Best ZICO Podcasts (2025)

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He Sold ZICO for $200M and Still Felt Trapped | Mark Rampolla E348 50:52

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For years, Mark Rampolla believed the same thing most driven entrepreneurs believe. Work harder. Scale bigger. Make more money. Then freedom will come. He followed that formula perfectly. Mark founded ZICO Coconut Water, scaled it over nine years, and sold the company to Coca-Cola for over two hundred million dollars. From the outside, it looked li…

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548: Freedom Over Fortune: Life Lessons from ZICO Founder Mark Rampolla 44:04

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Have you ever chased success, only to realize it didn't give you the freedom or fulfillment you hoped for? In this transformative episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Mark Rampolla - founder of ZICO Coconut Water, co-founder of Groundforce Capital, and author of The Entrepreneur's Guide to Freedom: 7 Steps to Living Beyond Limits. Mark shares…

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Interview Replay: Kara on Founder’s Journal 10:49

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Always be asking, “What else can we do?” On today’s show, Kara joins Alex Lieberman on Founder’s Journal to share why this is critical for every founder. She shares how important asking this question is as well as other key drivers that helped her open doors for success. What else can we learn? Listen now. Are you interested in sponsoring and adver…

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#791: Replay: Lovesac CEO Shawn D. Nelson on building a resilient brand in an uncertain world 28:36

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As the year wraps up, we are replaying some of our favorite conversations from 2025, including this one! What if bankruptcy, a global financial crisis, and other hurdles along the way aren’t the end of your brand, but instead a way to help you define what it truly is? Agility requires a willingness to experiment and adapt, not just in your technolo…

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550: Transform Your Next Vacation: Volunteer Abroad and Create Lasting Impact with Kimberly Haley-Coleman 44:24

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What if your next vacation could transform lives—including your own? In this inspiring episode of the Leaders of Transformation podcast, host Nicole Jansen welcomes Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and executive director of GlobeAware - an award-winning nonprofit that has mobilized volunteers across more than 25 countries through service adventures …

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782 Pete Olander: Founder & CEO of Happie 27:20

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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. 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…

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#790: Replay: Building stronger customer relationships using AI with Noah Zamansky, Stitch Fix 26:30

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As the year wraps up, we are replaying some of our favorite conversations from 2025, including this one! AI can create immersive, human-centric experiences that not only drive sales but also foster enduring brand relationships in a rapidly evolving market. Today we’re going to talk about how AI-driven personalization allows retailers to move beyond…

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Interview Replay: Kara on Marketing For The Now 10:59

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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. Kara also discusses formulating the best strategies going forward, with those vital business are…

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#789: Replay: What happens to your KPIs when both CLV and Customer Acquisition Costs rise? With Jamie Domenici, Klaviyo 25:02

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As the year wraps up, we are replaying some of our favorite conversations from 2025, including this one! Customer lifetime value is a critical KPI, but with customer acquisition costs rapidly rising, what can brands do to successfully build long-term value for the business? Agility requires seeing past vanity metrics to the durable value hidden in …

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Interview Replay: Kara on Follow Your Different 1:14:23

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Tune in this week to hear Kara on the Christopher Lochhead Follow Your Different Podcast! 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 li…

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Two Friends Started a Podcast… and It Accidentally Blew Up Their Businesses | Tim Garrity and Sean Mooney E347 56:13

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In this episode, we break down how two friends, a real estate agent and an insurance agent, started a podcast and unintentionally built powerful personal brands that directly impacted their businesses. What began as simple conversations turned into a virtual resume that positioned them as trusted experts long before prospects ever reached out. We e…

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#788: Year-end review with Greg Kihlström, The Agile Brand 15:43

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In this episode I’m going to do something a little different. As we wind down for the year, we’re going to be running some of our favorites from 2025 until the new year begins. Let’s take a look back at some of the overall themes discussed and point out a few highlights for me. I won’t be able to highlight everything of course but I found 5 themes …

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Interview Replay: Kara on Breaking Precedent 1:15:36

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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 …

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#787: Tray.ai's Stephen Stouffer on AI adoption and why marketers should care about the integration layer 25:56

