Best Steven Sashen Podcasts (2025)

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Steven Sashen: From Stand-Up Comedian to Building a $70M Footwear Brand 1:05:43

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Steven Sashen is the co-founder and CEO of Xero Shoes, a barefoot-inspired footwear brand doing over $70M in annual revenue. Expect to hear about: – From Stand-Up to Start-Up: What Steven learned as a professional stand-up comedian and how solving his own running injuries led to Xero Shoes. – Shark Tank: Why he turned down Kevin O’Leary’s $400K off…

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Episode 259: The 81-Year-Old Walking Across America 51:57

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From San Diego to Florida, this cross-country trek raises Alzheimer's awareness while spotlighting the power of natural movement, smart footwear, and a strong community. In this episode of the The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen interviews Judy Benjamin, who embarked on a remarkable journey from San Diego to Florida to raise awareness for Alzheime…

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Episode 258: Add DANGER to Your Workouts 48:33

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Uncover the secrets of optimal fitness, longevity, and peak performance as we dive into the fascinating world of fascia and movement. In this episode of The Movement Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Dr. Edythe Heus, Founder and Creator of Rev6 and a movement expert, who explores the importance of incorporating risk and novelty into fitness routi…

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Aaron Zagha: How Smart Marketing Turned a Bootstrapped Brand Into a Category Leader 38:03

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Aaron Zagha is the CMO of Newton Baby, one of the largest DTC baby sleep brands in the U.S., known for its innovative baby mattresses, cribs, and more. Expect to hear about: – From Banking to Ecom: How Aaron went from M&A to e-commerce after two failed startup, and found his calling in data-driven marketing. – Bootstrapped Growth: Why Newton Baby s…

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Brad Woodgate: How He Built Three $100M CPG Brands Without Raising a Dollar 38:50

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Brad Woodgate is the founder and CEO of Joyburst and The No Sugar Company, the two latest brands in Brad's long history in CPG, beginning with Wellnx Life Sciences in 2000. Expect to hear about: – Bootstrapped from Day 1: Why Brad never raised outside capital, and how each brand he started built the financial foundation for the next one. – The No S…

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Henrik Jonsson: Building the World’s First Circular Phone Case Company 31:38

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Henrik Jonsson is the CEO of agood company, a Swedish brand that creates truly sustainable or "circular" phone cases and other products, hitting profitability in 2025 under his leadership. Expect to hear about: – The Circular Revolution: How agood company turns old phone cases into new ones using a circular model, creating products that are truly s…

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Episode 257: New Discoveries About Your Feet 53:07

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Think your shoes are helping your feet? You might be shocked by what the science actually says. In this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen interviews Dr. Jenn Perez, Co-Founder and COO of Gait Happens, who joins the show to debunk foot myths and explain how modern footwear influences your movement. Drawing on emerging research and year…

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Human Thread: Emotional Content—When Does It Become Too Much in Marketing? 27:58

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Nick Saltarelli: How He Built a $40M Brand with Family—and the Push Toward $100M 49:43

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Nick Saltarelli is the co-founder and co-CEO of Mid-Day Squares, a functional chocolate brand doing $40M in annual revenue across North America. Expect to hear about: – Family as Cofounders: The journey of building with his wife and brother-in-law, and why weekly therapy was non-negotiable. – Starting with Constraints: Why they made a self-imposed …

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Episode 256: Movement Lessons From the Dead 57:50

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Unlock the secrets to optimal health and movement with expert insights on natural practices and regenerative techniques. In this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Dr. Grove Higgins, Owner and Chiropractor at Neuroathlete Clinic, who delves into the profound connection between natural movement and overall well-being. They e…

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"The Climb" with Jenny Casson & Manuella Widjaja: Redesigning Bras for Broad Shoulders 42:22

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Jenny Casson, a two-time Olympic rower with team Canada, and Manuella Widjaja, a former YC startup operator, are the co-founders of Daylilie, a new apparel brand rethinking bras for broad-shouldered women. This episode is part of "The Climb," our series featuring founders in the early stages of building their brands. Expect to hear about: – Meet-Cu…

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From Football to Spirituality 26:08

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In this episode of The Cold Feet Podcast, Sean sits down with Allison from Staten Island, a rising star in women’s football and a member of Team Israel. From her first taste of flag football in middle school to becoming the youngest MVP in a national tackle championship, Allison’s story is one of grit, growth, and faith. She shares how the game sha…

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“The Climb” with Tiana Ravden: Eroe’s 10-Year Journey and a Today Show Breakthrough 40:08

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Tiana Ravden is the founder and CEO of Eroe, a lingerie brand that keeps sweat stains off your clothes with an innovative, patented bra design that's been 10 years in the making and launched February 2025. This episode is part of "The Climb," our series featuring founders in the earliest stages of building their brands. Expect to hear about: – The …

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Wylie Robinson: The Rumpl Journey—Kickstarter, Shark Tank, and Stepping Down as CEO 50:38

