Podcast: The Kara Goldin Show

On today’s episode, we welcome Sandra Powers Murphy, Founder & CEO of Scarlett Chase — a luxury footwear brand proving women no longer have to choose between style and support. By blending European craftsmanship with patented, orthotic-grade technology, Scarlett Chase is redefining performance luxury with shoes engineered for what Sandra calls “The Runway of Life.”
Sandra’s journey began with a personal frustration after a successful career in finance — she couldn’t find shoes that were both beautiful and truly wearable. Rather than settle, she identified a gap in the market and built a brand handcrafted in Italy with sneaker-like construction and proprietary support designed to challenge expectations around women’s footwear.
In this episode, Sandra shares how she pivoted industries to launch a fast-growing brand, what it takes to innovate in a legacy category, and why designing by women for women creates a meaningful advantage. We discuss navigating today’s retail landscape, leading with discipline, and turning a personal pain point into a powerful business. A great conversation for founders, leaders, and anyone inspired to build something better.

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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

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The Kara Goldin Show | 809 Sandra Powers Murphy: Founder of Scarlett Chase

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On today’s episode, we welcome Amy Smilovic, Founder & Creative Director of Tibi and author of the new book Almost Reckless. What started in 1997 with $15,000 and no formal fashion training has grown into one of the most respected independently owned luxury brands — built not on focus groups or algorithms, but on rigorously defined principles and instinct.
In this conversation, Amy shares how she rebuilt her $70M business by rejecting sameness, redefining traditional success metrics, and embracing what she calls the “Creative Pragmatist” mindset — balancing bold creativity with discipline and utility. We talk about navigating “the good ick” before growth, knowing when a risk aligns with your values, building community without chasing trends, and leading with conviction in an era dominated by data. A thoughtful episode for founders, creatives, and anyone committed to building something original with structure, clarity, and courage.

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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

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The Kara Goldin Show | 808 Amy Smilovic: Founder of TIBI & Author of Almost Reckless

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On today’s episode, we welcome Joey Zwillinger, Co-Founder and CEO of Biologica — a science-backed wellness brand redefining hormonal health for women at every life stage. Best known for co-founding Allbirds and leading the company through its IPO, Joey is now applying his category-creation expertise to a new frontier: women’s wellness. Built alongside his wife Elizabeth and inspired by her lived experience navigating decades of hormonal shifts, Biologica was created to address a major gap in the supplement industry — the lack of targeted, stage-specific support for women.
Joey’s path to launching Biologica reflects a career dedicated to purpose-driven innovation. After helping scale one of the most recognizable direct-to-consumer brands of the last decade, he turned his focus toward consumer health, bringing together clinical expertise, thoughtful design, and a mission to better support women’s biology. Formulated with OB/GYNs and naturopathic doctors, Biologica’s effervescent Essentials offer a pill-free, daily ritual designed to deliver energy, balance, and long-term vitality without the overwhelm of complicated routines. By blending science with accessibility, the brand is helping reimagine what modern supplementation can look and feel like.
In this episode, Joey shares what he learned building Allbirds and how those lessons translate — and sometimes don’t — in the health and wellness space. We discuss identifying white space in a crowded market, building a brand from real consumer pain points, and why treating women as one-size-fits-all is no longer acceptable. Joey also offers insights on leadership, scaling with intention, partnering with family, and the future of direct-to-consumer in consumer health. A thoughtful conversation for founders, innovators, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of wellness.

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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

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The Kara Goldin Show | 807 Joey Zwillinger: Co-Founder & CEO of Biologica

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On today’s episode, we welcome Jenn Krouse, CEO and Founder of AUNU — a skincare brand built around the transformative power of medical-grade Mānuka honey. After helping scale iconic brands like Tory Burch, WeWork, and Victoria Beckham Beauty — where she was part of the founding executive team that grew the business to over $100M — Jenn set out to build a company rooted in trust, clinical efficacy, and the intelligence of nature.
AUNU was inspired by both professional insight and personal experience. Growing up between Korea and Japan, Jenn was introduced early to the healing properties of Mānuka honey — a resource that later became essential as she searched for solutions to her own skin sensitivities. Partnering with Comvita™, the global leader in medical-grade Mānuka honey, she created a brand focused on supporting the skin barrier and delivering powerful results without harsh ingredients. Designed with clinically tested formulas and uncompromising standards, AUNU reflects Jenn’s belief that potent natural ingredients can transform long-term skin health.
In this episode, Jenn shares what it takes to move from scaling established brands to founding one of your own, why investing in clinical studies matters even as a startup, and how to identify true whitespace in a crowded beauty market. We discuss leadership, resilience, earning consumer trust, and the growing shift toward holistic skin health over quick fixes. A thoughtful conversation for founders, operators, and anyone inspired to build brands with both purpose and performance.