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Why are so many companies spending billions on AI, only to see their most ambitious projects stall out before they ever impact the customer experience? Agility requires more than just a fast-moving marketing team. It requires the foundational ability to connect disparate systems and data sources, allowing new technologies like AI to be implemented …

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The New Rules of Wealth: AI, Blockchain, and Funds | Bridger Pennington E346 1:01:47

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Most people think wealth is built by picking the right stock, the right deal, or the right time. In reality, wealth is built by understanding the rules of the game before everyone else does. And those rules are changing fast. In this episode, we sit down with Bridger Pennington to break down the new framework for building wealth in a world being re…

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780 Dr. Amy Wechsler and Zoe Wechsler: Co-Founders of Spotless 27:16

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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. Spotless is rethinking everything we know about how acne is treated. With Dr. Amy’s rare dual board certification in both dermatology and psychiatry,…

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#786: Thrad CEO Andrea Tortella on advertising in your conversational AI 32:27

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What if the most valuable part of your next conversation with an AI wasn't the answer it gave, but the ad it served? Agility requires more than just adopting new platforms; it demands a complete re-imagination of how brands provide value within them. It challenges us to move from interruption to integration, ensuring our presence is not only seen b…

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779 Julie Bornstein: Founder & CEO of Daydream 29:51

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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. Daydream is reinventing the way people shop for fashion by replacing endless scrolling and outdated search bars with something radically better — personali…

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The Price of Building an Extraordinary Life | Austin Zaback E345 51:03

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Most people talk about wanting an extraordinary life. However, very few are willing to live extraordinarily different to earn it. That gap is what this episode is about. Austin Zaback built what most people chase for decades before the age of 30. Over $3 billion in real estate sold. Twelve companies founded. Hundreds of employees. A national real e…

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#785: Avaya CTO David Funck on building persistent memory of the customer with AI 26:01

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What if every AI interaction with a customer built upon the last, instead of starting from scratch every single time, or at least having it feel that way? Agility requires not just reacting quickly to customer needs, but learning continuously from every interaction to anticipate the next one. This means our technology, especially our AI, can't oper…

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549: Triple Win Leadership Coaching: Building Extraordinary Leaders, Teams and Results with Will Linssen 31:14

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How do you coach at scale - and still achieve measurable results? In this practical and results-driven episode, join us as Nicole Jansen sits down with Will Linssen, globally recognized leadership coach, CEO of Global Coach Group, and author of Triple Win Leadership Coaching. With his approach impacting over a million leaders across more than 30 co…

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Advice for Maresca, Salah backing & Nigeria home truths 1:45:27

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Settle in, folks as John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy bring you this extended version of Taking the Mikel, and for good reason, as there’s no shortage of talking points. In this episode, the guys try to decipher Enzo Maresca’s cryptic post-match comments as Chelsea return to winning ways, while Mikel has some friendly advice for the Blues boss. Mike…

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778 Shae Hong: Founder & CEO of Made by Gather 35:34

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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. At just 25, Shae launched Made by Gather with a vision to reimagine the kitchen as a space for joy, creativity, and connecti…

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#784: Monday.com Global Creative Director Robbie Ferrara on clarifying the benefits of AI 27:41

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What if the biggest risk in deploying AI isn't the technology itself, but how your team is able to understand its most significant benefits? Agility requires more than just adapting your technology stack; it demands a flexible brand narrative and a creative approach that can evolve with customer sentiment and cultural shifts. This is particularly t…

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The 2035 Investing Playbook: How to Win the Next Decade | Robert Croak E344 1:10:34

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This may be the most important episode we have released all year. If you care about where your money, career, and freedom are headed over the next 10 years, this episode will fundamentally shift how you think. We sit down with Robert Croak to map out what the road to 2035 actually looks like and how everyday investors can position themselves to win…

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777 Angie Hicks: Co-Founder of Angi (Angie’s List) 31:27

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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. 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…

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#783: Typeface CMO Jason Ing on the paradox of hyper personalization and brand consistency 28:30

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What happens when your brand has a million different voices speaking to a million different customers? Is that the pinnacle of personalization, or is it just brand chaos? Agility requires both the speed to personalize content for every individual as well as the control to ensure every one of those interactions faithfully represents the core brand. …

