
Say More
Say More is a podcast that delves into the 'why' behind successful entrepreneurs and creators. We believe true success stems from aligning personal passion, skills, and goals with your business, not just tactical execution. In interviews, we go beyond just building a business to explore the hearts and minds of founders, builders, and creators to prove our hypothesis and establish the throughlines of success and longevity.
Latest episodes

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 13min
The Power of Timing, Luck, & Purpose with Zoe Paknad
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Zoe Paknad, the visionary founder of Goldune, as we delve into the world of sustainable retail. Discover Zoe's inspiring journey in creating a company that makes sustainability approachable and accessible. She shares the triumphs and challenges of her mission to transform consumer habits and offers insights into the future of eco-friendly products, and reveals what she’s up to today with First Rodeo and more!Zoe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-paknadZoe’s substack First Rodeo: https://1strodeo.substack.com/Thank you to our sponsor dash.fi !Dash.Fi provides businesses with a card product that allows you to scale your advertising campaigns:
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Thank you also to our sponsor, The Big Favorite!The Big Favorite provides simple, versatile, and plastic-free pima cotton base layers that empower you to prioritize you. The Big Favorite website: https://thebigfavorite.com/The Big Favorite IG: @thebigfavoriteFollow us on IG @thesaymorepodcast / Follow us on Tiktok @thesaymorepodcastIsabelle’s IG: @theplantifulEl’s IG: @the_elturner

Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
Altruism in Action with Eva Goicochea of Maude
Welcome to episode 5 of the Say More Podcast. Today, we have a very special guest with us, Eva Goicochea. Eva is the brilliant mind behind Maude, a modern sexual wellness company that’s redefining intimacy and self-care. With a background in healthcare and brand strategy, Eva has been a trailblazer in creating products that prioritize simplicity, quality, and inclusivity. In this episode, we dive deep into Eva’s background, and what led her to ultimately start Maude.Maude website: https://getmaude.com/Maude IG: https://www.instagram.com/getmaude/Eva IG: https://www.instagram.com/evagoicochea/Thank you to our sponsor dash.fi !Dash.Fi provides businesses with a card product that allows you to scale your advertising campaigns:
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Thank you also to our sponsor, The Big Favorite!The Big Favorite provides simple, versatile, and plastic-free pima cotton base layers that empower you to prioritize you. The Big Favorite website: https://thebigfavorite.com/The Big Favorite IG: @thebigfavoriteFollow us on IG @thesaymorepodcast / Follow us on Tiktok @thesaymorepodcastIsabelle’s IG: @theplantifulEl’s IG: @the_elturner

Jan 16, 2025 • 1h 10min
From Party in the USA to Dry January with David Fudge of Aplos
Today, we have the pleasure of hosting David Fudge, a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of Aplós, the trailblazing non-alcoholic spirit brand that's redefining social drinking. With a background as one of the first hires at Bonobos, David brings a wealth of experience in brand building and innovation to the table. At Aplós, he's on a mission to create sophisticated, mood-boosting beverages that offer the same social experience without the alcohol. Join us as we dive into David's journey, the challenges of launching a disruptive brand, and the lessons he's learned along the way.Aplos Website: https://www.aplos.world/Aplos IG: https://www.instagram.com/aplos.world/David IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidfudge/Famous Party in the USA music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ezfk7s1NyYThank you to our sponsor dash.fi !Dash.Fi provides businesses with a card product that allows you to scale your advertising campaigns:
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Up to 3% cashback on all of your digital advertising spend.
3% cashback and 5.3% APY.
Net 60 card to extend payment terms at 1% fee
Thank you also to our sponsor, The Big Favorite!The Big Favorite provides simple, versatile, and plastic-free pima cotton base layers that empower you to prioritize you. The Big Favorite website: https://thebigfavorite.com/The Big Favorite IG: @thebigfavoriteFollow us on IG @thesaymorepodcast / Follow us on Tiktok @thesaymorepodcastIsabelle’s IG: @theplantifulEl’s IG: @the_elturner

Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 5min
What Excellence Feels Like with Erica and Ingrid of The New Savant
Join Erica Anderson and Ingrid Nilsen, co-founders of The New Savant, as they delve into their transformative journeys from tech and beauty to the fragrant world of artisanal scents. They discuss launching their brand during a pandemic, the significance of creativity and community, and the deep cultural connections to fragrances from their childhood. The duo also reflects on balancing romance with business, the power of advocacy in tech, and the importance of self-awareness in personal and professional growth.

Dec 19, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Power of the Shower with Ryan Babenzien of Jolie Skin Co
Today we welcome Ryan Babenzien on the show. He’s a visionary entrepreneur who has revolutionized not one, but two industries. First, he took the footwear world by storm with Greats, the first digitally native sneaker brand, which he successfully sold to Steve Madden. Now, he’s making waves in the beauty and wellness sector with Jolie Skin, a brand that’s redefining how we think about water purity and its impact on our skin and hair. Ryan’s journey from managing clients at ICM Partners to founding and scaling two groundbreaking companies is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode, we’ll dive into his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges he’s faced, and who Ryan, the human, is behind all the successes.Jolie website: https://jolieskinco.com/Jolie IG account: https://www.instagram.com/jolieskinco/Ryan’s IG account: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbbabenzienThank you to our sponsor dash.fi!Dash.Fi provides businesses with a card product that allows you to scale your advertising campaigns:
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Flawless card authorisation due to our Mastercard backing.
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Net 60 card to extend payment terms at 1% fee
Thank you also to our sponsor, The Big Favorite!The Big Favorite provides simple, versatile, and plastic-free pima cotton base layers that empower you to prioritize you.The Big Favorite website: https://thebigfavorite.com/The Big Favorite IG: @thebigfavoriteFollow us on IG @thesaymorepodcast / Follow us on Tiktok @thesaymorepodcastIsabelle’s IG: @theplantifulEl’s IG: @the_elturner

Dec 12, 2024 • 56min
The Why Behind "Say More" with Isabelle and Eleanor
Welcome to the Say More podcast! In our first episode, we dive into our personal backgrounds: El’s journey from fashion to co-founding Argent and launching The Big Favorite in 2020, and Isabelle’s path from tech to food, culminating in the creation of Lupii in 2019. This episode is a candid exploration of what drives us, the challenges we’ve faced, and how we’ve overcome them. We also discuss the inspiration behind starting the Say More Podcast, focusing on the “why” behind entrepreneurial success. Join us for an exciting first season with inspiring guests who embrace vulnerability and honesty.The Big Favorite website: https://thebigfavorite.com/The Big Favorite IG: @thebigfavoriteFollow us on IG @thesaymorepodcast / Follow us on Tiktok @thesaymorepodcastIsabelle’s IG: @theplantifulEl’s IG: @the_elturnerThank you to our sponsor dash.fi !Dash.Fi provides businesses with a card product that allows you to scale your advertising campaigns:
Daily limits up to $3M a day
Flawless card authorisation due to our Mastercard backing.
Up to 3% cashback on all of your digital advertising spend.
3% cashback and 5.3% APY.
Net 60 card to extend payment terms at 1% fee

Dec 5, 2024 • 1min
Introducing Say More
Say More is a podcast that delves into the 'why' behind successful entrepreneurs and creators. We believe true success stems from aligning personal passion, skills, and goals with your business, not just tactical execution. In interviews, we go beyond just building a business to explore the hearts and minds of founders, builders, and creators to prove our hypothesis and establish the throughlines of success and longevity.Follow us on Instagram @thesaymorepodcastFollow us on Tiktok @thesaymorepodcast