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. 754 Nicolas Jammet: Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer of Sweetgreen

    1D AGO

    754 Nicolas Jammet: Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer of Sweetgreen

    On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Nicolas Jammet, Co-Founder and Chief Concept Officer of Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand redefining fast food with fresh, crave-worthy meals. Nicolas and his co-founders launched Sweetgreen in 2007, opening their very first location in Georgetown just three months after graduating college. What started as a single salad shop has grown into a nationally recognized brand with hundreds of locations and a loyal following, all built on a vision of making healthy food accessible and transparent. In our conversation, Nicolas shares how Sweetgreen nearly ran out of money in the early months, the turning point that showed him the concept could scale, and how he’s balanced innovation with operational rigor. We dive into the role of technology in shaping Sweetgreen’s growth, the challenge of scaling culture across hundreds of restaurants, and how the brand continues to stay ahead in a crowded marketplace. Nicolas also reflects on the toughest leadership lessons he’s faced and what he sees as the future of food, wellness, and Sweetgreen’s place in it. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a foodie, or someone passionate about mission-driven business, this episode is full of insights and inspiration. Tune in to hear Nicolas’s journey and what it takes to build a category-defining brand. 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 Nicolas Jammet and Sweetgreen: https://www.instagram.com/nicolasjammet https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-jammet-5b9b878/ https://www.sweetgreen.com/   Sponsored By: Robinhood - Get started today at robinhood.com/yourmoney Warby Parker - head over to WarbyParker.com/GOLDIN right now to try on any pair virtually! 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/754

    29 min
  2. 753 Katya Eckert: Founder & CEO of A DOMANI

    3D AGO

    753 Katya Eckert: Founder & CEO of A DOMANI

    On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Katya Eckert, Founder & CEO of A DOMANI, the emerging brand pioneering cooling sleepwear for women going through hormonal changes. Katya’s inspiration came from her own postpartum experience, when she was blindsided by night sweats and frustrated by the lack of elegant, high-quality solutions on the market. Determined to create something better, she set out to build sleepwear that was not only functional but also luxurious and beautiful. In this conversation, Katya shares her journey from a 15-year career in institutional finance to building a science-backed DTC brand. We talk about the white space she saw in the sleepwear category, how she developed A DOMANI’s innovative fabrics and silhouettes, and what it takes to create products that solve real problems for women while staying true to luxury and design. This episode is packed with insights for founders, innovators, and anyone passionate about building brands that challenge the status quo. 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 Katya Eckert and A DOMANI: https://www.instagram.com/adomanisleep/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyaeckert https://www.adomanisleep.com   Sponsored By: ACORNS. Head to acorns.com/KARA or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Nutrafol - For a limited time get ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code KARAGOLDIN Dell - Get a new Dell PC at Dell.com/ai-pc Merit Beauty - Our listeners gat a FREE Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at MeritBeauty.com   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/753

    32 min
  3. 752 Mark Rampolla: Author of An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom and Founder of ZICO

    6D AGO

    752 Mark Rampolla: Author of An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom and Founder of ZICO

    On today’s episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we welcome Mark Rampolla, Founder of ZICO Coconut Water and author of An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom. Mark introduced coconut water to the U.S. market, scaled ZICO into a global brand, and sold it to Coca-Cola for over $200 million. Years later, he bought ZICO back — and today, he’s leading it into its next chapter while also helping entrepreneurs rethink success and freedom. Mark shares the inside story of building and selling ZICO, why he decided to buy it back, and what feels different about running it now. He also dives into the core themes of his new book, An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom — from why so many entrepreneurs aren’t truly free, to how success actually starts with freedom, to the daily practices and inner work that help founders reclaim their lives while building great companies. Packed with powerful insights and actionable takeaways, this episode is a must-listen for founders, leaders, and anyone chasing a vision of success that also leaves room for freedom. 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 Mark Rampolla, ZICO, and An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom: https://www.entrepreneursguidetofreedom.com https://www.zico.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrampolla https://www.instagram.com/themarkrampolla/ https://x.com/TheMarkRampolla https://www.instagram.com/zicococonut/ https://www.facebook.com/ZicoCoconutWater/ https://twitter.com/ZicoCoconut   Sponsored By: RULA - Go to Rula.com/KARAGOLDIN for convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance. Sommsation - Discover wine the way it was meant to be enjoyed at Sommsation.com/TheKaraGoldinShow to shop now. Function Health - My first 1,000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Go to FunctionHealth.com/KARA or use code KARA100 at sign-up. 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/752

