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June 10, 2025
TRUBAR - How Bold Packaging and Clean Ingredients Win
I had an absolute blast chatting with Erica Groussman, the bold and fearless founder of TRUBAR. Erica’s energy is infectious, and her story is a masterclass in trusting your gut, listening to your body, and never settling for the status quo. What started as a...
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June 9, 2025
BattlBox - Surviving and Thriving in the Subscription Game
When I sat down with John Roman, it was clear this wasn’t just a story about subscription boxes; it was a story about grit, evolution, and building a brand that speaks directly to a passionate community. As the Co-founder & CEO of BattlBox, John has...
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June 6, 2025
FIOR Scotch - Breaking the Scotch Rulebook
When I sat down with Eric Dominijanni, the founder of FIOR Scotch, I knew this was going to be more than a conversation about spirits; it was going to be about reinvention. Eric’s background in beverage alcohol and his vision to bring a new type of scotch to a new kind of ...
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June 5, 2025
Weezie - The Secret to Making Consumers Fall in Love With Towels
What does it take to elevate a simple, everyday product into a beloved premium brand? In this episode, I sat down with Lindsey Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO of Weezie Towels, to talk about how she’s redefining the towel category with quality, intentionality, and customer delight at the...
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June 4, 2025
Tights Tights Tights - How to Reinvent a Legacy Retail Brand
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Allana Hurst, the energetic and passionate owner of Tights, Tights, Tights, a brand that’s as fun to say as it is to shop. From the moment we started talking, it was clear that Allana brings heart, hustle, and a sense of...
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June 4, 2025
Greco Gum - The Science Behind Your Chew
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn a simple idea, like chewing gum, into a performance-driven, clean-label product with serious staying power, this episode is for you. Today, I’m talking with Logan Wright, Co-founder of Greco Gum, a brand redefining what gum can be...
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June 3, 2025
Painterland Sisters - How Two Sisters Are Redefining Rural Entrepreneurship
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...
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May 29, 2025
Bodily - What Healthcare Forgot. Bodily Will Deliver.
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 visible and giving women the...
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May 28, 2025
IZIPIZI - Why IZIPIZI Thinks in Emotions, Not Just SKUs
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 IZIPIZI , to explore how they transformed a simple idea into a global...
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May 28, 2025
Curious Elixir - The Science and Soul of Curious Elixir
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...
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May 28, 2025
Aplós - If a Fashion Brand Made a Spirit
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...
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May 22, 2025
BIOLYTE - How Theater Skills Built a Top CPG Brand
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 during cancer treatment has grown into a mission-driven brand helping people stay...
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May 21, 2025
Kizik - How a Simple Innovation Disrupted a $400B Market
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...
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May 20, 2025
Chef Merito - How a Family Recipe Became a Flavor Empire
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 ...
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May 19, 2025
Shroom Bar - The Bar Built for Fighters and Focus
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 mushroom powder in his drinks to building...
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May 17, 2025
Qure Skincare - Lost $5M Overnight. Then, Built a Skincare Empire
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...
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May 16, 2025
Simek's - How a Family Recipe Became a B Corp Powerhouse
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...
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May 14, 2025
Untoxicated - The Truth About “Safe” Skincare Labels
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 ...
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May 14, 2025
Rootless - Why Food-as-Medicine is the Future
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...
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April 29, 2025
Misery & Mayhem - The Rise of a Performance-Driven Oatmeal Brand
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 means for athletes...
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April 25, 2025
DiVERGE Sneakers - How Custom Sneakers and Social Impact Walk Hand-in-Hand
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...
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April 22, 2025
Cure Hydration - How One Brand Made Hydration Cool (and Clean)
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...
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April 19, 2025
Dapper Boi - Confidence Is the Real Product
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...
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April 17, 2025
Malk Organics - The Simple Ingredient Strategy That Built Consumer Trust
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...