Josh Durham launched Aligned Growth Management, an influencer marketing agency, in 2020. He says the influencer industry has evolved from the halcyon days a decade ago when affiliate-based creators could generate 5x returns. Influencer marketing circa 2025, according to Josh, is a long-term play. Success depends on quality products, engaged creator audiences, and content that…
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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Mesh Gelman, Founder and CEO of Cumulus Coffee—the brand behind the first-ever solution for creating specialty cold brew, nitro cold brew, and cold espresso at home in seconds. After years leading innovation at Starbucks, where he played a role in the rise of cold brew, Mesh set out to disrupt the space once again—this time from the inside out.
During our conversation, Mesh shares the backstory behind launching Cumulus Coffee, how years of R&D led to their cutting-edge cold brew technology, and what it takes to bring café-quality coffee into people’s homes. We explore the shifts in consumer behavior around cold coffee, the future of at-home beverage innovation, and how his experience in coffee, design, and retail all came together to fuel this game-changing brand.
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.
The Cumulus Coffee team is giving listeners of The Kara Goldin Show a special discount. Use code KARA100 for $100 off of a Cumulus machine.
To learn more about Mesh Gelman and Cumulus Coffee:
https://www.instagram.com/cumuluscoffeeco
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumulus-coffee
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meshgelman/
https://www.instagram.com/meshgelman/
https://www.cumuluscoffee.com/
Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/674
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If you’re waiting for things to “go back to normal” in ecommerce… stop. In this episode, Taylor and Richard break down why chaos is no longer the exception “it’s the rule” and what that means for how you run your brand. From unpredictable macro shifts to supply chain disruptions, stability is out. Adaptability is everything….
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ShopTalk Las Vegas 2025: An E-commerce and Retail Extravaganza | The official ASOM Pod Recap In this episode of the ASOM Pod, join John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), and Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane) recap ShopTalk 2025 held in Las Vegas. The team dives…
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Are conflicting data points between Shopify and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) undermining your marketing decisions? You’re not alone—and it’s likely costing your business more than you realize. Many Shopify brands struggle to establish a reliable source of truth for their marketing performance, leading to wasted ad spend, inaccurate reporting, and missed growth opportunities. In this…
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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Niki Leondakis, CEO of CorePower Yoga, the largest yoga studio brand in the U.S. with over 220 locations nationwide. With a background in hospitality and decades of experience leading iconic brands like Equinox and Two Roads Hospitality, Niki brings a powerful blend of customer obsession, leadership wisdom, and personal purpose to her work today.
In our conversation, Niki shares how her personal yoga practice—and a lifelong belief in the power of intentional leadership—brought her to CorePower Yoga. We talk about how she’s helping to evolve the brand from a fitness experience into a modern movement rooted in strength, mindfulness, and community. She also opens up about the challenges of leading through change, building culture at scale, and why emotional intelligence is the skill every leader needs today.
Whether you’re a wellness enthusiast, an aspiring CEO, or someone passionate about personal growth and purpose-driven leadership, this episode is full of insight and inspiration from one of the most respected voices in the industry. 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 Niki Leondakis and CorePower Yoga:
https://www.instagram.com/corepoweryoga/
https://www.instagram.com/niki_leondakis/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikileondakis/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/corepower-yoga/
https://www.corepoweryoga.com/
Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/673
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In this episode of the Podcast, Richard is joined by Steve Rekuc, our Director of Data, for a deep dive into what Q1 taught us — and what’s coming next. We’re breaking down the latest from our Direct to Consumer Confidence Index (DTCCI) and revealing what macroeconomic signals, consumer sentiment, and real brand performance tell…
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In this episode, Toni and I dive into the latest AI image generation announcements from OpenAI and Google and how they are completely disrupting marketing agencies, graphic design and ecommerce overall.
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On this episode of Honest Ecommerce, we have Robert Cardiff. He is a serial entrepreneur and investor, and the co-founder and COO of Laundry Sauce, an 8-figure DTC CPG brand reinventing how consumers experience laundry.
We talk about identifying white space in legacy categories, turning a viral meme into a high-end product, raising millions off a single anchor video before making a single sale, navigating manufacturing without big-brand backing, and so much more!
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