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Wylie Robinson is the founder, former CEO, and Chairman of Rumpl, an 8-figure brand that makes performance blankets and sleeping bags for the outdoors. Expect to hear about: – Frozen Van Epiphany: How a night stranded in the Sierras inspired the idea for Rumpl. – Kickstarter Launch: Turning a “sleeping bag blanket” prototype into $250K of preorders…

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Functional Feet With Gait Happens 19:43

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After wrapping up an incredible day at the Barefoot Shoe Expo, we had the chance to sit down and hang out with Jen from Gait Happens. In this relaxed and insightful conversation, we dive into all things foot health, foot function, and the importance of understanding how your feet move. We had an absolute blast chatting with Jen, and you can check o…

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Xero shoes and foot freedom - the story behind the brand with Steven Sashen 20:42

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After spending the day touring the Xero Shoes warehouse and offices, we sat down—literally on the floor—for a laid-back conversation with Steven Sashen, the co-founder of Xero Shoes. In this episode, Steven shares the origin story of the brand, the philosophy behind natural foot function, and why going barefoot (or as close as possible) can be a ga…

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"The Climb" with Abdul Altaf: Doing $250k Sales Per Month While in College 31:11

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Abdul Altaf is the 21-year-old co-founder of Yay Nuts, a Gen Z snack brand doing $250K in monthly revenue one year after launch. This episode is part of "The Climb," our new series featuring founders in the early stages of building their brands. In this episode, expect to hear about: – First Hustles: How Abdul went from Amazon bans, eBay flips, and…

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Chase Fisher: Blenders’ Wild Ride from Boardwalk Hustle to $90M Sale 54:54

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Chase Fisher is the founder, former CEO, and current Brand Evangelist of Blenders Eyewear, an 8-figure sunglasses brand born in San Diego. Expect to hear about: – The Early Hustle: How Chase started Blenders by selling shades out of his backpack, opening up about just how hard the early days really were. – Buying Out His Cofounder: Why their vision…

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Episode 255: Are You Breathing Wrong? 59:28

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Boost your CO2 tolerance and improve your breathing by practicing nose breathing techniques. In this episode of The Movement Movement, Steven Sashen talks with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, founder of LifeSpa and a respected figure in Ayurvedic medicine, who discusses how he's been combining ancient wisdom with modern science for over forty years. H…

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Human Thread: Hijacked Attention in the Age of Infinite Content 22:03

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Dr. Andrew Hughes returns to the "Human Thread" series to help Forest and Leah unpack one of the most urgent questions in modern life: why can’t we focus anymore? From brain chemistry to platform design, we explore how attention is being hijacked — and what that means for marketers, brands, and human beings. Expect to hear about: The Brain on Distr…

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Garret Akerson: From Nearly Shutting Down His Brand to a Successful Exit 3 Years Later 50:09

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Garret Akerson is the co-founder and former CEO (now Chairman) of Kindred Bravely, one of the largest maternity and breastfeeding brands in the U.S. Expect to hear about: – Origin Story: How Garret and his wife Deeanne started Kindred Bravely after she was expecting and couldn’t find quality maternity clothes. – 2018 Crisis: How he saved the busine…

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Ian Blair: A Founder’s Life in High Gear – From SaaS to DTC and Big Waves to Biohacks 52:44

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Ian Blair is the former co-founder and CEO of the mobile app builder BuildFire, and today is the co-founder and CEO of Laundry Sauce, a laundry detergent brand. Expect to hear about: – BuildFire: How Ian started a mobile app builder that built 15,000 apps and sold it during a SaaS downturn. – CEO x2: How Ian managed 80+ hour work weeks to run both …

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Rob Fraser: Navigating a Full Rebrand & Burnout to Build an 8-Figure Sock Brand 52:14

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Rob Fraser is a former Canadian national team cyclist and current founder and CEO of Outway, a fast-growing DTC sock brand doing 8 figures in annual revenue. Expect to hear about: – Pro Cycling to Start-Up Life: How Rob’s athlete mindset helped him build a business from scratch. – Co-Founder Buyout: Why Rob took on $150K in debt to buy out his cofo…

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Episode 254 Don't Run Strong Wrong 1:02:32

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Discover how an aerospace engineer turned ultra runner is helping athletes unlock their full potential by optimizing running techniques for peak performance and injury prevention. In this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Samuel Stow, an accomplished ultra runner with over two decades of endurance racing experience, who ha…

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Taylor Offer: Building a $50M Brand, Burning Out, and Coming Back Stronger 41:54

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Taylor Offer is the co-founder and former CEO of apparel brand Feat, doing over $50M in lifetime sales, and is now building his new startup in stealth, backed by a16z. Expect to hear about: – College Hustle: Launching Feat from campus with $300 and a pop-up table. – Betting on Influencers Early: Moving to LA and striking deals with Logan Paul, Aly …

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Adam Schwartz: How Selling His First Company to a Competitor Led to His New Startup, Parable 44:27

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Adam Schwartz co-founded TeePublic (acquired by Redbubble) and is now co-founder and CEO of Parable, helping enterprise orgs uncover and fix operational inefficiencies through AI-powered analysis. Expect to hear about: – Bootstrapping to $20M+: Why Adam focused entirely on supply-side growth at the start of TeePublic—and how it quietly paid off. – …

