The Kara Goldin Show

Founding a company is never an easy journey. Especially when you are running a company that is in an industry so squarely affected by the pandemic. But that didn’t stop Amy Nelson, Founder and Co-CEO of The Riveter from doing what all great entrepreneurs do – they figure out what they CAN do. Amy launched The Riveter, a coworking, content and community for working women, in 2017 and on today’s episode she shares the ups and downs that she has experienced in building it. She also talks about how she pivoted during the pandemic and where The Riveter is today. Amy is also the co-host of iHeartRadio's What's Her Story with Sam Ettus, which I was fortunate to be a guest on. Thrilled for you to hear our discussion including the unpredictable, challenging and recently very public personal situation she and her family has weathered. This episode really shows Amy’s resilience and I hope you will agree. You don’t want to miss this incredible episode. Today 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/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/300 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/amy_riveter/ https://www.instagram.com/theriveterco https://twitter.com/amy_k_nelson https://twitter.com/theriveterco To learn more about The RIveter: https://www.theriveter.co

Pulp Pantry Founder & CEO Kaitlin Mogentale knew she wanted to make a difference when she learned that over 40% of food goes to waste in the U.S. especially the waste or “left over” from fruits and veggies used in creating juices. So, she created Pulp Pantry snacks made from overlooked fruit and veggie byproducts like organic juice pulp. Kaitlin shares how she has turned her curiosity and desire to create change into a product and company. Her journey in creating Pulp Pantry hasn’t all been smooth sailing as she tackles the challenge of creating a new category in the snack industry. But this determined, mission-driven, entrepreneur has been relentless at creating real meaningful change towards a more sustainable and healthy future for all to enjoy. Hear so much more on this episode. Today 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/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/299 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlinmogentale/ https://www.instagram.com/pulppantry https://www.linkedin.com/company/pulp-pantry To learn more about Pulp Pantry and to purchase: https://www.pulppantry.com/  

Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and creator of CNBC Disruptor 50 list shares more about HER career journey AND talks about her new book, When Women Lead. Boorstin is known for creating and launching the CNBC Disruptor 50, an annual list she oversees highlighting private companies challenging companies in established industries. She is now the author of the fabulous book, When Women Lead. We discuss her book that shares stories of over sixty female CEOs and leaders and dozens of new studies including what women achieve, why they succeed and how we can learn from them when they do lead. Hear more about all of this on this episode. Today 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/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/298 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/Juliaboorstin https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaboorstin/ To learn more about When Women Lead and to purchase from a variety of sites: https://juliaboorstin.com/ To purchase When Women Lead on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T2XZlN

Making the switch from Wall Street to starting and running not one but two brands is not common. But for Harrison Fugman, Co-Founder and CEO of The Naked Market, launching and building brands is where it is at. The Naked Market currently has two brands under its roof – Rob’s Backstage Popcorn and Flock Chicken Skins. Harrison has been able to see what growing a brand from its infancy and with different business models is really like. What it takes to “start”, what did he learn that he didn’t expect and the value of celebrity partnerships are all just a few of the topics that we discuss. I love Harrison’s journey and appreciate how he authentically shares about his experiences. This episode is for anyone thinking about switching industries and becoming an entrepreneur, but also who wants to learn what’s working for him and what bumps and discoveries he’s encountered along the way. You don’t want to miss this incredible episode. Today 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/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/297 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HarrisonFugman/ https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman/ https://twitter.com/harrisonfugman https://www.instagram.com/flock.foods/ https://www.instagram.com/robspopcorn/ To purchase Rob’s Backstage Popcorn or Flock Foods: https://eatrobs.com https://flockfoods.com/

Listen as Jessica Ewing, Founder and CEO of Literati, shares how being an unapologetic lover of literature can be the inspiration behind starting a company to make a difference in the world. Her company Literati aims to elevate literacy outcomes by connecting readers with books they love. And of course there is some technology involved behind the scenes. Her initial focus for the product is kids, but she shares how expanding to other demographics could be in the mix soon. Want to know about fundraising? How she did it? How starting her career in product management at Google, and co-owning five different patents in consumer technology design, were just some of the cool things that she did along the way and what she learned from her achievements too. Let’s just say that Jessica is not an underachiever! Thrilled for you to hear all about Jessica’s lessons, Literati, and more. You don’t want to miss this incredible episode from an amazing entrepreneur. Today 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/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/296 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/literati/ https://www.instagram.com/LiteratiKids/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-ewing-20844b48/https://twitter.com/literati To purchase products from Literati: https://literati.com

