The Kara Goldin Show
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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782 Pete Olander: Founder & CEO of Happie
<p>On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Pete Olander, Founder and CEO of Happie — the wellness-focused cannabis brand redefining how we experience plant-based health and vitality.<br />Pete’s journey is anything but typical. After launching his career as a private banker at JP Morgan, he made the bold leap into cannabis—building Happie from the ground up into a vertically integrated wellness brand with CBD-infused beverages, premium flower, and kief-infused prerolls. Designed to support relaxation, clarity, and joy, Happie’s products are crafted with intention, rooted in organic farming, and built to meet the modern consumer’s demand for clean, trust...
Interview Replay: Kara on Marketing For The Now
<p>On today’s show, Kara joins Gary Vaynerchuk for his video series “Marketing For The Now” to discuss trends for 2021 and beyond. Kara zeroes in on four key areas of focus: supply chain, health and wellness, brand trust, and direct-to-consumer businesses.</p><p>Kara also discusses formulating the best strategies going forward, with those vital business areas in mind. Were her predictions correct? Listen in to find out!</p><p> </p><p>Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by cont...
Interview Replay: Kara on Follow Your Different
<p>Tune in this week to hear Kara on the Christopher Lochhead Follow Your Different Podcast!</p><p>In this episode, we do have a world changer. She's both an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. She's the category queen of a new, flavored, healthy-water category. Her name is Kara Goldin, and she's the founder of a product you probably have tried and most likely love called Hint water. Fortune named Kara one of the most powerful women entrepreneurs, and Forbes says she's one of the 40 Women To Watch Over 40. Today, she reveals how Hint Water could have just been another idea...
Interview Replay: Kara on Breaking Precedent
<p>In this episode of Breaking Precedent, host Leah Solivan talks with Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint Water, to talk about her journey from AOL exec to beverage industry disruptor. Kara shares how her father’s influence, a knack for asking the right questions, and a fearless approach to problem-solving led her to create an entirely new category in drinks. She also opens up about learning from visionaries like Jeff Bezos, balancing entrepreneurship with family, and refusing to compromise on product integrity—despite having no industry experience.</p><p> </p><p>Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on Th...
780 Dr. Amy Wechsler and Zoe Wechsler: Co-Founders of Spotless
<p>On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Dr. Amy Wechsler and Zoe Wechsler, the powerhouse mother–daughter duo behind Spotless — the groundbreaking walk-in clinic transforming acne care for a new generation.<br />Spotless is rethinking everything we know about how acne is treated. With Dr. Amy’s rare dual board certification in both dermatology and psychiatry, and Zoe’s fresh perspective on accessibility and culture, the two have built a clinic model that’s fast, judgment-free, and actually effective. Whether you’re a teen, adult, or somewhere in between, Spotless is built for real skin, real life, and real people.<br />In this e...
779 Julie Bornstein: Founder & CEO of Daydream
<p>On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Julie Bornstein, Founder and CEO of Daydream — the AI-powered, chat-based fashion shopping agent that’s reimagining how we discover and shop for clothes online.<br />Daydream is reinventing the way people shop for fashion by replacing endless scrolling and outdated search bars with something radically better — personalized, conversational discovery. Backed by $50M in funding and featuring over 8,000 brands, Daydream lets users simply ask for what they want — by style, mood, occasion, or photo — and receive tailored results instantly. It’s fast, intuitive, and built for the way people actually shop today.<br />Julie, of course, kno...
778 Shae Hong: Founder & CEO of Made by Gather
<p>On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Shae Hong, Founder and CEO of Made by Gather — the design-driven company behind some of America’s fastest-growing home and kitchenware brands, including Beautiful by Drew Barrymore and bella.<br />At just 25, Shae launched Made by Gather with a vision to reimagine the kitchen as a space for joy, creativity, and connection — not just utility. Two decades later, he’s built a $5B powerhouse that's redefining what affordable, high-performance design can look like. In an era where many chased DTC trends, Shae bet on strong retail partnerships — and that contrarian strategy paid off in a big way...
777 Angie Hicks: Co-Founder of Angi (Angie’s List)
<p>On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Angie Hicks, Co-Founder of Angi — the groundbreaking brand formerly known as Angie’s List that helped define the home services space for the digital age.<br />Angie started Angie’s List back in 1995 as a recent college grad, going door-to-door to sign up new members. What began as a small directory in Columbus, Ohio has grown into a trusted national platform that connects homeowners with skilled home service professionals. Over the past 30 years, Angie has helped lead the brand through incredible growth — including an IPO, a major acquisition, a rebrand to Angi, and most recen...
776 Charles Brun: Co-Founder of IZIPIZI
<p>On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Charles Brun, Co-Founder of IZIPIZI — the globally loved eyewear brand bringing playful, design-forward glasses to people of all ages around the world.<br />Charles’ journey began with two high school friends and a simple observation: their mothers couldn’t find reading glasses that were both stylish and affordable. What started as a small idea among three 23‑year‑olds from Lyon has become a worldwide brand known for its joyful aesthetic, accessible price point, and commitment to quality. From Parisian concept stores to international expansion, IZIPIZI has grown into a category-defining company with glasses for every mo...
775 Angela Gargano: Co-Founder of Lola Arnao
<p>On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Angela Gargano, Co-Founder of Lola Arnao — the slow beauty brand redefining what it means to care for your skin, your health, and the planet.<br />A lifelong wellness entrepreneur and breast cancer thriver, Angela founded Lola Arnao alongside her mom during her own treatment journey, when she couldn’t find products gentle enough for her sensitive, healing skin. What started as small-batch, handcrafted formulas made in her mom’s kitchen has evolved into a plastic-free, intentional beauty brand rooted in simplicity, sustainability, and self-care.<br />In this episode, Angela shares how she turned one of l...
