The Raz Patel Show is a bold, unfiltered talk show and podcast where real stories meet real transformation. Hosted by Raz Patel, each episode dives deep into conversations about resilience, wellness, leadership, and self-expression. From powerful interviews to personal reflections, the show uplifts listeners to break barriers, reclaim their voice, and live unapologetically. It’s a space for bold conversations, healing truths, and the kind of growth that turns pain into power. Whether you’re ...
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Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders reveal deep, intimate moments of doubt and failure, and share insights on their eventual success. How I Built This is a master-class on innovation, creativity, leadership and how to navigate challenges of all kinds. New episodes release on Mondays and Thursdays. Listen to How I Built This on the Wondery App or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can listen earl ...
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Ep. 14 — From Combat Boots to Global Change-Maker | Patricia A. Watts: Veteran, Visionary, Trailblazer on The Raz Patel Show
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A soldier, strategist, and soul-led leader — Patricia A. Watts embodies purpose in motion. In this powerful episode of The Raz Patel Show × She Exist Magazine, Raz sits down with Patricia A. Watts, a 22-year U.S. Army veteran, Bronze Star recipient, and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Medalist who traded combat boots for global impact. Patricia s…
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Pressbox and Tide Cleaners: Vijen Patel. The $1.99 Gamble That Built a National Brand
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What if the best startup isn’t sexy at all? In 2013, Vijen Patel left private equity to pursue “the least-worst idea”: dry cleaning. No patents. No app wizardry. Just laundry lockers in high-rises, ruthless unit economics, and a $1.99-a-shirt price that was seared into America’s brain. From bootstrapping routes at 5 a.m. to breaking even in 6 weeks…
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Nuts.com: Jeff Braverman. From Corner Store to Snacktime Powerhouse
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A century ago, Jeff Braverman’s grandfather opened a peanut shop in Newark, New Jersey. By the early 2000s, the family business was doing $1M in sales and struggling to stay afloat. Jeff had a high-paying job in finance, but walked away from it to reinvent the business. His strategy? The internet. Something his dad and uncle knew nothing about. Wha…
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Lyft co-founder John Zimmer joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, John talks about his recent decision to step away from the company he founded in 2012. First, Alan from England asks about the best strategy for expanding his patented shower innovation to the U.S. Then, Teri from California looks for…
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Magnolia: Chip & Joanna Gaines. From House Flipping to Household Name
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What happens when a charismatic home renovator marries a budding design whiz? You get the billion-dollar powerhouse that is Chip and Joanna Gaines. The Gaines’ TV show Fixer Upper became a cultural obsession, turning shiplap and farmhouse sinks into a lifestyle movement that swept America. When they walked away from that show at peak popularity, ev…
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Advice Line with Stacy Madison of Stacy’s Pita Chips
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Stacy’s Pita Chips co-founder Stacy Madison joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Stacy talks about her hard-won experience of knowing when to stick with an idea… and when to walk away. First up, Sam wants to figure out how to leverage his popular pizza instagram account into the go-to place fo…
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Faherty Brand: Alex and Mike Faherty. How Jersey Shore + Manhattan Chic grew to 80 stores.
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When identical twins Mike and Alex Faherty launched their clothing brand, they made a daring move– launching wholesale, retail, and online, pretty much at the same time. Investors said it was outdated, maybe even doomed. But that contrarian bet helped grow Faherty into a hugely popular brand, built on family, ingenuity, and obsession with detail. T…
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Episode 13: 2-Star Michelin Chef Chumpol Jangprai | Thai Cuisine, Sustainability & Legacy
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In Episode 13 of The Raz Patel Show, I sit down with Chef Chumpol Jangprai, a 2-Star Michelin Chef and co-founder of the acclaimed Bangkok restaurant R.HAAN. Recognized globally as a master of Thai cuisine and an ambassador for sustainable food, Chef Chumpol shares his inspiring journey—from discovering his passion for cooking at six years old to b…
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Episode 12: Chiang Mai’s MaeTaeng Elephant Park – Nee, La & Nun| The Raz Patel Show
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In this powerful episode of The Raz Patel Show, we journey to Chiang Mai, Thailand, home of the MaeTaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, to spotlight the people behind a sanctuary that cares for elephants with love and dignity. 🐘✨ Joining us in this candid conversation are: Wassana Thongsook – President, Chiang Mai Tourism Industry Council (📩 The Raz Patel…
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Advice Line with Michael Dubin of Dollar Shave Club
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Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Michael shares his latest career pivot into the screenwriting world. First, Benita from New Jersey asks how to create a “guerilla-style” marketing campaign to introduce customers to her specialty Syrian Cheese. Then, Brand…
