The Kara Goldin Show

Kara Goldin
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Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint and Author of the WSJ Best Seller Undaunted, brings listeners real, unfiltered conversations with today’s boldest entrepreneurs, leaders, disruptors, and change-makers on The Kara Goldin Show. From overcoming setbacks to building iconic brands, Kara dives deep into the stories of those who dared to do things differently. Guests like Tony Robbins (entrepreneur, author), Chip Wilson (Lululemon), Guy Kawasaki (Apple, Canva), Mindy Grossman (WW), and Amy Errett (Madison Reed) share the mindset, lessons, and raw truth behind building what others said was impossible.  Listen and learn from the Masters!

  1. 797 Genevieve Dolan: Founder & CEO of Golden Child Beauty

    2D AGO

    797 Genevieve Dolan: Founder & CEO of Golden Child Beauty

    On today’s episode, we welcome Genevieve Dolan, Founder & CEO of Golden Child Beauty — the modern skincare brand built around balance, simplicity, and supporting skin through real life. Genevieve’s path to building Golden Child Beauty was shaped by years of navigating cystic acne, prescription treatments, and extremes that often left her skin — and confidence — worse off. Instead of launching an overwhelming routine, she chose a radically restrained approach: a simple system designed to calm, hydrate, and support the skin barrier, while working alongside stress, seasonal changes, and even dermatologist-prescribed treatments. In this episode, Genevieve shares why doing less can actually create better results, how emotional trust plays a role in skincare, and what it takes to build products people rely on — not just physically, but emotionally. We talk about restraint in a hype-driven industry, transparency, product compatibility, and how to scale a brand without losing its intention. A thoughtful conversation for founders, operators, and anyone rethinking how skincare — and self-care — can feel more supportive and human.   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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Genevieve Dolan and Golden Child Beauty: https://www.goldenchildskin.com https://www.instagram.com/goldenchildskin/ https://www.instagram.com/vievesss/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsdolan/   Sponsored By: Upwork - Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free and connect with top talent. Quo - Try Quo for free, PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/karagoldin   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/797

    27 min
  2. 796 Kristi Lord: Co-Founder of L’AVANT Collective

    4D AGO

    796 Kristi Lord: Co-Founder of L’AVANT Collective

    On today’s episode, we welcome Kristi Lord, Co-Founder of L’AVANT Collective — the plant-based, design-forward home care brand redefining how everyday cleaning looks, feels, and smells. Kristi’s journey to entrepreneurship wasn’t linear. After spending two decades in finance and accounting, she and co-founder Lindsay Droz set out to challenge an overlooked category by creating high-performance, non-toxic home care products that were not only effective, but beautiful enough to live on your countertop. In this episode, Kristi shares how L’AVANT Collective was built at the intersection of efficacy, sustainability, and luxury — from developing formulas that truly work to scaling into more than 1,000 retail locations nationwide. We dive into co-founder dynamics, trust and alignment, category creation, and what it takes to grow a values-driven brand without losing its essence. A thoughtful, inspiring conversation for founders, operators, and anyone reimagining how functional products can also be aspirational.   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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Kristi Lord and L’AVANT Collective: https://www.instagram.com/lavantcollective https://www.linkedin.com/company/lavant-collective https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-lord/ https://www.lavantcollective.com   Sponsored By: Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/karagoldin RULA - Go to Rula.com/KARAGOLDIN for convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance. Wix -Try Wix Harmony for free at wix.com/harmony   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/796

