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506 Dr. Michelle Dulake: Founder of Fera Pets Mar 04, 2024

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Dr. Michelle Dulake, founder and CEO of Fera Pets, shares her journey of starting an all-natural pet supplement company. She discusses her background as a veterinarian and her passion for holistic medicine. Dr. Dulake explains how she identified a gap in the market for effective and clean pet supplements, leading her to start Fera Pets with her friend Emily. She shares the challenges and successes of growing the company, including the acquisition by General Mills. Dr. Dulake emphasizes the importance of staying true to your why and remaining focused on your goals as a founder. So much to think about in this incredible episode. Don’t miss it! Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Dr. Michelle Dulake and Fera Pets:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-dulake-117abb43/

https://www.instagram.com/ferapetorganics/

https://www.instagram.com/mdulake/

https://www.ferapetorganics.com/

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505 Kate Morton: Founder & CEO of Funk It Wellness Mar 01, 2024

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In this episode, Kate Morton, Founder and CEO of Funk It Wellness, shares the history and evolution of Funk It Wellness. Kate shares how she started her company to address the lack of education, tools and solutions for women's menstrual health. She explains the concept of seed cycling and its benefits for hormonal balance. Kate also discusses the connection between thyroid health and hormonal balance. She shares insights into choosing products, marketing strategies, and the challenges of building a company. Kate offers advice for aspiring founders, emphasizing the importance of staying focused, trusting your instincts, and understanding the numbers. So much to learn from this episode. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Kate Morton and Funk It Wellness:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-morton-ms-rdn-359a83117/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/funk-it-wellness/

https://www.instagram.com/carbsandkate/

https://www.instagram.com/funk.it.wellness/

https://www.funkitwellness.com/

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504 Loren Castle: Founder & CEO of Sweet Loren’s Feb 28, 2024

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In this episode, Kara Goldin interviews Loren Castle, the Founder and CEO of Sweet Loren's. Loren shares her personal health journey and how it inspired her to create a natural and healthier cookie dough brand. She discusses the challenges she faced in launching and growing her company, including the importance of profitability and focusing on building a sustainable business. Loren also talks about the development of new products, such as breakfast biscuits, and the decision to create a less sugar line. She offers advice for aspiring founders, emphasizing the need for passion, commitment, and a strong team. So much inspiration and wisdom in this episode. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Loren Castle and Sweet Loren’s:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-brill-castle-56887121

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweet-loren's-llc/

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

https://www.instagram.com/sweetlorens

https://www.sweetlorens.com/

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503 Brandon Mizrahie: Founder & CEO of Renude Feb 26, 2024

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In this episode, Brandon Mizrahie, Founder and CEO of Renude, shares the story behind the brand and the development of its flagship product, Chagaccino. He explains how Renude aims to create healthy and delicious beverages that appeal to a wide audience. Brandon discusses the sourcing of Chaga mushrooms and the unique benefits they offer. He also addresses the competition in the mushroom coffee space and the different types of mushrooms used. Brandon clarifies that Chaga mushrooms do not have psychoactive effects and explains how to incorporate Chaga into your daily routine. He also talks about the launch of Chagamacha, a Chaga-infused matcha drink. So much inspiration is taken from all the tidbits Brandon shares. Listen now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To get 20% off your order, please use the code 'KARA20' on https://drinkrenude.com/.

To learn more about Brandon Mizrahie and Renude:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-mizrahie-082994194/

https://www.instagram.com/drinkrenude

https://www.drinkrenude.com/

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502 Ramon van Meer: Founder & CEO of Genius Litter Feb 23, 2024

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In this episode, Ramon van Meer, Founder and CEO of Genius Litter, shares all about the innovative, new cat litter that he has developed that monitors a cat's health and contains an indicator that responds to deviating values in the urine. Ramon shares his personal story and background as an entrepreneur, including his previous venture in the pet industry. He discusses the challenges and strategies of launching Genius Litter, including their go-to-market strategy and the importance of social media marketing. Ramon also talks about his experience appearing on Shark Tank and the lessons he learned from the show. He shares his vision for the future of Genius Litter and the company's focus on health monitoring for pets. So much inspiration and wisdom in this episode. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Ramon van Meer and Genius Litter:

https://www.twitter.com/ramonvanmeer

https://www.instagram.com/geniuslitter/

https://www.vanmeer.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-v-a19a01144

https://www.geniuslitter.com

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501 Charles Duhigg: Author of Supercommunicators Feb 21, 2024

