Elevate Your Brand Laurel Mintz

Harrison Fugman is the CEO and Cofounder of The Naked Market. Harrison was previously the Head of Credit Suisse’s Venture Capital Coverage business. While at Credit Suisse, Harrison worked in the New York, Hong Kong & San Francisco offices with well-known corporates including; Wal-mart, 7-11, & Alibaba (to name a few). He was also part of the firm’s fast track employee program becoming a Vice President at the age of 26. In his spare time, you can find Harrison running marathons with his father, trying to visit every country in the world (currently has visited 62), skiing in Whistler or in a group workout class (likely Barry’s Bootcamp). Prior to Credit Suisse - Harrison attended McGill University (where he and Alex started their first successful business together) and was born in Vancouver, Canada.

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

Brittney Ogike is the Founder and CEO of BEAUTYBEEZ, the premier beauty retailer for women of color. BEAUTYBEEZ offers a 3300 sq ft North Hollywood flagship and e-commerce site that features a selection of over 200 brands within beauty, bath-and-body, skin essentials and haircare, including wigs and extensions. In addition to leading BEAUTYBEEZ, Brittney runs Prima Sports, a lifestyle management firm for professional athletes and is also the Board Chair of The Middleton Family Foundation—a privately held, family-run foundation that provides relief and support for underserved communities; primarily, communities of color.

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

Named one of Forbes 30 Under 30, Founder and CEO of Compartés, Jonathan Grahm, is known as one of the youngest and most prolific artisan chocolatiers in the country. He began at the age of 15, and driven by his passion, reinvigorated Compartés by the time he was 25. Despite no formal culinary or business training, he has grown Compartés, an LA tradition since 1950, into an international brand, producing small batches of over 200 different—and often unexpected—flavors all by hand in his Los Angeles chocolate kitchens and shop. Jonathan’s edible works of art have also been featured in the Smithsonian Museum. Learn more here: compartes.com and @compartes.

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

Founder of Wilde brands who made an impossible snack possible through relentless innovation and never taking no for an answer. Serial entrepreneur who failed at his first company, Feed Granola but learned the importance of having a differentiated product and applied that to his next adventure, Wilde Chips.

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

Tulani Elisa is the VP of Social Media at FOX Entertainment. She's worked in the digital space for 10+ years across sectors. She has a passion for diverse and impactful strategies that speak to the times and help take brands to the next level.

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

Courtney Cowan, founder and owner of Milk Jar Cookies, earned her baking stripes in her mother’s kitchen, sneaking spoonfuls of cookie dough during the process. In her spare time during her job as a Post Producer in Los Angeles, Courtney began perfecting her own cookie recipes in the kitchen of her one-bedroom apartment. After earning rave reviews, in the spring of 2013, she opened the doors to Milk Jar Cookies’ flagship location. Courtney’s inspiring entrepreneurial story has been celebrated across Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, while her cookies have been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine and on the Today Show. Her first cookbook is being published in the fall of 2020.

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.