The Kara Goldin Show

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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. 828 Pam Sherman: Author of Play You

    14H AGO

    828 Pam Sherman: Author of Play You

    On today’s episode, I welcome Pam Sherman, Author of the new book Play You: The Role of a Lifetime — Bridge the Believability Gap to Boost Confidence, Connection, and Impact. Pam is an actor, leadership consultant, and President of The ShermanEDGE who has spent her career helping leaders ignite audiences with who they truly are. A former lawyer turned professional actor — a transition profiled in People Magazine — Pam now works with Fortune 50 companies and global leadership organizations, including YPO, EO, and Vistage, guiding leaders to communicate with greater authenticity and impact. In Play You, Pam introduces the concept of the “Believability Gap” — the space between who we are and how we show up. Drawing on techniques from the stage, she reveals how acting tools can help leaders embody their core character more fully, strengthen confidence, and connect more powerfully with teams and audiences. The book challenges the common belief that authenticity alone is enough, showing instead that believability — the ability to truly inhabit your message — is what drives influence and trust. In this episode, Pam shares how her unconventional journey shaped her leadership philosophy, why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have, and how small shifts in presence can dramatically change the way others experience us. We discuss overcoming self-doubt, navigating toxic cultures, breaking the “fourth wall” in everyday communication, and how teams can collaborate more effectively when individuals close their believability gap. A compelling conversation for founders, leaders, and anyone ready to step into their own role of a lifetime. Whether you’re looking to boost confidence, reconnect with your purpose, or increase your impact, this episode offers practical tools and inspiration to help you “play you” more fully — starting now. Don’t miss it!   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 Pam Sherman and Play You:https://www.thepamsherman.com/play-youhttps://www.thepamsherman.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thepamsherman/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-sherman/   Sponsored By: LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Intuit QuickBooks Payroll - Keep your focus on the big picture and get ready for what’s next. Learn more at Quickbooks.com/workforce 1-800-Flowers - Visit 1800Flowers.com/KARAGOLDIN to claim your Double Roses offer before they're gone! HomeServe - Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that’s right for you.   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/828

    28 min
  2. 827 Kevin Keller: Co-Founder of Fulton & Roark

    3D AGO

    827 Kevin Keller: Co-Founder of Fulton & Roark

    What does it take to build a modern luxury brand — without outside funding — and still grow at triple-digit rates? On today’s episode, we welcome Kevin Keller, Co-Founder of Fulton & Roark — the American fine fragrance brand redefining how fragrance is designed, experienced, and sold. Launched in 2013 with just $11,000 and no outside investment, Kevin and his co-founder Allen Shafer set out to create products that felt more personal, practical, and modern — starting with their now-signature solid fragrance, a portable alternative to traditional sprays. Since then, Fulton & Roark has grown into a nationally distributed brand carried in hundreds of retail locations, including Neiman Marcus and luxury hotel properties, while maintaining a strong direct-to-consumer business that drives the majority of its sales. With thoughtful product expansion into extrait de parfum, grooming, and body care, the company has built a loyal following by staying disciplined in its approach to design, storytelling, and customer experience. In this episode, Kevin shares how he built Fulton & Roark from the ground up without outside capital, the importance of balancing DTC and wholesale in a competitive category, and how to scale profitably while staying true to your brand. We also discuss what “modern luxury” really means today, how consumer expectations around fragrance and grooming are evolving, and why intentional product development is critical to long-term success. Kevin also reflects on the lessons he’s learned as a founder, what he would do differently, and what’s next for the brand. If you’re interested in building a capital-efficient business, redefining a legacy category, or creating products that truly resonate with modern consumers — this episode is 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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Kevin Keller and Fulton & Roark:https://www.instagram.com/fultonandroark/https://www.fultonandroark.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwilliamkeller/   Sponsored By: LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Warby Parker - Get 15% off + Free Shipping when they buy 2 or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/KARAGOLDIN   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/827

