The Kara Goldin Show

The Co-Founder and CEO of OLIPOP, Ben Goodwin, wanted to disrupt the soda industry and boy has he ever. OLIPOP is a better-for-you soda brand that has put gut health and indulgence side by side in a fun, nostalgic way. We discuss his journey disrupting the $400 billion a year global soda industry and continuing to stay ahead of the competition.  Ben’s shares many of his startup and scaling lessons and what’s in store for this terrific brand in the future. Now on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Sponsored by HelloFresh - go to hellofresh.com/kgsfree and use the code kgsfree for free breakfast for the life of your subscription! 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/463 To learn more about Ben Goodwin and OLIPOP: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-goodwin-646a9376/ https://www.instagram.com/DRINKOLIPOP https://www.twitter.com/drinkolipop https://www.instagram.com/bengoodwinolipop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drinkolipop https://www.drinkolipop.com

Renowned workplace strategist and bestselling Author Erica Keswin shares her latest book, The Retention Revolution. How do companies stay competitive in this ever-changing world of work? How can companies make work a more enjoyable, productive experience as trust between many employees and employers has been eroding. Erica answers this and more. So whether you are the employee or the employer, we dig into the details as well as the suggested specific frameworks. So much great to listen to 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/462 To learn more about Erica Keswin and The Retention Revolution: https://www.facebook.com/EricaKeswinWorkplaceStrategist https://twitter.com/erica_keswin https://www.instagram.com/ericakeswin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericakeswin/ https://www.ericakeswin.com/  

Hi everyone and welcome back to The Kara Goldin Show. Today we are joined by Julia Haart who is a self-made businesswoman, designer, and bestselling author of Brazen. Julia is the Founder of an incredible company called Body by Julia Haart, but you may have also caught her and her story on the Netflix hit show My Unorthodox Life which she stars in. Her incredible women’s fashion brand, Body by Julia Haart, has taken off and she takes us into her journey in building it. Julia is a powerhouse and her backstory will leave you nothing but inspired. Julia’s lessons she shares plus her ability to conquer her own fears and build a fabulous business will leave you motivated for sure. 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/461 To learn more about Julia Haart, Body by Julia Haart, My Unorthodox Life and her book Brazen: https://www.instagram.com/juliahaart/ https://www.instagram.com/bodybyjuliahaart/ https://www.bodybyjuliahaart.com  

Luis Manta, Founder and CEO of Seoul Juice, was searching for the perfect, great tasting beverage that didn’t have all the sugar. Juice drinks with electrolytes, he found, were not great tasting and had loads of sugar or sweeteners. Creating the perfect, premium hydration beverage made from Korean Pears has been a journey and you are going to love the honesty that Luis shares with us about what he has learned along the way. I can’t wait for you to hear all about Luis’s journey thus far and the future for Seoul Juice on this episode of #The Kara Goldin Show. 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/460 To learn more about Luis Mantra and Seoul Juice: https://www.instagram.com/seouljuice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-manta-90aa6a109/ https://twitter.com/luis_sito_manta https://www.seouljuice.com

The Founder and CEO of Mason Dixie Foods, Ayeshah Abuelhiga, wanted to change comfort food for the better by disrupting the comfort food category, starting with yummy buttermilk biscuits. Why couldn’t this comfort food be made with real ingredients? Clean ingredients? Today, Mason Dixie Foods is one of the fastest-growing brands in the frozen aisle in stores now with sandwiches and waffles. I can’t wait for you to hear all about Ayeshah’s journey thus far, lessons she has learned and what’s in store for this terrific brand in the future. Now on #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/459 To learn more about Ayeshah Abuelhiga and Mason Dixie Foods: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajabuelhiga/ https://www.instagram.com/masondixiefoods/ https://twitter.com/masondixiefoods?lang=en https://masondixiefoods.com

Simon Sacal, Founder and CEO of Solely, was determined to revolutionize the way we enjoy dried fruit snacks. The incredibly clean, high-quality dried fruit snacks are unique and delicious and we hear all about how Simon is disrupting this category successfully. We dig in to hear more about how he tackled creating the brand, how he has scaled it and all of the wisdom he has gained along the way. This interview is inspiring and I know that you will be glad you listened. Now on #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/458 To learn more about Simon Sacal and Solely: https://www.instagram.com/solelyfruit/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/solely-inc/ https://www.solely.com

This fourth generation Texan wasn’t going to let the world not try the best tasting drinks from Texas! Katie Beal Brown, Founder and CEO of Lone River Beverage Company shares all about how she got started and quickly acquired by none other than Diageo in only two years! Through her meticulous attention to detail and relentless pursuit of excellence, she has successfully created a product that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of consumers. Katie's unwavering dedication to quality and authenticity is evident in every aspect of her brand, from the carefully sourced ingredients to the captivating flavor profiles. We dig in to hear more about how she did it and more including the many lessons she has learned on her way to success. It is fascinating, authentic, insightful and I know that you will be glad you listened. Now on #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/457 To learn more about Katie Beal Brown and Lone River Beverage Company: https://www.instagram.com/katiebealbrown https://www.instagram.com/loneriverbevco https://www.instagram.com/ranchwater https://www.loneriverbevco.com

Karl Shevick, Co-Founder and CEO of Earthfoam, the sustainable sleep brand that raises the standards of quality, comfort, durability, and transparency within a misunderstood industry is here with us to discuss the mattress and sleep industry, how they hedge against greenwashing to deliver an honest product working directly with the farmers in its supply chain to ensure quality and care at every stage of production. We learn all about his journey, lessons along the way and what’s on deck for the Earthfoam brand. This interview is filled with all sorts of interesting tidbits that will keep you asking for me and I know that you will be glad you listened. Now on #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/456 To learn more about Karl Shevick and Earthfoam: https://www.instagram.com/earthfoam/ https://www.tiktok.com/@earthfoam https://www.earthfoam.com/

Founder of the Sydney based Lumira, the fragrance and candle company you need to know about, Almira Armstrong still remembers her earliest memories as a little girl playing with her mum’s bottles of perfume. That led to creating candles at home in her teen years and the rest is history. In fact, this passionate Founder has created some of the most luxurious scents and candles made only with super quality ingredients with of course meticulous attention to detail applied in production. Almira shares all about how she got started and her journey growing the inspiring company over the past ten years. We dig in to hear more about how she did it including the many lessons she has learned on her way to success. It is a beautiful, authentic and insightful interview and I know that you will be glad you listened. Now on #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/455 To learn more about Almira Armstrong and Lumira: https://www.instagram.com/atelierlumira/ https://www.atelierlumira.com/

Deirdre Quinn, Co-Founder and CEO of Lafayette 148 New York, is here with us today to share more about the brand that she has co-created and her journey in scaling it to be the massive contemporary brand that it is. We hear all about what it means to be one of the few genuinely vertically integrated fashion houses in the world 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: Netsuite - Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist at NetSuite.com/KARA 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/454 To learn more about Deirdre Quinn and Lafayette 148 New York: https://www.instagram.com/Lafayette148ny https://www.Lafayette148ny.com