This week on the Modern Retail Podcast, senior reporters Gabriela Barkho and Melissa Daniels kick things off with a discussion about how mergers and acquisitions in the retail space are going on pause amid widespread uncertainty. Industry watchers are closely monitoring the situation, and some consumer brand investors tell Modern Retail they’re “taking a beat”…
Weston Jon Bouchér is a California-based menswear brand and the name of its founder. He launched the company in 2019 after a decade as a full-time apparel and lifestyle model. He initially sought a white-label supplier with like-minded quality standards. Unsuccessful, he opted instead for “cut-and-sew manufacturing.” The result is a network of global manufacturers,…
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Jasmina Aganovic, Founder and CEO of Future Society—a revolutionary fragrance brand using biotechnology to bring extinct flower scents back to life. With a background in chemical and biological engineering from MIT, Jasmina is merging science and storytelling to create a completely new genre in fragrance.
During our conversation, Jasmina shares the inspiration behind Future Society, how she and her team are sequencing DNA to resurrect lost aromas, and why she believes biology will shape the future of beauty. We dive into the creative process behind crafting emotional, science-backed scents, the sustainability angle, and the powerful intersection of memory, technology, and design.
Whether you’re into beauty, biotech, or bold new business models, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Now on The Kara Goldin Show.
Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @KaraGoldin on all networks.
To learn more about Jasmina Aganovic and Future Society:
https://www.instagram.com/wearefuturesociety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bBn9VfEULs
https://hypebae.com/2024/10/future-society-jasmina-aganovic-interview-extinct-flower-perfume-where-to-buy
https://wearefuturesociety.com
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In this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), and special guest host: Anthony Combs (CEO and Founder of Splendies) get real about the differences between DTC and subscription-based businesses, and why retention is the…
How did our clients actually perform in March 2025? On this episode of the podcast, Taylor and Richard break down the latest performance scorecard across our client portfolio—revealing exactly how we stacked up against forecasted revenue, spend, and contribution margin goals. Spoiler: We beat margin expectations by +11.68%, but that’s just the beginning. Here’s what…
On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Courtney Claghorn, Founder of SUGARED + BRONZED—the nation’s premier destination for expert sugaring hair removal and custom sunless tanning. What started in 2010 as a bootstrapped side project has grown into a category-defining brand that’s changing how we think about beauty services—making them more natural, consistent, and luxurious.
During our conversation, Courtney shares what led her to create SUGARED + BRONZED, how she turned a gap in the market into a thriving business, and the mindset it takes to scale without losing the soul of the brand. We explore the early challenges of bootstrapping, the strategy behind building a strong service-based brand, and the delicate balance between creative integrity and growth.
Whether you’re a beauty industry founder or someone looking to build a standout brand from scratch, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Now on The Kara Goldin Show.
Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @KaraGoldin on all networks.
To learn more about Courtney Claghorn and SUGARED + BRONZED:
https://www.instagram.com/sugaredandbronzed
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sugared-and-bronzed
https://www.instagram.com/courtneyclaghorn
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https://sugaredandbronzed.com/
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Are you feeling like your Shopify brand could be doing more—maybe you’re struggling to connect the dots between your channels, or you know you’re not getting the most out of your existing customers? You’re not alone. So many brands sense there’s untapped growth, but with commerce evolving so quickly, it’s tough to know what to…
Meta’s ad platform has changed—again. In this episode, we break down the exact strategies we’re using at Common Thread Collective to drive profitable growth for ecommerce brands in 2025. You’ll learn: Why cost caps alone won’t cut it anymore How we’re adapting bidding strategies to Meta’s new algorithm The role of creative diversification in targeting…
In this episode of Commerce Famous, host Ben Marks engages with Sander Mangel and Dennis Höting from Shopware to discuss the evolution of the Shopware Community Hub. They explore the importance of community engagement, the development journey of the hub, and the commitment to providing quality educational content. The conversation highlights the significance of building connections within the open-source ecosystem and the value of shared knowledge and expertise among community members. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of interaction within a community hub, emphasizing the value of contributions and recognition. They explore the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, highlighting how different individuals are driven by various factors. The discussion also covers the development of a community hub aimed at fostering engagement and collaboration, as well as the significance of learning pathways and community contributions. Finally, they share their aspirations for the future of the community hub and the impact it can have on its users.