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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Jenn Krouse and AUNU:
https://www.aunubeauty.com
https://www.instagram.com/aunubeauty/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkrouse/

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The Kara Goldin Show | 806 Jenn Krouse: Founder & CEO of AUNU

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On today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Julie Chung, Co-Founder of T3 — the prestige hair tool brand that pioneered an entirely new category when it launched the original T3 Featherweight hair dryer in 2004. What began as a simple insight — that premium beauty routines deserved equally high-performing hair tools — evolved into a company that has transformed millions of styling routines through thoughtful innovation, elevated design, and a deep commitment to hair health.
Dr. Chung’s journey is anything but traditional. While helping conceptualize T3’s breakthrough first product and shaping the brand’s identity, she was simultaneously building a distinguished career as an eye surgeon specializing in glaucoma. For more than two decades, she balanced medicine, motherhood, and entrepreneurship before returning to T3 in 2023 to help guide the company into its next phase of growth. Her unique dual perspective — rooted in scientific precision and consumer empathy — continues to influence how the brand approaches performance, problem-solving, and product development.
In this episode, Dr. Chung shares the origin story behind T3, what it takes to found a category before it exists, and how the company has remained competitive and founder-led in a corporate-dominated market. We discuss identifying whitespace, building a brand without relying heavily on external financing, and why authenticity and storytelling still matter deeply to consumers. Julie also reflects on leadership, longevity in the beauty industry, balancing multiple roles, and the innovation philosophy that has kept T3 relevant for over 20 years. A thoughtful conversation for founders, innovators, and anyone interested in building enduring brands that truly serve their customers.

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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Dr. Julie Chung and T3:
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The Kara Goldin Show | 805 Dr. Julie Chung: Co-Founder of T3

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On today’s episode, we welcome Victoria Eisner, Co-Founder and CEO of Hair Cultivated and the original founder of Glamsquad — the trailblazing on-demand beauty service that transformed how women access professional hair, makeup, and nail care. Known for building brands that sit at the intersection of luxury, science, and technology, Victoria is once again stepping into white space — this time to address an issue impacting millions of women: hair loss.
After redefining convenience in beauty with Glamsquad, Victoria turned her focus toward a category that has long lacked both innovation and empathy. With Hair Cultivated, she is bridging beauty and medicine through a premium, clinically proven prescription hair regrowth system designed specifically for women. Co-founded alongside a physician, the brand pairs powerful ingredients with elegant, easy-to-use formulations — creating a more elevated, discreet path to real results while helping normalize a conversation many women have felt forced to navigate quietly.
In this episode, Victoria shares the personal inspiration behind Hair Cultivated, what she learned founding and scaling Glamsquad, and how those lessons shaped her approach to building again. We discuss identifying untapped opportunity, earning consumer trust in health-driven categories, and designing products that support both confidence and wellbeing. A great conversation for founders, innovators, and anyone inspired to build brands that truly change how people feel.

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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Victoria Eisner and Hair Cultivated:
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The Kara Goldin Show | 804 Victoria Eisner: Co-Founder & CEO of Hair Cultivated

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On today’s episode, we welcome Mike Glick, CEO of NIMA Partners — the company behind the next-generation portable gluten sensor designed to deliver real-time food testing with 99% accuracy across major gluten sources. With growing demand for food transparency and consumer diagnostics, NIMA is helping reshape how people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity confidently navigate what they eat.
Mike’s journey to leading NIMA Partners has been rooted in a career focused on improving nutrition, safety, and health outcomes. Prior to joining NIMA, he led and scaled multiple food allergy and nutrition startups including Goode Health, Else Nutrition, and SpoonfulOne — the latter acquired by Nestlé. Earlier in his career, Mike spent over a decade at Abbott and began professionally in supply chain consulting after studying Business and Engineering at the University of Illinois and earning his MBA from Wake Forest University. Stepping into NIMA in 2025, he has been instrumental in relaunching the business at a moment when consumer trust and verification in food have never been more important.
In this episode, Mike shares why he transitioned from packaged foods to food-tech diagnostics, the powerful consumer problem NIMA’s sensor is solving, and what has changed in gluten testing since the company first launched. We discuss the prevalence of celiac disease, how people manage risk today, and the emotional impact of having real-time answers about what’s on your plate. Mike also talks about leadership, measuring success, recognizing the right moment to move forward, and why standing still is rarely an option. A thoughtful conversation for founders, operators, health innovators, and anyone interested in the future of transparency in the food system.