Julie Clark the Founder of Province Apothecary, struggled with severe allergies and eczema all her life. Finally, she took matters into her own hands, and from her kitchen, began formulating natural, organic skincare products. Province Apothecary was the result and is one of Canada's most well known clean beauty brands. Amazing what can happen when you focus on creating a solution to a problem! Hear more about her incredible journey and company that she has built, how it has evolved and her hopes for the clean beauty industry. You won’t want to miss hearing about this incredible brand story from an amazing entrepreneur. Don’t miss this episode. Today 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/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/295 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/provinceapothecary/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-clark-7b103162/ To purchase Province Apothecary: https://www.provinceapothecary.com Province Apothecary is graciously offering 20% off all province apothecary products at https://www.provinceapothecary.com Use discount code: KARA No minimum purchase requirement All customers One use per customer Can’t combine with other discounts Active from today

We have CEO/Founder of Hint Inc., Kara Goldin joining us to talk about her book, Undaunted (a WSJ and Amazon Best Seller), building a business based off passion and how to make pivots in your life and career. David Dember wastes no time in having Kara get practical and tactical as she shares her story of how she built Hint. Kara shares some great insight that every business owner needs to hear! Kara goes on to discuss the power of getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things, how to find your groove in business and the importance of passion being present in all you do. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at karagoldin@gmail.com Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/karagoldin Follow Kara Goldin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/ireplay-tsdp List of links to resources mentioned in the episode, suggested reading, & social media handles: The Sales Development Podcast https://tenbound.com/podcast/  

Daina Trout has come a long way from brewing kombucha in her college dorm at Tufts University. After getting her Masters in both Nutrition and Public Health, she developed her own personal philosophy that health is less about science, and more about what makes you feel good and happy. Fast forward a few years, she decided to launch her product idea, Health-Ade, with her Co-Founders, husband Justin Trout and best friend, Vanessa Dew. With a commitment to brewing the best tasting and highest quality kombucha on the market, starting in farmer’s markets and growing rapidly across the US, hear how Daina tirelessly created, launched and scaled Health-Ade to the brand that is today. So many lessons here. You won’t want to miss listening to this incredible episode. Today 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/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/294 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/dainatrout/ https://www.instagram.com/healthade/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dainatrout/ To purchase Health-Ade: https://health-ade.com/

This mission-driven entrepreneur has had quite the journey building her incredible company. When Megan Reamer, Co-Founder of Jackson’s Chips, developed the first recipe for slow-cooked chips made from sweet potatoes with coconut oil, she wasn’t thinking about creating something that would scale to the success that Jackson’s Chips has today. Megan’s mission was to develop a great tasting snack that was nutrient dense and could help their son Jackson while they were managing his rare autoimmune disease. Tragically, he passed away at age 16 from complications of the disease, but his legacy lives on through the creation of Jackson’s Honest using the same all-natural recipe that she made for their son. It’s an incredible story from the heart and you can’t help but admire the journey she takes us through on this episode. You don’t want to miss listening to this incredible episode. Today 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/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/293 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-reamer-229159bb/ https://www.instagram.com/jacksonschips/ To purchase Jackson’s Chips: https://jacksonschips.com/

What do you do when you learn through changing your own diet how easy it really is to fix those health issues that have stumped you for years? You start a company to bring your delicious creations to others. Julie Nguyen, Founder and CEO of the absolutely yummy company Methodology, shares her journey with us today. This luxury meal prep company delivers high-quality, fully cooked, sustainably packaged meals that are sure to get you excited. Julie is the story of a mission driven entrepreneur with a purpose. A mission to do good in the world. A former finance and tech exec changing course and using her determination and curiosity to help others get healthy through healthy and tasty food! So much inspiration here! You are going to love hearing her incredible start-up story and how she has scaled it to be the success it is today. Don’t miss listening to this fantastic episode. Today 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/ Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/292 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/gomethodology/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-nguyen-3115521/ To purchase products from Methodology: https://www.gomethodology.com/ Use code KARA20 for 20% your first week’s order when ordering.