Startup to Storefront

Exciting news! This week's podcast guest is Lauryn Bodden, the winner of Netflix’s first season of Snack vs. Chef! Lauryn wowed us all as she competed alongside 12 chefs, channeling her inner food scientist to recreate classic snacks and invent her own original creations. After her victory, Lauryn launched S’NOODS, a deliciously crunchy snack noodle that's perfectly seasoned and ready to enjoy right out of the bag each time! In addition to running S’NOODS, Lauryn is a recipe developer and private chef for The Sailing Collective. She’s also worked as a food editor and stylist for major meal...

This week, we're thrilled to sit down with Megan Roup, the inspiring founder of The Sculpt Society! Launched in 2017, Megan's decision to turn her passion for fitness into a full-time career led to the creation of The Sculpt Society, a revolutionary platform that embodies her belief in the transformative power of movement for personal growth and well-being. As a mother of two, Megan's journey with TSS continues to evolve, and she's here to share her mantra: "commit to less so you can show up more." With workouts ranging from quick 5-minute bursts to comprehensive 50-minute sessions, The Sculpt Society...

Join us in welcoming Jake Deleon, the founder of Fila Manila! 

Jake, a first-generation Filipino American born in the Philippines and raised in New Jersey, founded Fila Manila to spread the joy of Filipino family, culture, and cuisine. Discover award-winning Filipino flavors like Adobo Sauce, Banana Ketchup & Ube Purple Yam Spread, perfect for enjoying at home!

This year, Jake secured a $250,000 investment from Daniel Lubetzky on Shark 🦈 Tank!

During this episode, Jake shares his journey to closing the deal on National TV. 

Tune in to learn about: Jake's journey from CPG to en...

Join us this week as we chat with David Cantor, Founder of Folk Revival, on his mission to enhance food resilience. Discover how he's bridging worlds by introducing high protein, low carb options to natural food enthusiasts.

On this episode you’ll learn:

Don't miss this insightful episode!

This week we welcomed Celine and Joline Nehoray to our studio! 

Join us as we dive into their inspiring journey from sisters to cofounders of Beverly Hills Lingerie.  Founded in 2018, their brand draws inspiration from the 1980s trend of lingerie as streetwear, bringing a fresh perspective to the oversaturated market. Beverly Hills Lingerie has since been featured in Vogue, Entrepreneur, GQ, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, WWD & more! More than just a product, Beverly Hills Lingerie is a service that is elevating the experience of self-love and empowerment. With an all-female team, Celine & Joline exemplify the im...

This week we’re sitting down with Carrie Barber of MAKE Beauty. Carrie navigated her career with some of the most influential brands in beauty, with roles at top companies such as Sephora, Augustinus Bader, Bloomingdales and VIOLET GREY, establishing herself as part of the industry’s new guard of tastemakers. Carrie harnesses the advancements of biotechnology and formulates each product with sustainable botanical materials, lab engineered natural ingredients, and skin-compatible synthetics that go beyond the concept of clean. MAKE products are formulated using botanical and botanically derived ingredients and tested synthetic ingredients.

This episode’s key highli...

This week, we're featuring Cyndi Bray, the creator of Wad-Free, as seen on Shark Tank!

Wad-Free is a wad preventer that eliminates tangled, twisted, and balled-up laundry. Cyndi invented Wad-Free to help laundry-doers fight the battle against the dreaded sheet wad. One year after launching Wad-Free, Cyndi was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank and landed a deal with Mr. Wonderful himself, Kevin O’Leary.

On this episode, we'll cover:

How Cyndi went from being a Shark Tank fan to appearing on the show.

The secret behind Wad-Free’s explosive success.Whethe...

This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Hannah Minardi and Austin Wiberg, the duo behind Standard Self Care. Former college friends turned business partners, they have set out on a mission to revolutionize the personal care industry by creating high-performance products with meticulously tested formulas that instill the highest confidence. In this episode, you won't want to miss out on:

 The importance of testing everything, especially in the realm of digital marketing, and how no one’s idea is insignificant.
 How Standard Self Care goes beyond just selling products, focusing on educating consumers and...

Welcome to this weeks episode, recorded using Riverside, your all-in-one online podcast and video studio. 

This week’s guest is Miguel Leal, Cofounder and CEO of SOMOS. Miguel created SOMOS alongside his friends Rodrigo Zuloaga and Daniel Lubetsky after coming to the United States and being disappointed with the options for creating truly delicious Mexican meals at home. Discover why the market for cooking Mexican food at home is projected to grow to 30 billion dollars in the next five to ten years. Join us as we discuss the importance of cooking Mexican cuisine and why it is becoming as pop...

Welcome to our conversation with Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice. Join us as we delve into the company's incredible growth, from $10 million to $142 million in just 24 months. In this episode, we'll cover: 

The impact of maximizing TV exposure.

Jim Huether's strategies for navigating the challenges of being a CEO.

The pivotal role of the Hypervolt in Hyperice's remarkable success.

Over a short duration in 2020, Hyperice struck league-wide partnerships with the NFL, MLB, NBA, PGA Tour, UFC and US Soccer. Chief rival Therabody inked deals with the NWSL and ATP Tour. Both c...