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330 Olivia Landau: Founder & CEO of The Clear Cut Dec 16, 2022

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Olivia Landau, a fourth-generation diamond expert, began The Clear Cut as a blog. An educational resource. But it wasn't long before she and her Co-Founder husband Kyle Simon realized the blog’s potential to become much more. Now as Founder and CEO of The Clear Cut, Olivia leads a multi-million dollar, direct-to-consumer, diamond jewelry company that is revolutionizing the way consumers purchase engagement rings and so much more. We hear all about how she met her Co-Founder and husband Kyle as well as the company’s unique approach to selling diamonds through social platforms including Instagram and TikTok. And finally, Olivia lets us all in on her entrepreneurial journey, lessons she has learned along the way and what she thinks it takes to start and build a successful company like The Clear Cut. Another inspiring episode that you won’t want to miss! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about Olivia Landau and The Clear Cut: https://theclearcut.co/

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https://www.instagram.com/olivialandau/

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

329 Lauren Godfrey: Founder of Harwell Godfrey Dec 14, 2022

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Lauren Godfrey is the Founder of the stunning jewelry brand Harwell Godfrey. She has taken an idea that she was passionate about and turned it into not only a reality but a fledgling business. Each Harwell Godfrey piece is designed with references to the Four Elements and the collection essentially is modern day precious heirlooms with most pieces even featuring beautifully-rendered motifs. I can’t wait for you to hear all about her entrepreneurial journey to growing this amazing brand, her tips for other entrepreneurs and lessons learned along the way. Her story of building this incredible business is inspiring and you won’t want to miss this episode! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about Lauren Harwell and Harwell Godfrey:

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https://harwellgodfrey.com/

328 Jackie Summers: Founder & CEO of Sorel Liqueur of Jack From Brooklyn Inc. Dec 12, 2022

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In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we meetJackie Summers. He is best known for the award winning Sorel Liqueur and is the Founder and CEO of the parent company Jack From Brooklyn. Jackie is also a James Beard Finalist. We hear from his story super valuable lessons he has gained through his entrepreneurial journey. His story of launching a new product and company, challenges along the way and getting back up make me so inspired. I know they will help you as well. And of course so much more. This episode is a gem! I can’t wait for you to listen and take his wisdom all in. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about Sorel and Jacks of Brooklyn Inc.:

https://sorelofficial.com/

https://www.instagram.com/theliquortarian/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-summers-80b80/

327 Carolyn Dewar: Author of CEO Excellence & Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company Dec 09, 2022

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In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we learn more from Carolyn Dewar, coauthor of CEO Excellence and Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company San Francisco. Carolyn founded and co-leads McKinsey's CEO excellence work which includes coaching many Fortune 100 CEOs to maximize their effectiveness. She works extensively with clients to drive organizational effectiveness at pivotal moments in a company’s journey. Now she has co-authored her first book, CEO Excellence, with Scott Keller and Vikram Malhotra which is excellent! In it, they pull back the curtain on how some of the world’s greatest business leaders have achieved success with many super valuable lessons captured and shared through various stories. Learn about the “6 key points” and so much more. This episode will leave you wanting more. Don’t miss this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about CEO Excellence and Carolyn Dewar:

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-dewar/

https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/ceo-excellence

326 Adam Nash: Founder & CEO of Daffy Dec 07, 2022

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Adam Nash believes everyone can be a philanthropist and he’s on a mission to make it simple. After launching some seriously impressive tech innovations in top leadership positions at Dropbox, LinkedIn and eBay, Adam has turned his sights toward the nonprofit sector. This isn’t your grandma’s donor-advised fund. Daffy is changing the landscape of giving by helping people be more generous, more often. And easily. You are going to love hearing all about Daffy as well as Adam’s own entrepreneurial journey with some iconic companies. Don’t miss this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about Adam Nash and Daffy:

