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Hot Takes Big Stakes

Hot Takes Big Stakes

De: Natalie Holloway and Lana Elie
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The real-world highs and lows of building a business—from early ideas scribbled on napkins to multimillion-dollar raises and the pivotal moments in between. Hosted by serial founders Natalie Holloway (Bala) and Lana Elie (Floom). We explore the unfiltered truths most founders are too polished (or too cautious) to say out loud. No hype, no jargon—just honest conversations about what actually works, what doesn’t, and what it really takes to grow something from nothing. Each week, Natalie and Lana sit down founder-to-founder to share sharp insights, fresh perspectives, and the kind of candor you rarely hear in the boardroom. Build your dream. Burn the playbook.Natalie Holloway and Lana Elie Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • How Chillhouse Went from a Tiny NYC Nail Salon to a Cult Beauty Brand in Target and Walmart | #20

    How Chillhouse Went from a Tiny NYC Nail Salon to a Cult Beauty Brand in Target and Walmart | #20
    Dec 3 2025

    Founder Cyndi Ramirez breaks down how she turned Chillhouse from a small New York “third space” into a fast-growing nail brand now carried at Target and Walmart. She shares the early PR and partnership strategy, why franchising didn’t fit, and how press-on nail art became the breakout product during lockdown. Cyndi opens up about a costly Paris expansion, what it taught her about focus, and how she’s mapping a three-year plan to become a legacy nail brand. If you care about brand, margins, and distribution strategy, this is your masterclass.



    More Hot Takes Big Stakes

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/hottakesbigstakes/

    TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hottakesbigstakes/


    More on ChillHouse

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chillhouse/


    More on Natalie Holloway:

    Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalieholloway/“Bala” Instagram: www.instagram.com/bala/“Balacize” Instagram: www.instagram.com/balacize/Substack,“

    Working Out in Heels”: natalieholloway.substack.comBook a 1-on-1 Call: intro.co/NatalieHolloway

    More on Lana Elie-Meyers:

    Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/lanaelie/

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lana-elie-875b383a/
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    42 m
  • Our Biggest Mistakes Growing a Business to 10 Figures in Revenue (& What We’d Do Differently)| #19

    Our Biggest Mistakes Growing a Business to 10 Figures in Revenue (& What We’d Do Differently)| #19
    Nov 20 2025

    Nat & Lana compare battle scars from growing to eight and nine figure revenue, then surviving the fallout. They break down fundraising runways, hiring too fast, firing too slow, founder FOMO, short term debt, and why focus wins. You will hear practical frameworks for repeat business, unit economics, delegation timing, IP protection, and geographic expansion. If you are building now, this is the unfiltered playbook of what not to do.



    More Hot Takes Big StakesInstagram: www.instagram.com/hottakesbigstakes/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hottakesbigstakes/More on Natalie Holloway:Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalieholloway/“Bala” Instagram: www.instagram.com/bala/“Balacize” Instagram: www.instagram.com/balacize/Substack,“Working Out in Heels”: natalieholloway.substack.comBook a 1-on-1 Call: intro.co/NatalieHollowayMore on Lana Elie-Meyers:Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/lanaelie/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lana-elie-875b383a/
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    26 m
  • This Episode Will Change Your Life: The Founders of Branch Basics on Non-toxic Living | #18

    This Episode Will Change Your Life: The Founders of Branch Basics on Non-toxic Living | #18
    Nov 13 2025

    Allison Evans and Kelly Love share the origin story of Branch Basics, the non-toxic cleaning brand built on education first. From a personal health crisis and a mentor’s hard-won wisdom, to shutting down a seven-figure business to reformulate transparently, they explain what “clean” should really mean. You will learn how everyday products can add to your body burden, what ingredients to avoid, and practical first steps to detox your home. This is a candid playbook on wellness, product integrity, and scaling a mission-driven brand.



    More Hot Takes Big Stakes

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/hottakesbigstakes/

    TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hottakesbigstakes/



    More on Branch Basics


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchbasics

    Website: https://branchbasics.com



    More on Natalie Holloway:


    Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalieholloway/

    “Bala” Instagram: www.instagram.com/bala/

    “Balacize” Instagram: www.instagram.com/balacize/

    Substack,

    “Working Out in Heels”: natalieholloway.substack.com

    Book a 1-on-1 Call: intro.co/NatalieHolloway


    More on Lana Elie-Meyers:


    Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/lanaelie/

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lana-elie-875b383a/
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    1 h y 1 m
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