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535 Neely Woodson Powell: Founder & CEO of Charleston Shoe Company May 13, 2024

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In this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow, we're joined by Neely Woodson Powell, the visionary founder and CEO of Charleston Shoe Company. Starting her company 27 years ago, Neely discovered a gap in the market for shoes that didn't sacrifice style for comfort. From her first store in Savannah, Georgia, to an impressive expansion to Charleston and beyond, Neely has nurtured a dedicated community through retail, wholesale, online sales, trunk shows, and strategic partnerships. Alongside launching a professional line and founding the nonprofit Shoe Joy, which supports hospitals and women entrepreneurs, Neely continues to inspire with her commitment to quality and community. Tune in for invaluable insights on dedication, enjoying the journey, and building lasting relationships. Don't miss this enriching discussion, now live on the #TheKaraGoldinShow!

To learn more about Neely Woodson Powell and Charleston Shoe Company:

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https://www.twitter.com/chasshoeco

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/neely-woodson-powell-366401148

https://www.charlestonshoeco.com/

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532 Chris Hunter: Author of Blackout Punch and Co-Founder & CEO of Koia May 06, 2024

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Chris Hunter, Co-Founder & CEO of Koia and Author of Blackout Punch, shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and the lessons he has learned along the way. We hear about his experience co-founding Four Loko, once a highly caffeinated alcoholic beverage which experienced rapid growth but also faced challenges from government agencies. We also learn about his transition into the non-alcoholic space and how Koia came to be. Chris’s motivation and resilience are nothing short of inspiring. And I can't wait for you to hear our conversation. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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531 Shelley Gupta: Founder & CEO of Bakit Box May 03, 2024

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Shelley Gupta, Founder & CEO of Bakit Box, shares how she and the Bakeit Box team are building baking into educational and culturally enriching experiences through STEM based baking activities. The Bakit Box kits bring the world’s flavors and traditions into your kitchen, creating memorable moments and fostering culinary curiosity for all the family to enjoy. We learn about each kit’s unique recipes from around the world and why this is central to their mission, as well as her journey from going from being a strategy consultant in a large company to becoming an entrepreneur. How different are the experiences? What challenges did she face? Plus what does it take to scale a brand like Bakit Box? You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Shelley Gupta and Bakit Box:

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https://www.instagram.com/missshelleygupta/

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530 Alex Back: Founder & CEO of Couch.com May 01, 2024

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Alex Back, Founder and CEO of Couch.com, shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and his experience in the furniture industry. He discusses the acquisition of his previous company, Apt2B, and the inspiration behind starting Couch.com. We hear all about the concept of Couch.com as a platform that matches customers with their perfect couches and Alex discusses the content strategy and monetization model of the website. He also talks about the prospects of affiliate marketing and the role of AI and technology in the future of Couch.com. Alex shares the challenges of building a company and offers advice to founders starting their first D2C company. You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Alex Back and Couch.com:

https://www.instagram.com/couchdotcom/

https://www.youtube.com/@couchdotcom

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-back-49784435

https://www.valleyhaulaway.com

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529 Elaine Glass: Author of Get Quiet Apr 29, 2024

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In this episode, we are joined by Elaine Glass, Author of Get Quiet. We discuss her book and the importance of embracing silence and mindfulness to tune into the voice of your soul. She explains more about the Get Quiet Way journey—a practice of healing and transformation inspired by the classical form of the labyrinth, including how it can be incorporated into our daily activities. Get Quiet is an excellent book, and I am excited for you to hear our discussion and all the great lessons that come with it. Now, on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Elaine Glass and Get Quiet:

https://www.instagram.com/elaineglass.author/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085193521501

https://www.getquiet.com

https://www.Elaineglass.net

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528 Heather Wallace: CEO of Curology Apr 26, 2024

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In this episode, Heather Wallace, CEO of Curology, shares her journey as CEO of Curology. Curology, a brand deeply rooted in the expertise of dermatologists, has transformed the landscape of skincare by making personalized treatments accessible to millions. She talks about the evolution of Curology's product offerings, personalized prescription skincare, products in the Agency collection for aging skin as well as their newest – hair growth treatments. Heather emphasizes the importance of customer feedback and not being afraid of competition as well as how Curology is uses AI and telemedicine to enhance personalized care. She also shares plans for retail expansion and offers advice for those looking to make their mark in the beauty industry. So much inspiration and wisdom in this episode. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Heather Wallace and Curology:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-wallace-88a437/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/curology/

https://www.instagram.com/curology

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https://www.curology.com

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527 Basma Hameed: Founder & CEO of BASMA Beauty Apr 24, 2024

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Basma Hameed, Founder and CEO of BASMA Beauty, shares her inspiring journey of creating a beauty brand that focuses on inclusivity and personalization of skincare and makeup. Basma's passion for makeup started at a young age when she discovered its ability to boost her confidence and cover her facial scars. She went on to study color correction and medical aesthetics, eventually developing a technique to customize skin tone colors and implant them into scar tissue. This led her to open clinics in Toronto and Beverly Hills, where she has helped numerous clients with various skin conditions. After years of perfecting her formula, Basma launched Basma Beauty, starting with a range of foundation sticks and later expanding to blushes. Plus she shares her advice to entrepreneurs looking to start their own company and tells us what it takes to scale a brand in the beauty industry? You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Basma Hameed and BASMA Beauty:

https://www.instagram.com/basmabeautyofficial/

https://www.tiktok.com/@basmabeautyofficial

https://www.linkedin.com/in/basmahameed

https://www.instagram.com/justbasmahameed/

https://www.basmabeauty.com/

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526 Palak Patel: Author of Food Is Love Apr 22, 2024

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In this episode, Palak Patel, Author of the new cookbook, Food Is Love, shares all about her new cookbook which goes beyond recipes to explore the emotional connections we have with food. We also hear how this classically trained chef, restaurateur and winner of Food Network’s famed Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay – amongst other things – finds the balance between honoring tradition and experimenting with new flavors in her unique recipes. We get to learn more about the growing plant-based cooking category, her advice for beginner cooks as well as tips for substituting ingredients. She also shares her favorite spice to work with. This is a must episode and you will love listening to Palak remind you why Food Is Love. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Palak Patel and Food Is Love:

https://www.instagram.com/chefpalak

https://www.linkedin.com/in/palak-p-15a0462/

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