Good Intention

Episode 40: Lina and Louis Guarin are the founders of Stivali New York, a women's leather footwear label founded in 2016. Stivali has a story to share—that of Colombian families, immigrants, and entrepreneurs around the globe. Designed in New York and handcrafted by artisans in their family's atelier in Colombia, Stivali New York offers shoes that are sophisticated and stylish without sacrificing comfort.

In this episode, Lina and Louis chat about:

• Immigrating from Columbia to New York City with just $100 in their pocket
• How their family and culture inspire their designs and business
• Making the shift from a majority retail footprint to direct-to-consumer
• Advice on what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur

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Episode 39: Liz Cook is the Founder and CEO of One Seed, an organic perfume brand based in Australia.

One Seed perfumes are free of synthetics and contain all-natural ingredients that are gentle on the body and the environment. Liz launched One Seed in 2009 after first building and selling three natural skincare boutiques in South Australia. She has been a part of the natural and organic beauty world for over twenty years, formulating natural fragrances for her own brands and other skincare and wellness brands worldwide.

In this episode, Liz discusses:

• Her journey growing One Seed
•  The importance of being informed about the products we put on and in our bodies
• What inspires her to create new, unique scents
• Little-known facts about the perfume industry
• Leadership advice everyone can learn from 

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Episode 38: Alisa Pospekhova is the founder of Kindroot. Kindroot offers plant-based lozenges infused with vitamins, adaptogens, herbs, and aromatherapy flavors. They are gluten-free, made with organic ingredients, and made in the US!

In this episode, Alisa talks about:

• What inspired her to create Kindroot
• How she got her product into retailers and stayed in them
• Her advice for growing a business independently and the benefits of doing so

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Episode 37: Coabi Kastan and Janine Seale are the Founders of Out Of Office. 

Out Of Office is a travel app that allows users to discover the best hotels, restaurants, and must-sees curated by friends and influencers. Instead of searching through texts, Instagram, or Yelp to curate your next getaway, you can find everything you need in Out Of Office!

In this episode, Coabi and Jan discuss:

• How Out Of Office is changing the way people travel
• The importance of female representation in male-dominated spaces
• Advice for founders preparing to start a business
• The key to having a successful business partnership with a friend

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Episode 36: Connie Shih is the Founder and CEO of Heralogie, an eco-friendly period underwear brand. After trying dozens of brands on the market, Connie created Heralogie to fit a need she had for period underwear that was both comfortable and extremely effective in preventing menstrual leaks. 

In this episode, Connie discusses:

• Leaving a successful career at an investment firm to start a small business
• The challenges of growing a brand in the menstrual care industry
• Her advice for growing an online following and customer base
• The importance of de-stigmatizing periods and period poverty

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Kim Lewis is best known as the lead designer behind ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." She is the founder of Kim Lewis Designs in Austin, TX.

In six years with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Kim designed over 120 homes in 43 states. Her work has been featured on networks like ABC, HGTV, TLC, National Geographic, FYI's "Tiny House Nation,” and more. Today, Kim designs for restaurants, hotels, boutiques, and even the homes of celebrities. I was also thrilled to learn that Kim is a fellow Texas Aggie!

In this episode, Kim discusses:

•  The journey to starting her own design company
• How she has seen design change peoples' lives
• Her advice for working moms
• The importance of displaying grit through life's challenges. 

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Episode 34: Sophia Karbowski is the Co-Founder of Rollin' and Bowlin' Cafes and Rollin' n Bowlin'. Rollin’ n Bowlin’ started with açaí bowl cafes on college campuses after Sophia and her Co-Founder Austin Patry saw a lack of healthy food options at Texas Christian University. 

Today, Rollin’ n Bowlin’ cafes are on seven college campuses across the U.S., offering healthy smoothies, acai bowls, and more. Rollin' n Bowlin' is not only a health foods cafe for college students but their healthy snack options like nut-butter-filled dates can be found on their website and in grocery stores nationwide.

In this episode, Sophia shares the lessons she's learned while growing two businesses, how Rollin' n Bowlin' is supporting young entrepreneurs across the country, her mission to make healthy snacks more accessible, and more. 

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Episode 33: Mary Young is the founder of her namesake lingerie and swimwear brand with a mission to empower women of all sizes. Founded in 2014, Mary Young is based in Montreal, Canada, and is committed to creating ethically made garments with quality, environmentally safe materials.

In this episode we discuss:

• How Mary started her lingerie company after graduating from college
• The making of ethically-made slow-fashion garments
• Mary Young's initiatives to promote self-love and inclusivity 
• Mary's advice for young entrepreneurs 

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Episode 32: Ria Safford is the Founder and CEO of RiOrganize, a modern organization company based in Southern California and the Dallas/Fort Worth area that offers full-service luxury organization, design, and space planning. 

In this episode, Ria discusses:

• Leaving a six-figure job to launch her business 
• Growing a side-hustle into a full-time career
• Top advice for founders and entrepreneurs
• Simple steps anyone can take to get organized

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Episode 31: Diana Jarrar is the Founder and CEO of Magic Dates, a vegan snack company that takes dates, walnuts, and other natural ingredients and covers them in 100% dark chocolate. 

Diana recently appeared on Shark Tank where she made a deal with Kevin O’Leary for $150,000 in exchange for 33.3% of the business.

In this episode, Diana discusses:

• How her culture inspired her to create Magic Dates
• The history of dates and the benefits that make them a superfood
• Pitching on Shark Tank and making a deal with Mr. Wonderful
• Her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the CPG space

You can learn more and shop for Magic Dates here. 

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