Today on the show we’re talking to Kara Goldin, CEO and Founder of Hint Inc. a flavored water company, and author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters. Kara takes us through her life story, starting with growing up in Arizona, creating opportunities to make money by making a camp with her friends and charging $5 a day for people to come and hang out.

After leaving her position at AOL, Kara took some time off to focus on being a mother. During that time off Kara realized how much soda she was drinking, and wanted to make a healthy change in her diet. She quickly noticed how many unhealthy beverage options there were on the market today, and wanted to make a change.

After an investor told Kara that America wouldn’t accept her flavored water brand, she used that as motivation to push herself and her brand farther than anyone thought possible.

 

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Mentioned in the Episode: 

 

Kara’s book, Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters: https://karagoldin.com/undaunted

Kara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin

Kara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/?hl=en

Kara’s Website: https://karagoldin.com

 

Timestamps:

 

2:04 - Growing up in Arizona

5:19 - Pieces of Entrepreneurship

8:01 - Inspiration for the Book

10:54 - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship

13:02 - Reflecting on Self Health

15:09 - Addiction to Sweetness

19:50 - Using Doubters as Motivation

22:54 - Mission Based Company

25:54 - Blood in the Water

27:35 - Good Days Are Coming

30:05 - Creating Opportunities

32:37 - Hint Sunscreen

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