“So many times, it's not the business that fails. It's the entrepreneur that quits.”

What a great conversation with the co-founders of Kodiak Cakes! Meet Joel Clark and Cameron Smith, the CEO, and COO of possibly the best-tasting pancake mix (and other terrific products) around! From their homegrown story of starting from Joel’s mom’s original pancake recipe to becoming a nationwide brand and even their stint on Shark Tank! So many exciting stories and great learnings on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/170

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Mentioned in the Episode:

Kodiak Cakes’ Website: https://kodiakcakes.com/

Joel Clark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-clark

Cameron Smith’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-smith

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KodiakCakes

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodiakcakes/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KodiakCakes

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Kodiakcakes

“The biggest surprise about being an entrepreneur has probably been how much it changes day to day.”

Always so thrilled to have amazing entrepreneurs on #TheKaraGoldinShow! In this episode, I share my awesome conversation with Donna Letier, co-founder of Gardenuity. She takes us through the learning curves and challenges that shaped her journey and so much more. Lots of incredible tips to grow your garden and your mindset in this episode! Listen now.

Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/169

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Mentioned in the Episode:

Gardenuity’s Website: https://gardenuity.com/story/

Gardenuity’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gardenuity/

Gardenuity’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenuity/

Donna Letier’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-spafford-letier

Donna Letier’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donna.s.king.965

Donna Letier’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnaletier/

Donna Letier’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaletier

“The greatest gift of being an entrepreneur has been this resilience that develops in you. Don't quit and keep going.”

I’m so excited for you to hear Melissa’s inspiring journey! Melissa Papock is the Founder and President of Cabana Life, an apparel brand that’s not just fashionable -- it’s sun protective too! Her clothing is so stylish and functional that it has been worn by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Adam Sandler, Kate Hudson, and Nicole Kidman. In this episode, Melissa discusses her amazing career and the serious skin issue she experienced which sparked her entrepreneurial pursuits. We also talk about starting a brand after solving a personal problem and then embarking on a mission to help people with similar problems. Sound familiar? It did for me. This is an episode loaded with inspiration! Don’t miss it on #TheKaraGoldinShow

Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/168

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Mentioned in the Episode:

Website: https://www.cabanalife.com/

Cabana Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CabanaLife

Cabana Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cabanalife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-papock

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissapapock

“It's about winning those little battles everyday. As opposed to hitting a home run out of the park.”

It’s Kyle Paradiso on The Kara Goldin Show! Kyle is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sleepy Bear, a line of CBD- and CBN-formulated gummies that offer a nighttime sleep solution. Listen to how his career path started in the military, but then he pivoted after being forced to retire due to injury and then discovered the benefits of cannabis. Like many of the best entrepreneurs, Kyle solved a problem for himself and has now set out to help people suffering with similar problems. We also talk about the struggles of educating consumers in the CBD space and his surprising realizations about being an entrepreneur. Expect lots of new learnings and inspiration on this exciting episode!

Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/167

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Mentioned in the Episode: Sleepy Bear Gummies Website: https://sleepybeargummies.com/

Sleepy Bear Gummies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepybeargummies

Hydro Canna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkhydrocanna/

Sleepy Bear Gummies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepybeargummies

Hydro Canna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkhydrocanna/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle.paradiso

“I think that there is this curiosity that comes from knowing that you may not know how to do it. But you can figure it out.”

It’s time to let go of all your limiting beliefs and listen to our next episode on The Kara Goldin Show. On this episode, Hilary DeCesare, Founder and CEO of The ReLaunch Co., shares her mission to reframe how we think about second acts. We talk about her awe-inspiring life story and the challenges that led her to a profound realization -- that she could relaunch herself! Hilary tells all, from hitting the wall as a Silicon Valley girl to discovering her potential. Now, as an award-winning entrepreneur, she is sharing her treasure trove of learnings with us on #TheKaraGoldinShow. Don’t miss it!

Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/166

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Mentioned in the Episode: The ReLaunch Co Website: https://therelaunchco.com/

The Relaunch Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelaunchco/

The Relaunch Co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReLaunchCo/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarydecesare/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh2YLZ6-ztPzE-Pi6ys6hA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilary.howarddecesare

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilarydecesare/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilarydecesare?lang=en

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-overcome-doubts-and-follow-the-hints-with-kara-goldin/id1510506747?i=1000517172956

“You have to know what people want and you have to give it to them in a way that makes them realize that they can't live without it.”

