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Kara Goldin

Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint and Author of the WSJ Best Seller Undaunted, brings listeners real, unfiltered conversations with today’s boldest entrepreneurs, leaders, disruptors, and change-makers on The Kara Goldin Show. From overcoming setbacks to building iconic brands, Kara dives deep into the stories of those who dared to do things differently.
Guests like Tony Robbins (entrepreneur, author), Chip Wilson (Lululemon), Guy Kawasaki (Apple, Canva), Mindy Grossman (WW), and Amy Errett (Madison Reed) share the mindset, lessons, and raw truth behind building what others said was impossible. Listen and learn from the Masters!

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Wednesday · 34 min
910 Elisabeth Galvin: Co-Founder of Stellar Snacks
Sometimes the biggest opportunities are hiding in the most familiar categories. On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Elisabeth Galvin, Co-Founder of Stellar Snacks, the mother-daughter-owned company reinventing one of America's most classic snacks: the pretzel. We talk about how Elisabeth and her daughter Gina built Stellar from scratch, why they chose to take on the complexity of manufacturing themselves, and how unexpected flavors like Maui Monk and French Dijon helped them bring something
Monday · 38 min
909 Chris Salgardo: Founder & CEO of ATWATER
What happens when you make it to the top of your industry—and decide to start over? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Chris Salgardo, Founder and CEO of ATWATER, and former President of Kiehl’s. After more than 40 years in beauty, Chris left the corporate world to build a skincare and grooming brand of his own. We talk about what nearly two decades at Kiehl’s taught him about building brands that last, why he decided to become an entrepreneur, what men still get wrong about skincare, and
October 23 · 30 min
908 Lola Banjo: Founder & CEO of Silver & Riley
Luxury is hard to break into. Building a new luxury brand from scratch—and aiming for $100 million—is an entirely different challenge. ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Lola Banjo, Founder and Chief Executive of Silver & Riley, the luxury fashion and travel accessories brand she launched in 2019. Lola built Silver & Riley while balancing a demanding corporate career, investing her own capital and learning firsthand that understanding business and actually building one are two very diff
October 21 · 36 min
907 Matt Scanlan: Co-founder & CEO of NAADAM
What does it take to turn one big idea into a $100M+ brand that lasts? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Matt Scanlan, Co-Founder and CEO of NAADAM—the cashmere brand that started with a trip to Mongolia and a plan to rethink the industry. We talk about the $98 sweater that helped put NAADAM on the map, what consumers get wrong about cashmere, and what Matt has learned about growth, profitability, failure, and knowing when to double down—or walk away. After more than a decade of building,
October 19 · 30 min
906 Sam Nebel: Co-Founder of goodwipes
What if one of the biggest opportunities in consumer products is hiding in a category most people don’t even want to talk about? On today’s episode, we welcome Sam Nebel, Co-Founder, Chief Commercial Officer — and King of All Wipes — at goodwipes, the bold personal hygiene brand changing the way people think about one of the most basic routines in our lives. Sam and his team have taken flushable wipes from an overlooked category and made them fun, culturally relevant, and increasingly mainstream
October 16 · 37 min
905 Dr. Karan Rajan: Founder & CEO of LOAM
What happens when a doctor and surgeon with millions of followers decides the gut-health industry still isn’t getting one of the basics right? On today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Karan Rajan, Founder and CEO of LOAM — a science-backed, doctor-formulated prebiotic fiber brand rethinking how we support the gut microbiome. After more than a decade as a doctor and surgeon, Karan became one of the world’s most recognized health educators, building an audience of more than 12 million followers by makin
October 14 · 27 min
904 Heather Sloan: Co-Founder of Heali Medical
What if managing everyday pain didn’t have to mean pills, creams, or simply living with it? On today’s episode, we welcome Heather Sloan, Co-Founder of Heali Medical — a wellness company creating wearable, drug-free products designed to help people manage pain, recover, and keep moving. A trained chiropractor with more than a decade of experience in medical sales, Heather saw firsthand how many patients and athletes were looking for better ways to manage pain and recovery in their everyday lives
October 12 · 34 min
903 Dinah Bengur: Co-founder & CEO of Pitango Gelato
What does it take to turn a beloved local food brand into a franchise without losing what made it special in the first place? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Dinah Bengur, Co-Founder and CEO of Pitango Gelato Franchise Co. — the artisanal gelato brand known for authentic Italian gelato and sorbet made from scratch with high-quality ingredients. We talk about why Pitango decided to franchise, what Dinah learned from working with major franchise systems before building one herself, and wh
October 9 · 28 min
902 Dr. Ivy: Founder of Dr. Ivy Skincare
What if everything we’ve been taught about anti-aging skincare is focused on the wrong thing? What if the future isn’t about temporarily fixing what we see on the surface — but understanding how to help our skin function, repair, and regenerate differently as we age? On today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Ivona Igerc, better known as Dr. Ivy, an internationally recognized aesthetic doctor and regenerative medicine expert with more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of science
October 7 · 35 min
901 KJ Miller: Co-founder & President of Mented Cosmetics
