Starting Small

In this episode I am joined by Courtney Claghorn of SUGARED + BRONZED, the national leader in sugaring and spray tanning services with over 38 locations across five states. What began in Courtney’s Santa Monica apartment as a quest to create healthier, more aesthetic tanning options has grown into a self-care empire. L

In this episode I am joined by Priya of Hapny Home, a brand redefining hardware with its curated collection of solid brass pieces. Growing up immersed in the hardware business, Priya took the unconventional route of building her own brand instead of joining her father’s 40-year-old company. With an eye for detail and a

In this episode I am joined by Lillian Tung and Laura Schubert, lifelong friends and co-founders of Fur, pioneered the pubic hair and skin care category nearly a decade ago. Breaking taboos, they created a brand known for standout products like Fur Oil, a favorite of Emma Watson, and grew a loyal following, including o

In this episode I am joined by David Heacock, Founder of Filterbuy. David took a bold leap from a seven-figure career at Goldman Sachs to save his family’s business in Talladega, Alabama. Without prior involvement, he purchased the company from his grandfather and rebuilt it into Filterbuy, the leading indoor air quali

In this episode I am joined by Amy Zalneraitis, co-founder of We Feed Raw, the fastest-growing DTC raw dog food company. Amy shares the deeply personal story of carrying on her late sister Alissa’s mission to revolutionize pet health through biologically appropriate nutrition. Recognized as the premier raw dog food del

In this episode I am joined by Ryan Close, Founder & CEO of Bartesian, behind the revolutionary at-home cocktail machine that has transformed home entertaining. Officially launched in 2019, Bartesian skyrocketed to over $100M in DTC sales in under three years, with millions of cocktails served monthly. Ryan delves into