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Episode 11: Miss Universe Thailand 2025 Praveenar “Veena” Singh in Washington, DC with Praew Ruangthong & Dale Pimpakdee | The Raz Patel Show
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In this special Washington, DC edition of The Raz Patel Show, we welcome Miss Universe Thailand 2025 – Praveenar “Veena” Singh, joined by her inspiring pageant sisters: 👑 Praewwanich “Praew” Ruangthong – 1st Runner-Up (Bangkok) 👑 Narumon “Dale” Pimpakdee – 2nd Runner-Up (Phuket) Together, we explore their journey from Thailand to the U.S. Capitol, …
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Tony Xu, founder of DoorDash, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Tony updates Guy on his latest ventures: expanding into grocery and retail delivery - and taking on international markets. First, we hear from Ron in Portland, who’s wondering about the right time to expand his product line - f…
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Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet
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What if the founder of one of the internet’s most enduring brands… never wanted to run a company? In 1995, Craig Newmark was a 42-year-old computer programmer in San Francisco who simply wanted to share local tech meetups with friends. He started an email list that became Craigslist—a website that reshaped how we find jobs, apartments, and communit…
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Episode 10: Matt Dillon (The MD Effect) — Journey in Fashion, Strength & Human-Centered Storytelling
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In this inspiring crossover episode of The Raz Patel Show, Raz sits down with Matt Dillon—better known as The MD Effect—a fashion forecaster, cultural architect, and masterclass in resilience. Matt shares his evolution from style guru to emotional storyteller, showing how fashion can be more than trends—it can be a platform for connection, resilien…
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Randy Hetrick, former Navy SEAL and founder of the suspension training company TRX, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Randy updates Guy on his latest venture, a mobile gym called Outfit that brings the workout to you. First, we hear from Paige in Toronto, who’s wondering how to best capital…
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Poppi: Allison and Stephen Ellsworth. From Farmers Market Vinegar Drink to $2B Soda Sensation
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A decade ago, Allison Ellsworth was drinking apple cider vinegar for health reasons and doctoring it with fruit so she could stand the taste. Her husband Stephen helped her turn it into a business by adding carbonation on a hacked soda line in their Dallas townhouse. They called it “Mother Beverage,” and sold out every week at the farmers market…bu…
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Episode 9: Lexi Carington on Surviving Illness, Abuse & Finding Light After Darkness
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In this soul-baring episode of The Raz Patel Show, Raz welcomes Lexi Carington—former child actress, fashion visionary, and unshakable survivor. Lexi shares her extraordinary journey through perfectionism, illness, trauma, and emotional silence, revealing how resilience and grace transformed her into the radiant woman she is today. From the stage t…
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Advice Line with Bobbi Brown of Jones Road Beauty
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Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty, joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Bobbi shares what drove her to found her new company — Jones Road — at the age of 62. First we meet Mark in Chicago, an orthopedic surgeon who’s looking to promote his cabbage-bas…
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Nirav Tolia: Nextdoor. How neighborhood chatter went global
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Many of us don’t know our neighbors anymore — and Nirav Tolia wanted to change that. He walked away from millions in stock options at Yahoo and eventually co-founded Nextdoor, the hyperlocal social network where neighbors share local news and recommendations. Along the way, he learned that for a digital service, Nextdoor demanded a ton of manual wo…
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Episode 8: The “I” in Indian — Bhavna Bhatia Roszel on Resilience, Identity & Self-Acceptance
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In this heartfelt episode of The Raz Patel Show, Raz sits down with Bhavna Bhatia Roszel, author of The “I” in Indian—a novel that shines a light on cultural identity, resilience, and the courage to break generational expectations. Bhavna opens up about her personal journey of growing up between Indian traditions and Western independence, revealing…
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Advice Line with Dave Weiner of Priority Bicycles
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Priority Bicycles founder and CEO Dave Weiner joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Dave shares his strategy for keeping sales steady and positioning Priority Bicycles for continued growth in uncertain or declining markets. First, we meet Dave from Rhode Island who’s trying to figure out how to brin…
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Carlton Calvin: Razor. The wild rise, collapse, and reinvention of a mobile toy empire.
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In the summer of 2000, Razor scooters were everywhere—on sidewalks, in schools, even in Silicon Valley offices. At the center of it all was Carlton Calvin, an ex-lawyer turned toy mogul who had already ridden—and crashed—multiple crazes, from Pogs to yo-yos. Carlton knew how to spot what kids wanted before the world caught on. But when Razor went f…
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