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April 2, 2024

Doughlicious, The London Dough Co - Kathryn Bricken’s Rise to Cookie…

In this episode, our host, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose, interviews Kathryn Bricken, CEO and Founder of Doughlicious - The London Dough Co. Doughlicious - The London Dough Co. is an award-winning dough company that uses all-natural ingredients, is gluten-free, and...

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March 30, 2024

BodyHealth - How Uri Minkoff is Reframing People’s Relationship With …

Today, we have a special episode featuring Uri Minkoff, the co-founder of BodyHealth. He shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the health and nutrition sector, focusing on the quality and purity of...

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March 29, 2024

Crow Canyon Home - An Entrepreneur’s Journey to Revitalizing a Class…

In this episode, Ramon Vela delves into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and business revitalization with Cara Barde, the CEO and Owner of Crow Canyon Home. Join us as we unpack Cara’s inspiring journey and explore the...

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March 22, 2024

ALOHA - A Business Built for the Greater Good

In this episode, Ramon Vela interviews Brad Charron, CEO of ALOHA.  ALOHA is an employee-owned and operated company committed to making the healthiest, best-tasting plant-based protein products on the planet....

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March 21, 2024

Mason Dixie Foods - Food that Resonates with Your Soul

In this episode, Ramon Vela interviews Ayeshah Abuelhiga, Founder & CEO of Mason Dixie Foods. Mason Dixie was created to provide fresh, fast, and affordable Southern comfort food to the masses. Their original solution was...

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March 14, 2024

BookShop.org - How to Keep Your Local Book Stores Alive!

This episode is brought to you by and In this episode, we interview , Founder and CEO of . Bookshop is an online bookstore that aims to financially support local, independent bookstores. Bookshop is also a BCorp - a corporation dedicated to the...

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March 12, 2024

Tonal - The Home Gym Designed with You in Mind

In this episode, Ramon Vela interviews Ian Yung, Senior VP of Revenue at Tonal. Tonal uses an advanced digital weight that continually adapts workouts so they’re most effective for you—all led by our expert coaches...

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Feb. 7, 2024

The Foundation of Healthy Aging and Cellular Health

Today, host Ramon Vela interviews Rob Fried, CEO of ChromaDex and maker of TRU NIAGEN. ChromaDex is the global authority on nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), focusing on the science of healthy aging.

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Feb. 1, 2024

Revolutionizing Food and Beverage with Sweet Proteins

Today, host Ramon Vela interviews the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Oobli. Oobli makes seriously sweet proteins that are changing the world, one bite at a time.

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Jan. 27, 2024

Reconnect Through the Healing Benefits of Massage

Today, Ramon Vela interviews Gara Post, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The NOW. The NOW, a new concept massage boutique, has quickly become LA's hottest new wellness destination for locals and globe-trotting influencers alike.

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Jan. 25, 2024

What Founders Should Know About Financials

Today, host Ramon Vela interviewed Alice Zhang, founder of myPocketCFO. myPocketCFO is the new intelligent finance management platform for growing eCommerce and omnichannel consumer brands.

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Jan. 22, 2024

Understand the Customer and The Technology Will Follow

Join our host, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, as she sits down with Andrew Laudato, Chief Operating Officer of The Vitamin Shoppe, to discuss the fascinating evolution from a technologist to a retail leader.

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Jan. 16, 2024

Dream Like a Giant. Fight Like an Underdog

Today, Ramon Vela interviews Nigel Thomas, Founder of David to Goliath. A newsletter that documents his comeback from near suicide to building a 100,000 community in public and interviewing the best underdogs of this generation.

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Jan. 13, 2024

Alvies - Welcome to the Boot Party!

Today, host Rose Hamilton, founder and principal advisor of Compass Rose Ventures, interviews Alvie Faulkenbery IV, founder and president of Alvies.

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Jan. 10, 2024

Exciting Plans and Changes in 2024 for The Story of a Brand!

Today, we have a special episode. We announce and discuss our “New Strategic Alliance” with ! I’m joined by , Founder and Principal Advisor of Compass Rose. We discuss the challenges facing brands in 2024, how this strategic alliance addresses...

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Jan. 4, 2024

Retention is the Heart of Your Brand’s Growth

Today, in our partner series feature, our host, Ramon Vela, interviews Andrew Christison, Co-Founder of Retencity. Retencity works closely with eCommerce, retail, and mobile app brands to build purposeful lifecycle programs that stand out.

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Dec. 11, 2023

Partner Series: Finaloop - The Financially Intelligent Founder

Today, in our partner series feature, our guest host, Rose Hamilton, Founder and Principal Advisor for Compass Rose Ventures, interviews Lio Pinchevski, Founder and CEO of Finaloop. Finaloop reconciles all financials in real-time, providing e-commerce and DTC brands flawless books, optimized tax re…

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Dec. 5, 2023

Mother Science - From Melody to Molecules: The Mother Science Skincar…

This episode is brought to you by and . In this episode, we interview and , Co-Founders of .  is a biotech beauty brand creating next-generation skincare solutions. They believe in pushing the boundaries of skincare with cutting-edge...

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Nov. 30, 2023

Pinsy - The Shape of Success: Pinsy’s Pioneering Vision for Shapewear

This episode is brought to you by and . In this episode, we interview , Founder and CEO of .  Pinsy Shapewear is redefining and pioneering the Shapewear Made to be Seen category. In a world saturated with Shapewear companies aiming to hide a...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Hardworking Gentlemen - The Power of Authentic Branding: Hardworking …

This episode is brought to you by and . In this episode, we interview , Founder and CEO, and , COO of .   Hardworking Gentlemen (HWG)  is built on authenticity. They make natural and sustainable essentials that men can feel good about...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Gardenuity - The Power of Gardening and Wellness with Donna Letier

In this episode, we interview Donna Spafford Letier, CEO and Co-Founder of Gardenuity, a company dedicated to making gardening accessible to everyone and promoting well-being. Gardenuity offers various garden kits on its website and provides wellness...

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Nov. 21, 2023

Sunday - Transforming Lawns and Lives Through Empowerment and Sustain…

This episode is brought to you by and . In this episode, we interview , CEO and Founder of , a brand that helps you grow, mow, and care for your yard in ways that are better for people, pets, and the planet. Highlights: - Coulter shares his...

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Nov. 21, 2023

MitoQ - Unlock the Power of Cellular Health and a Healthier You

This episode is brought to you by and . In this episode, we interview  , the CEO of , a New Zealand-based company at the forefront of the cellular health movement.  MitoQ is uniquely designed to target cell stress, helping you unlock more...

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Nov. 18, 2023

Grio - Building Strong Parent-Child Bonds with Grio Baby Bottles

This episode is brought to you by , , and . In this podcast episode, we interview , President and Co-Founder of , a brand that seeks to revolutionize early childhood experiences and support parents through innovative products. Highlights *...

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