    32 min
  3. 826 Jash Mehta: Co-Founder & CEO of Pop & Bottle

    5D AGO

    826 Jash Mehta: Co-Founder & CEO of Pop & Bottle

    On today’s episode, we welcome Jash Mehta, Co-Founder & CEO of Pop & Bottle — a plant-based latte brand redefining what ready-to-drink coffee, matcha, and tea can look like when clean ingredients and real flavor come first. Inspired by California’s farm-to-table culture and a desire to eliminate mystery ingredients and refined sugars from her daily latte ritual, Jash began experimenting in her apartment with the goal of creating something better. What started as a personal solution has grown into a national brand carried by major retailers across the U.S. In this episode, Jash shares what it takes to build a clean-label beverage brand in an incredibly crowded category, why matcha is having such a moment, and how ingredient transparency builds lasting trust with consumers. We also talk about scaling without compromising values, innovating with functional ingredients, and how motherhood has shaped Jash’s leadership style and decision-making as a founder and CEO. A must-listen for founders, operators, and anyone interested in building better-for-you brands with intention and integrity.   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 Jash Mehta and Pop & Bottle:https://www.popandbottle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/popandbottle/https://www.linkedin.com/company/pop-and-bottle/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jashmehta/   Sponsored By: LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Merit Beauty - Meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order. Zocdoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/KARA to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Pipedrive CRM - Get more leads and grow your business. Go to Pipedrive.com/kara and get started with a 30-day free trial. Momentum - Simplify your supplement routine with Momentum—get a free Welcome Kit and Travel Collection (a $70 value) at Momentumshake.com/karagoldin.   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/826

    34 min
  4. 825 Robbie Salter: Co-Founder of Jupiter

    APR 13

    825 Robbie Salter: Co-Founder of Jupiter

    On today’s episode, we welcome Robbie Salter, Co-Founder of Jupiter — the clinically proven, salon-grade scalp care brand redefining how dandruff is treated. What started as a personal frustration during an intense period of work stress led Robbie to discover that the dandruff category hadn’t meaningfully evolved in decades. Most products forced consumers to choose between efficacy and experience — outdated drugstore formulas that worked but felt embarrassing, or premium haircare that looked good but didn’t actually treat the condition. Jupiter was created to bridge that gap. Through extensive consumer research and early demand testing, Robbie and his Co-founder Ross Goodhart uncovered a major opportunity to modernize the category. They built Jupiter as a science-backed brand that treats dandruff at the root while also acknowledging the role lifestyle, stress, and environment play in scalp health. By combining clinically proven formulas with clean ingredients, elevated design, and stigma-breaking education, Jupiter is helping normalize dandruff care and setting a new standard for results-driven haircare. In this episode, Robbie shares the insights that helped validate the opportunity in a legacy category, what surprised him most about building in a space historically associated with stigma, and how Jupiter is helping shift the conversation around scalp health. We discuss the role of consumer education, the importance of destigmatizing common conditions, and how thoughtful brand storytelling — including campaigns like the “Shampoo Heist” — can turn challenges into momentum. From navigating the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship to redefining what premium dandruff care can look like, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how founders can rethink even the most overlooked industries. If you’re interested in building modern consumer brands, redefining legacy categories, or how founders turn personal insight into meaningful innovation — this episode is 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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Robbie Salter and Jupiter:https://www.hellojupiter.com/https://www.instagram.com/hellojupiter/https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesalterhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/jupiterthebrand   Sponsored By: Acorns - Head to Acorns.com/KARA or download the Acorns app to get started. AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Samsara - Head to Samsara.com/KARA to request a free demo and see how Samsara brings visibility and safety to your operations. Upwork - Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. OneSkin - Try OneSkin with 15% off using code KARAGOLDIN at oneskin.co/KARAGOLDIN   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/825

    30 min
  5. 824 David Rabie: Founder & CEO of Tovala

    APR 10

    824 David Rabie: Founder & CEO of Tovala

    On today’s episode, we welcome David Rabie, Founder and CEO of Tovala — the smart oven and chef-prepared meal service transforming how people cook and eat at home. What started as an idea while David was earning his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business has grown into a category-defining business that combines food, software, and hardware to make fresh meals easier than ever. With a simple scan of a QR code, Tovala’s countertop smart oven automatically cooks chef-prepared meals using thousands of tested cook combinations — eliminating the need for planning, chopping, or cleanup. Inspired by the everyday challenge of finding time to cook fresh meals at home, David combined his passion for food and technology to build a completely new model for modern home cooking. Since launching in 2017, Tovala has sold more than 40 million meals nationwide and built one of the most loyal customer bases in the meal delivery category. By vertically integrating the oven, software, and food experience, the company has been able to deliver consistency, convenience, and quality at scale. In this episode, David shares the early inspiration behind Tovala, how he thought about margins and business fundamentals from the very beginning, and why vertical integration became the key to unlocking the company’s success. We discuss navigating near financial collapse in 2020, the leadership lessons that shaped him as a founder, and why cooking at home still matters in a world dominated by delivery apps. From building smarter with limited capital to creating a culture that promotes talent from within, this conversation offers a candid look at what it takes to build and scale a truly differentiated consumer business. If you’re interested in the future of food technology, building capital-efficient companies, or how founders navigate the toughest moments of scaling a startup — this episode is 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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about David Rabie and Tovala:https://www.tovala.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tovalafood/https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rabie/   Sponsored By: Pebl - Manage your global workforce in one place. Go to Hipebl.ai to get a free estimate. AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Warby Parker - Get 15% off + Free Shipping when they buy 2 or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/KARAGOLDIN   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/824

