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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, Laila Ali, Founder and CEO of Laila Ali Spice Blends, shares the story of her journey from boxing to world class entrepreneur. She discusses the lessons she learned from her father, Muhammad Ali, and how he shaped her outlook on life and business. Laila talks about her boxing career and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated sport. She also explains the inspiration behind her spice blends and the importance of clean, flavorful ingredients. Laila emphasizes the value of customer feedback and the need to surround yourself with the right team when starting any business. Have pen and paper ready! You don’t want to miss a minute of this motivational episode with so much to learn and be inspired by. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. 
To learn more about Laila Ali and Laila Ali Spice Blends:
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https://shop.lailaali.com/collections/laila-ali-spice-blends

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Chris Hunter, Co-Founder & CEO of Koia and Author of Blackout Punch, shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and the lessons he has learned along the way. We hear about his experience co-founding Four Loko, once a highly caffeinated alcoholic beverage which experienced rapid growth but also faced challenges from government agencies. We also learn about his transition into the non-alcoholic space and how Koia came to be. Chris’s motivation and resilience are nothing short of inspiring. And I can't wait for you to hear our conversation. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow.
To learn more about Chris Hunter, Koia and Blackout Punch:
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Shelley Gupta, Founder & CEO of Bakit Box, shares how she and the Bakeit Box team are building baking into educational and culturally enriching experiences through STEM based baking activities. The Bakit Box kits bring the world’s flavors and traditions into your kitchen, creating memorable moments and fostering culinary curiosity for all the family to enjoy. We learn about each kit’s unique recipes from around the world and why this is central to their mission, as well as her journey from going from being a strategy consultant in a large company to becoming an entrepreneur. How different are the experiences? What challenges did she face? Plus what does it take to scale a brand like Bakit Box? You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow. 

To learn more about Shelley Gupta and Bakit Box:
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Alex Back, Founder and CEO of Couch.com, shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and his experience in the furniture industry. He discusses the acquisition of his previous company, Apt2B, and the inspiration behind starting Couch.com. We hear all about the concept of Couch.com as a platform that matches customers with their perfect couches and Alex discusses the content strategy and monetization model of the website. He also talks about the prospects of affiliate marketing and the role of AI and technology in the future of Couch.com. Alex shares the challenges of building a company and offers advice to founders starting their first D2C company. You are going to love this episode and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Now on the #TheKaraGoldinShow.

To learn more about Alex Back and Couch.com:
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https://www.youtube.com/@couchdotcom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-back-49784435
https://www.valleyhaulaway.com
https://www.couch.com/

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In this episode, we are joined by Elaine Glass, Author of Get Quiet. We discuss her book and the importance of embracing silence and mindfulness to tune into the voice of your soul. She explains more about the Get Quiet Way journey—a practice of healing and transformation inspired by the classical form of the labyrinth, including how it can be incorporated into our daily activities. Get Quiet is an excellent book, and I am excited for you to hear our discussion and all the great lessons that come with it. Now, on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.
To learn more about Elaine Glass and Get Quiet:
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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085193521501
https://www.getquiet.com
https://www.Elaineglass.net
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In this episode, Heather Wallace, CEO of Curology, shares her journey as CEO of Curology. Curology, a brand deeply rooted in the expertise of dermatologists, has transformed the landscape of skincare by making personalized treatments accessible to millions. She talks about the evolution of Curology's product offerings, personalized prescription skincare, products in the Agency collection for aging skin as well as their newest – hair growth treatments. Heather emphasizes the importance of customer feedback and not being afraid of competition as well as how Curology is uses AI and telemedicine to enhance personalized care. She also shares plans for retail expansion and offers advice for those looking to make their mark in the beauty industry. So much inspiration and wisdom in this episode. Now on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow.
To learn more about Heather Wallace and Curology:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-wallace-88a437/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/curology/
https://www.instagram.com/curology
https://www.tiktok.com/@curology
https://www.curology.com

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