    44 min
  4. 751 Deborah Pagani: Founder of Deborah Pagani Beauty

    OCT 8

    751 Deborah Pagani: Founder of Deborah Pagani Beauty

    On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Deborah Pagani, Founder of Deborah Pagani and Deborah Pagani Beauty. A celebrated hairstylist, jewelry designer, and now beauty entrepreneur, Deborah has spent decades shaping luxury across industries — from working with icons like Prince and Cyndi Lauper, to sparking the French pin revival with her cult-favorite hair accessories, to designing fine jewelry sold at Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman. Most recently, she launched Deborah Pagani Beauty, a luxury haircare line years in the making. Self-funded and born out of her vision to merge indulgence with performance, Deborah created clean, high-performing formulas anchored by an addictive signature fragrance and packaged in glass bottles worthy of display. In this conversation, she shares how her career journey prepared her to disrupt multiple categories, the white space she saw in the crowded haircare industry, and what it takes to build unapologetic luxury without compromise. This episode is packed with insights for founders, creatives, and anyone interested in brand building at the highest level. 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 Deborah Pagani and Deborah Pagani Beauty: https://www.instagram.com/deborahpaganibeauty/ https://www.instagram.com/deborahpagani/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-pagani-669bb94/ https://www.deborahpagani.com https://www.deborahpaganibeauty.com   Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/kara Odoo - Discover how Odoo can take your business to the next level, by visiting Odoo.com Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/karagoldin Dell - Get a new Dell PC at Dell.com/ai-pc   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/751

    31 min
  5. 750 Angela Caglia: Founder & CEO of Angela Caglia Skincare

    OCT 6

    750 Angela Caglia: Founder & CEO of Angela Caglia Skincare

    On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Angela Caglia, Founder and CEO of Angela Caglia Skincare, the luxury brand pioneering human stem cell-derived technology in regenerative aesthetics. With over 30 years of experience as a celebrity esthetician, Angela has treated some of the world’s most iconic faces and is now leading a new era in anti-aging skincare through groundbreaking, science-backed innovation. Angela shares the story of how she built her namesake brand to bridge high-performance results with clean, ethical formulations. We dive into the breakthrough Cell Forté Collection, what Human-Derived Stem Cell (HDSC™) Technology really means, and how regenerative beauty is changing the conversation around skin longevity. From the lessons she’s learned in building a science-first brand, to how she’s educating consumers in a crowded category, to what’s next for Angela Caglia Skincare, this episode is filled with insights for founders, beauty enthusiasts, and innovators everywhere. 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 Angela Caglia and Angela Caglia Skincare: https://www.instagram.com/angelacagliaskincare/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/angela-caglia-skincare/ https://www.angelacaglia.com   Sponsored By: Function Health - My first 1,000 listeners get a $100 credit toward their membership. Go to FunctionHealth.com/KARA or use code KARA100 at sign-up. SimpliSafe - Save 50% on a SimpliSafe home security system at SimpliSafe.com/KARAGOLDIN 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/750

