On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Jess Jacobs, CEO of Coterie—the premium baby care brand redefining the diaper industry with high-performance products, radical transparency, and a deep commitment to parents and babies alike. Since stepping into the CEO role, Jess has helped position Coterie as a category leader, challenging legacy players with modern innovation and an obsessive focus on quality. During our conversation, Jess shares her path from Chief Brand Officer to CEO...
Apr 21, 2025•32 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Aaron Luo, Co-Founder and CEO of Caraa, the modern luxury bag brand built for real life. With a background running billion-dollar businesses, Aaron left the corporate world to chase a bold vision—one where design, durability, and functionality collide to create bags that keep up with today’s dynamic, on-the-go lifestyle. During our conversation, Aaron shares the founding story of Caraa, how he and co-founder Carmen Chen Wu built a brand wi...
Apr 18, 2025•30 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Chris Moxham, CEO of Transcripta Bio, a biotech company revolutionizing drug discovery through the power of AI and transcriptomics. With a unique platform built on a vast perturbation atlas of small molecules, Transcripta is uncovering novel opportunities across a wide range of human diseases—faster and with more precision than traditional methods. In our conversation, Chris shares the story behind Transcripta Bio and how the team is build...
Apr 16, 2025•27 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Simone Kendle, CEO of Wove, the custom jewelry brand changing the way people experience luxury. With a mission to bring personalization and storytelling to the forefront of fine jewelry, Wove is helping customers design one-of-a-kind pieces that truly mean something. Simone shares her journey to leading Wove, what sets the brand apart in a traditional industry, and how she’s scaling a modern company rooted in authenticity, innovation, and pu...
Apr 14, 2025•30 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Mesh Gelman, Founder and CEO of Cumulus Coffee—the brand behind the first-ever solution for creating specialty cold brew, nitro cold brew, and cold espresso at home in seconds. After years leading innovation at Starbucks, where he played a role in the rise of cold brew, Mesh set out to disrupt the space once again—this time from the inside out. During our conversation, Mesh shares the backstory behind launching Cumulus Coffee, how years of...
Apr 11, 2025•33 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Niki Leondakis, CEO of CorePower Yoga, the largest yoga studio brand in the U.S. with over 220 locations nationwide. With a background in hospitality and decades of experience leading iconic brands like Equinox and Two Roads Hospitality, Niki brings a powerful blend of customer obsession, leadership wisdom, and personal purpose to her work today. In our conversation, Niki shares how her personal yoga practice—and a lifelong belief in the p...
Apr 09, 2025•33 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Hayley Painter, Co-Founder of Painterland Sisters, the organic skyr yogurt brand bringing a fresh voice—and a deep purpose—to the dairy aisle. Born and raised on a fourth-generation regenerative organic dairy farm in rural Pennsylvania, Hayley and her sister Stephanie launched Painterland Sisters with one goal in mind: to help save their family farm while connecting consumers back to the source of their food. During our conversation, Hayle...
Apr 07, 2025•33 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Lindsey Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of Weezie, the luxury towel and robe brand that’s elevating the everyday with beautifully crafted, design-forward essentials. After a successful career in finance at companies like Morgan Stanley and BlackRock, Lindsey made a bold pivot into the world of consumer products—and built a brand that’s quickly become a go-to for high-quality, customizable bath essentials. During our conversation, Lindsey share...
Apr 04, 2025•30 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Richard Moross, Founder and CEO of MOO, the premium print and design brand that’s changing how people think about business cards, branded merchandise, and the power of physical branding in a digital world. Richard founded MOO back in 2006 with a bold vision: to bring great design to everyone and reimagine one of the most traditional industries on the planet. During our conversation, Richard shares the origin story of MOO and how he spotted...
Apr 02, 2025•31 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Nick Green, Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Market, the online membership-based platform that’s transforming the way we shop for healthy and sustainable groceries. Since launching in 2014, Nick has led Thrive Market with one clear mission: to make high-quality, organic, and non-GMO products accessible and affordable for everyone. During our conversation, Nick shares the inspiration behind Thrive Market’s launch, the early roadblocks the team ...
