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June 10, 2024

Roar - It's Hydration With a Lot More

In this episode, host Ramon Vela sits down with Roly Nesi, Founder of Roar Organic, to explore the remarkable journey behind the brand. Roly shares personal stories of gratitude, the challenges of starting a beverage company, and the pivotal moments that shaped Roar Organic into a...

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June 7, 2024

Grow Together - Navigating Parenthood and Relationships

In this episode, Ramon Vela interviews Co-founders Aaron Steinberg, MA, PCC, and Jessica Trouillaud of Grow Together. Grow Together is on a mission to normalize the struggles relationships face in parenthood and give couples the tools to overcome them, emerging stronger on the other side. The platf…

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June 5, 2024

Hostage Tape - Don’t Be Held Hostage by Bad Sleep

In this episode, Ramon Vela sits down with Alex Neist, the founder of Hostage Tape, for an insightful conversation that explores themes of gratitude, upbringing, personal growth, and the health benefits of nasal breathing. The dialogue is rich with personal anecdotes, life...

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June 4, 2024

Mad Rabbit - From Shark Tank to Tattoo Titans

In this engaging episode of “The Story of a Brand,” Ramon Vela is joined by Selom Agbitor, Co-founder of Mad Rabbit, a revolutionary brand in the tattoo care industry. Selom shares the inspiring journey of Mad Rabbit, from its humble beginnings in college to becoming a renowned name...

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June 4, 2024

Wildling - Embracing Holistic Beauty with Wildling

In this insightful episode, host Ramon Vela engages with founders Jill Munson, Britta Plug, and Gianna De La Torre of Wildling, a pioneering holistic beauty brand, to explore the myriad facets of their brand. We discussed gratitude, customer testimonials, exciting new product launches...

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June 3, 2024

Elyse Oleksak - A Shark Ate My Bagel - How We Built Bantam Bagels

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, host Ramon Vela interviews Elyse Oleksak, co-founder of Bantam Bagels and author of the new book "A Shark Ate My Bagel - How We Built Bantam Bagels, A Memoir." Elyse shares the remarkable journey of Bantam Bagels, from a late-night inspiration to a nati…

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May 31, 2024

Memo Paris - The Emotional Resonance of Fragrance

In this inspiring episode, Ramon Vela delves into the entrepreneurial journey of John Molloy, Co-founder and CEO of the renowned fragrance brand Memo Paris. From a career path initially carved out in banking to becoming a prominent figure in the fashion and fragrance...

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May 31, 2024

Masami - Secret to Having Healthy, Manageable, Beautiful Hair

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, host Ramon Vela interviews Lynn Power, co-founder of Masami, a clean beauty brand focused on hydrating hair care products.  Lynn shares her transition from a successful advertising career, working with major brands like...

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May 29, 2024

Afia - Transport Your Tastebuds to the Eastern Mediterranean

In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, dives into the heartwarming and motivating story of Farrah Moussallati Sibai, Co-founder and President of Afia Foods.  With no background in the food industry, Farrah embarked on a journey driven by personal challenges and a profound…

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May 28, 2024

Cien Chiles - Adding Flavor to Anything and Everything

In this episode of "The Story of a Brand," host Ramon Vela interviews Maria Covarrubias, Founder and Culinary Magician of Cien Chiles.  Maria shares her inspiring journey from Guadalajara to becoming an entrepreneur, emphasizing her passion, resilience, and dedication. She discusses the pivotal rol…

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May 23, 2024

Scentbird - The Fragrance Destination of the World

Welcome to our latest episode, in which Ramon Vela delves into Scentbird's fragrant journey, exploring the transformative power of fragrance and the entrepreneurial insights that have driven the brand's success.  Andrei Rebrov, Co-Founder and CTO of Scentbird, reflects on ...

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May 18, 2024

Elo Health - Ari Tulla on the Future of Health, Authenticity, and the…

In this enlightening episode, Ramon Vela dives deep with Ari Tulla, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Elo Health, exploring the evolving landscape of health and wellness and the role of technology in shaping our daily habits...

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May 16, 2024

Cerebelly - Give Your Little One a Smarter Start

In this insightful episode, Ramon Vela delves into the captivating journey of Don Clark, the CEO behind Cerebelly, a trailblazing organic baby food company committed to nurturing cognitive development from infancy.  From his early days in retail at Target to spearheading...

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May 14, 2024

Wildfang - However YOU Want to Show Up in the World, They Got YOU

In this episode, Ramon Vela dives deep into the heart of Wildfang with its CEO, Emma Mcilroy. Wildfang, known for its groundbreaking approach to fashion and inclusivity, owes its success to early supporters like soccer icon Megan Rapinoe. Whether you’re an ...

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May 8, 2024

Pandia Health - Revolutionizing Women’s Health Through Innovation

In today’s episode, Rose Hamilton takes a deep dive into the heart of innovation in women’s health with guest Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Pandia Health...

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May 7, 2024

Shopware - Empowering Mid-Market Merchants

Ramon Vela sits down with Jason Nyhus, General Manager of Shopware, to unravel the intricacies of the e-commerce industry and the unique position Shopware holds within it....

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May 6, 2024

Nimble.ai - Fully Autonomous 3PL Fulfillment with Robotics and AI

Welcome to another insightful episode of “The Story of a Brand” podcast. Today, we're talking with Jonathan Briggs, VP of Sales and Solutions at Nimble.ai, about the future of logistics and Nimble’s groundbreaking role in artificial intelligence....

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May 1, 2024

Womaness - Keeping Women Unstoppable

In this inspiring episode, Rose Hamilton dives into the remarkable journey of Sally Mueller, the visionary founder of Womaness, a pioneering brand in the menopause market. From her early days at Target to the bold leap of leaving in...

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April 25, 2024

Small Co Capital - Building & Funding a Brand with Afif Ghannoum

In this illuminating episode of “The Story of a Brand,” Ramon Vela sits down with entrepreneur Afif Ghannoum to delve into his journey of founding and scaling businesses, with a keen focus on his ventures, BIOHM Health and Small Co Capital...

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April 24, 2024

NOA Home - The Art of Bootstrapping

In this inspiring episode, Ramon Vela explores the entrepreneurial journey of Jeremy Kopeck, Co-Founder and CEO of NOA Home. Kopeck shares his story of growing a $50,000 investment into a remarkable $23 million in revenue over four...

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April 18, 2024

Digital Stronghold - Where Men’s Interest Brands Go to Thrive

Welcome to another enlightening episode in which Ramon Vela dives deep into the journey of Mike Mahar, a visionary entrepreneur and partner at Digital Stronghold.  The Digital Stronghold is a multi-brand platform supporting leading digitally native men’s apparel, accessories, and grooming brands in…

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April 17, 2024

Troop - Superfood Mushrooms in a Gummie!

In this inspiring episode, Ramon Vela dives into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship with a unique twist – mushrooms. His guests, Co-Founders Stephanie Moyal and Jake Mellman, are the innovative minds behind Troop, a company ...

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April 16, 2024

Franne Golde - Franne Golde’s Journey from Songwriting to Fashion Inn…

Welcome to today’s episode, in which Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, discusses the fascinating journey of Franne Golde, Founder and CEO of Franne Golde and a former songwriter who danced her way into the fashion industry and established a thriving...

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April 10, 2024

Brightland - For the Love of Food & Cooking

In this enlightening episode, Ramon Vela takes a deep dive into the world of food and beverage with Aishwarya Iyer, Founder, CEO, and visionary behind Brightland.  Join us as we uncover the passion, challenges, and innovative...

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