The Kara Goldin Show

Dana Bloom, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Proper Food, shares the story of how the brand started and the challenges they faced in the early stages. She emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself and gaining the trust of others, as well as finding the right location for the first store. Dana discusses the evolution of the menu and the company's commitment to providing value and maintaining quality. She also talks about the impact of the pandemic on the business and the need for innovation and adaptation and the importance of not giving up and finding a way to overcome challenges. This episode is terrific and you don’t want to miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. To learn more about Dana Bloom and Proper Food: https://www.instagram.com/eatproper/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danabloomsf/ https://www.properfood.com Sponsored by Articulate 360. Visit articulate.com/360 to start a free 30-day trial of Articulate 360 Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by reaching out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com or @KaraGoldin on all networks. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes:  https://karagoldin.com/podcast/477

Jacqlyn Burnett, Author & Founder of Happiness Habitat, shares all about her latest book, Happiness Habitat, and why being grateful and being in a flow state of mind creates true happiness. How practicing thinking happy and training your brain to have happy thoughts gets one to the best version of themselves. Plus, Jacqlyn shares many of her own stories that led to this thinking. The lessons are there! The playbook is too. So inspiring and motivating. Make the decision to listen now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/476 To learn more about Jacqlyn Burnett and Happiness Habitat: https://www.instagram.com/jacqlynburnett https://www.youtube.com/@Jacqlyn https://www.bit.ly/3Ri9gAt https://www.happinesshabitat.com/  

Mafe Romer, an entrepreneur with a deep passion for Latin American cuisine, wanted to build a company that was different. With her sister Coco, Mafe co-founded TOAST-IT and boy am I happy they did. We hear all about their story of bringing excellent Venezuelan food options with savoring flavors without the fuss to store shelves. You are going to love what she has to share and I am excited for you to hear all of her inspiration and lessons. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow.Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/https://twitter.com/karagoldinhttps://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldinhttps://www.threads.net/@karagoldinCheck out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/475To learn more about Mafe Romer and TOAST-IT:https://www.instagram.com/toastitfoods/https://www.tiktok.com/@toastitfoodshttps://toastitfoods.com/

Tracy Dubb, Co-Founder of the exquisite beauty brand Isla Beauty, joins us to share all about her journey including building the brand she launched in May 2020 that's all about simplicity and sustainability. In this episode we cover how Tracy started and is building Isla Beauty, how different it is from her previous experience as an investor and her learnings about the beauty industry. Plus Isla Beauty's commitment to eco-friendly packaging and clean ingredients and how that makes it a standout choice for those seeking conscious skincare solutions. You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Sponsored by - Masterclass - Get 15% off! Go to MasterClass.com/kara Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/474 To learn more about Tracy Dubb and Isla Beauty: https://www.instagram.com/islabeauty/ https://www.instagram.com/tracydubb/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Isla-Beauty-100064085315059/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-dubb-b1429738 https://www.tiktok.com/@islabeauty___ https://www.isla-beauty.com/

Amahlia Stevens, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of swimwear brand Vitamin A, wanted to build a company that was different. That made a difference. It was after her experience working with other notable sustainable brands we all know and love that she decided it was time to try her hand at creating her own – made with the first premium swim fabric made from recycled nylon fibers. She shares all about how Vitamin A did all of this and more, plus we get an inside view of what it takes for a force like Amahlia to create a company that is as inspiring as hers. You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/473 To learn more about Amahlia Stevens and Vitamin A: https://www.vitaminaswim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vitaminaswim/ https://www.tiktok.com/@vitaminaswim https://www.vitaminaswim.com/

Lily Geiger, Founder and CEO of Figlia, a non-alcoholic aperitivo with a mission, shares all about what made her start this terrific company and how she is building a brand in one of the fastest growing categories within a very competitive space. We talk about what makes Figlia so unique, what she has learned along the way as well as what it takes to create a company that is as inspiring as hers. You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Sponsored by: Incogni - Go to Incogni.com/karagoldinshow to get our special offer TODAY! Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/472 To learn more about Lily Geiger and Figlia: https://www.instagram.com/drinkfiglia https://www.tiktok.com/@drinkfiglia https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-geiger-1735b011b/ https://www.drinkfiglia.com/

Dr. Iris Rubin, Dermatologist & Founder of SEEN Skin & Hair Care, wanted to build a company that was different. That made a difference. And that led to the creation of these incredible products that won’t clog pores and are safe for sensitive skin, including skin that is prone to acne, eczema and dry scalp. Dr. Iris is a force and I am excited to have her here to inspire us. You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/471 To learn more about Dr. Iris Rubin and SEEN Skin & Hair Care: https://www.instagram.com/seenskinandhair/ https://www.instagram.com/thehairderm/ https://www.helloseen.com/

In this terrific episode, Vicky Pasche, Co-Founder and CEO of Dapper Boi, sits down with me to discuss her journey in growing the genderless clothing brand, Dapper Boi. What started as a search to find the right clothing that would fit her body and personality, quickly grew into a startup that she would start with her Co-Founder and wife Charisse. Today, Dapper Boi is a thriving business that continues to bring joy and confidence to all kinds of people. We hear all about the founding story, lessons, the journey in scaling the company, how they have managed to skyrocket to the Top .5% of Shopify stores, and what it is like to build a company whose mission is to ensure everyone has access to affordable, stylish clothes that fit both their body, and more importantly, their personality. This is a not-to-be-missed episode with tons of lessons in entrepreneurship that you don’t want to miss. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.  Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/470 To learn more about Vicky Pasche and Dapper Boi: https://www.instagram.com/meet_the_pasches https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickypasche https://www.instagram.com/dapperboi https://www.dapperboi.com

Shizu Okusa, Founder and CEO of Apothékary, set out to disrupt synthetic supplements by launching a platform that makes plant-medicine fun and accessible. Combining ancient ritual and modern science, Apothékary’s adaptogenic blends trade chemical ingredients for clean herbal alternatives. Shizu is a force and in our episode she shares so much wisdom and lessons in her journey. You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/469 To learn more about Shizu Okusa and Apothékary: https://www.facebook.com/apothekaryco/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apothekaryco/ https://www.instagram.com/shizuokusa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shizu-okusa-87a25415 https://www.apothekary.co/ https://www.instagram.com/apothekaryco/

Steph Chen, Founder and CEO of Anyday, is here with us today to share more about her journey building a modern cookware brand whose purpose is helping make incredible dishes cooking in the microwave. Yes, the microwave! Since its launch in 2021, the brand has garnered the attention of culinary notables including Momofuku founder David Chang. The products which are geared toward teaching home chefs that they can blanch, toast, simmer and cook full meals in the microwave. We hear all about what it means to launch a new category in the cookware space, plus all the lessons she has gained in building her company along the way. This episode is super inspiring and you don’t want to miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Sponsored by: NordVPN - Get My Exclusive NordVPN deal NordVPN.com/karagoldinshow It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ https://www.tiktok.com/@KaraGoldin https://www.youtube.com/c/KaraGoldin https://www.threads.net/@karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/468 To learn more about Steph Chen and Anyday: https://www.cookanyday.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cookanyday/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cookanyday