The Kara Goldin Show

What if some of the answers to today's biggest women's health challenges have been around for thousands of years—but we've largely overlooked them? 🌿

On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Lulu Ge, Founder and CEO of Elix, the wellness company bringing 5,000 years of Traditional Chinese Medicine into the modern world through personalized herbal formulas, clinical research and a fresh approach to women's health.

Lulu's journey started with a debilitating health crisis after coming off birth control. Frustrated by the options available to her, she turned to her Chinese heritage and Traditional Chinese Medicine for answers. What she discovered inspired her to leave a successful corporate career at Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson's Bay Company to build Elix.

We talk about how Lulu turned her personal experience into a business opportunity, what it took to raise capital for a women's health company, and how she's working to bridge ancient healing traditions with modern science.

Lulu also shares what she's learned from supporting more than one million menstrual cycles, investing in clinical research, building a loyal community without relying heavily on paid advertising, and expanding Elix beyond menstrual health into sleep, stress, digestion and overall wellness.

We also get into the growing interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the challenges of building a culturally rooted wellness brand, and what Lulu believes needs to change in the way we approach women's health.

If you're interested in entrepreneurship, women's health, wellness, consumer brands, or what it takes to challenge conventional thinking and build something entirely different, you'll want to hear this conversation.

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To learn more about Lulu Ge and Elix:

https://www.elixhealing.com/

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Skincare has never been more complicated. Dr. Dennis Gross wants us to get back to the science. ✨

On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Dr. Dennis Gross, board-certified dermatologist, former cancer researcher at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare — the pioneering skincare brand celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Dennis has spent decades at the intersection of science, dermatology, and product innovation, studying what actually works for our skin versus what simply makes a great marketing claim.

We talk about what UV exposure is really doing to our skin, the sunscreen mistakes even careful people make, mineral versus chemical SPF, and how genetics and environmental factors influence skin cancer risk.

We also get into collagen — what actually helps preserve it and what’s mostly hype — along with retinol, vitamin C, exfoliation, antioxidants, DNA repair enzymes, and how to know when your skincare routine has simply become too much.

Dennis also breaks down the science behind red and blue LED light therapy, the potential for AI in skin cancer detection, and what 25 years of treating patients has taught him about healthy skin that no trend ever could.

If you care about skincare, sun protection, healthy aging, beauty innovation, or simply want to understand what the science actually says — this is one to listen to.

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Eyewear was built to be functional. Pair Eyewear decided it should be fun, too. 👓

On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Sophia Edelstein, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pair Eyewear, the customizable eyewear brand she started with Nathan Kondamuri while they were undergrads at Stanford.

Pair took one of the most static consumer categories and completely rethought it with magnetic, interchangeable Top Frames that let customers change the look of their glasses in seconds.

We talk about how Sophia and Nathan spotted the opportunity, what it took to turn an idea into a product that actually worked, and how Pair transformed eyewear from an occasional purchase into something customers can personalize and collect.

Sophia also shares what she’s learned from raising $145 million in venture capital, appearing on Shark Tank, building major licensing partnerships with some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, vertically integrating manufacturing, and taking Pair into international markets.

We also get into the realities of having a co-CEO, using social media to drive growth, and what gets harder—not easier—as a consumer brand scales.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, product innovation, DTC, licensing, consumer brands, or what it takes to reinvent an established category, you’ll want to hear this conversation.

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What if the secret to better seafood starts the moment the fish leaves the water? 🐟

On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Saif Khawaja, Co-Founder and CEO of Shinkei Systems and the entrepreneur behind Seremoni, the premium seafood brand powered by Shinkei’s technology.

Saif started the company at just 22 after seeing firsthand how much quality and value can be lost between the ocean and our plates. His solution combines robotics, AI, supply-chain technology, and principles inspired by the traditional Japanese ike jime method to rethink how wild-caught fish is harvested and handled.

We talk about what most consumers get wrong about “fresh” fish, how better handling can improve flavor and shelf life, and why Saif believes technology can create better outcomes for fishermen, consumers, and the ocean.

Saif also shares what it takes to put sophisticated robotics onto working fishing boats, convince a traditional industry to try something completely new, and get Seremoni Grade fish into some of the country’s most celebrated restaurants.

We also get into raising capital, building both a technology company and consumer brand, the inevitable hardware failures, and what Saif has learned about leadership since becoming a founder at 22.

If you’re interested in food, technology, sustainability, robotics, entrepreneurship, or what it really takes to disrupt a legacy industry, this is a fascinating conversation.

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Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Saif Khawaja, Shinkei Systems and Seremoni:

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Sometimes the biggest opportunities are hiding in the most familiar categories.

On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Elisabeth Galvin, Co-Founder of Stellar Snacks, the mother-daughter-owned company reinventing one of America's most classic snacks: the pretzel.

We talk about how Elisabeth and her daughter Gina built Stellar from scratch, why they chose to take on the complexity of manufacturing themselves, and how unexpected flavors like Maui Monk and French Dijon helped them bring something completely different to the category.

Elisabeth also shares what it's really like to build a company with your daughter, why Stellar puts taste ahead of trends, the story behind its unique Artist Program, and what more than 30 years as an entrepreneur have taught her about spotting opportunities and building brands that last.