Mar 31, 2025•32 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Matt Berkson, Co-Founder and CEO of Maison Louis Marie, a luxury fragrance house blending botanical heritage with modern clean beauty. What started as a passion project alongside his partner, Marie, has grown into a thriving, non-toxic fragrance brand now available at Sephora, goop, Bergdorf Goodman, Credo, and more—all without outside investment. In our conversation, Matt shares the inspiration behind Maison Louis Marie, how the brand has...
Mar 28, 2025•35 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Lynn Greenberg, Founder and CEO of Pivt, a platform transforming the way relocated and mobile employees adapt to new environments. Lynn’s journey from working in finance and startups to launching Pivt was driven by her own experience of moving to a new city and feeling disconnected. Now, she’s on a mission to help companies reduce turnover and improve employee well-being by fostering social connection and belonging—key factors in both pers...
Mar 26, 2025•26 min
In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Ellen Pack, Co-CEO of Common Sense Media, an organization dedicated to helping families navigate the digital world. Ellen shares her journey from founding Women.com , one of the first major online platforms for women, to leading Common Sense Media, where she’s shaping the conversation around kids, technology, and AI. Ellen dives into the biggest challenges and opportunities facing families today, including how AI is influencing kids' media...
Mar 24, 2025•34 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Lisa Manice, Co-Founder and CEO of Preston Lane, a brand redefining luxury home care with European craftsmanship and plant-powered ingredients. Lisa’s career is nothing short of extraordinary—before launching Preston Lane, she helped shape some of the biggest names in beauty, fashion, and luxury. Now, she’s bringing that expertise to home and lifestyle, proving that everyday essentials can be both beautiful and effective. In our conversati...
Mar 21, 2025•32 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by JW Wiseman, Founder and CEO of Curious Elixirs, a brand that is redefining social drinking with bold, booze-free craft cocktails infused with adaptogens. JW launched Curious Elixirs before the sober-curious movement became mainstream, pioneering a new way to enjoy complex, sophisticated cocktails without alcohol. During our conversation, JW shares how he turned a personal wake-up call into a thriving brand, the challenges of bootstrapping ...
Mar 19, 2025•28 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Michael Pollak, Co-Founder and CEO of Great Many, a brand revolutionizing hair health with a holistic, science-backed approach. Previously, Michael co-founded Heyday, transforming skincare accessibility. Now, he’s tackling scalp and hair growth solutions, offering PRP treatments, prescriptions, and proprietary formulas. Michael shares how Great Many is filling a market gap, the biggest misconceptions about hair loss, and how he’s applying ...
Mar 17, 2025•34 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Sarah Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Calocurb, a pioneering brand in natural weight management. With a background leading major health and nutrition brands, Sarah shares how 14 years of research led to the development of Amarasate®, a natural GLP-1 activator that helps curb cravings and support metabolic health. We dive into the science behind Calocurb, how it fits into the GLP-1 movement, and the challenges of building a trusted health brand...
Mar 14, 2025•31 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Dr. Julius Few, one of the country’s top plastic surgeons and the founder of The Few Institute For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Known as The Holistic Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Few has revolutionized the field with his Stackable Treatments™ approach, which mimics a facelift without surgery. He’s also a trusted expert to celebrities and VIPs, including Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom he collaborated on goop’s Youth-Boost Peptide Serum. In our conversation...
Mar 12, 2025•34 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Steve Schwartz, the visionary Founder and CEO of Art of Tea. What started as a passion for Ayurveda and the healing properties of herbs has grown into a leading tea brand, sourcing the finest organic teas from around the world. Steve, widely known as a Master Tea Blender, has traveled the globe to build relationships with farmers, blending tradition with innovation to create unique, high-quality teas. His journey—from blending teas in his ...
Mar 10, 2025•29 min
In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Christie Smith, Ph.D., co-author of the newly released book Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership. Christie is not just an author but also an internationally recognized speaker, C-suite advisor, and founder of The Humanity Studio. Having worked with some of the biggest names in business—including Apple, Deloitte, and Accenture—she has been at the forefront of redefini...
