Wellness Founders Podcast

In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jonathan Wan, CEO and co-founder of Ironmind.ai, discusses the integration of AI in assessing mental resilience for athletes and high performers. He shares his personal journey from a near-death experience to creating a mental readiness infrastructure that quantifies mental capital.  The conversation explores the importance of mental health in spor...

In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, host Jordan Carroll speaks with Ari Tulla, CEO and co-founder of Elo Health. They discuss the importance of preventive health, Ari's personal journey that led him to focus on nutrition as medicine, and the challenges of building a business in the health tech space. Ari shares insights on evaluating business ideas, the shift from B2C to B2B, an...

In this conversation, Jim Donnelly, CEO and co-founder of Humanaut Health, discusses the concept of 'right away wellness' and its importance in the health optimization industry.  He emphasizes the need for quick results in wellness services and the intentionality behind creating positive customer experiences.  Jim shares insights on building a strong company culture, the significance of...

In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, host Jordan Carroll speaks with Alex Fredericks, co-founder of ToneWell, an innovative voice analytics platform that provides wellness insights from 30 second voice recordings.  They discuss the distinction between wellness and well-being, the journey of developing ToneWell, the challenges of educating consumers about new technology, and the import...

In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Matt Skinner, co-founder of High Rise Beverages, shares his journey from the Charleston Hemp Collective to creating a new wave of THC-infused non-alcoholic beverages.  He discusses the importance of community, timing, and experiential marketing in shaping perceptions of THC, and the emphasis behind his commitment to education and crafting unique pr...

In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, host Jordan Carroll speaks with Jake Wright, founder of Show Up and co-founder of ilo Studios, about his journey in the wellness industry. They discuss the challenges of launching wellness spaces, the importance of community, and the integration of mindfulness practices. Jake shares insights on building a business in Spain, investor relations, and...

Natalie's husband, Dr. Doug, formulated a 7-ingredient balm in a hotel room while preparing for an ultra-marathon. What was meant to be used for himself started as a side-business, and ultimately turned into Natalie leaving a multi-decade career in pharma and biotech to help run the business. As a team, they eventually earned trust from dermatologists, holistic practitioners, and endurance at...

Graham Weiner, a landscape designer for billionaires, hostel founder, organic farmer, and probiotic beverage entrepreneur, explains how he uses plants, pollinators, and color to create environments that change how people feel, not just how a place looks. He walks through his journey from underpaid botanist in Brooklyn to designing gardens for billionaires and eventually building Lost Boyz Hostel a...

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Munkholm, President & Co-Founder of Walla, to unpack what it really takes to scale a wellness SaaS company without losing your soul (or your customers). She shares how her background in sports informs her leadership style, how years of consulting in the studio space led to Walla, and what it's been like to take on the 800-pound gorilla in the space,...

In this conversation, Jordan Carroll and Alex Doman explore the evolution of neurotechnology and its impact on wellness, including Alex’s 25+ years in the space developing listening programs, authoring “Healing at the Speed of Sound,” and developing products to help people reset their nervous systems. They discuss the importance of timing in bringing innovative products to market, the role of AI i...

In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Eloiza Tecson shares her journey in the wellness industry, discussing her early experiences as a franchisee at Orange Theory, her insights on community building, and the importance of investing in team development. She reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, including her first investment in a mental health company (with EY Ventures) and the launc...

In this episode of the Wellness Founders podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Tony Madalone, a wellness entrepreneur and community leader in Tulum, Mexico.  They discuss Tony's journey from burnout in Cleveland to moving to Mexico and accidentally creating an underground gym as well as Run Tulum, a wildly successful fitness community. The conversation explores the importance of consistency, com...

In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Nick Velardi, co-founder of Primal Being, a company specializing in organ supplements. They discuss Nick's journey into the supplement industry, the challenges of launching a new brand, and the importance of transparency and education in the wellness space, especially with high-quality, single source organ supplements...

In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Steven Haynes, founder of FjORD, a company specializing in high-quality cold plunges.  Steven shares his journey from a successful consulting career to his passion for cold water therapy, which began while training for a triathlon in Norway.  He discusses the challenges and lessons learned in building his brand, starting w...

Jordan Carroll interviews Marc Förster Algás from Karisma, founder of a community for growth-minded entrepreneurs and creator of the Wellness Rave in Barcelona. They discuss the evolution of Marc's community-building journey, the challenges faced in creating a successful community, and the integration of wellness into events. Marc shares insights on the importance of genuine connections, the...

In this conversation, Jordan Carroll and Patrick Bollenbach discuss the intersection of wellness and entrepreneurship, focusing on Patrick's journey in building SaaS businesses and his current venture, RunClubs.ca.  They explore the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from B2B to B2C, the importance of community in wellness, and the strategies for monetization and marketing.  Patric...

In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Oheri Otobo, the founder of Nomad Abs, a social fitness community in Playa del Carmen.  Oheri shares his transformative journey that began with a near-death experience, leading him to move to Mexico and build a thriving fitness community.  Guest Bio After a near-death experience, Oheri relocated to Mexico in search of a de...

In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Rob Harrison, the founder of PDC Fitness Club in Playa del Carmen.  Rob shares his journey from military life to creating a thriving wellness community, the challenges and successes of building a fitness club, the importance of group workouts, and the psychology behind community engagement.  Guest Bio Rob is the Co-Founder...