Hookzilla is a pop culture podcast covering topics on all manner of geek. Horror, video games, comics, movies, music and more! If it falls into the realm of nerd, you'll more than likely hear my take on it here. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hookzilla/support
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Angela Addison Podcasts
Dark Fusion is a podcast geared toward readers and writers of all things dark and speculative and, while horror tends to be the main focus, without any genre prejudice. The brain trust of a conglomerate of writers, readers, and thinkers, including, but not limited to, Beverley Lee, Stephanie Ellis, and Shane D. Keene. We are here for the love of the written word and the power of a great story. Every episode is a masterclass in creativity and an endless source of great reading recommendations.
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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 (Madi ...
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NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories)
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Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read  ...
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Tune in for informative conversations covering a range of topics for post-acute providers. The Post-Acute POV focuses on the importance of innovative technology in care settings, and how it can help home-based and facility-based organizations optimize clinical, operational, and financial processes while delivering exceptional care and support for patients and residents. With new topics and guests on each episode, we explore trends and solutions that make connecting and collaborating across t ...
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762 Kelsi Petersen: Co-Founder of Kelsi’s
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26:14On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Kelsi Petersen, Co-Founder of Kelsi’s — the better-for-you dessert brand making indulgence clean, crave-worthy, and full of purpose. A trained raw-food chef and CrossFit athlete, Kelsi created her first Brownie Batter Bites while teaching raw food classes with her mom in rural Idaho. What started as a passion proje…
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761 Marcy Syms: Author of Leading With Respect
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32:25On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Marcy Syms, author of Leading With Respect: Adventures of an Off-Price Fashion Pioneer. For 35 years, Marcy helped build her family’s company, Syms Corp, into a retail powerhouse famous for the slogan, “An educated consumer is our best customer.” Working alongside her father, Sy Syms, she pioneered the off-price re…
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760 Lauren Makler: Co-Founder & CEO of Cofertility
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27:34On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Lauren Makler, Co-Founder and CEO of Cofertility, the revolutionary fertility care platform making egg freezing more accessible and egg donation more human. Cofertility offers women the opportunity to freeze their eggs for free when they donate half—reshaping an industry traditionally built on transactional models …
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"The Versions of Yourself That You're Better Off Without" by Aimee Ogden + "Body? Glass" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu
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51:28This episode features "The Versions of Yourself That You're Better Off Without" by Aimee Ogden (©2025 by Aimee Ogden) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Body? Glass" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu (©2025 by Osahon Ize-Iyamu) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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759 Sarah Creal: Founder & CEO of Sarah Creal Beauty
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32:55On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Sarah Creal, Founder and CEO of Sarah Creal Beauty, the luxury makeup and skincare brand redefining beauty for women 40+. With nearly 30 years of experience as a Brand Architect and Product Developer for some of the world’s most iconic beauty houses — including Prada Beauty, Tom Ford Beauty, Aerin, Bobbi Brown, and…
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On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Erin Piper, Founder of Saint Crewe, the skincare brand redefining what it means to care for young skin. With over 15 years of experience working with teens and young women as a licensed therapist, Erin witnessed firsthand how skincare is deeply tied to confidence, self-esteem, and the way we present ourselves to th…
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757 Samantha Diamond: Founder & CEO of Bird&Be
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35:41On today’s episode, we welcome Samantha Diamond, Founder and CEO of Bird&Be, the modern fertility brand making evidence-backed, inclusive care accessible to both women and men. After facing her own experiences with PCOS and pregnancy loss, Samantha set out to disrupt a dated, gendered industry — creating a brand that merges science, empathy, and ac…
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On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Hannah Perez, Co-Founder of SEEQ — the protein brand shaking up the supplement aisle with its clear, refreshing take on traditional protein drinks. With a vision to create something that felt more like a fruit juice than a chalky shake, Hannah and her co-founder launched SEEQ out of their apartment and quickly buil…
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755 Gabi Day: Founder & CEO of Bright Body