https://www.instagram.com/adamnash/

https://www.instagram.com/daffygiving/

https://www.daffy.org

https://twitter.com/DaffyGiving

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

https://twitter.com/adamnash

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

https://www.facebook.com/DaffyGiving

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

https://www.instagram.com/daffygiving/

325 Neil Grimmer: President of Source Global Dec 05, 2022

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Neil Grimmer, President of Source Global, pulls water out of the air we breathe, captures the vapor and transforms it into drinking water. Neil joined Founder, Cody Friesen, who invented the solar-powered device that is behind this company to produce ‘hydropanels’ that today are used in more than 50 countries worldwide. You will love hearing about Source Global and all the cool stuff they are doing. PLUS, Neil’s own journey being a serial entrepreneur, what it is like to join an entrepreneur versus being the CEO and finally, lessons he learned along the way launching and helping to scale incredible companies including Ideo, Harley Davidson, Habit and Plum Organics. So many lessons and much wisdom to take away. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about Neil Grimmer and Source Global:

https://www.instagram.com/neilgrimmer/

https://www.instagram.com/sourcewater/

https://www.source.co

324 Brittany Fuisz: Founder & CEO of Malibu Mylk Dec 02, 2022

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Brittany Fuisz, Founder and CEO of Malibu Mylk, grew up on the beaches of Malibu eating local produce and appreciating starting at a very young age that food is fuel. Little did she know that she would create the world’s first organic flax milk AND create a new category in the natural food industry. We hear all about what it takes to create a tasty, allergen-free product (dairy free, gluten free, nut free, soy free), full of fiber and omega-3s that is good for our bodies and our planet. Hear all about the founding story, how she has scaled a new category and brand plus so much more! The lessons she has learned through her journey and how she has overcome challenges will leave you so inspired. Don’t miss this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about Brittany Fuisz and Malibu Mylk: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyfuisz/

https://www.instagram.com/malibumylk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-fuisz/

https://malibumylk.com/pages/about-us

323 Roxanne Petraeus: Co-Founder & CEO of Ethena Nov 30, 2022

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Roxanne Petraeus, Co-Founder & CEO of Ethena, makes “compliance” something you won’t want to forget. Much more interesting, easy, engaging and of course effective. Roxanne shares all about her journey graduating from Harvard’s Reserve Officer Training Program, her years in the U.S. Army serving a combat deployment to Afghanistan plus her experience at McKinsey & Company – all before disrupting an industry with founding Ethena. Hear how she came up with the idea for Ethena, started it and scaled it and so much more! Her story, her wisdom lessons and tips in conquering fears are inspiring. This is a great episode that you won’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about Roxanne Petraeus and Ethena:

https://twitter.com/RoxannePetraeus

https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanne-bras-petraeus-2292b8109/

https://twitter.com/goethena

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

https://www.goethena.com/

322 Courtney Somer: Founder & CEO of Lake & Skye Nov 28, 2022

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Courtney Somer, Founder & CEO of an amazing brand called Lake & Skye, started her company to help others discover the wonder of fragrance through products consisting of handcrafted therapeutic-grade essential oil blends, fragrances, and floral waters. The creation is a company you want to pay attention to, products you must have and a story that you won’t want to miss. Hear all about her journey plus so much more! Her wisdom and lessons growing the company are incredible. This is one, inspiring episode that you won’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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To learn more about Courtney Somer and Lake & Skye:

https://www.instagram.com/courtneysomer

https://www.instagram.com/lakeandskye

https://www.lakeandskye.com/

321 Chanda Bell: Co-Author of The Elf on The Shelf: A Christmas Tradition Nov 25, 2022

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In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we meet Chanda Bell, Co-Founder of The Elf on the Shelf franchise and Co-CEO of the parent company, The Lumistella Company. Chanda, along with her mother and twin sister, like to say that they bring Santa’s North Pole to life through consumer products, brand experiences and original entertainment. We learn about Chanda’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons that she has learned along the way. Her story of co-authoring the book that launched a product and a viral phenomenon. Her wisdom and lessons growing the company are incredible. This is one, inspiring episode that you won’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/321

To learn more about Chanda Bell, The Elf on the Shelf and The Lumistella Company:

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

https://www.instagram.com/elfontheshelf/

https://lumistella.com/

https://elfontheshelf.com/