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Michael Perry: From Food Stamps to a Shopify Exit—And Starting Over Again 54:05

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Michael Perry (known as "MP") is the founder of Kit (sold to Shopify in 2016) and founder and CEO of Maple – a platform that enables parents to share and manage family responsibilities. Expect to hear about: – From Debt to Acquisition: MP’s journey from food stamps and $70K debt to selling his 3rd company, Kit, for millions. – Hard Truths About Fou…

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Ryan Beltran: How He Scaled his Watch Brand to $100M in Lifetime Sales 45:54

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Ryan Beltran is the co-founder and CEO of Original Grain, a watch brand that creates unique watches with reclaimed wood, metal, and other materials. Expect to hear about: – Breakout Success: How Ryan turned a $10k Kickstarter goal into $390k in 30 days to launch his business. – Scaling to $100M: The highs, lows, and lessons learned on the road to 9…

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Episode 253: DRIVE Feet First, Too! 47:39

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Unleash your inner speed demon as we dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of high-performance racing simulations. In this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Brian McRae, a professional sim racer who approaches the virtual racing world with the same dedication and seriousness as traditional motorsports, viewing it as a legi…

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Jacob Peters: From Hospital Bed to Health Tech CEO – Building the Brand to Fix Healthcare 36:04

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Jacob Peters is the co-founder and CEO of Superpower, a health "super-app" for tracking and improving your health that just raised a $30M Series A. Expect to hear about: – The Story Behind Superpower: How his mom’s chronic illness and Jacob's own near-death hospitalization inspired him to start Superpower. – $30M Series A: Jacob's plan to deploy th…

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Lily Walla: Why “Delusional Conviction” Is the Entrepreneur’s Superpower 48:47

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Lily Walla is the founder of SPOTS (sold in 2023) and today is the founder and CEO of Auggie, a community and marketplace platform for parents. Expect to hear about: – The Founder's Mindset: Lily’s belief in “delusional conviction” as essential for startup success. – Funding & Growth: How she raised nearly $4M for Auggie and her insights on bootstr…

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Matt Meeker: From Founder to Rescuer – Saving Bark After They Burned $200M 58:22

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Matt Meeker is the co-founder of Bark and Meetup.com, and currently serves as Executive Chairman and CEO of Bark. Expect to hear about: – Burning $200M Cash: How Matt successfully led a major turnaround as CEO after a difficult 2022 fiscal year, implementing tough but necessary changes. – IPO and Fundraising Advice: Why he urges caution on going pu…

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Episode 252: Plantar Fasciitis: Myths, Lies, and TRUTH 1:00:48

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Compensations in the body can lead to foot pain. Addressing the root causes of foot pain and adopting a comprehensive approach are crucial for long-term relief. Ditch the temporary fixes! In this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Angela Walk, DC, The Plantar Fasciitis Doc. She has developed a six-step program to effectivel…

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High Stakes Growth Trailer 3:50

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The co-founders of Jetset – Forest Bronzan and Leah Lloyd – launch the High Stakes Growth podcast!By Jetset

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Reconnecting Feet & Performance with Dr. Emily Splichal of Naboso Technology 27:17

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– Reconnecting Feet & Performance with Dr. Emily Splichal of Naboso Technology In this powerful episode of the Cold Feet Podcast, I sit down with the one and only Dr. Emily Splichal — world-renowned podiatrist, human movement specialist, and founder of Naboso Technology, a game-changing company pioneering texture-based foot stimulation tools. We co…

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Episode 251: No Pain, No Gain... NOT! 47:06

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At 44, Ariana Hakman is rekindling her passion for sprinting while exploring new horizons in Master's Track and Field, symbolizing her belief in the power of continual goal-setting and embracing new challenges. In this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Ariana Hakman, Founder and COO of LunaFit. In this episode, Ariana cham…

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Episode 250: Discover a New Running Sport 45:54

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Sudo Actual is an avid cross-country and run-and-gun (biathlon) competitor passionate about outdoor adventure. A dedicated hiker, camper, and fan of Type 2 fun, Sudo thrives in environments that challenge endurance and resilience. Whether he is navigating rugged trails or competing in high-intensity shooting sports, he prefers the freedom of the wi…

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Episode 249: The BEST Exercises You've NEVER Heard Of 1:02:18

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Nick Nilsson, widely known as the "Mad Scientist of Muscle," is a fitness expert renowned for his innovative and unconventional training methods. With over 20 years of experience in bodybuilding and strength training, Nick has crafted unique exercises and programs that challenge traditional fitness norms. Holding degrees in Physical Education and P…

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Episode 248: The Longevity Power of Sensory Stimulation 58:47

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Dr. Emily Splichal, functional podiatrist and human movement specialist, is the mind behind Naboso. With a spirit to challenge conformity, Dr. Splichal has taken her conventional Podiatric Medical degree and combined it with years of experience and expertise in human movement and sensory science to found Naboso. Dr. Splichal believes that our exper…