Episode 80: Skyler Mapes is the Co-Founder of EXAU Olive Oil and Co-Author of The Olive Oil Enthusiast. EXAU is a high-quality Italian olive oil brand that is listed on the official index of the world’s best olive oils and has been named on Oprah’s Favorite Things twice. Skyler’s Co-Founder and husband Giuseppe’s family have grown olives for over 100 years in Calabria, Italy.

In this episode, Skyler chats about:

• How she and Giuseppe established an olive oil brand that was missing from U.S. markets.
• The ins and outs of their olive oil production process in Calabria, Italy.
• How EXAU is supporting and re-investing in the local Calabrian community.
• The importance of letting go of control as a founder.

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Episode 79: Caroline D’Amore is the founder of Pizza Girl, a brand of pasta sauces made with organic, locally sourced ingredients. Born into the D'Amores Pizza Family, Caroline is no stranger to the food industry. She created Pizza Girl to provide healthy and delicious sauces for a new generation of home chefs. In this episode, we chat about:

• Caroline's journey from the entertainment industry to launching Pizza Girl
• Her experience on Gordon Ramsey's Food Stars
• The importance of embracing and learning from our mistakes

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Episode 78: Siobhan Murphy is the founder of Babar PR, a communications and public relations firm specializing in founders and brands making a positive impact.

With a wealth of experience in PR and strategic communications, Siobhan has worked in pivotal roles for Fortune 500 companies and startups across various industries. Most recently, Siobhan led consumer and entertainment communications at Twitter for over six years. At Babar, Siobhan focuses on helping founders and companies tell their stories, with clients including The Newsette, Amazon, Sephora, Rowely, and more.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Siobhan's journey from the corporate world to starting her own firm
• Tips for exploring career paths before entering the workforce
• Top skills it takes to be successful in the PR industry
• How she helps founders shine in today's competitive landscape

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