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174 Sara Happ: Founder & CEO of Sara Happ Inc. Aug 04, 2021

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“It's not that the problems get bigger or less. It's like you have to remain relentless and undaunted and get better at rolling with the problems.”

We are talking lip hydration on this episode of The Kara Goldin Show. Sara Happ, the lip expert, is the founder and CEO of Sara Happ Inc., a company that’s business is keeping lips healthy and hydrated. Celebrities including Reese Witherspoon, Jen Garner, Katie Holmes, and Kate Hudson are all fans and know all about this lip obsession. Listen now for all her great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. You won’t want to miss this episode.

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Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://sarahapp.com/pages/our-story

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-happ-12b76a6/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahappinc

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahappherself/

Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahapp/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaraHappHerself

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87BzgSzLepv453AsELPRiA

173 Chloe Epstein: Co-Founder & President of Chloe's Aug 02, 2021

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“The beauty of not coming from the industry is that we didn’t know how it was supposed to be done. We weren't afraid to really push the boundaries and challenge the norms.”

More inspiring entrepreneurial stories on the way with Chloe! Meet Chloe Epstein, co-founder and president of Chloe’s, a brand that’s dedicated to making healthy treats more accessible. She shares her story of being fooled by frozen “healthy perception” yogurt products. And going from a career as a Manhattan District Attorney to following her passion in creating better for you products. Listen to this terrific episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow now.

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Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://www.chloesfruit.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-epstein-9001863b/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/chloesfruitunionsquare/about/

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172 Jeff Braverman: CEO "Chief Nut" of Nuts.com Jul 28, 2021

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“Be great at one thing and bring on people to then be great at these other things.”

Lots of good stuff on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow! Meet Jeff Braverman, the CEO a.k.a. “Chief Nut” of Nuts.com. Hear how he took his small family business and turned it into a national direct-to-consumer brand, shipping quality products, beyond nuts, all over the U.S.! We talk about how he left a career in investment banking to chart his own path-building nuts.com. Jeff also shares the incredible story of how his company faced the pandemic and overcame many of the challenges of this unprecedented year. Don’t miss this conversation that’s jam-packed with inspiration!

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Mentioned in the Episode: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-braverman-4a1124/

Nuts.com Website: https://nuts.com/

Nuts.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NutsDotCom/

Nuts.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutsdotcom/

Nuts.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/nutsdotcom

Nuts.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NutsOnline1929

171 Lily Kanter: Co-Founder of Serena & Lily and Founder & CEO of Boon Supply Jul 26, 2021

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“We’re at this really interesting time right now where we have to stop looking at non-profit and for-profit separately.”

Listen as Lily Kanter, Co-Founder of Serena & Lily – and now, Founder and CEO of Boon Supply share valuable lessons she has learned in a career that has spanned a number of industries. How Serena & Lily was built to be a brand that lasts, as well as her newest venture, Boon Supply which is changing the face of e-commerce by doing good and incorporating non-profits into their business model! So many inspiring and purposeful insights on this latest episode. Have a listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Mentioned in the Episode: Serena & Lily Website: https://www.serenaandlily.com/

Boon Supply Website: https://www.boonsupply.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-kanter-6805771/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lily.kanter

170 Joel Clark and Cameron Smith: Co-Founders, CEO & COO of Kodiak Cakes Jul 21, 2021

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“So many times, it's not the business that fails. It's the entrepreneur that quits.”

What a great conversation with the co-founders of Kodiak Cakes! Meet Joel Clark and Cameron Smith, the CEO, and COO of possibly the best-tasting pancake mix (and other terrific products) around! From their homegrown story of starting from Joel’s mom’s original pancake recipe to becoming a nationwide brand and even their stint on Shark Tank! So many exciting stories and great learnings on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Kodiak Cakes’ Website: https://kodiakcakes.com/

Joel Clark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-clark

Cameron Smith’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-smith

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KodiakCakes

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodiakcakes/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KodiakCakes

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Kodiakcakes

169 Donna Letier: Co-Founder of Gardenuity Jul 19, 2021

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“The biggest surprise about being an entrepreneur has probably been how much it changes day to day.”

Always so thrilled to have amazing entrepreneurs on #TheKaraGoldinShow! In this episode, I share my awesome conversation with Donna Letier, co-founder of Gardenuity. She takes us through the learning curves and challenges that shaped her journey and so much more. Lots of incredible tips to grow your garden and your mindset in this episode! Listen now.

