Good Intention

Episode 30: Tim Chan is the Co-Founder of So Gay Rosé and the current Senior Director of Commerce at Rolling Stone.

Along with his friend and Co-Founder Josh Campbell, Tim took on an exciting wine venture with a mission to support the LGBTQ+ community and redefine the meaning of the phrase, “That’s so gay.”

In this episode, we discuss: 

• How Tim and Josh turned a spur of the moment idea into a business
• Why Tim believes entrepreneurs should have a back up plan or multiple sources of income
• How So Gay Rosé is promoting self-love and acceptance while breaking stereotypes and supporting the queer community  

P.S. You can use the code TIMFRIENDS for $20 off your purchase at sogayrose.com 

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Episode 29: Sequoyah Johnson is the creator behind The Coy Collection, a small ceramics business based in Austin, Texas. 

In this episode, she shares her journey to growing a small business with a mission to spread joy, what collaborating with organizations like Nike and West Elm was really like, her advice for small business owners, and more.

You can keep up with Sequoyah and The Coy Collection online and on social media. 

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Episode 28: Today’s guest is Sarah Uslan. Sarah is a celebrity and editorial makeup artist that has worked with Beyoncé, Florence Pugh, Emma Roberts, and more. Her work has been featured on the red carpet and in magazines like Allure, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.

In 2022, Sarah launched LULA—a clean beauty company that provides natural products made with nourishing botanicals and essential oils that give the skin a healthy glow. LULA’s packaging is made from recyclable materials and as part of their broader commitment to sustainability, they use a zero waste platform to keep empty jars & bottles out of landfills.

In this episode, Sarah shares her career journey as a celebrity makeup artist including working with Bobbi Brown, what inspired her to create LULA, and her mission to create multi-generational good. 

Sarah’s Mom, Nancy Uslan, also joined this episode to discuss her organization NEU Global, which supports clean water initiatives in the U.S. and Rwanda. They’re partnering with LULA for a great cause during the month of April! 

Use the code EARTHDAY for the LULA lineup at wearelula.com to get 20% off your order and $5 will go to support NEU Global's clean water initiatives in Rwanda.

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Episode 27: Harshit Gupta and Elliott Curelop are the founders of Madhu Chocolate, an Austin-based chocolate company that infuses a variety of Indian spices, nuts, and flavors into their chocolate.

They ethically source high-quality cacao beans with fair and transparent trading. Their facility operates on 100% renewable wind energy, and they compost a large number of their waste products in an ongoing effort to minimize their carbon footprint.

In this episode, Elliott and Harshit share how they started their company, their inspiration for creating unique flavors, their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and more.

You can keep up with Madhu on social media @madhuchocolate.

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Episode 26: Maria Karr, Co-Founder and CEO of Rumore Beauty (@rumore_beauty), the first and only online platform dedicated to the discovery of Russian beauty products in the U.S.

Maria was born and raised in Russia, in the Siberian city of Barnaul, but since 2007, New York City has been her home. Before creating Rumore, Maria led PR, communications, and influencer marketing efforts for leading global beauty brands for the past 10 years. Today, Rumore Beauty has been featured in Forbes, Allure, Vogue, and more.

In this episode, Maria discusses what led her to create Rumore beauty, her advice for other start-ups, and more.

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Episode 25: In 2017, Ashley Oerman joined Cosmopolitan as the senior wellness editor, becoming Hearst's first editor to work on both print and digital teams. Today, Ashley is Cosmopolitan's lifestyle director, overseeing the brand's food, home, money, career, and health content both online and in magazines. Her work has reached millions of eyes across the U.S. and internationally.

In this episode, we chat about: 

• How she got her start in the editorial industry
• What working at Cosmopolitan is like
• Her career advice for young writers and content creators   

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Episode 24: Nina Rowan is the Director of Marketing at Wardrobe—the world’s largest luxury and archive vintage clothing rental service. In this episode, we discuss Nina’s career in the fashion industry, how wardrobe is shaking things up in the industry, and her advice for young professionals.

We discuss:

- How Nina went from an intern on Wardrobe’s startup team to Director of Marketing

- How Wardrobe is paving the way for new consumer habits

- What it’s like working for a startup in the fashion industry

- The role influencers and social media play in the company’s marketing strategy

Shop Wardrobe and follow Wardrobe on Instagram and Nina Rowan on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/follow the show and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can follow us on Instagram here. Thank you!

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Episode 23: Cristina Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Mi Golondrina—a fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by the rich and colorful culture of Mexico. In this episode, Cristina discusses:

• The inspiration behind Mi Golondrina
•  Lessons she learned from her experience working at Oscar de la Renta
• How her brand empowers Mexican artisans
• The biggest challenges she's faced in scaling her brand

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Episode 22: As a television personality from the popular reality tv shows The Bachelor and Bachelor In Paradise, Kendall Long is the author of Just Curious: A Notebook of Questions. Inspired by her time on the show as well as her personal life, Just Curious aims to enhance and strengthen human connections. In this episode, we discuss:

• What Kendall's experience was like on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise
• How her book, Just Curious, creates deeper connections and sparks curiosity 
• Actionable advice for aspiring authors

You can check out Kendall Long on Instagram and Kendall's Website. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/follow the show and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thank you!

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Episode 21: Casey Dworkin is the founder and creative director of Sylven New York, a sustainable, luxury footwear brand focusing on materials such as apple leather, linings made from wheat and corn byproducts, leathers treated naturally with tree barks, and vegan leathers derived from 100% recycled fibers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The process of turning food waste into luxury shoes
• The pros and cons of both vegan and leather products
• How the fashion industry is adapting to meet consumer demands for sustainable products
• Key advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

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