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Gary Lineker Unfiltered: BBC Row, Sh*tting Himself & Why Ronaldo Isn’t On Messi’s ‘Level’ 1:23:40

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He’s one of the most recognisable faces in the UK for his work on - and off - the pitch. A prolific goalscorer for England turned host of the BBC’s iconic Match of the Day TV programme. Now embarking on a new chapter with his hugely-popular The Rest is Football podcast, Gary Lineker sits down with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy to reminisce. And …

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776 Charles Brun: Co-Founder of IZIPIZI 32:03

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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. 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. Wha…

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How a $250K Roadside Motel Sparked a Million-Dollar RV Park Empire | Jonathan Mueller E343 40:32

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Most investors start with a single-family home or a duplex. Jonathan Mueller started with an eight-unit roadside motel he bought for $250K. In this episode, he breaks down how that unexpected detour became the first domino in a journey that led to a 23-unit motel, a 108-site RV park on 70 acres, and a totally different vision for his family’s futur…

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#782: Salesforce Marketing Cloud CMO Bobby Jania on the end of "Do Not Reply" marketing 24:48

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What if the most damaging phrase in your marketing isn't a four-letter word, but three simple ones: "Do Not Reply"? Agility requires more than just moving fast; it requires breaking down the walls between departments to respond to customer needs in the moment they happen. It’s about empowering every part of the organization to act as one cohesive b…

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775 Angela Gargano: Co-Founder of Lola Arnao 24:21

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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. 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 gent…

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#781: CommerceIQ CMO Sai Koppala on retailer resilience through intelligent operations 25:36

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What if the biggest threat to your brand’s profitability isn’t the next tariff or supply chain disruption, but an outdated playbook that forces you to choose between raising prices on loyal customers or sacrificing your margins? Agility requires more than just reacting quickly to market changes; it requires the intelligence to anticipate them and a…

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Why Your Mortgage Is Costing You Hundreds of Thousands | Josh Mettle E342 1:04:33

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Your biggest wealth leak is not your spending, your income, or even your investments. It is the way your debt is structured, and nobody ever taught you how to fix it. In this episode, we sit down with Josh Mettle to break down why every entrepreneur, investor, and small business owner needs a liability advisor. Just like you have asset advisors to …

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774 Yousuf Ahmed: Founder & CEO of B-SIDES 24:31

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On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Yousuf Ahmed, Founder and CEO of B-SIDES — the Brooklyn-based upcycled snack brand turning overlooked ingredients into bold, crave-worthy puffs and quickly becoming one of the most compelling sustainability-driven food stories today. What began with a simple question — what happens to the leftover oats from oat mil…

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#780: Third-party partner experience and security with Haider Iqbal, Thales 31:04

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What if the biggest threat to your brand’s agility and security isn't a competitor, but the welcome mat you lay out for your own partners? Agility requires not just the ability to move quickly, but the confidence to do so securely. It’s about building a foundation of trust that enables seamless collaboration without introducing unnecessary risk. To…

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#779: Denodo CMO Ravi Shankar on why good data is critical to AI success 27:26

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What if the multi-million dollar AI initiative you're championing is being silently sabotaged, not by a competitor, but by your own data infrastructure? Agility requires more than just fast decision-making; it requires a data foundation that can deliver insights at the speed of business, without the traditional delays of moving and duplicating info…

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Stimulus Checks, 50-Year Mortgages, and the New Wealth Divide | E341 33:19

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Everyone loves “free money” until they realize what it actually costs them. In this episode, we break down the silent wealth divide happening in real time and why the next decade will massively reward owners, investors, and creators while leaving everyone else behind. Headlines about new $2,000 stimulus checks and the introduction of 50-year mortga…

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773 Courtney Toll: Co-Founder & CEO of Nori 28:44

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On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Courtney Toll, Co-Founder and CEO of Nori — the fast-growing brand reinventing how we care for our clothes and one of the most exciting consumer innovation stories unfolding right now. What started as a clever workaround between two college roommates ironing their clothes with a hair straightener has grown into a n…

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#778: Intuit Mailchimp's Diana Williams on moving from fragmentation to holiday sales success 29:06