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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

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The Kara Goldin Show | 803 Mike Glick: CEO of NIMA Partners

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On today’s episode, we welcome Brittany Cobb, Founder and CEO of Flea Style and author of the forthcoming book How to Style a Hat — a modern style guide and cultural manifesto centered on confidence, authenticity, and self-expression. What began as a small, underfunded side project rooted in Brittany’s love of flea markets and vintage culture has grown into a nationally recognized experiential retail brand valued at over $15 million, with seven locations redefining how people shop and connect with personal style.
Brittany’s path to building Flea Style was shaped by her early career as a lifestyle journalist and her instinct for storytelling — skills she seamlessly translated into entrepreneurship. Long before the shop-small movement gained momentum, she created a brand that celebrates individuality over trends and emotional connection over fast fashion. From launching The Original Hat Bar, an interactive concept that transformed hat shopping into a creative experience, to expanding into hospitality with in-store cafés and tearooms, Brittany has consistently pushed the boundaries of what modern retail can be. Her personal journey with melasma further deepened her belief in style as a confidence-building tool, inspiring both her brand ethos and her upcoming book.
In this episode, Brittany shares what it takes to build a category-defining brand from the ground up, why experiential retail is more relevant than ever, and how personal style can shape identity and self-expression. We talk about turning adversity into creative leadership, building emotional resonance in business, balancing the many roles of founder and mother, and scaling while staying authentic. A thoughtful conversation for founders, creatives, and anyone looking to lead with originality and confidence.

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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Brittany Cobb, Flea Style, & How To Style A Hat :
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The Kara Goldin Show | 802 Brittany Cobb: Founder & CEO of Flea Style

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On today’s episode, we welcome Tisha Thompson, Founder & CEO of LYS Beauty — the trailblazing clean cosmetics brand proving that high-performance, inclusive, and accessible beauty can coexist. As the first Black-owned clean makeup brand to launch at Sephora, Tisha has quickly built one of the fastest-growing brands in the category, earning major industry awards, viral product moments, and a loyal global following in just five years.
Tisha’s journey to founding LYS Beauty was shaped by more than two decades in the beauty industry as a makeup artist, executive, and product developer. From pioneering expansive shade ranges earlier in her career to boldly launching her own brand in the middle of the pandemic, she set out to challenge long-held industry myths — especially the idea that clean beauty couldn’t deliver both performance and inclusivity at an affordable price. Despite the well-documented funding gap facing Black female founders, Tisha recently secured an 8-figure Series A investment, marking a pivotal moment not only for her company, but for representation across the beauty landscape.
In this episode, Tisha shares what she’s learned during her first five years building LYS, the story behind “drunk texting” Sephora with her idea, and how viral success can translate into long-term business growth. We talk about resilience through personal loss, leading with purpose, scaling without compromising values, and why accessibility remains core to the brand’s mission. A powerful conversation for founders, leaders, and anyone looking to disrupt an industry while staying deeply connected to their why.

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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

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The Kara Goldin Show | 801 Tisha Thompson: Founder & CEO of LYS Beauty

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On today’s episode, we welcome Heather Morgan, CEO of Neurobiologix — the science-driven wellness company using nutrigenomics to personalize supplements and help people get to the root cause of their health challenges.
Neurobiologix is redefining how we think about supplementation. Instead of generic, one-size-fits-all products, the company pairs advanced genetic testing with practitioner-grade formulas designed to support immune, cognitive, and neurological health based on an individual’s DNA. Neurobiologix represents an evolution toward precision, personalization, and evidence-based care.
In this episode, Heather shares how Neurobiologix blends genetics, technology, and clinical expertise to deliver smarter wellness solutions, why personalization is critical in an industry full of noise, and how partnering with healthcare providers helps build real trust and long-term impact. We dive into nutrigenomics, root-cause health, leadership lessons from scaling a science-backed company, and where precision wellness is headed next. This is a thoughtful conversation for founders, operators, and anyone interested in the future of personalized health.

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 karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

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The Kara Goldin Show | 800 Heather Morgan: CEO of Neurobiologix

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