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This interview left me feeling inspired and grounded. I sat down with Hayley and Stephanie Painter, the passionate co-owners behind Painterland Sisters, a family-run brand that’s redefining what it means to bring food from farm to spoon. Raised on a fourth-generation regenerative...
When it comes to rewriting the rules of women’s health, few founders are doing it with as much heart, rigor, and clarity as Tovah Haim. In this episode, I sit down with the founder and CEO of Bodily, a brand transforming the postpartum and reproductive health space by making invisible experiences v…
When a brand makes you smile just by looking at it, you know there’s something special going on. That’s exactly how I felt when I discovered IZIPIZI , a company on a mission to bring style, joy, and accessibility to eyewear. In this episode, I sit down with Charles Brun , Co-founder and CEO of IZ…
When you meet someone building a brand with soul, you feel it. That’s exactly what happened when I spoke with JW Wiseman, the founder of Curious Elixirs, a line of booze-free cocktails that doesn’t just skip the alcohol but adds in adaptogens, bold flavor, and a whole lot of purpose. We discuss...
When Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, first tried Aplós, she knew there was something different, sophisticated, calming, and beautifully intentional. In this episode, Rose sits down with David Fudge, Co-founder and CEO of Aplós, to unpack how he’s not just building...
When your product is born out of love, necessity, and a mission to help others, it shows. In this episode, I sit down with Jesslyn Rollins, CEO of BIOLYTE, the first medical-grade hydration drink formulated to deliver the benefits of an IV bag in a bottle. What started as a way to help her mom duri…
Few brands impress me the way Kizik has when it comes to everyday innovation that people can use in their daily lives. In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Drori, the Chief Marketing Officer leading the charge at Kizik, the brand redefining how we think about footwear. These aren’t just shoes…
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Corugedo, Head of Marketing at Chef Merito. Chef Merito is a family-founded Latino brand that has been bringing bold, authentic flavor to kitchens since 1985. We dove into the brand's rich heritage, how it all started in her grandfather’s …
When someone tells me they’re going all in, I listen. That’s exactly what Tommy Walsh, Founder & Owner of Shroom Bar, did when he launched Shroom Bar, a protein-packed, mushroom-fueled bar designed for focus, energy, and endurance. In this episode, Tommy shares his founder journey, from mixing mus…
When I say this episode is packed with hard-won wisdom, I mean it. I sat down with Matt Orlic, founder of Qure Skincare, who’s built 25+ brands over the past two decades, and survived losing $5 million when a major retailer collapsed overnight. Instead of giving up, he...
As someone who’s passionate about brands that lead with purpose and quality, my conversation with Lindsey Hickey , CEO and owner of Simek's , was a true highlight. Simek's isn’t just about frozen meals; it’s about nourishing people with food made from real...
From the moment I met Annie Meyer , Co-founder & CEO of Untoxicated , I could tell she was building something special. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey with Untoxicated , a mission-driven skincare brand formulated for people with sensitive skin and built around ...
As someone who’s had the pleasure of working closely with Sachi Singh , the Founder & CEO of Rootless , I knew this episode would be special. Sachi isn’t just building a product. She’s building a movement rooted in impact, education, and...
When it comes to fueling ambition, some stories are just unforgettable. In this episode, Rose Hamilton, founder of Compass Rose Venture, sits down with Scott Turner and Nick Lagonia, the powerhouse duo behind Misery & Mayhem, a new protein-packed oatmeal brand that's redefining what "fuel" really m…
In this episode, I sit down with João Esteves, founder of DiVERGE Sneakers, a brand that's rewriting the rules of footwear from the ground up. We discuss why customization matters, how DiVERGE puts the customer’s individuality front and center, and what it truly takes to...
On today’s episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I’m joined by Lauren Picasso, the founder and CEO of Cure Hydration. What started as a personal struggle with staying hydrated as an endurance athlete led Lauren to launch a science-backed, clean-label hydration brand that is now available in...
In this episode, I sat down with Vicky Pasche, the incredible force behind Dapper Boi, a gender-inclusive, size-inclusive apparel brand with a mission rooted in confidence and authenticity. What began as Vicky’s search for clothes that fit her body and identity...
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Bronstad, CEO of Malk Organics, and talk about the journey of not just leading a clean-label brand but rebuilding it from the inside out. Jason shares how a deeply personal career pivot led him to a mission-driven company that’s...
In this episode, I sit down with Dan Abel, Co-founder and CEO of Pilot Project Brewing, a first-of-its-kind beverage incubator helping brands navigate one of the most competitive and complex CPG categories: beverages. From launching home-brew experiments in his garage to...
In this episode, I chat with Charlie Weisman, the creative force behind Staff, a brand that’s reimagining the most overlooked items in your home such as plungers, lint rollers, and oven mitts with joy, color, and a whole lot of personality. What started as...
In this episode, I sit down with Dan Abel Jr., Chief Chocolate Officer of Bissinger’s, one of the oldest chocolate companies in the world, dating back to 1668. We dive into this remarkable brand’s royal beginnings in France, its journey to the U.S., and how Dan and his...
In this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Julie Smolyansky, President, CEO, and Chairwoman of Lifeway Foods, a pioneering brand behind the kefir movement in the U.S. We dive deep into Julie’s incredible family story, from escaping the Soviet Union with just...
In this episode, I sat down with father-son duo Kevin and Kieran Hoy of Smart Apron to discuss how they’re transforming a tired, overlooked product into a modern-day solution for food service workers and beyond. What started with a stitched-up fanny pack has become a functional, durable, and smartl…
In this episode, I sit down with David Hartigan, Founder and CEO of Hemp Heros, to talk about the real story behind his mission-driven CBD and functional mushroom company. From managing MMA fighters to becoming one of the few B Corp-certified hemp brands, David shares how...