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32:36On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Gabi Day, Founder and CEO of Bright Body, the sustainable beauty brand redefining what “clean” really means. Bright Body combines modern science with Ayurvedic-inspired botanicals to create refillable skin, hair, and baby care products that are safe, effective, and truly sustainable. Every formula is crafted to mee…
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754 Nicolas Jammet: Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer of Sweetgreen
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29:28On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Nicolas Jammet, Co-Founder and Chief Concept Officer of Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand redefining fast food with fresh, crave-worthy meals. Nicolas and his co-founders launched Sweetgreen in 2007, opening their very first location in Georgetown just three months after graduat…
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"Stillborn" by Shantell Powell + "Courtney Lovecraft's Book of the Dead" by Sam J Miller
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55:22This episode features "Stillborn" by Shantell Powell (©2025 by Shantell Powell) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Courtney Lovecraft's Book of the Dead" by Sam J Miller (©2025 by Sam J Miller) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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753 Katya Eckert: Founder & CEO of A DOMANI
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32:29On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Katya Eckert, Founder & CEO of A DOMANI, the emerging brand pioneering cooling sleepwear for women going through hormonal changes. Katya’s inspiration came from her own postpartum experience, when she was blindsided by night sweats and frustrated by the lack of elegant, high-quality solutions on the market. Determi…
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752 Mark Rampolla: Author of An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom and Founder of ZICO
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44:04On today’s episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we welcome Mark Rampolla, Founder of ZICO Coconut Water and author of An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom. Mark introduced coconut water to the U.S. market, scaled ZICO into a global brand, and sold it to Coca-Cola for over $200 million. Years later, he bought ZICO back — and today, he’s leading it into it…
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751 Deborah Pagani: Founder of Deborah Pagani Beauty
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30:35On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Deborah Pagani, Founder of Deborah Pagani and Deborah Pagani Beauty. A celebrated hairstylist, jewelry designer, and now beauty entrepreneur, Deborah has spent decades shaping luxury across industries — from working with icons like Prince and Cyndi Lauper, to sparking the French pin revival with her cult-favorite h…
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750 Angela Caglia: Founder & CEO of Angela Caglia Skincare
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28:16On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Angela Caglia, Founder and CEO of Angela Caglia Skincare, the luxury brand pioneering human stem cell-derived technology in regenerative aesthetics. With over 30 years of experience as a celebrity esthetician, Angela has treated some of the world’s most iconic faces and is now leading a new era in anti-aging skinca…
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749 Doss Cunningham: Chairman & CEO of Nutrabolt
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39:47On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Doss Cunningham, Chairman and CEO of Nutrabolt, the powerhouse behind consumer-loved brands like C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND. Over the last 20 years, Doss has led Nutrabolt to become the largest independently-owned active health and wellness portfolio in the world, trusted by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and m…
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"Blood-Orange" by L.M. Harris + "Safe Face" by Ash Huang
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26:04This episode features "Blood-Orange" by L.M. Harris (©2025 by L.M. Harris) read by Janina Edwards, and "Safe Face" by Ash Huang (©2025 by Ash Huang) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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748  Cheree Ashley: Founder & CEO of Osier
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25:18On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Indie Lee, Founder of Indie Lee Skincare — the clean beauty brand built on resilience, transparency, and a mission to empower healthier living. Indie’s journey began in 2008, when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors believed was environmentally derived. After su…
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747  Lauren Gropper, Founder and CEO of Repurpose
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27:15On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Lauren Gropper, Founder and CEO of Repurpose — the compostable household goods brand that’s changing the way we think about single-use products. What started with a vision to replace wasteful plastics with plant-based alternatives has grown into a national movement, with Repurpose products no…
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746  Matt Maroone:  Co-Founder & CEO of Silver Mirror Facial Bar
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32:15On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Matt Maroone, Co-Founder and CEO of Silver Mirror Facial Bar — the fast-growing skincare brand redefining what facials look like in today’s busy world. Silver Mirror delivers results-driven treatments designed to fit seamlessly into modern lifestyles, blending expert estheticians, clinical te…
