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Interview Replay: Kara on Make Yourself at Home May 29, 2023

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This conversation is from Kara's appearance on Make Yourself at Home, the podcast presented by Nines that takes you into the homes of people you admire to show you a side you don't usually get to see.

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To learn more about the Make Yourself At Home Podcast: https://ninesliving.com/make-yourself-at-home-podcast-by-nines/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-yourself-at-home/id1648793442

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-a-homemade-recipe-into-a-%24100-million/id1648793442?i=1000583792008

394 Sarah Sukumaran: Founder & CEO of Lilith NYC May 26, 2023

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Today we are joined by Sarah Sukumaran, Founder & CEO of Lilith NYC, a very cool and comfortable brand that you need to know about that aims to overhaul the women’s streetwear industry! Lilith NYC brings together design with functionality in sneaker silhouettes that are rooted in performance. The brand champions women and femmes to explore and express their style, gender, and sexuality across a spectrum. I love the back story, the products and can’t wait to hear more about Sarah’s journey in building Lilith NYC. I love the back story, the products and can’t wait for you to hear this very inspirational interview that is sure to have you racing to get your pair on! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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https://lilith.nyc/

393 Dionne Baker: Founder & CEO of DeeBee’s Organics May 24, 2023

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Have you ever wondered what you might do after a career as a PhD medical researcher in maternal-fetal toxicology? How about start an organic food company?! Dionne Baker was concerned about the impacts of harmful chemicals in food. As a parent of two young kids, she was frustrated with the lack of choices for her family in the organic snack options space. So she started DeeBee’s Organics to fill the gap, focusing not only on creating great products but also a company with a deep focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, DeeBee’s is well on its way to success. I can’t wait for you to hear all about her journey, some great lessons and takeaways. This episode is filled with so much inspiration you won’t want to miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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392 Matt Kaness: CEO of Goodwillfinds May 22, 2023

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Matt Kaness, CEO of Goodwillfinds, is with us today to share what it means to build out a new social enterprise and ecommerce marketplace that extends from a brand that we are all familiar with. Goodwillfinds extends Goodwill’s mission by creating social impact through the power and dignity of work with sales that will directly benefit the communities from which the items were sourced and fuel local programs for workforce development and job training. You are going to love hearing more from Matt about this socially and environmentally conscious business model. Plus, be inspired by his journey, great insights and lessons. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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

391 Bonnie Bernstein: Creator of She Got Game: Inspiring Women, Inspired By Sports May 19, 2023

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Bonnie Bernstein, award-winning sports journalist and creator of the incredible series, She Got Game: Inspiring Women, Inspired By Sports, shares more about her interviews focusing on elite women athletes and highlighting lessons they have learned along the way. Grit, teamwork, perseverance and resilience – how did these factors help each of them have successful careers later in life post their sports careers. This episode is filled with so much inspiration you won’t want to miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about Bonnie Bernstein and She Got Game: : Inspiring Women, Inspired By Sports:

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https://www.Audible.com/SheGotGame

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https://twitter.com/BonnieBernstein

390 Holly Tupper: Founder of Cultus Artem May 17, 2023

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We are joined today by Holly Tupper who is the Founder of the incredible brand Cultus Artem. Known for luxury fragrance, skincare and jewelry, the brand is all about the art of adornment while using traditional, time-intensive techniques as a means to transform rare, precious materials into distinctive sensorial compositions. We hear more about what prompted Holly to start this incredible brand as well as the build along the way. This episode is filled with so much inspiration you won’t want to miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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389 Kimmy Scotti: Co-founder & CEO of Fig.1 May 15, 2023

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Kimmy Scotti, Co-Founder and CEO of the skincare company Fig.1, is here with us today to share more about the skincare brand that delivers science-backed, refillable and priced right skincare products with clinically proven results. Kimmy is a serial entrepreneur and self professed skincare junkie. She wanted to change the landscape for consumers to have beautiful skin with great product formulation without breaking the bank. She is also a founding partner of a very successful venture capital fund called 8VC. I can’t wait for you to hear our discussion including all of the lessons and tips she shares. This episode is super enjoyable and, well, you don’t want to miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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https://www.8vc.com/

388 David Israel: Founder of GOOD PLANeT Foods May 12, 2023

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Serial entrepreneur David Israel, Founder of GOOD PLANeT Foods, is here with us today to share more about his latest company in the premium plant-based cheese space. David developed Good PLANet Foods after recognizing that many consumers were choosing to move away from a diet with a heavy emphasis on meat and dairy, but they were still looking for great taste and enjoyment from what they were consuming. The initial products for Good PLANet Foods is plant based cheese products in multiple innovative formats with more categories to come soon. Great vegan products that aren’t too complicated with a great environmental footprint! David’s entrepreneurial journey includes his previous companies, Pop! Gourmet Foods AvoLov/BranchOut, and on this episode, he generously shares a ton of what he has learned along the way. Plenty of good stuff in this episode for sure! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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387 Elina Wang: Founder & CEO of ESW Beauty May 10, 2023

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Elina Wang, Founder and CEO of ESW Beauty, shares with us all about the journey in building ESW Beauty, vegan and cruelty-free beauty products that mix clean ingredients and good-for-you foods with sustainable and playful packaging. We learn all about her journey including why she decided to create her company after struggling with her own health issues. Elina introduced the first ever compostable plant-based milk sheet mask line and it is really something special. I love the back story, the products and can’t wait for you to hear this very inspirational interview that is sure to have you thinking! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/elina-sofia-wang-ab78409a/

386 Tom Cole: Author of CEO Leadership & Retired Partner of Sidley Austin May 08, 2023

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Tom Cole, recently retired Partner and chair emeritus of Sidley’s Executive Committee from the law firm Sidley Austin, joins us today to talk about board governance and his book CEO Leadership: Navigating the New Era in Corporate Governance. Tom joined Sidley in 1975 and quickly rose through the ranks to focus on public company M&A as well as advising CEOs and boards on a broad range of issues in corporate governance. He shares his lessons building boards, corporate governance as well as fiduciary duties. This episode is a wealth of information that you don’t want to miss! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about Tom Cole and CEO Leadership:

https://www.sidley.com/en/people/c/cole-thomas-a

https://www.amazon.com/CEO-Leadership-Navigating-Corporate-Governance/dp/022666516X