What if care —not capital or clout—is the real secret to building a successful brand? Alex Center, the founder of branding and design studio CENTER, joins Farryn to explore why care is the most underrated asset in the business of branding. From his early days designing for Coca-Cola’s Vitaminwater to launching the non-alcoholic beer brand Bero , Alex shares how emotion, empathy, and human truth fuel the most iconic brands. Together, they dig into the power of simplicity, the emotional undercurre...
Aug 06, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In a world of swipes and stats, can real connection still be the end goal? Stephanie Danzi, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Tinder, joins Farryn to talk about the ever-evolving world of dating, identity, and what it really means to build a brand in a category where connection is the product. She reveals why great marketing is less about chasing trends and more about knowing who you are. They explore how AI is redefining dating experiences, why branding should be treated as a service...
Jul 23, 2025•47 min
In this solo episode, Farryn gets personal. She is pulling back the curtain on the invisible parts of her journey: the self-doubt, the imposter syndrome, the moments you want to quit but preserve instead. This is less about answers and more about permission. Permission to struggle. Permission to lead while still figuring it out. And permission to grow: slowly, imperfectly, and honestly. Farryn opens up about the courage it takes to lead with vulnerability, and why “being a freshman again” in you...
Jul 09, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 1
What if creativity isn’t about inspiration, but about constraint? What if the work only works when you stop trying to impress people? In this episode, Farryn sits down for a live conversation with Miami’s own Typoe Gran, a mixed media artist whose work is as layered as the man behind it. They talk about what it really means to make something in a world that’s always watching. About trusting your gut when the noise gets loud. About the pressure of early success, and the power of doing it anyway. ...
Jun 05, 2025•48 min
Presence isn’t a trend—it’s a practice. And for Raed Khawaja, CEO & Co-Founder of Open, it’s the foundation of everything. In this episode, Farryn and Raed get into what it really means to build a mission-driven, venture-backed wellness company without losing the soul of the work. From growing up in daily prayer to building Open through breath, movement, and meditation, Raed shares how presence became his power. They talk rituals, emotional fluency, capitalism as a sandbox, and why mindfulne...
May 29, 2025•45 min
Michael Petegorsky, Chief Strategy Officer at Mindbloom, a guided, at-home ketamine therapy program, reveals the transformative power of psychedelic medicine and why being mission-obsessed—not just mission-aligned—matters when the stakes are this high. In this raw and revealing episode, Farryn and Michael dive deep into how psychedelic medicine can disrupt cycles of anxiety, trauma, and depression and how Mindbloom is building a radically human, science-backed model to bring that healing to the ...
May 23, 2025•57 min
Mushrooms have a branding problem. Alli Schaper—the Co-Founder of functional mushroom brand, SuperMush , CPG mushroom marketplace, Multiverse , and educational nonprofit, Into the Multiverse —is working to change that. In this episode, Alli and Farryn discuss the two most stigmatized topics in society (sex and psychedelics), the challenge to break through stigma and market counterculture, the power of a serious professional pivot, and that finding your passion is the key to, well, everything. Co...
Apr 10, 2024•46 min
First to market? You’re likely building the plane while flying it. That’s exactly what Luke Anderson did while creating Cann—the first low-dose 2-2.5% THC cannabis beverage in the CPG space. With 45 diverse celebrity shareholders and short film commercials featuring Ke$ha, Benny Drama, Patricia Arquette, and more, Cann has been garnering serious buzz. On this episode, Luke and Farryn chat about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, putting values over profits and growth, and the choice to cent...
Mar 27, 2024•45 min
The secret sauce to success? Being relentlessly yourself. Austyn Weiner has broken through the fine art world and created serious demand for her large-scale abstract oil paintings by doing exactly that. In this episode, Austyn and Farryn get real and raw in a way only sisters can—dissecting everything from the parts of themselves that exist because of each other, to identity as a coat of armor, finding bravery in gut instincts, and breaking through by breaking the 4th wall. Connect with Farryn W...
Mar 13, 2024•50 min
Creating something totally new that both resonates with the evolving tastes of today’s consumers and revolutionizes an industry. That’s what today’s guest of The Farrynheight Podcast has done. Jen Batchelor is the co-founder Kin Euphorics, a brand of non-alcoholic, functional drinks made with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics to help manage stress, support brain health, and naturally elevate your mood. In this episode, Jen and Farryn discuss breaking through the noise of the CPG beverage indu...