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Gardenuity’s Website: https://gardenuity.com/story/

Gardenuity’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gardenuity/

Gardenuity’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenuity/

Donna Letier’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-spafford-letier

Donna Letier’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donna.s.king.965

Donna Letier’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnaletier/

Donna Letier’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaletier

168 Melissa Papock: Founder & President of Cabana Life Jul 14, 2021

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“The greatest gift of being an entrepreneur has been this resilience that develops in you. Don't quit and keep going.”

I’m so excited for you to hear Melissa’s inspiring journey! Melissa Papock is the Founder and President of Cabana Life, an apparel brand that’s not just fashionable -- it’s sun protective too! Her clothing is so stylish and functional that it has been worn by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Adam Sandler, Kate Hudson, and Nicole Kidman. In this episode, Melissa discusses her amazing career and the serious skin issue she experienced which sparked her entrepreneurial pursuits. We also talk about starting a brand after solving a personal problem and then embarking on a mission to help people with similar problems. Sound familiar? It did for me. This is an episode loaded with inspiration! Don’t miss it on #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Website: https://www.cabanalife.com/

Cabana Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CabanaLife

Cabana Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cabanalife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-papock

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167 Kyle Paradiso: Founder & CEO of Sleepy Bear Jul 12, 2021

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“It's about winning those little battles everyday. As opposed to hitting a home run out of the park.”

It’s Kyle Paradiso on The Kara Goldin Show! Kyle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sleepy Bear, a line of CBD- and CBN-formulated gummies that offer a nighttime sleep solution. Listen to how his career path started in the military, but then he pivoted after being forced to retire due to injury and then discovered the benefits of cannabis. Like many of the best entrepreneurs, Kyle solved a problem for himself and has now set out to help people suffering with similar problems. We also talk about the struggles of educating consumers in the CBD space and his surprising realizations about being an entrepreneur. Expect lots of new learnings and inspiration on this exciting episode!

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Mentioned in the Episode: Sleepy Bear Gummies Website: https://sleepybeargummies.com/

Sleepy Bear Gummies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepybeargummies

Hydro Canna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkhydrocanna/

Sleepy Bear Gummies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepybeargummies

Hydro Canna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkhydrocanna/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle.paradiso

166 Hilary DeCesare: Founder & CEO of The ReLaunch Co. Jul 07, 2021

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“I think that there is this curiosity that comes from knowing that you may not know how to do it. But you can figure it out.”

It’s time to let go of all your limiting beliefs and listen to our next episode on The Kara Goldin Show. On this episode, Hilary DeCesare, Founder and CEO of The ReLaunch Co., shares her mission to reframe how we think about second acts. We talk about her awe-inspiring life story and the challenges that led her to a profound realization -- that she could relaunch herself! Hilary tells all, from hitting the wall as a Silicon Valley girl to discovering her potential. Now, as an award-winning entrepreneur, she is sharing her treasure trove of learnings with us on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Don’t miss it!

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Mentioned in the Episode: The ReLaunch Co Website: https://therelaunchco.com/

The Relaunch Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelaunchco/

The Relaunch Co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReLaunchCo/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarydecesare/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh2YLZ6-ztPzE-Pi6ys6hA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilary.howarddecesare

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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-overcome-doubts-and-follow-the-hints-with-kara-goldin/id1510506747?i=1000517172956

165 Erica Huss and Zoe Sakoutis: Co-Founders of BluePrint Cleanse and Earth & Star Jul 05, 2021

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“You have to know what people want and you have to give it to them in a way that makes them realize that they can't live without it.”

Today on The Kara Goldin Show, we have two incredible founders! Erica Huss and Zoe Sakoutis share their inspirational journey in founding one of the first DTC juice companies, BluePrint Cleanse. So many valuable gems in this interview as they take us on their journey, together, to hear what it’s like to develop a company in the wellness space and then sell it. Now in their second venture together for another round with an exciting company in the fungi space with Earth & Star. Hear how an entrepreneurial journey in the wellness industry always comes with lots to learn! Listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow

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Mentioned in the Episode: Earth & Star Website: https://earthandstar.com/

Earth & Star Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthandstarco/

Erica’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-huss-12ba926a/

Zoe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zo%C3%AB-sakoutis-3911b61a/

Erica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misshuss/

Zoe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoesakoutis/

Highway to Well Podcast: https://www.htwpodcast.com/

The 3-Day Cleanse: Your Blueprint for Fresh Juice, Real Food, and a Total Body Reset Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035IICSQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0