to fashion and inclusivity, owes its success to early supporters like soccer icon Megan Rapinoe .  Whether you're an entrepreneur, a fashion enthusiast, or someone passionate about inclusivity and sustainability, this conversation with Emma Mcilroy offers...

In today's episode, Rose Hamilton takes a deep dive into the heart of innovation in women's health with guest Sophia Yen, MD, MPH , Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Pandia Health . This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and Shopline USA .  Launched in 2016, Pandia Health has been at the forefront of revolutionizing access to birth control and is now expanding its horizon to...

In this enlightening episode, Ramon Vela sits down with Jason Nyhus , General Manager of Shopware , to unravel the intricacies of the e-commerce industry and the unique position Shopware holds within it.  This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .  Our conversation unveils Shopware's journey from its roots to becoming a beacon for mid-market...

Welcome to another insightful episode of " The Story of a Brand " podcast. Today, we're talking with Jonathan Briggs , VP of Sales and Solutions at Nimble.ai , about the future of logistics and Nimble's groundbreaking role in artificial intelligence.    This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and Shopline USA .  Hosted by Ramon Vela , this conversation is not just about technology;...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .  In this inspiring episode, Rose Hamilton dives into the remarkable journey of Sally Mueller , the visionary founder of Womaness , a pioneering brand in the menopause market.  From her early days at Target to the bold leap of leaving in 2010 and stepping into the entrepreneurial world, Sally shares...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .  In this illuminating episode of " The Story of a Brand ," Ramon Vela sits down with entrepreneur Afif Ghannoum to delve into his journey of founding and scaling businesses, with a keen focus on his ventures, BIOHM Health and Small Co Capital .  Through Afif's experiences, we explore the multifacete...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .  In this inspiring episode, Ramon Vela explores the entrepreneurial journey of Jeremy Kopeck , Co-Founder and CEO of NOA Home . Kopeck shares his story of growing a $50,000 investment into a remarkable $23 million revenue over four years.  It's a tale that underscores the essence of entrepreneurship...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .  Welcome to another enlightening episode in which Ramon Vela dives deep into the journey of Mike Mahar , a visionary entrepreneur and partner at Digital Stronghold .  The Digital Stronghold is a multi-brand platform supporting leading digitally native men's apparel, accessories, and grooming brands...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .  In this inspiring episode, Ramon Vela dives into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship with a unique twist – mushrooms.  His guests, Co-Founders Stephanie Moyal and Jake Mellman , are the innovative minds behind Troop , a company reshaping how we view and consume mushrooms.  Their story is not...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands . Welcome to today's episode, in which Rose Hamilton , Founder of Compass Rose Ventures , discusses the fascinating journey of Franne Golde , Founder and CEO of Franne Golde and a former songwriter who danced her way into the fashion industry and established a thriving specialty retail brand.  Franne...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .  In this enlightening episode, Ramon Vela takes a deep dive into the world of food and beverage with Aishwarya Iyer , Founder, CEO, and visionary behind Brightland .  Join us as we uncover the passion, challenges, and innovative strategies behind building a brand that's as much about quality and sus...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .    In this episode of " The Story of a Brand ," Ramon Vela delves into the compelling story of Jing Gao , Founder, CEO, and visionary behind the modern Chinese food brand Fly by Jing .  From the brand's humble beginnings to its place on the shelves of major retailers, Gao's journey is a narrative of...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .  In this captivating episode of " The Story of a Brand ," Ramon Vela interviews Nate Taylor , CEO and Founder of Keyspan , about the transformative potential of personalized healthcare.  It's an episode packed with insights, ideas, and inspiration for anyone looking to navigate the changing landscap...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .  In this episode, Ramon Vela dives into the burgeoning e-commerce strategy of "try before you buy" with Benjamin Davis , Founder, and CEO of TryNow . TryNow reshapes online shopping and drives brand loyalty and sales.  We unpack the significance of this approach, its impact on consumer confidence, and how it...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands.   Join Ramon Vela for this special episode featuring  Walter Faulstroh , CEO and Co-Founder of HUM Nutrition .  HUM's mission is to help everyone look and feel their absolute best. Combining the exact, pure, and potent nutrients for visible, life-changing results, each unique formula starts with beau...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands . In this episode, our host, Rose Hamilton , Founder of Compass Rose , interviews Kathryn Bricken , CEO and Founder of Doughlicious - The London Dough Co .  Doughlicious - The London Dough Co. is an award-winning dough company that uses all-natural ingredients, is gluten-free and offers many dairy-fre...

This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose and  SARAL  - The Influencer OS for Brands .  Today, we have a special episode featuring Uri Minkoff , the co-founder of BodyHealth , who shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the health and nutrition sector. With a focus on quality and purity of ingredients, BodyHealth products are crafted to help you achieve and maintain optimum healt...