Mar 07, 2025•34 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Leah Garcia, Founder and CEO of NULASTIN, a brand that is transforming the beauty industry with groundbreaking elastin regeneration technology. Leah’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—she went from being a professional rodeo and mountain bike champion to building a multi-million-dollar business in the beauty space. With 39 issued patents and a commitment to delivering real results, NULASTIN is setting a new standard in hair, lash, and...
Mar 05, 2025•35 min
In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Garry Ridge, former CEO and Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and author of the newly released book, Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It. Garry spent 25 years leading WD-40, turning it into a globally recognized company with a legendary workplace culture. Now, through his work at The Learning Moment, he’s helping leaders build thriving organizations rooted in trust, learning, and purpose. During our conversation, Garry shares insights from his book an...
Mar 03, 2025•31 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Alex Watson, Co-Founder and CEO of Renais. Alongside his sister, Emma Watson, Alex launched Renais as a luxury gin brand inspired by their family’s deep-rooted winemaking heritage in France. Renais is distilled from upcycled French wine-pressed grapes, blending sustainability with craftsmanship to create something truly unique in the world of spirits. During our conversation, Alex shares how he and Emma built Renais, the challenges of laun...
Feb 28, 2025•31 min
In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Irene Chen, Co-Founder of Parker Thatch, the California-based brand known for its functional luxury handbags and accessories. Irene shares how she and her husband, Matthew Grenby, built the company from its early days as an e-stationery business into a thriving eight-figure brand loved for its customizable, timeless designs. We dive into the pivotal moment when handbag icon Kate Spade encouraged them to focus on accessories, the challenges...
Feb 26, 2025•30 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Julie Smolyansky, the powerhouse President and CEO of Lifeway Foods. At just 27 years old, Julie became the youngest female CEO of a publicly traded company, stepping in after her father’s sudden passing. Since then, she has transformed Lifeway Foods from a $6 million family business into a nearly $200 million global leader, making kefir a mainstream health essential. During our conversation, Julie shares how she scaled Lifeway, the power ...
Feb 24, 2025•38 min
In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Saskia Sorrosa, Founder and CEO of Fresh Bellies, a brand transforming snacking with real, whole-food ingredients and bold flavors. Saskia’s journey—from NBA marketing executive to Shark Tank entrepreneur—is all about challenging the ultra-processed food industry. We dive into why Fresh Bellies is disrupting snacking, how she scaled into 6,000+ stores, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. If you’re passionate about health, entrepre...
Feb 21, 2025•35 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Tony Tjan, Co-Founder and CEO of MiniLuxe, the groundbreaking clean beauty brand that’s redefining the nail care industry. Tony isn’t just building another salon business—he’s transforming an entire industry by prioritizing hygiene, ethical business practices, and an employee-first model that empowers beauty professionals. During our conversation, Tony shares the journey behind MiniLuxe, from identifying a massive gap in the market to scal...
Feb 19, 2025•31 min
In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Purvi Padia, Founder and Creative Director of REVELRY by Purvi Padia and Purvi Padia Interiors. Purvi is a celebrated interior designer known for blending modern and classic elements to create timeless luxury. Her work has been extensively featured in leading publications like Vogue, Elle Décor, and House Beautiful, as well as on TV shows such as Million Dollar Listing and Open House NY. Purvi shares her journey of launching REVELRY, a stu...
Feb 17, 2025•30 min
In this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Kathryn Bricken, Founder and CEO of Doughlicious, The London Dough Co. Kathryn shares her journey of transforming cookie dough into a modern, health-conscious snack brand that resonates with consumers in both the UK and the US. We explore the differences between the US and UK markets, the challenges of expanding into a new country, and the steps Kathryn took to position Doughlicious for success at major retailers like Target and Whole Food...
Feb 14, 2025•33 min
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Kimberly Lau, Founder and CEO of Project ReWear. Kimberly is transforming sustainable fashion by offering stylish, affordable preloved clothing for children, helping families save money and reduce waste. Since its launch, Project ReWear has saved over 3,000 pounds of clothing from landfills. Kimberly shares her journey building Project ReWear, the challenges she’s faced in sustainable fashion, and the impact of initiatives like the Califor...
Feb 12, 2025•29 min
