Episodios

  • "Run. Now." 45 Years After Escaping Iran, A Story of Hope

    "Run. Now." 45 Years After Escaping Iran, A Story of Hope
    Mar 7 2026
    Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., and holding a PhD in Iranian Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Nazee Moinian is a powerful voice for her homeland. Though she fled Iran as a young girl during the onset of the 1979 revolution, she has remained deeply connected to her roots as an advocate for the Iranian people. Nazee shares the story of escaping the regime and assimilating into American culture while carrying her heritage alongside her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 m
  • Arm Candy that Bites Back: Bala’s Fashionable Fitness Gear Movement

    Arm Candy that Bites Back: Bala’s Fashionable Fitness Gear Movement
    Feb 28 2026
    Bala Founders, Natalie Holloway and Max Kislevitz, share the story of how they turned a napkin sketch into a cultural phenomenon. From shipping 75,000 units by hand out of a Brooklyn walk-up to securing a massive deal on Shark Tank just days before the world shut down, Natalie and Max share the hard truths about building a brand from scratch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 m
  • The Sweet Sting of Success: How Mike’s Hot Honey Built a $60M Empire

    The Sweet Sting of Success: How Mike’s Hot Honey Built a $60M Empire
    Feb 21 2026
    After tasting a jar of chili-infused honey at a local pizzeria in Bahia, Brazil, the founder of Mike's Hot Honey, Mike Kurtz, spent a year obsessively tinkering with batches to recreate that taste. Mike reveals the unglamorous "midnight hustle" of his early days, bottling honey by hand in a Brooklyn pizza kitchen while working a music industry day job. Mike explains how he disrupted a "sleepy" grocery aisle, landed a massive Walmart deal from a small-town garage, and scaled his "sweet heat" into a household name found in 30,000 stores nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 m
  • The "Witness" on Your Porch: How Ring Founder Jamie Siminoff Invented a Crime-Solving Giant

    The "Witness" on Your Porch: How Ring Founder Jamie Siminoff Invented a Crime-Solving Giant
    Feb 14 2026
    Can a simple doorbell actually solve a crime? The founder of Ring, Jamie Siminoff, insists that it can, and his journey proves that a garage invention can evolve into a world-renowned crime solver. He shares how his invention has helped police capture footage of violent criminals and even reunite kidnapped children with their families. Later, Jamie highlights how he built a billion-dollar enterprise from the ground up, overcoming a disastrous initial launch through years of relentless grit. This episode recorded on January 27th, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 m
  • The Power of Failure: NFL Legend Fran Tarkenton on Winning in Business

    The Power of Failure: NFL Legend Fran Tarkenton on Winning in Business
    Feb 7 2026
    Three-time NFC champion, Hall of Fame quarterback, and founder of Tarkenton Companies, Fran Tarkenton reflects on his 18-year NFL career, during which he set numerous passing records while overcoming relentless obstacles. He highlights his journey from his early life to the NFL and his eventual pivot to massive business success after retirement. Fran explains why failure serves as the ultimate teacher and how true strength is forged through adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 m
  • Cheddar Than the Rest: How Goodles Out-Noodled Kraft

    Cheddar Than the Rest: How Goodles Out-Noodled Kraft
    Jan 31 2026
    Goodles CEO Jen Zeszut reveals how her disruptive mac and cheese brand revolutionized a stagnant category by engineering a nutrient dense, aesthetically bold, and superior-tasting alternative. From cashing in her 401k to selling three boxes every second, this is the masterclass in "sneaky nutrition" and building a brand that's unafraid to be unique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 m
  • Airbnb for Your Closet: How the Pickle Founders Are Monetizing Your Wardrobe

    Airbnb for Your Closet: How the Pickle Founders Are Monetizing Your Wardrobe
    Jan 24 2026
    How do you turn a side hustle into a viral marketplace? Pickle founders Julia O’Mara (COO) and Brian McMahon (CEO) reveal how they scaled their peer to-peer fashion rental app to hundreds of thousands of users nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 m
  • She Found a Unicorn in the Trash: How the CLEAR CEO Turned Bankruptcy Into Billions

    She Found a Unicorn in the Trash: How the CLEAR CEO Turned Bankruptcy Into Billions
    Jan 17 2026
    CLEAR Founder, CEO, and Chair Caryn Seidman-Becker shares how she transformed a bankrupt startup into a $4 billion biometric security company. She explains her vision for CLEAR, its growth into more than 60 airports, and how its technology now serves over 36 million members nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 m