    30 min
  6. 823 Kahh Spence: Founder & CEO of Samir Grey

    APR 8

    823 Kahh Spence: Founder & CEO of Samir Grey

    On today’s episode, we welcome Kahh Spence, Founder and CEO of Samir Grey — a luxury fragrance and personal care brand rooted in family, legacy, and emotional connection. After more than a decade shaping culture as a celebrity hairstylist and image architect for artists including Cardi B, Kelly Rowland, Normani, and Victoria Monét, Kahh stepped into a new chapter: building a brand of his own grounded in storytelling, representation, and self-expression. Samir Grey was born from something deeply personal. Inspired by the women who raised him, the brand redefines modern luxury as an accessible act of self-love — offering clean, vegan, cruelty-free fragrance and essentials designed to feel intimate, grounding, and enduring. What began as a creative vision evolved into a mission-driven company that uses scent as a tool for memory, identity, and empowerment — expanding beauty beyond aesthetics into emotional ritual. In this episode, Kahh shares what it takes to move from creative collaborator to founder and CEO, how to translate personal legacy into product, and why leading with authenticity matters more than ever in today’s beauty landscape. We discuss representation, building inclusive brands without performative messaging, navigating doubt as a first-time founder, and redefining success through impact and cultural resonance. A powerful conversation for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to build boldly from their own story.   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 Kahh Spence and Samir Grey:https://samirgrey.co/https://www.instagram.com/samirgrey.co/https://www.instagram.com/kahhspence/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahhspence/   Sponsored By: AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com QUO - Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/karagoldin Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/karagoldin   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/823

    26 min
  7. 822 Meredith Mills-Merritt: Founder & CEO of The Original Southside

    APR 6

    822 Meredith Mills-Merritt: Founder & CEO of The Original Southside

    On today’s episode, we welcome Meredith Mills-Merritt, Founder and CEO of The Original Southside — the premium gin-based ready-to-drink cocktail brand redefining what “clean” and “craft” mean in the spirits industry. Inspired by her mom Leah’s beloved gin, lemonade, and mint summer cooler, Meredith transformed a nostalgic family recipe into a fast-growing national brand. With a background in prestige beauty, she approached beverage the way few founders do — with precision around formulation, ingredient transparency, and sensory experience. The result is a 10% ABV cocktail made with certified organic, vegan, gluten-free ingredients, sweetened with 100% sugarcane, and crafted with a proprietary gin distilled in Vermont. Since launching in 2024, The Original Southside has expanded into 20+ markets and landed at retailers like Whole Foods and Total Wine — all while building a bold, vintage-meets-modern brand identity that stands out on shelf and at major cultural events. In this episode, Meredith shares what it takes to break into a heavily regulated, traditionally male-dominated industry, how she defines “premium” in today’s ingredient-conscious world, and the lessons she’s learned scaling quickly without compromising quality. From retail strategy to brand storytelling to mindful drinking, this conversation is a masterclass in turning personal inspiration into a polished, high-growth consumer brand. If you’re interested in the future of mindful drinking, building mission-driven companies, or how founders successfully reinvent themselves, this episode is 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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Meredith Mills-Merritt and The Original Southside:https://www.drinksouthsides.comhttps://www.instagram.com/drinksouthsides/https://www.instagram.com/meredithleahmerritt/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithleahmills/https://www.linkedin.com/company/theoriginalsouthside/   Sponsored By: AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com RULA - Go to Rula.com/KARAGOLDIN for convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance.   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/822

    28 min
  8. 821 Lauren Stephens: Co-Founder of Dudley Stephens

    APR 3

    821 Lauren Stephens: Co-Founder of Dudley Stephens

    On today’s episode, we welcome Lauren Stephens, Co-Founder of Dudley Stephens — the cult-favorite apparel brand redefining everyday essentials and making the turtleneck cool again. What began as a reimagined fleece silhouette has grown into a beloved, functional-yet-fashionable brand known for timeless design, versatility, and effortless polish. In this conversation, Lauren shares how focusing on one iconic piece helped build a loyal following, why simplicity can be a powerful differentiator in a crowded fashion market, and what it takes to scale thoughtfully without chasing trends. We talk about building a brand with family, balancing function and fashion, creating wardrobe staples that last, and how intentional storytelling can turn a single product into a movement. A thoughtful episode for founders, creatives, and anyone building something meant to stand the test of time.   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 Lauren Stephens and Dudley Stephens:https://www.dudleystephens.comhttps://www.instagram.com/laurendudleystephens/https://www.instagram.com/dudleystephens/https://www.linkedin.com/company/dudley-stephens/   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/821

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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
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright © 2021 Kara Goldin and The Kara Goldin Show. All rights reserved.
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