702 Carly Zakin & Danielle Weisberg: Co-Founders & Co-CEOs of theSkimm

Jun 16, 2025

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of theSkimm—the powerhouse digital media brand giving women the tools to navigate life’s most important decisions. What began as a single daily email has evolved into a platform reaching over 16 million people, delivering smart, nonpartisan content on everything from politics to personal finance.
In our conversation, Carly and Danielle share how they’ve grown theSkimm from a newsletter launched from their couch into a trusted media company, how they lead as co-CEOs, and why their mission to empower women through information has never been more important. We dive into the evolution of their business model, how they stay relevant in a constantly shifting media landscape, and the hard lessons learned over a decade of building together.
Whether you're thinking about launching something bold, leading with a mission, or curious about how to build lasting connection with your audience—this episode is full of insights you won’t want to miss. Now on The Kara Goldin Show.

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To learn more about Carly Zakin, Danielle Weisberg, and theSkimm:
https://www.instagram.com/carlyanddanielle/
https://www.instagram.com/theskimm/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-weisberg-3192538/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/theskimm
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-zakin-69942aa/
https://www.theskimm.com/