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During the chaos of the holiday season, is it possible for small retailers to turn their fragmented customer data into a perfectly timed, personalized marketing, or are they destined to just add to the noise? Agility requires not just collecting customer data from every channel, but having the insight and tools to act on it in the moments that matt…

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Chelsea ‘better than’ Arsenal, finally the ‘real’ Reece James & unsung hero Pedro Neto 1:06:45

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John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are back in the hotseats as they pour over Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with league leaders Arsenal. Did Moises Caicedo deserve his red card? And what did we learn about Chelsea as again, in the big games, they come to the fore. Obi has words of praise for an embattled star AND one of Enzo Maresca’s trusted lieutenants, while…

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772 Melinda Maria Spigel: Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Melinda Maria 32:40

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On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Melinda Maria Spigel, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Melinda Maria Jewelry — the celeb-adored brand redefining accessible luxury for the modern woman. Melinda’s journey is anything but ordinary. She started out selling jewelry at Starbucks and even entered game shows to fund her first production runs. What b…

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#777: Cisco's Chang Chang on how AI is turning the contact center into a profit center 25:39

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Is your contact center ready to become a profit center? Agility requires not just adopting new technologies like AI, but also fundamentally rethinking how we structure our teams, measure success, and interact with customers. It demands a willingness to experiment, learn, and adapt quickly in a constantly evolving landscape. Today, we're going to ta…

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Why Athletes Dominate Entrepreneurship Without Even Realizing It | Pete Tverdov E340 52:17

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Have you ever wondered why some people can walk away from a comfortable career and bet everything on themselves? In this episode, Cory and Ryan sit down with former Rutgers football player and Wall Street trader turned real estate entrepreneur, Peter Tverdov, to unpack how an athlete mindset can completely change the way you approach money, work, a…

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Interview Replay: Kara on Win Monday with Paul Epstein 50:04

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The power of momentum on the path to purpose OPENING QUOTE: “So often people sort of get stuck, I guess it's the goal. Go find your purpose, go find your mission. But sometimes in order to find that purpose and mission, you just have to start with not staying complacent.” Kara Goldin is the founder of Hint, best known for its award-winning and indu…

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#776: Black Friday Special: Zappi CMO Nataly Kelly on the high-stakes world of holiday advertising 26:19

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In a world drowning in data, is the 'big creative idea' for a holiday campaign an endangered species, or is it more critical than ever? Agility requires not just moving fast, but moving with confidence. It's the ability to validate creative instincts with real-world data, ensuring that your biggest bets are also your smartest ones. Today, we're goi…

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Obi Mikel meets Roberto Carlos: Inside story of Real Madrid’s Galacticos, Beckham’s brilliance & Ronaldo’s ‘98 woes 48:06

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John Obi Mikel is in Madrid to catch up with arguably the greatest left-back in the history of the game: Roberto Carlos. In this wide-ranging interview, the Brazilian legend opens up on what life was like as a Real Madrid ‘Galactico’. The highs, the lows, and the stories from inside one of the most famous dressing rooms of all-time. What was it lik…

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Interview Replay: Kara on Everybody Pulls The Tarp with Andrew Moses 34:57

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This week, Andrew Moses talks with Kara Goldin. Kara is the founder of Hint, the leading unsweetened flavored water brand loved by millions. In 2004, Kara was addicted to diet soda—sometimes drinking 10 cans a day. One day, she decided to quit diet soda and started drinking water. She began slicing fruit to add to her water and turned that idea int…

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Stop Waiting to Become Rich to Get Healthy | Michael Coxen E339 47:50

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Have you been telling yourself that you’ll focus on your health once you make it? In this episode, Cory sits down with Las Vegas broker, investor, and host of The Mindful Agent, Michael Coxen, to unpack the dangerous lie high performers tell themselves: “I’ll focus on my health once I’m successful.” Michael shares how grinding through long hours, s…

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#775: ZICO Coconut Water Founder Mark Rampolla on brand integrity and the courage to make tough decisions 28:49

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For most entrepreneurs, the exit is the goal, as well as the end of at least that part of their story. But what if the end is actually a new beginning? Agility requires a deep understanding of your brand's core purpose and the conviction to protect it. This often means having the courage to reverse a decision that was once seen as the ultimate succ…