What happens when you see millions of consumers being overlooked—and realize that isn't just a problem, it's a massive business opportunity? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with KJ Miller, Co-Founder and President of Mented Cosmetics and President of Elevated Beauty Group. Mented launched in 2017 with six nude lipsticks created with deeper skin tones in mind, helping prove that inclusive beauty wasn't a niche—it was good business. We talk about how KJ built Mented into one of the early leade
October 5 · 38 min
900 Jessica Herrin: Founder & CEO of Marklo
What does it take to build companies across three completely different eras of the internet — and then start all over again with AI? On today’s episode, we welcome Jessica Herrin, Founder and CEO of Marklo, the AI revenue planning platform helping direct-to-consumer brands understand what actually drove revenue, decide what to do next, and execute smarter. A serial entrepreneur, Jessica previously founded Stella & Dot Brands and co-founded WeddingChannel.com, one of the first companies to bring
October 2 · 30 min
899 Danielle DuBoise: Co-Founder of Sakara
When did taking care of ourselves become another job? On today’s episode, we welcome Danielle DuBoise, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Sakara — one of the pioneering companies behind the modern food-as-medicine movement. Danielle and her childhood friend and Co-Founder Whitney Tingle launched Sakara in 2012, building it from a small meal-delivery startup into one of the most recognizable names in wellness, with plant-based meals, functional foods, supplements, and wellness programs. In this ep
September 30 · 37 min
898 Olo Tchala: Founder & CEO of Alaffia
On today’s episode, we welcome Olowo-n’djo “Olo” Tchala, Founder and CEO of Alaffia — a clean beauty brand rooted in West African traditions and built around fair trade, ethical sourcing, and creating economic opportunity. Alaffia is what happens when purpose isn’t added to a brand — it is the reason the brand exists. In 2004, he co-founded Alaffia with a mission to create sustainable economic opportunities for women in West Africa through women-led cooperatives, while building effective, access
September 28 · 26 min
897 Andrew Rose: Founder of Montauk Man
How do you take a place, a memory, and a feeling—and turn them into a fragrance brand that stands out in one of the most crowded categories in luxury? On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Andrew Rose, Founder of Montauk Man—a new fragrance house inspired by the raw beauty, contrasts, and character of Montauk. We talk about Andrew’s lifelong fascination with fragrance, why experiencing Montauk in the quiet of winter inspired him to build the brand, and how he worked with renowned perfumers Ro
September 25 · 36 min
896 Jacqueline Prehogan: Co-Founder of Open Farm
Pet food needed a reality check. Open Farm gave it one. ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Jacqueline Prehogan, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Open Farm — one of the fastest-growing premium pet food brands in North America. This is a brand built on a simple but powerful idea: if pets are family, then we should know what we’re feeding them. We talk about how Jacqueline helped build Open Farm around responsibly sourced ingredients, high animal welfare standards, sustainability, and
September 23 · 40 min
895 Ron Johnson: Author of Shop Different
Retail is not dead. Bad retail is. ✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Ron Johnson, the creator of the Apple Store and author of Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius. Ron worked directly with Steve Jobs and helped build one of the most successful retail concepts in history — not by making stores look cooler, but by rethinking what a store was actually for. The Apple Store was not built to move boxes. It was built to teach, help, solve, connect, and build trust. The Genius B
September 21 · 32 min
894 Milan Martin: Founder and CEO of Free Spirits
Rethinking the cocktail — without the alcohol. That's the opportunity. ✨ On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Milan Martin, Founder and CEO of Free Spirits — one of the fastest-growing independent non-alcoholic spirits brands in North America. We talk about how Milan went from a 20-year career in advertising—leading Grey San Francisco to Global Agency of the Year three years running—to launching a self-funded beverage company in the middle of the pandemic. He shares the insi
September 18 · 32 min
893 Malachy Mitchnick: Co-Founder & CEO of burnd
What does it take to enter a crowded category like sunscreen and build something that actually stands out? Malachy Mitchnick is the Co-Founder and CEO of burnd, a science-driven sun and skincare brand focused on high-performance products for protecting, repairing, and restoring skin. He is building burnd alongside his father, Dr. Mark Mitchnick, the inventor of transparent zinc oxide—the breakthrough that helped make modern mineral sunscreen wearable. In this episode, Malachy shares the story be
September 16 · 27 min
892 Lauren Schulte Wang: Founder & CEO of The Flex Company
What happens when you stop accepting the status quo and build the solution you wish existed? Lauren Schulte Wang is the Founder and CEO of The Flex Company, North America's leading menstrual disc and cup brand. After years of believing her discomfort was simply part of having a period, Lauren realized the products—not her body—were the problem. That insight led her to build a company focused on reimagining period care through innovation, comfort, and education. In this episode, Lauren shares how
September 14 · 34 min
891 Ann Williams: Founder of Yearly Co.
On today’s episode, we welcome Ann Williams, Founder and Creative Director of Yearly Co. — a Nashville-based fine jewelry brand built around celebrating life’s milestones with timeless, solid 14k gold jewelry. Yearly Co. started with a family tradition. Inspired by receiving gold bangles to mark meaningful moments, Ann took a metalsmithing class and began making jewelry by hand in her garage during naptime. What started as a second-career experiment in 2016 has grown into an $11.5 million direct

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