Real Quick

Real Quick

Real Quick is a series of short audio interviews with mission-driven founders. Tune in to hear their stories, learn from their missteps, and get inspired by their triumphs. Pairs perfectly with your commute, workout, or morning coffee routine. Hosted by Izzy Lugo III.

  1. Writing a brand new narrative around beauty and identity

    08/03/2022

    Writing a brand new narrative around beauty and identity

    Tune into our first-ever extended audio feature with Karen Young, founder and CEO of the barrier-breaking beauty brand Oui the People! In this unedited and candid interview, Help Scout’s VP of Brand Kristen Bryant Smith gets real with Karen about big topics like: The inspiration (and frustration) that led to founding Oui the People Karen’s experience and emotions around running a Black-owned company in 2020, during the rapid rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and protests How her identity shapes her business, and how she's creating a platform for others to express their unique identities through the Oui the People brand, team, and community The ways in which motherhood has impacted her perspective and her business …and so much more. Add this one to your must-listen list.

    39 min
  2. Elevating brands through access, equity, and art

    08/03/2022

    Elevating brands through access, equity, and art

    In this episode of Real Quick, Jolene DeLisle chats with Kristen about: The inspiration that led to founding The Working Assembly, and how she transitioned from side hustle to full-time Why it matters to her to support other women and founders of color, and how she helps founders build their brands and networks Her newest creative project — converting a roadside ice cream stand into an all-in-one space for sweet treats, art classes, and community

    9 min
  3. Mixing modern flavors with age-old cultural traditions

    08/03/2022

    Mixing modern flavors with age-old cultural traditions

    In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Kayla Castañeda and Erin PonTell, co-founders of Agua Bonita, about the founding story of their rapidly growing agua fresca brand. The founders chat with Kristen about: The origin story of Agua Bonita, which began in the early days of the pandemic Finding the right balance between honoring cultural recipes and traditions with creating something that would resonate with modern consumers Fundraising and growth challenges, as well as the pressures associated with being the *first* Latinx-owned beverage brand to raise more than $2M in funding

    16 min
  4. An invention to get more people outside, rain or shine

    04/18/2022

    An invention to get more people outside, rain or shine

    When Sirena Rolfe, founder of Tempus Hood, was repeatedly caught out in unpredictable weather, she saw the opportunity to solve a problem. But she didn’t realize that her idea — to create a packable, detachable hood — would turn her into an entrepreneur and an inventor. In this episode, Sirena shares her journey to receive a patent and build her business, along with her purpose to help break common barriers to outdoor recreation.

    10 min
  5. Founding a Black-owned business in the outdoors industry

    04/18/2022

    Founding a Black-owned business in the outdoors industry

    Of the 5,452 outdoor equipment stores in the U.S., only three are Black-owned. Mark Boles, founder and owner of Intrinsic Provisions, is one of those three pioneers. In this episode, Mark describes why he feels passionate about helping people of color participate in outdoor recreation and the challenges he faces as a Black business owner in the outdoor industry.

    9 min
  6. Improving the health of urban dwellers everywhere

    04/18/2022

    Improving the health of urban dwellers everywhere

    Kay Rodriguez, CEO and founder of Urban Outdoors, wants to shift the narrative around who participates in outdoor activities — and help city dwellers, specifically, get out there. Kay’s commitment to creating an online hub to connect people who live in urban areas with outdoor recreation within easy reach of their homes grew from her own experience with the therapeutic benefit — to mind and body — of getting outside. In this episode, Kay shares the Urban Outdoors origin story and her belief in the healing power nature offers in the face of today’s mental health crisis.

    14 min
  7. Izzy’s take: Generational wealth

    02/11/2022

    Izzy’s take: Generational wealth

    Yo! In this issue, I talked with two founders about what generational wealth means to them.  Both Tanya and Dennis are building in the fintech space, where wealth has historically been talked about from a narrow point of view. But they’re bringing what they know from their own communities and life experiences to the discussion. I’m honestly dumbfounded by how little has been done to date when it comes to improving generational wealth for more families — and how much opportunity there is to build in this space. Through their businesses, Tanya and Dennis are proving just how powerful it can be to educate and share knowledge and resources to empower a more equitable next generation. Thanks for listening! —Izzy ✌🏾

    2 min
  8. Empowering kids and families with financial literacy

    02/11/2022

    Empowering kids and families with financial literacy

    What do you do with over $1 million in company shares? Without the right financial education, Tanya Van Court learned the hard way and saw the value of her shares shrink to just $20K overnight. What she did next would define her future: She committed to educating herself and developing a path to help kids and families empower themselves through prioritizing financial literacy. In this episode of Real Quick, Tanya joins Izzy to talk about the founding story of Goalsetter, the opportunity of generational wealth, and her experience as a Black woman building in fintech.

    17 min
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Real Quick is a series of short audio interviews with mission-driven founders. Tune in to hear their stories, learn from their missteps, and get inspired by their triumphs. Pairs perfectly with your commute, workout, or morning coffee routine. Hosted by Izzy Lugo III.

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  • Creator
    Real Quick
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Real Quick
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