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745  Hannah Cheng: Co-Founder and CEO of Mimi Cheng’s
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28:42On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Hannah Cheng, Co-Founder and CEO of Mimi Cheng’s — the cult-favorite dumpling brand on a mission to bring family recipes to the world in a fresh, modern way. What began in 2014 as a small New York City dumpling shop, inspired by Hannah and her sister Marian’s mom’s recipes, has grown into a t…
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744 Marguerite Adzick: Founder & CEO of Addison Bay
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33:15On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Marguerite Adzick, Founder & CEO of Addison Bay — the women’s activewear brand blending polished style with high performance. A former Division I athlete, Marguerite launched Addison Bay in 2018 to solve a problem she knew firsthand: activewear that could keep up with the demands of real life…
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743  Joe Nicchi: Founder & CEO of CVT Soft Serve
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28:02On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Joe Nicchi, Founder and CEO of CVT Soft Serve — the Los Angeles–based brand that turned a classic chocolate-vanilla twist into a cultural phenomenon. What started with a single soft serve truck in 2014 has grown into a beloved brand with multiple trucks, retail locations, and packaged pints t…
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742 Tim Manschot: Founder & CEO of NOWATCH
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26:29On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Tim Manschot, Founder and CEO of NOWATCH — the world’s first screenless wearable reimagining how we engage with technology. Instead of pulling you into endless notifications and distractions, NOWATCH blends cutting-edge biosensing with timeless, sustainable design to help you build resilience…
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741 Indie Lee: Founder of Indie Lee Skincare
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31:00On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Indie Lee, Founder of Indie Lee Skincare — the clean beauty brand built on resilience, transparency, and a mission to empower healthier living. Indie’s journey began in 2008, when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors believed was environmentally derived. After su…
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740  Sammy Kestenbaum: Co-Founder & CEO of PRETZELIZED
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32:38On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Sammy Kestenbaum, Co-Founder and CEO of PRETZELIZED — the snack brand pioneering a whole new category by combining pretzels with other classics to create two favorites in one. What started with the idea for a pretzel-meets-pita-chip hybrid has quickly grown into a national brand, now found in…
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739 Mark Brooks: Co-Founder & CEO of Brainiac
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27:38On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Mark Brooks, Co-Founder and CEO of Brainiac — the science-driven snack brand on a mission to close the brain nutrition gap and give families better options that fuel brilliance. With most Americans consuming less than 20% of the Omega-3s and choline needed for optimal brain health, Mark and h…
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"Finishing Touches" by Adam-Troy Castro + "Autogas Ferryman" by Champ Wongsatayanont
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57:32This episode features "Finishing Touches" by Adam-Troy Castro (©2025 by Adam-Troy Castro) and "Autogas Ferryman" by Champ Wongsatayanont (©2025 by Champ Wongsatayanont), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Mike Adair, Founder of Red’s — the premium frozen food brand on a mission to reinvent the frozen aisle with clean, convenient, and crave-worthy options. What began with a simple idea and a nod to his beloved dog Red has grown into the largest premium frozen burrito and breakfast sandwich bran…
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737  Debbie Mullin: Founder & CEO of Copper Cow Coffee
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31:30On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Debbie Mullin, Founder & CEO of Copper Cow Coffee — the premium Vietnamese coffee brand on a mission to modernize and elevate the traditional Vietnamese coffee experience for U.S. consumers. What began as an idea to merge her Vietnamese heritage with a commitment to ethical sourcing and innov…
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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Xeba Zareie, Founder of Preme — the gut health brand making daily digestion support simple, science-backed, and actually doable for even the most sensitive stomachs. What started in her Dallas kitchen has become a line of low-FODMAP prebiotic powders and drink mixes, co-developed with a functio…
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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by FX Rouxel, Founder and CEO of Gardyn — the smart indoor gardening brand reimagining how we grow and eat food at home. Gardyn empowers anyone to grow fresh, nutrient-rich produce year-round with no green thumb required. Using patented Hybriponics® technology, AI-powered plant care, and optimized…
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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Van Hong, Co-Founder of Mint Tools — the professional hair tool brand designing high-performance, ergonomic styling tools built with stylists in mind. Mint was founded by two best friends who combined over 40 years of beauty industry experience and electrical engineering expertise to solve a ma…
