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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836 David Rusenko: Founder of Weebly
<p>What does it take to start a company at 20 years old — and scale it into a platform used by tens of millions before selling it for hundreds of millions?<br> On today’s episode, we welcome David Rusenko, Founder and former CEO of Weebly — one of the earliest platforms to make it possible for anyone to build a website without coding. Long before “no-code” became a movement, David and his co-founders set out to simplify the internet for small businesses and entrepreneurs. After joining Y Combinator in its early days, they built Weebly into a company with over 350 employees, hundreds o...
835 Allyson Mandelbaum: Founder & CEO of Shady Lady
<p>On today’s episode, we welcome Allyson Mandelbaum, Founder & CEO of Shady Lady — a women’s hat brand redefining fit, function, and confidence by designing hats specifically made for women. After spending over 20 years as a reality TV producer, Allyson made a bold career pivot at 40 to solve a problem she personally experienced: hats simply didn’t fit women properly. What started as a frustration turned into a mission-driven brand focused on better design, comfort, and helping women feel confident in what they wear.<br> In this episode, Allyson shares what it’s like to start over later in your caree...
834 Melisse Shaban: CEO of Aramore
<p>On today’s episode, we welcome Melisse Shaban, CEO of Aramore — a longevity science company redefining how we approach aging through cellular health. With decades of experience building and scaling science-driven brands, Melisse is now leading Aramore at the intersection of biotech, skincare, and supplements, with a mission to move beyond surface-level beauty and address aging at its source.<br> In this episode, Melisse breaks down the science behind NAD+ and why it’s becoming such a powerful conversation in both wellness and skincare. She shares what most people misunderstand about aging, how to separate real innovation from marketing hype...
833 Bryan Boches: Co-Founder & CEO of Safe Catch
<p>Can one personal frustration — and a simple question — actually lead to changing an entire industry standard?<br> On today’s episode, we welcome Bryan Boches, CEO and Co-Founder of Safe Catch — the only seafood company in the world that tests every single fish for mercury. What started as a deeply personal moment — when Bryan’s pregnant wife was told to eliminate tuna from her diet due to mercury concerns — quickly turned into a much bigger realization: why wasn’t anyone solving this problem at scale?<br> Instead of accepting the status quo, Bryan set out to fix it. After developing break...
832 Chia-Lin Simmons: CEO of LogicMark
<p>Can personal safety evolve from a reactive alert system into a proactive, AI-driven platform — and reshape how we think about independence and care?<br> On today’s episode, we welcome Chia-Lin Simmons, CEO of LogicMark — a company transforming from a traditional medical alert provider into a modern, connected care platform built around prevention, prediction, and everyday peace of mind. LogicMark is redefining what it means to feel safe, combining wearable devices, mobile apps, and AI-powered insights to support not just seniors, but anyone seeking greater control over their personal safety.<br> As the population ages and millions of families naviga...
831 Michael Marquis: CEO of Raw Sugar
<p>Can you take a clean beauty brand built on accessibility — and evolve it into a global “everyday luxury” powerhouse without losing what made it special?<br> On today’s episode, we welcome Michael Marquis, CEO of Raw Sugar Living — the personal care brand known for bringing clean, high-quality products to the masses at an accessible price point. With more than 30 years of experience across global consumer giants like Johnson & Johnson — where he led iconic brands including Listerine, Clean & Clear, and OGX — Michael brings a unique combination of operational discipline and brand-building expertise to Raw Sugar’s next chapter.<br> Since joining th...
830 Brad Neumann: Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Saint James Iced Tea
<p>Can you really reinvent a category as established as iced tea — and scale to 15,000+ doors in just a few years?<br> On today’s episode, we welcome Brad Neumann, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Saint James Iced Tea — one of the fastest-growing brands in the ready-to-drink beverage space. Launched in 2022, Saint James is bringing a fresh perspective to a legacy category with organic ingredients, low-to-no sugar formulations, and bold, modern branding designed for today’s consumer.<br> With a background at Red Bull and Anheuser-Busch — where he became one of the youngest Directors — Brad brings deep industry experience to the table, along...
829 Marc Jonna: Co-Founder & President of Plum Market
<p>What if the grocery store wasn’t just a place to shop — but an experience designed around quality, hospitality, and trust?<br> On today’s episode, we welcome Marc Jonna, Co-Founder and President of Plum Market — the specialty grocery chain redefining what a premium food experience can be. A third-generation grocer, Marc grew up in the business, stepping into leadership of his family’s seven-store operation at just 19 before it was acquired by Whole Foods in 1998. After serving on Whole Foods’ national leadership team, Marc and his brother Matt set out to build something different — launching Plum Market in 2007 as a deliberat...
828 Pam Sherman: Author of Play You
<p>On today’s episode, I welcome Pam Sherman, Author of the new book Play You: The Role of a Lifetime — Bridge the Believability Gap to Boost Confidence, Connection, and Impact. Pam is an actor, leadership consultant, and President of The ShermanEDGE who has spent her career helping leaders ignite audiences with who they truly are. A former lawyer turned professional actor — a transition profiled in People Magazine — Pam now works with Fortune 50 companies and global leadership organizations, including YPO, EO, and Vistage, guiding leaders to communicate with greater authenticity and impact.<br> In Play You, Pam introduces the concept of the “...
827 Kevin Keller: Co-Founder of Fulton & Roark
<p>What does it take to build a modern luxury brand — without outside funding — and still grow at triple-digit rates?<br> On today’s episode, we welcome Kevin Keller, Co-Founder of Fulton & Roark — the American fine fragrance brand redefining how fragrance is designed, experienced, and sold. Launched in 2013 with just $11,000 and no outside investment, Kevin and his co-founder Allen Shafer set out to create products that felt more personal, practical, and modern — starting with their now-signature solid fragrance, a portable alternative to traditional sprays.<br> Since then, Fulton & Roark has grown into a nationally distributed brand carried in hundreds of retail loc...