Feb 28, 2024•43 min
In an industry where gloss can overshadow substance, Katie Welch, the CMO of Rare Beauty, is rewriting the playbook on brand building with authenticity and heart. This episode takes you behind the scenes of her strategic approach to marketing that's fiercely loyal to the beauty company's values, community, and founder, Selena Gomez—while testing and learning with the pressure of 10M+ people watching. Join Katie and Farryn as they discuss the power of paying it forward, partnering with Sephora, n...
Feb 14, 2024•45 min
You may not have heard his name, but you've undoubtedly experienced his work. Liam Moore, a design visionary with his dreamy, surrealistic style, is the latest guest on The Farrynheight Podcast. Known for his collaborations with iconic artists like Rihanna, Adele, Billie Eilish, and Lil Nas X, Farryn sits down with this celebrated LA-based production designer and art director. In this episode, they delve into unleashing creativity, trusting your instincts in high-stakes projects, and striving fo...
Jan 31, 2024•51 min
The ability to manage (or even repress) feelings in the workplace is often considered a measure of professional success. But for Jake Karls —co-founder of Mid-Day Squares , the fastest-growing functional chocolate bar on the market—being honest about emotional well-being in a professional setting isn’t a shortcoming, it’s a superpower. In this episode, the two Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients unpack what it means to create a brand that’s unapologetically real, how supporting your mental health impr...
Jan 17, 2024•52 min
Cereal Milk. Birthday Cake. Compost Cookies. Over the last 15 years, Christina Tosi has redefined desserts through her bakery empire, Milk Bar . Described as “an introvert in overalls who carries math problems in her purse," by The New York Times, Christina’s success has always hinged on her own uniqueness and creativity. On the season premiere of The Farrynheight Podcast, Christina sits down with our host, Farryn Weiner , to reminisce on her journey from David Chang’s pastry chef at Momofuku to...
Jan 03, 2024•54 min
It's safe to say we're all familiar with influencer marketing — we experience at least five #sponsored posts a day. But when it comes to knowing the ins and outs of authentic influence, we're a bit in the dark. Julianne Fraser, on the other hand, is an expert. Having worked in marketing her entire career, she founded Dialogue — a digital brand marketing consultancy dedicated to expanding the influence and growth of luxury and lifestyle brands — in 2017. She rebels against formulas in favor of me...
Sep 29, 2021•39 min
Many of us dream of being founders. We have our billion-dollar idea swimming around in our head, we can picture the brand we have yet to create, and we can taste the success we know we deserve. But only a few of us know how to be a founder. Steve Schlafman, certified coach, advisor, angel investor, and founder of High Output, a boutique leadership development company, is one of the rare few who know what it truly takes to be a founder, and he’s here to share the recipe. In this episode, he and F...
Sep 01, 2021•37 min
We’re told to enjoy everything in moderation, but when it comes to structuring our work, our lives, our screen time, and our down time, we rarely succeed. Enter Dr. Elisa Hallerman. She holds a masters and doctorate in Depth Psychology and Somatic Studies, specializes in neuroscience and trauma, and founded the Recovery Management Agency, a consulting group that works with individuals and their families suffering from addiction, mental health issues, trauma, and chronic pain. In other words, she...
Aug 18, 2021•44 min
It’s no secret that we all admire the art of storytelling. Christian Larson, on the other hand, lives it. An award-winning Swedish film and music video director, editor, photographer, and co-founder & creative director of menswear brand CDLP, he has a knack for bringing narratives to life. From directing ad campaigns for global brands like Cartier and Jimmy Choo to putting his signature rhythmical spin on Beyoncé & Jay-Z's concert film ON THE RUN, Christian has a unique lens when it come...
Aug 04, 2021•44 min
Perhaps you know Poppy Jamie from her time on MTV, ITV2, and Extra. Perhaps you know her from her namesake accessories brand Pop & Suki. Or perhaps, you know her as a mental wellness trailblazer rewriting what it means to be happy. Across her Not Perfect podcast and her Happy Not Perfect app and book, Poppy untangles the web of self-acceptance in a world of likes, scrolls, and shares. In this episode, Farryn and Poppy dig into everything from perceived perfection, separation of business and ...
Jul 21, 2021•39 min
Bryan Myers is a name synonymous with leadership. The President & CEO of [solidcore] and former VP of New Store Development at Sweetgreen knows what it means to be a leader. But more than that, he knows what it takes to be a great leader. His philosophy? Leadership means service. Through serving his team and his community, Bryan has proven his style successful time and time again. In this episode, Farryn and Bryan talk all things leadership. The ups & downs, the risks & rewards, and ...