    28 min
  6. 749 Doss Cunningham: Chairman & CEO of Nutrabolt

    OCT 3

    749 Doss Cunningham: Chairman & CEO of Nutrabolt

    On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Doss Cunningham, Chairman and CEO of Nutrabolt, the powerhouse behind consumer-loved brands like C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND. Over the last 20 years, Doss has led Nutrabolt to become the largest independently-owned active health and wellness portfolio in the world, trusted by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and millions of consumers around the globe. Doss shares the story of how Nutrabolt scaled from a single sports nutrition brand into a global performance wellness company. We dive into the rise of C4 as one of the fastest-growing energy drinks in the U.S., why Gen Z is reshaping the wellness space, and how athlete partnerships with stars like Saquon Barkley, CJ Stroud, and even investor Kevin Hart are fueling the brand’s cultural momentum. From building sustainably while staying private, to fostering a mission-driven culture, to creating a one-of-a-kind Austin HQ that reflects the company’s vision—this episode is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs, brand builders, and leaders chasing growth with purpose. 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 Doss Cunningham and Nutrabolt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doss-cunningham/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutrabolt/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/c4-energy/ https://www.instagram.com/c4energy/ https://www.instagram.com/nutraboltlife/ https://www.instagram.com/cellucor/ https://www.nutrabolt.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/749

    40 min
  7. 748 Cheree Ashley: Founder & CEO of Osier

    OCT 1

    748 Cheree Ashley: Founder & CEO of Osier

    On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Indie Lee, Founder of Indie Lee Skincare — the clean beauty brand built on resilience, transparency, and a mission to empower healthier living. Indie’s journey began in 2008, when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors believed was environmentally derived. After surviving surgery, she turned her awakening into action, creating her own skincare formulas at home and eventually launching Indie Lee Skincare in 2010. In our conversation, Indie shares how she transformed her personal health crisis into a movement that helped shape the clean beauty industry, what it took to bring her kitchen-made formulas to market, and how the brand has evolved over the past 15 years. We talk about the challenges of pioneering clean beauty before it was mainstream, how she defines “clean” today, and the lessons she’s learned as a mission-driven founder balancing wellness, science, and growth. Indie also opens up about her most pivotal founder moments, the hardest challenges she’s faced, and her vision for the future of beauty and intentional living. Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast, a wellness advocate, or a founder looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 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 Cheree Ashley and Osier: https://www.instagram.com/osierwellness/ https://www.instagram.com/cheree_ashley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheree-ashley/ https://osier.com/   Sponsored By: Dell - Get a new Dell PC at Dell.com/ai-pc LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Sommsation - Discover wine the way it was meant to be enjoyed at Sommsation.com/TheKaraGoldinShow to shop now.   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/748

    25 min
  8. 747 Lauren Gropper, Founder and CEO of Repurpose

    SEP 29

    747 Lauren Gropper, Founder and CEO of Repurpose

    On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Lauren Gropper, Founder and CEO of Repurpose — the compostable household goods brand that’s changing the way we think about single-use products. What started with a vision to replace wasteful plastics with plant-based alternatives has grown into a national movement, with Repurpose products now found in over 20,000 retail locations including Target, Costco, Kroger, and Whole Foods. From compostable cups, plates, and cutlery to bamboo paper towels and BPA-free wine cups, Repurpose is proving that sustainability can be simple, stylish, and affordable. In our conversation, Lauren shares how her early career in sustainable design and an eye-opening stint consulting in Hollywood inspired the launch of Repurpose. We talk about what it’s like to pioneer a new category, the challenges of educating consumers without overwhelming them, and how she’s built a mission-driven brand that has already replaced more than 727 million pieces of plastic. Lauren also opens up about the toughest challenges she’s faced as a founder, how she balances leadership with motherhood, and her bold vision for a world free from single-use plastics. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, curious about how to build a mission-driven CPG brand, or just looking for inspiration from a founder who turned an “aha moment” into a movement, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 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 Lauren Gropper and Repurpose: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-gropper-9a62791/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/repurpose-compostables/ https://www.instagram.com/repurpose/ https://repurpose.com/   Sponsored By: Quo - Get started for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/KARAGOLDIN LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Dell - Get a new Dell PC at Dell.com/ai-pc   Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/747

    27 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    788
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright © 2021 Kara Goldin and The Kara Goldin Show. All rights reserved.
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