    31 min
  3. 795 Alex Whitmore: Founder & CEO of Taza

    6D AGO

    795 Alex Whitmore: Founder & CEO of Taza

    On today’s episode, we welcome Alex Whitmore, Founder & CEO of Taza Chocolate — the pioneering craft chocolate brand known for its bold, stone-ground texture and radical transparency in sourcing. Alex’s journey began with a single cup of traditional stone-ground chocolate in Oaxaca, Mexico — an experience that completely reshaped how he thought about food, sourcing, and business. When he returned to Boston, he and his wife Kathleen Fulton began making chocolate using the traditional methods he learned there, and Taza was born. In this episode, Alex shares how Taza grew into one of the most values-driven chocolate companies in the U.S., why it became the first to implement third-party-certified Direct Trade cacao, and what it really means to publish exactly what farmers are paid. We also discuss how the chocolate industry has changed over the past 20 years, what’s happening behind the scenes with rising cocoa prices and supply chain pressure, and where Alex sees the future of ethical food heading next. This conversation is packed with insight for founders, operators, and anyone interested in building principled brands that challenge the status quo.   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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Alex Whitmore and Taza: https://www.tazachocolate.com https://www.instagram.com/tazachocolate https://www.linkedin.com/company/taza-chocolate/   Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/kara Fora - Become a Fora Advisor today at ForaTravel.com/karagoldin Dell - Find out more. Visit dell.com/deals for more information!   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/795

    31 min
  4. 794 Heather Andersen: Co-Founder of New York Pilates

    JAN 30

    794 Heather Andersen: Co-Founder of New York Pilates

    On today’s episode, we welcome Heather Andersen, Co-Founder of New York Pilates — the cult-favorite reformer studio that helped define modern Pilates culture in New York and beyond. Heather’s journey began as a professionally trained ballerina, where Pilates was first introduced as part of her classical training. After an injury shifted her path away from dance, she spent years teaching privately and deepening her expertise under industry leaders before identifying a major gap in the fitness landscape: the need for high-energy, results-driven group reformer classes that still honored the integrity of the Pilates method. That insight led to the launch of New York Pilates in 2013. In this episode, Heather shares how she built a culture-driven wellness brand rooted in anatomy, precision, and thoughtful design, why the current Pilates boom has created confusion around the method, and what it takes to scale a cult-favorite fitness concept without compromising quality. We also discuss instructor training, leadership evolution, brand consistency, and where modern movement is headed next. This conversation is packed with insight for founders, operators, and anyone building enduring brands in wellness and beyond.   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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Heather Andersen and New York Pilates: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkpilates/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherandersen_/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-york-pilates/ https://www.newyorkpilates.com   Sponsored By: LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free.   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/794

    34 min
  5. 793 Will Nitze: Founder & CEO of IQBAR

    JAN 28

    793 Will Nitze: Founder & CEO of IQBAR

    On today’s episode, we welcome Will Nitze, Founder & CEO of IQBAR — the functional nutrition brand built to support focus, energy, and performance with clean, science-backed ingredients. Will’s journey started with a personal challenge: persistent mental fatigue in a demanding 9-to-5 and frustration with carb-heavy, ineffective food options. That experience led him to launch IQBAR in 2018, creating plant-based protein bars, hydration mixes, and instant coffees formulated with meaningful doses of brain-boosting ingredients. Today, IQBAR is a fast-growing, nine-figure brand with national distribution, including Costco. In this episode, Will shares how he turned a performance problem into a category-defining business, what it takes to stay relevant in a crowded functional food space, and why efficacy, simplicity, and focus have guided every product decision. We also talk about crowdfunding, scaling with a lean team, and what’s next for functional nutrition heading into 2026.   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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Will Nitze and IQBAR: https://www.instagram.com/willnitze/ https://www.instagram.com/iqbar/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-nitze/ https://www.eatiqbar.com/   Sponsored By: LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free.   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/793

    37 min
  6. 792 Jen Fisher: Author of Hope Is the Strategy

    JAN 26

    792 Jen Fisher: Author of Hope Is the Strategy

    On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Jen Fisher, global workplace wellbeing expert and bestselling author of Hope Is the Strategy — the bold new book that reframes hope as one of the most powerful leadership tools of our time. Jen is no stranger to redefining how we work. As Deloitte’s first-ever Chief Wellbeing Officer, she helped transform the way global organizations think about human sustainability, burnout, and what it truly means to thrive. Her own experience with chronic burnout and cancer pushed her to ask deeper questions — not just about how we work, but why. Today, as the founder of The Wellbeing Team, Jen is helping companies build cultures rooted in empathy, wellbeing intelligence, and what she calls “strategic hope.” Through her book, her podcast WorkWell, and her work with leaders around the world, Jen is showing that hope isn’t just an emotion — it’s a business imperative. In this episode, Jen shares the story behind her burnout recovery, why wellbeing programs alone won’t fix broken systems, and how leaders at every level can start being “hope dealers” inside their companies. We dive into the difference between toxic resilience and true sustainability, why vulnerability in leadership is a superpower, and how we can all bring more humanity into how we work and lead. A must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re running on empty — and knows there’s a better way forward.   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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Jen Fisher and Hope Is the Strategy: https://www.jen-fisher.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jenfish23/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-fisher-cwbo/ https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Strategy-Underrated-Transforms-Leadership/dp/1394362978   Sponsored By: LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Collective - Get fifty percent off of your first two months when you go to Collective.com/KARAGOLDIN Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/kara   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/792