This is a great conversation about entrepreneurship, family, food, and having the courage to rethink a category everyone else takes for granted. Listen here or anywhere you get your podcasts. 🎧

Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Elisabeth Galvin and Stellar Snacks:

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What happens when you make it to the top of your industry—and decide to start over?

On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Chris Salgardo, Founder and CEO of ATWATER, and former President of Kiehl’s. After more than 40 years in beauty, Chris left the corporate world to build a skincare and grooming brand of his own.

We talk about what nearly two decades at Kiehl’s taught him about building brands that last, why he decided to become an entrepreneur, what men still get wrong about skincare, and why simpler, high-performance routines are winning with consumers.

Chris has seen the beauty business from almost every angle—from starting as a makeup artist at 18 to leading major brands and ultimately becoming a founder himself. This is a great conversation about reinvention, starting over, and what decades of experience can teach you about building something new. Listen here or anywhere you get your podcasts. 🎧

Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Chris Salgardo and ATWATER:

https://www.atwaterskin.com/

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Luxury is hard to break into. Building a new luxury brand from scratch—and aiming for $100 million—is an entirely different challenge. ✨

On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Lola Banjo, Founder and Chief Executive of Silver & Riley, the luxury fashion and travel accessories brand she launched in 2019.

Lola built Silver & Riley while balancing a demanding corporate career, investing her own capital and learning firsthand that understanding business and actually building one are two very different things.

Today, Silver & Riley is a multimillion-dollar business with an incredibly loyal customer base and a hero product—the New Yorker Bag—that has repeatedly sold out. But Lola isn’t thinking small. Her goal is to reach $100 million in annual sales by year ten and ultimately build a billion-dollar global luxury house.

We talk about what happens after you’ve proven product-market fit, why finding your next customer can be harder than keeping the ones you already have, and what really changes as you try to go from millions to $100 million.

Lola also gets candid about putting her own money into the business, the hidden cost of being undercapitalized, scaling manufacturing without sacrificing quality, and why some founders seem to get funded on potential while others are expected to show up with proof.

If you’re interested in luxury, consumer brands, capital, entrepreneurship, or what it really takes to turn a successful company into a much bigger one—this is a conversation you’ll want to hear.

You can find it here or anywhere you listen to podcasts. 🎧

Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Lola Banjo and Silver & Riley:

https://www.silverandriley.com/

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What does it take to turn one big idea into a $100M+ brand that lasts?

On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Matt Scanlan, Co-Founder and CEO of NAADAM—the cashmere brand that started with a trip to Mongolia and a plan to rethink the industry.

We talk about the $98 sweater that helped put NAADAM on the map, what consumers get wrong about cashmere, and what Matt has learned about growth, profitability, failure, and knowing when to double down—or walk away.

After more than a decade of building, Matt has plenty to say about what it really takes to create a brand with staying power. This is a great conversation for anyone building something of their own. Listen here or anywhere you get your podcasts. 🎧

Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Matt Scanlan and NAADAM:

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What if one of the biggest opportunities in consumer products is hiding in a category most people don’t even want to talk about?

On today’s episode, we welcome Sam Nebel, Co-Founder, Chief Commercial Officer — and King of All Wipes — at goodwipes, the bold personal hygiene brand changing the way people think about one of the most basic routines in our lives. Sam and his team have taken flushable wipes from an overlooked category and made them fun, culturally relevant, and increasingly mainstream, with goodwipes now sold at major retailers including Target, Walmart, and Kroger.

In this episode, Sam shares how goodwipes is challenging the status quo in personal hygiene, what makes a wipe actually flushable, and why “butt health” may be the next frontier of wellness. We also get into what it really takes to win in CPG — from retail velocity, category analytics, manufacturing, and supply chain to building a company in the field instead of behind a laptop. Plus, Sam shares why “team > founder,” how his philosophy of “have fun and get sh*t done” shapes the culture, and what brands can learn from goodwipes’ unexpected collaborations with OLIPOP and Liquid Death.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, CPG, retail, brand building, consumer behavior, or how to turn an overlooked category into a brand people actually want to talk about — this one’s for you. Tune in now on The Kara Goldin Show. 🎧

Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

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What happens when a doctor and surgeon with millions of followers decides the gut-health industry still isn’t getting one of the basics right?

On today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Karan Rajan, Founder and CEO of LOAM — a science-backed, doctor-formulated prebiotic fiber brand rethinking how we support the gut microbiome. After more than a decade as a doctor and surgeon, Karan became one of the world’s most recognized health educators, building an audience of more than 12 million followers by making complex medical science understandable and useful.

In 2025, he launched LOAM after recognizing a major gap: an estimated 95% of adults aren’t getting enough fiber. In this episode, Karan breaks down what fiber actually does for the microbiome, what most of us misunderstand about gut health, and how to separate legitimate science from wellness hype. He also shares what it’s been like going from doctor and health educator to entrepreneur — and the responsibility that comes with putting his name and medical credibility behind a product.

If you’re interested in gut health, wellness, science, entrepreneurship, or what it takes to turn expertise into a company built around solving a real problem — this one’s for you. Tune in now on The Kara Goldin Show. 🎧

Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

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