Today on The Kara Goldin Show, we have two incredible founders! Erica Huss and Zoe Sakoutis share their inspirational journey in founding one of the first DTC juice companies, BluePrint Cleanse. So many valuable gems in this interview as they take us on their journey, together, to hear what it’s like to develop a company in the wellness space and then sell it. Now in their second venture together for another round with an exciting company in the fungi space with Earth & Star. Hear how an entrepreneurial journey in the wellness industry always comes with lots to learn! Listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow

Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/165

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Mentioned in the Episode: Earth & Star Website: https://earthandstar.com/

Earth & Star Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthandstarco/

Erica’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-huss-12ba926a/

Zoe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zo%C3%AB-sakoutis-3911b61a/

Erica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misshuss/

Zoe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoesakoutis/

Highway to Well Podcast: https://www.htwpodcast.com/

The 3-Day Cleanse: Your Blueprint for Fresh Juice, Real Food, and a Total Body Reset Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035IICSQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

“The best advice that I've heard that I would continue to stand behind is just obsession with your customer.”

What an exciting episode, jam-packed with so much! Meet Jessica Rolph, the serial entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Happy Family and now Co-Founder and CEO of Lovevery, a direct-to-consumer brand that creates play kits that kids really learn from. We talk about the valuable lessons from her entrepreneurial journey and her passion for making toys a learning experience. Jessica is really such an amazing person and this episode is 🔥 Listen now on #TheKaraGoldinShow

Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/164

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Mentioned in the Episode: Lovevery Website: https://lovevery.com/pages/about-us

Lovevery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovevery/

Facebook Lovevery: https://www.facebook.com/Lovevery/

Happy Family Organics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyfamilyorganics/

Jessica Rolph LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-rolph

Jessica Rolph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.c.rolph

Jessica Rolph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicarolph/

Jessica Rolph Twitter: https://twitter.com/rolphjessica

“Courage is the ability to act in a terrifying environment where you don't have all the answers and you don't know how it's going to work out.”

It’s all about courage and leadership on this week's episode with Craig Mullaney! Craig is a decorated US Army Veteran, an author, and a former tech executive. In this episode, he shares the valuable lessons he learned on leadership from his military service. His book, The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier's Education is a must-read. We also talk about the ways in which the Military and Silicon Valley are similar and how the lessons he learned in military school have applied throughout his career journey. Craig’s inspiration shines through in this episode of the #TheKaraGoldinShow.

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Craig's Links: Website: https://www.brunswickgroup.com/home/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmmullaney/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraigMullaney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigmmullaney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigmmullaney

Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product

"Your unique experiences and how you pull them together are actually your unique opportunities."

There’s so much learning and inspiration on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow with Marcia Kilgore! Marcia is the amazing founder behind the well-known brands Bliss Spa, FitFlop, Soap & Glory, and most recently, Beauty Pie. In this episode, she shares her awe-inspiring story of how she accidentally discovered what she was good at and went on to build the iconic Bliss Spa in New York City. Then, Soap & Glory and FitFlop. This serial entrepreneur has so many valuable things to say that we can all learn from. And how today she is disrupting the beauty industry with her latest company, Beauty Pie (so good!). Kickback, listen, learn and order some Beauty Pie too!

Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/162

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Mentioned in the Episode:

Beauty Pie: https://www.beautypie.com/

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Marcia Kilgore’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcia.kilgore

Marcia Kilgore’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcia-kilgore

“Our lives are actually really deep and profound experiences. But we have to really be careful to pay attention and show up. Otherwise, we might miss it.”

Such a great episode with Benjamin Wagner! Benjamin is the co-producer of the award-winning PBS documentary, Mister Rogers & Me. MTV News and the Facebook Journalism Project too. In this episode, we talk about his incredible journey and passion for music, writing, and films. And finally how he met Mister Rogers in real life – and all the important things he learned from Fred Rogers himself. Please have a listen to this amazing and inspiring conversation on #TheKaraGoldinShow.

Show notes at https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/161

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Mentioned in the Episode: 

Benjamin Wagner’s Website: https://www.benjaminwagner.com/

Benjamin Wagner’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtvitamin/