Josh Kilmer-Purcell
Co-founder of Beekman 1802 and Amazing Race winner who built a major beauty and wellness brand; speaks about living with clinical anxiety and depression and how those experiences shaped his leadership, creativity, and approach to risk.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 58min
Beekman 1802's Josh Kilmer-Purcell: Anxiety Is My Superpower
Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founder of Beekman 1802 and Amazing Race winner, discusses how clinical anxiety and depression can become powerful assets. He shares his journey from job loss to building a $150M brand, emphasizing the importance of empathy and strategic partnerships in leadership. Josh introduces the 'nightmare board' concept to manage risks and explains the '51% rule' for decision-making. He also highlights kindness as a business advantage and the significance of defining 'enough' to achieve lasting contentment.
Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
The G.O.A.T.s of Kindness on Bootstrapping a Purpose-Driven Company | Dr. Brent Ridge & Josh Kilmer-Purcell
Join Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founders of Beekman 1802, known for their innovative goat milk skincare line. They share their journey from city careers to a farmhouse with 80 goats that sparked a purpose-driven brand. Discover how they turned a simple soap into a luxury product and scaled through community support. The duo discusses the strategic advantages of kindness in business, maintaining authenticity, and creating a brand that fosters a sense of belonging. Learn why true purpose comes from consistent actions, not just marketing.
