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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Amy Gordinier, the incredible founder of Skinfix.  We dive deep into her journey of taking a century-old balm formula and transforming it into a brand that not only heals but also changes lives. Amy’s passion...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, Ramon Vela speaks with Daniel Faierman, Partner at Habitat Partners and former PepsiCo executive. Daniel shares insights on what makes a successful CPG business, from strong gross margins to product and value proposition differentiation. He also dives deep into...

In this episode, I chat with Chris Hobson, the founder of Patchology and CEO of Rare Beauty Brands. Chris shares his journey from launching Patchology with a focus on innovative skincare solutions to expanding his vision with Rare Beauty Brands. His entrepreneurial wisdom...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I sit down with Aaron Nosbisch, founder and CEO of Brez, to explore the incredible journey behind his innovative cannabis beverage brand. Aaron opens up about the challenges and triumphs of building a product that provides an...

In this insightful episode, Rose Hamilton, founder of Compass Rose Ventures, welcomes back Marc Washington, the brilliant founder and CEO of Supergut, a gut health nutrition company revolutionizing the wellness space. Marc shares the deeply personal motivation behind Supergut and his mission to create...

In this episode, I have an inspiring conversation with Steph Chen, Founder of Anyday. Steph shares her incredible journey behind Anyday’s innovative cookware, which transforms how we think about microwave cooking.

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I interview Kerry O’Brien, CEO, Founder, Head Designer, and the visionary behind Commando. Kerry shared her journey from working in corporate communications to revolutionizing the intimate apparel industry with her innovative approach...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I had an incredible conversation with Danny Winer, Co-Founder and CEO of Hexclad.  Danny shared the remarkable journey of Hexclad, from the innovative idea of creating hybrid cookware to becoming a leading brand in the kitchenware industry...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I had an incredible conversation with Danny Winer, Co-Founder and CEO of Hexclad. Danny shared the remarkable journey of Hexclad, from the innovative idea of creating hybrid cookware to becoming a leading brand in the kitchenware industry. We explored his challenges, the importance of perseverance, and the unique technology behind Hexclad's products, which make cooking easier and more enjoyable. Danny's story is one of resilience, innovation, and p...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I interview Ciriaco Chavez, Director of Agriculture and Innovation, and Fredric Lebourg, CEO of Fresh Press Farms.  In this episode, we delve into Fresh Press Farms' incredible journey, exploring their innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture and their passion...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, I interview Heather Sloan and Enwei Li, the innovative co-founders of Heali Medical. They shared their journey of creating Heali patches, a product born out of their combined expertise in chiropractic care and Chinese medicine.  Heather and Enwei discussed ...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, I interview Justin Hai, the visionary Founder and CEO of Rebalance Health. Justin shares the compelling story of how a personal health crisis involving his wife led him to explore the intricate connections between cortisol, sleep, and overall...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, I interview Kim Biddle, the dynamic Co-founder of Clutch Affiliate. Kim brings a wealth of experience and a refreshing perspective on affiliate marketing, particularly for small to medium-sized businesses. We delved into her journey from influencer...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, host Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, interviews Julia Tunstall, the Co-founder and CEO of A Bar Above.  Julia shares her fascinating journey of building a company dedicated to the art of cocktails, from the early days of education and content creation to the...

In today’s episode, host Ramon Vela dives into a fascinating conversation with Heather Wallace, CEO of Curology.  Heather shares her journey, and the incredible work Curology is doing in the skincare industry. From customized prescription skincare to expanding into hair...

In today’s episode, host Ramon Vela has an insightful conversation with Adena Merabi, Okendo's Partnership Team Lead.  Adena shares Okendo's exciting journey from its early days to becoming a powerhouse in the e-commerce tech space. We discuss the importance of customer...

Today, host Ramon Vela brings you a fantastic conversation with Carly Spatt, Head of Business Development, and Jim Shehigian, Senior Vice President and Credit Department Business Head at AION.  In this episode, we dive into the crucial role...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, Ramon Vela interviews Lisa Goodman, Founder of GoodSkin Clinics.  Lisa shares her unique journey as a “reluctant entrepreneur” who, despite initial hesitations, has built a successful business grounded in a European methodology for skin treatments...

In today’s episode of The Story of a Brand, host Ramon Vela interviews Patricio Fuentes, the founder of Gel.  Patricio shares his fascinating journey in the world of consumer packaged goods (CPG) design, and we dive deep into the insights he’s gained from working with domestic and...

In this episode, Ramon Vela interviews Jeff Avila, Co-founder of Reap and Glow, about innovative skincare. Jeff reminisces about his mentorship under the legendary Jay Patrick at Alacer. Hear firsthand how Jay’s pioneering product...

In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, interviews Wendy Wen, Founder and CEO of Antelope. They explore the strategic approach behind the company's success in acquiring and scaling natural pet CPG brands. Wendy Wen shares...

In this episode, Ramon Vela interviews Lemon Perfect's founder and CEO, Yanni Hufnagel. He takes us through the evolution of his innovative beverage company, from the early days of securing investor support to achieving the remarkable milestone of selling nearly 100 million...

In this episode, Ramon Vela dives into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Aaron Ambuske, Founder of Hest. Eight years ago, Aaron set out to revolutionize outdoor sleeping solutions by creating products that bring the comfort of...

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, host Ramon Vela interviews Tate Stock, Chirp's innovative founder and CEO. Tate shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from creating the first Chirp wheel out of sewer pipes to overcoming early business challenges with...