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733 Samantha Gold: Founder & CEO of Motette
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30:58On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Samantha Gold, Founder and CEO of Motette—the fast-growing children’s clothing brand redefining modern parenting with stylish, ultra-soft bamboo essentials and built-in sun protection. In less than a year, Motette has scaled 300% month-over-month, landed in more than 35 U.S. boutiques without a…
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732 Luna Aziz: Founder & CEO of Legendairy Milk
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31:46On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Luna Aziz, Founder and CEO of Legendairy Milk—a wellness brand born from her own journey through the unfiltered realities of new motherhood. After struggling with low milk supply and reacting badly to fenugreek, Luna turned to research and cultural traditions to create effective, fenugreek-free…
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731 Cara Dumaplin: Founder of TakingCaraBabies
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30:38On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Cara Dumaplin, Founder of Taking Cara Babies—a trusted education company dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of infant and toddler sleep. A neonatal nurse, certified pediatric sleep consultant, and mom of four, Cara has built a global community of millions through her research-…
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730 Steve Magami: Co-Founder & CEO of Fruitist
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30:43On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Steve Magami, Co-Founder and CEO of Fruitist—the fast-growing fruit brand shaking up the grocery aisle and redefining what it means to snack healthy. What started as a bold idea to treat fruit like a branded CPG product has become a billion-dollar global company, with $400M in revenue over th…
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729 Lara Henderson:  Founder & CEO of Pure Mama
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34:36On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Lara Henderson, Founder and CEO of PURE MAMA — a naturally luxurious skincare brand redefining body care for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Inspired by her own search for high-quality, pregnancy-safe products during her first pregnancy, Lara saw a clear gap in the market and set out to crea…
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728 Lilly Ghalichi: Founder & CEO of Lilly Lashes
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31:08On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Lilly Ghalichi, CEO and Founder of Lilly Lashes—an incredible company focused on all things lashes, from pioneering 3D lash designs to creating luxurious styles that flatter every eye shape and occasion. Since launching in 2013, Lilly Lashes has become a global beauty powerhouse with a celebrit…
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727 Stephen Williamson : Co-Founder and CEO of Forager Project
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41:54On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Stephen Williamson, Co-Founder and CEO of Forager Project—the family-owned, organic, dairy-free creamery crafting premium yogurts, milks, and creamers from cashews and coconuts. Founded in 2013 with his stepson, JC Hanley, Forager Project was born from a bold mission: to flip the dairy model so…
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This is episode features "Bunny Ears" by Kristina Ten (©2025 by Kristina Ten), read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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726 Linda Wang: Founder & CEO of Karuna Skin & Avatara
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34:36On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Linda Wang, Founder and CEO of Karuna Skin and Avatara—two purpose-driven skincare brands inspired by her personal journey and cultural heritage. Karuna pioneered Asian-style sheet masks in the U.S., bringing effective, ingredient-led treatments to a market that had never seen anything like it.…
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725 Vincent Branchesi: Co-Founder of Grimoire
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27:33On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Vincent Branchesi, Co-Founder of Grimoire—a modern skincare brand blending biotech innovation with inclusive, design-forward products. With a background in brand strategy and experience design, Vincent has taken all he learned from corporate and startup worlds to build something entirely differ…
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724 Danny O’Malley: Founder & President of Before the Butcher
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36:49On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Danny O’Malley, Founder and President of Before the Butcher—the plant-based meat company that’s changing how America eats. After a successful career in the food industry, including a senior role at Beyond Meat, Danny launched Before the Butcher in 2017 with a bold vision: to make plant-based me…
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"Eight Ball" by Martin Cahill + "Swallow Test" by Angela Liu + "Turnip Heads" by Pedro Iniguez
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24:23This episode features "Eight Ball" by Martin Cahill (©2025 by Martin Cahill) read by Roxanne Hernandez, "Swallow Test" by Angela Liu (©2025 by Angela Liu) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Turnip Heads" by Pedro Iniguez (©2025 by Pedro Iniguez) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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