    29 min
  7. 791 Elizabeth Gore: Co-Founder & President of Hello Alice

    JAN 23

    791 Elizabeth Gore: Co-Founder & President of Hello Alice

    On today’s episode, we welcome Elizabeth Gore, President and Co-Founder of Hello Alice — the technology platform helping more than 1.5 million small business owners access capital, connections, and education so they can grow and thrive. Elizabeth sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, finance, and impact. Alongside her co-founder Carolyn Rodz, she built Hello Alice to address one of the most persistent challenges founders face: the lack of fair, affordable access to resources — particularly for overlooked and underestimated entrepreneurs. Through Hello Alice, Elizabeth has helped reshape how small businesses engage with banks, corporations, and financial institutions, while keeping founders’ real needs at the center of everything. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how Hello Alice was built from the ground up, the early challenges of earning trust and scale, and what she’s learned from supporting millions of entrepreneurs across industries and geographies. We discuss access to capital, the evolving role of financial institutions, leadership lessons from rapid growth, and what founders should be thinking about as we head into 2026 and beyond. This conversation is packed with insight for entrepreneurs, operators, and anyone focused on building more inclusive systems that actually work.   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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Elizabeth Gore and Hello Alice: https://www.instagram.com/helloalice_com https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethgoreusa/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/helloalice/ https://helloalice.com   Sponsored By: LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free.   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/791

    32 min
  8. 790 Darren Litt: Co-Founder & CEO of Hiya

    JAN 21

    790 Darren Litt: Co-Founder & CEO of Hiya

    On today’s episode, we welcome Darren Litt, Co-Founder & CEO of Hiya — the leading children’s health brand reimagining kids’ wellness with science-backed, pediatrician-formulated vitamins and supplements. Darren’s journey began with a simple but powerful parental insight: most kids’ vitamins are essentially candy. Determined to do better, he set out to build a brand rooted in trust, transparency, and real nutrition. The result is Hiya—a profitable, fast-growing, largely bootstrapped DTC brand that removed sugar, artificial additives, and unnecessary fillers from children’s vitamins, while rethinking everything from formulation to packaging and the overall “kidsperience.” In this episode, Darren shares how a personal frustration turned into a category-defining company, the early challenges of building in a crowded and regulated wellness space, and the pivotal decisions that shaped Hiya’s trajectory. We also talk about scaling a mission-driven consumer brand, creating long-term trust with parents, navigating a major majority-stake acquisition, and what Darren sees next for the future of children’s wellness. This conversation is packed with insight for founders, operators, and anyone building brands with purpose.   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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Darren Litt and Hiya: https://hiyahealth.com https://www.instagram.com/hiyahealth/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-litt-3057402/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/gethiya/   Sponsored By: LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Warby Parker - Get 15% off plus free shipping when you buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses. Head to WarbyParker.com/KARAGOLDIN DailyLook - For 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code KARAGOLDIN   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/790

    33 min
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Kara Goldin, Founder of Hint and Author of the WSJ Best Seller Undaunted, brings listeners real, unfiltered conversations with today’s boldest entrepreneurs, leaders, disruptors, and change-makers on The Kara Goldin Show. From overcoming setbacks to building iconic brands, Kara dives deep into the stories of those who dared to do things differently. Guests like Tony Robbins (entrepreneur, author), Chip Wilson (Lululemon), Guy Kawasaki (Apple, Canva), Mindy Grossman (WW), and Amy Errett (Madison Reed) share the mindset, lessons, and raw truth behind building what others said was impossible.  Listen and learn from the Masters!

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  • Creator
    Kara Goldin
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    800
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    Clean
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    Copyright © 2021 Kara Goldin and The Kara Goldin Show. All rights reserved.
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