Jul 07, 2021•52 min
If there’s one story we want to hear, it’s Steph Simon’s. She’s a former attorney turned banker, turned Head of Relationships at Beats by Dr. Dre, turned consultant for brands like Mario Testing and Gucci, turned advisor, turned Head of Community and Partnerships at Clubhouse. Need we say more? In this episode, Farryn and Steph delve into deep relationships, honest storytelling, and remaining unabashedly true to oneself in every chapter of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Jun 23, 2021•38 min
One glance at Alex Banayan’s resumé and the word success comes to mind. Author of The Third door which catapulted him to #1 on the international bestselling list and made the youngest bestselling business author in American history, Banayan has been lauded by The New York Post as “a joy to read”. In a nutshell, success. Right? According to Banayan, it depends how you look at it. In this episode, the author, keynote speaker, and thought provoker sits down with Farryn to discuss his journey writin...
Jun 09, 2021•45 min
To many, space is an ambiguous term. To Alyssa Carson, it means one thing: life. At just three years old, she set her sights on the skies—more specifically on Mars. Now 20 years old, the only person to have completed all three NASA Space Camps in the world and the youngest person to be accepted and graduate the Advanced Possum Academy, Alyssa is the most accomplished astronaut trainee in the world, and she’s on a mission to find and establish life on Mars. So how does finding one’s passion at su...
May 26, 2021•41 min
Over the past few years, the term carbon neutral has become synonymous with climate care. To award-winning businessman, CEO, and entrepreneur Gregory Constantine, its emergence signifies a challenge to go a step further. In 2018, along with Dr. Stafford Sheehan, he started Air Company, a groundbreaking brand committed to using technology to help decarbonize the planet. With the world’s first carbon-negative vodka already on shelves, he’s now setting his sights on fragrance, renewable fuels, and ...
May 12, 2021•45 min
Jesse Israel (@jesseisrael) has been making noise since founding his first company, Cantora Records, as a sophomore at NYU. But, as a result of turning up the volume as a founder, he yearned to find some peace and quiet as a human. He started Medi Club--a community of creatives and entrepreneurs who come together monthly to practice meditation--as his antidote, and soon a global craze was born. Since launching over 300 circle programs, Israel has continued on to found The Big Quiet, a movement t...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min
“We worked hard this past month. Let’s take a pause and enjoy it,” says our very own brand marketer, Jwala Gandhi. “Those little things make a big difference.” But how does one do that in a WFH world? The lines are blurred, the screens omnipresent. The concept of time off seems redundant when you’re working from the comfort of your own home in sweats. In this special bonus episode, Farryn opens the floor to the Farrynheight team to talk about the chronic exhaustion we know as burnout. We’re surr...
Dec 01, 2020•42 min
“We often say stand for one thing and express it a million ways, which is why I say ‘strategy actually liberates brands to explore and experiment’ around their mission and vision.” Jonah Fay-Hurvitz is Head of Strategy at Red Antler, a branding agency based in Brooklyn, New York, that works with some of the greatest startups and new ventures defining the past decade. From Casper to Allbirds, Fay-Hurwitz is the man with a plan that’s partially responsible for a fresh new guard of brands that are ...
Nov 10, 2020•48 min
“Being aware and accepting of the present moment experience that you're having, with compassion and with curiosity.” With clients ranging from institutions like Amazon, Merrill Lynch, UCLA, to celebrities and everyday individuals working to lead more mindful lives, Mitra Manesh, founder of Innermap, host of the Lights On podcast, mindfulness thought leader, brings a unique blended approach to her teachings and guidance. In this episode she sits down with friend and client Farryn to delve into th...
Oct 20, 2020•51 min
“No one takes the time, even five minutes, with a blank piece of paper to write a plan for their life,” says Musa Tariq. The former Global Head of Marketing at AirBnb applies the same strategy to life as he does the countless brands he advises. In this episode, Farryn catches up with her longtime friend to explore the concept of storytelling. “I've put together so many proposals, and project plans for so many different things, from shoes, to cars, to computers. But so many people have never done...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Showing up is half the battle, how we show up matters. That’s what celebrity stylist and GQ veteran, Sophie Lopez, believes. “You are your own walking billboard of who you are. It’s an advertisement of you,” says Lopez who counts the likes of Kate Hudson as one of her top clients. “It’s about zeroing in and figuring out what serves you,” says Lopez, “what makes you feel a certain way, and also what might present out to the world what you want in order to achieve or reach something.” In this epis...
Sep 22, 2020•39 min
