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June 26, 2024
Antelope - Building a Resilient and Sustainable Pet CPG Brand
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...
1204
June 25, 2024
Lemon Perfect - The Road to Selling 100 Million Bottles and Beyond
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...
1203
June 21, 2024
Hest - Dreaming Up Better Ways to Sleep Outdoors & Everywhere!
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...
1202
June 20, 2024
Chirp - The World's Simplest Back Pain Relief
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...
1201
June 18, 2024
GoodPop - Good Pops with a Good Purpose
Welcome to this inspiring episode of “The Story of a Brand,” in which Ramon Vela explores the heartfelt journey of Daniel Goetz, the visionary founder of GoodPop. In this episode, Daniel recounts his experiences, highlighting how believing in others and helping without expecting anything...
1200
June 12, 2024
OKOKO Cosmétiques Inc - A Formula For Each Skin Type
In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, dives deep into the inspiring journey of Oyéta Kokoroko, the founder of OKOKO Cosmétiques, who transformed her personal struggles with acne into a flourishing natural skincare brand. We explore how she navigated the beauty industry without prior...
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June 11, 2024
Digioh - How Digioh is Transforming E-commerce Marketing
In this episode, Ramon Vela sits down with Allison Kelly, Chief Revenue Officer, and Blake Imperl, Vice President of Marketing for Digioh, to explore the intricate layers of career development, personal growth, and the ever-evolving landscape of...
1198
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...
1197
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 platform...
1196
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...
1195
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...
1194
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...
1193
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 nationally...
1192
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...
1191
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...
1190
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 desire to...
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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 role of...
1188
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 ...
1187
May 18, 2024
Elo Health - Ari Tulla on the Future of Health, Authenticity, and the Power of Small Changes
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...
1186
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 ...
1184
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....