The Kara Goldin Show

“I don't believe we're ever going to eliminate the fear, but we're going to move forward in spite of the fear.” How can we address the fear that is holding us back in our careers and in life? Today’s guest is John Hagel III, the founder of Beyond Our Edge, where he works with companies and people to achieve great impact. John is also the author of eight books, including his most recent, incredible book, The Journey Beyond Fear. John shares how passion and motivation always helps move anyone away from fear and towards great success. Enjoy this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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/196 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://www.johnhagel.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhagel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jhagel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnhagel Blog: https://www.johnhagel.com/blog/ John’s Latest Book, The Journey Beyond Fear: https://www.johnhagel.com/book-the-journey-beyond-fear-by-john-hagel-iii/

“I want to make it suck less for the next patient, period.” How can a cancer diagnosis at the age of 21 turn into a social movement? Matthew Zachary, creator of both Stupid Cancer and OffScrip Media shares how his journey with cancer helped create some beautiful community and advocacy for people who have been touched by cancer. Learn all about the changes he has helped make happen on this motivating episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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/195 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://www.matthewzachary.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewzachary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewzachary/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewzachary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewzachary Out of Patients Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-patients-with-matthew-zachary/id1482032829 The Cancer Mavericks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cancer-mavericks-a-history-of-survivorship/id1566467305

“I thought maybe there's a business I can build, not just my little hobby.” How can you turn a hobby into a full-blown business? Our guest today is Kaylin Marcotte, the founder and CEO of the puzzle company, JIGGY. Kaylin decided to start her business after seeing a whole in the market for a product that she so wanted to see made better -- puzzles. She shares how creating a product out of a passion allowed her to build the incredible business that she has today. Tune in this hump day episode and be inspired on this episode of the #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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/194 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://jiggypuzzles.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylin-marcotte/ Kaylin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylinmarcotte/ JIGGY’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiggypuzzles/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jiggypuzzles

“If you could think of any business to be in, in 2020, it definitely wasn't women's work apparel. And yet that is the business that we have. So it was just a lot of ingenuity.” How do you create clothing that is high-quality but still affordable? Our guest today is Sarah LaFleur, founder and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, a terrific women’s clothing company that makes incredible business attire. And how do you pivot quickly when the world decides to work from home? You figure it out. Listen to Sarah’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons she has learned along the way on this inspiring episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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/193 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://mmlafleur.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-miyazawa-lafleur-530ab1a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmlafleur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/smlafleur

“It's like solving a puzzle where the prize is getting to go to the Maldives for the cost of going to Orlando.” How do you travel first class on an economy budget? Today’s episode features our guest, Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy. Known for generously sharing how to use points to unlock first class travel experiences, Brian shares how his passion for points accidentally turned into a business. This conversation is full of insightful entrepreneurial advice and some great travel tips during the pandemic. Get through this hump day and plan your next vacation with the latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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/192 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://thepointsguy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepointsguy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepointsguy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePointsGuy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepointsguy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepointsguy/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-points/id1441659097

“Research shows that we're 90% more likely to achieve a goal if we've communicated that goal to another person.” Can dropping the ball be a good thing? Well, today’s guest shows us it can! Tiffany Dufu is the Founder of The Cru, a peer coaching service for women looking to accelerate their personal and professional growth. Tiffany shares why “dropping the ball” and asking for help is so important, especially for busy women, and how a supportive group of peers can help you achieve so much more. Make it a motivational Monday with this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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/191 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: http://tiffanydufu.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-dufu-582089a Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tiffanydufu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSIgKTfYRMmBreoNv_8-aA Instagram: http://instagram.com/tdufu Twitter: https://twitter.com/tdufu Book: http://tiffanydufu.com/drop-the-ball

“People need community, always. We need to feel connected.” If you’re looking for self-care in the form of community, look no further! Our guest today is Ashley Sumner, the Founder and CEO of Quilt, a community designed to help people connect, share, and learn with others all over the world. Ashley shares how during the pandemic, she transformed Quilt’s in-person model. Hear more about how this founder developed a business out of her own need for community, her pivots and her amazing entrepreneurial story on this incredible episode now on #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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/190 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Quilt Website: https://www.beta.wearequilt.com/ Ashley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-sumner-1686669 Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjsumner/ Ashley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleyjsumner  

“It’s totally important to look at the ingredients and really educate yourself on the real ingredient, not just the big fancy marketing term that they have for it.” What does it mean to be an eco-conscious beauty company? Our guest today is Jill Turnbull, founder and CEO of Jill Turnbull Beauty, a line of beauty products leading the charge in sustainable beauty. After 45 years in the beauty industry, Jill saw a gap in the industry that she believes she can fill -- creating products, not just packaging, that are safe for our oceans. This episode is an inspiring story of someone doing a lot of good by creating good. Press play today on this great episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow 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 Kara@drinkhint.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/189 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://jillturnbull.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillturnbull Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillTurnbullOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jill.turnbull/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9cbhhDOoXp49zlI7WTOGWw

“We're really focused on making sure that we're giving the right experience to the customer, whether it's the parent or the student.” The show is twice as nice today with the amazing mother-daughter duo, Karen and Amanda Zuckerman! Karen and Amanda co-founded Dormify when they found themselves frustrated over the lack of cool and stylish dorm decor options. So they created their own ultimate small space decorating destination. In today’s episode, this inspiring team talks about how they’ve grown Dormify through a community of brand ambassadors, and lots more. Listen to this latest episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow for a midweek boost of inspiration! 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 Kara@drinkhint.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/188 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Dormify’s Website: https://www.dormify.com/ Dormify’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dormify Dormify’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dormify/ Dormify’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/styleyourspace Amanda’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandapaigezuckerman Karen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-zuckerman-3359295 Amanda’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/i_am_mandz Karen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedormifymom Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandazuckerman/ Karen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenzuckerman/

“We make the decision to be physically fit, we put in the effort. Think of mental fitness in the same way.” Do you know what it means to be mentally fit? Our guest today is here to teach us what it means and how to use it to our advantage. Marc Champagne is the author of Personal Socrates and host of the top-50-ranked fitness podcast, Behind the Human. Marc is an entrepreneur and in this episode, he shares the challenges he faced in his own entrepreneurial journey. Great insight on how important it is to ask questions and take time to reflect on them as well. Lots of good stuff to look forward to on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. You don’t want to miss it! 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 Kara@drinkhint.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/187 List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Website: https://www.behindthehuman.com/ Marc's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-champagne-14767b17/ Marc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchampagne/ Marc's Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcchampagne Book - Personal Socrates: https://www.baronfig.com/personal-socrates Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/behind-the-human-with-marc-champagne/id1342231432