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In this episode, Kara Goldin interviews Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer-prize winning reporter and Author of the book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. They discuss the importance of effective communication and how to become a super communicator. Duhigg shares insights from his book, including the matching principle, asking questions, reflecting emotions, storytelling, and reciprocation. He also addresses common mistakes in communication and provides strategies for adapting to different communication styles. Duhigg emphasizes the value of emotional intelligence and deep questions in building connections. The episode concludes with a reminder that anyone can become a super communicator with practice and attention to listening and understanding others.This episode will have you intrigued to learn more about this ever so important topic. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Charles Duhigg and Supercommunicators:

https://twitter.com/cduhigg

https://www.facebook.com/charlesduhigg

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

https://www.instagram.com/charlesduhigg/

https://www.charlesduhigg.com/about/

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500 Jeff Popkin: CEO of Ghost Tequila Feb 19, 2024

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In this episode, Jeff Popkin, CEO of Ghost Tequila, shares the story behind the unique brand, the process of infusing ghost pepper into tequila, the target market and pricing, and the role of celebrities in branding. Jeff also shares his experience working on a smaller brand and the challenges of building a tequila company. He provides advice for launching a new brand, emphasizing the importance of having the right people, a solid plan, and a passion for what you are doing. So many lessons. So much inspiration. Listen now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Jeff Popkin and Ghost Tequila:

https://www.instagram.com/ghosttequila/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-popkin-97769862/

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

https://www.facebook.com/ghosttequila

https://www.ghosttequila.com/

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499 Rosa Li: Founder & CEO of wildwonder Feb 16, 2024

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In this episode, Rosa Li, Founder and CEO of wildwonder, shares her journey of starting a gut-supporting beverage brand rooted in Eastern herbal wisdom. She discusses the inspiration behind wildwonder, her transition from finance to entrepreneurship, and the challenges she faced in the early days. Rosa also highlights the importance of staying relevant to consumers and educating them about gut health. She shares her experience on Shark Tank and the impact it has had on the brand. Finally, Rosa offers advice for aspiring founders, emphasizing the need for a strong mission and a deeper purpose. Listen now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Rosa Li and wildwonder:

https://www.instagram.com/rosalisays/

https://www.instagram.com/drinkwildwonder/

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

https://www.drinkwildwonder.com/

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498 Alec Sammann: President & CEO of Peepers Feb 14, 2024

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In this episode, Alec Sammann, President and CEO of Peepers, discusses the history and evolution of Peepers, a fourth-generation family-run brand that started as a screen cloth provider and later transitioned into selling reading glasses. Alec shares the story of how his mother's desire for more fashionable glasses led to the creation of Peepers. He also talks about the importance of culture and staying close to consumers. So much inspiration and wisdom in this episode. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Alec Sammann and Peepers:

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

https://www.instagram.com/alec.sammann/

https://www.peepers.com/

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497 Shawn Nelson: Author of Let Me Save You 25 Years Feb 12, 2024

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In this episode, Shawn Nelson, Founder and CEO of Lovesac and Author of the new book, Let Me Save You 25 Years, gets in depth about some of the challenges and lessons he learned throughout his 25-year entrepreneurial journey. Early mistakes, the importance of patience, and the value of work and leadership are just some of the areas that he shares valuable lessons and wisdom in stories from his experiences including being on the reality TV show 'Rebel Billionaire'. Shawn’s advice is powerful and the book is excellent with a lot of great words of wisdom. Listen now to this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Shawn Nelson and Let Me Save You 25 Years:

https://www.instagram.com/shawnoflovesac/

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

https://open.spotify.com/show/2pCWnAjfUxO2puc1XiKlWx?si=522f7137b2d842b8

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

https://a.co/d/d9qKR6h

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