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Morning MicrodoseWhy You Should Love Your RootsIn this heartfelt episode, Krista sits down with Karissa Bodnar, the founder of the revolutionary beauty brand Thrive Causemetics. Karissa details her entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings in small-town Washington to making big waves in the beauty industry.Ahead, Karissa unpacks the "working genius" model that helps identify individual strengths and allows you to operate in your "genius zone" for optimum success. The girls also talk about the feminine aspects of business and why having female role models is a must.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts...2025-07-1806 min
90210MGI Choose …To Thrive with Karissa BodnarBeauty founder and force of nature Karissa Bodnar, founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics, joins Jennie for a conversation about building something beautiful, from the inside out. Karissa opens up about the unexpected path that led her to start THRIVE Causemetics. Along the way, she shares stories of love, loss, creativity and courage; including one about an egg and a very special ring. Together, Jennie and Karissa talk about confidence, community and what it means to choose yourself, especially on the hardest days. Follow the "I Choose Me" Podcast on Instagram and TikTok ...2025-07-0157 minI Choose Me with Jennie GarthI Choose …To Thrive with Karissa BodnarBeauty founder and force of nature Karissa Bodnar, founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics, joins Jennie for a conversation about building something beautiful, from the inside out. Karissa opens up about the unexpected path that led her to start THRIVE Causemetics. Along the way, she shares stories of love, loss, creativity and courage; including one about an egg and a very special ring. Together, Jennie and Karissa talk about confidence, community and what it means to choose yourself, especially on the hardest days. Follow the "I Choose Me" Podcast on Instagram and TikTok ...2025-07-0157 min
Dear Cancer, I'm BeautifulBeauty With A Purpose: Inside Thrive Causemetics with Karissa Bodnar, CEO and Founder of Thrive Causemetics and Bigger Than Beauty SkincareIn this episode of Dear Cancer, I’m Beautiful, we’re talking about beauty, confidence, and self-care with Karissa Bodnar, CEO and Founder of Thrive Causemetics and Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Her mission goes way beyond makeup—Karissa has created a brand that champions clean beauty, uplifts those affected by cancer, and helps women feel like themselves again. As a breast cancer survivor, I know how powerful beauty and self-care can be during and after treatment. Karissa opens up about the deeply personal reason she started Thrive Causemetics: her friend Kristy, while undergoing cancer treatment, was ad...2025-04-3052 min
9 to 5ish with theSkimmThrive Causemetics Founder Karissa Bodnar on Why You Need Real Friends as a LeaderKarissa Bodnar once got advice from a peer – she needed real friends, not just “deal” friends. It wasn’t a dig. Entrepreneurship is lonely. And if Karissa was going to make it as a founder, she’d need friends who cared about her and not the number of zeros in her bank account. Karissa sits down with us to share how she found those kinds of friends, the time she got ghosted out of a big investment, and what she really thinks about those beauty influencer trips.
In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Karissa also shares:
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Heal Squad x Maria MenounosHeal in 10: Best Beauty Hacks For Fast Makeup w/ Thrive Causemetics Founder, Karissa BodnarHey Heal Squad! We’ve all been there—racing against the clock with just minutes to pull off a flawless look. But what if you had the ultimate beauty hacks to get glam in minutes…maybe 7 minutes? Karissa Bodnar, the powerhouse CEO & Founder of Thrive Causemetics is spilling 10+ game-changing tips to help you achieve a radiant, dewy look and bright and lifted eyes. And she’s not stopping there! Karissa is also sharing insider secrets for healthy skin too! So Heal Squad, get ready to glow and go faster than ever…enjoy!Don’t forget to li...2025-03-1618 minHeal Squad x Maria Menounos1042. Toxic Ingredients to AVOID in Everyday Cosmetics w/ Thrive Causemetics Founder Karissa BodnarHey, Heal Squad! Thrive Causemetics CEO & Founder Karissa Bodnar is back for Part 2 of our conversation and its BEAUTY PACKED! Karissa opens up about the challenges of launching Thrive Causemetics, how Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof played a key role in her journey, and why staying independent is crucial to her brand’s mission. We’re also diving deep into clean beauty—what truly makes a product "clean,” the hidden toxic ingredients we should ditch ASAP, and safe alternatives that actually work. Karissa also breaks down a 7-minute clean beauty routine and shares her best-ever brow hacks to get flawless, natural bro...2025-03-1246 minHeal Squad x Maria Menounos1041. Turn Your Pain Into Purpose w/ Thrive Causemetics CEO & Founder Karissa BodnarHi, Heal Squad! Get ready for an absolutely inspiring episode because Maria is sitting down with the incredible Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics & Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Karissa isn’t just a beauty industry powerhouse, she has one of the most extraordinary journeys as a CEO. From her humble small-town beginnings to launching her first entrepreneurial venture at just 16 years old. Maria and Karissa chat about what she’s relaunching for Thrive Causemetics' 10th anniversary, the pivotal people who’ve shaped her mission, like Robin Roberts and Reese Witherspoon, and, most importantly, her best friend, whose battle with c...2025-03-1135 min
CEO Sales Huddle with Che BrownFrom Glamour to Generosity - How One CEO Redefined Beauty Marketing | CEO Sales Huddle with Che Brown
Launching a product can be a glamorous affair, especially in industries like beauty, where influencers, editors, and celebrities flock to lavish events in exotic locales. But amidst the sparkle and shine, there’s a problem lurking. Many of these events come with hefty price tags, leaving some CEOs wondering if the investment is truly worth it. Enter Karissa Bodnar, founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics, who decided to rewrite the playbook on product launches, proving that there’s more to success than just glitz and glamour.
Picture this - a launch party not in a luxu...2024-11-2614 min
Busy Philipps is Doing Her BestThrive Causemetics Founder, Karissa Bodnar “Not Now, Patrick Swayze!”This week, Busy’s talking a little bit about the latest development in her unique living situation, and Caissie is leaning into joy in the form of finally being able to discuss getting to be the very first guest to stay overnight in the Purple Rain House, thanks to Busy and AirBnB! Then, Biz and Cais are thrilled to talk to the very energetic and inspiring founder of Thrive Causemetics, Karissa Bodnar, about how she came up with the formula for their favorite mascara, Liquid Lash Extensions, and the touching story of what moved her to create a company th...2024-10-022h 29
Becoming You with Suzy WelchEvery Successful Person Is A Complete Failure (First) with Karissa BodnarTen years ago, Suzy traveled to Seattle to film a Today Show segment about a young make-up entrepreneur who was doing business differently. For every pair of false eyelashes she sold, she gave away a set to a chemotherapy patient who was losing her hair. At the time, Thrive Causemetics was based in Karissa Bodnar’s kitchen. The company has been so successful Karissa gave away – HELLO, GAVE AWAY – $150 million dollars to cancer patients and causes. And yet, Karissa would tell you that she’s failed along the way so many times she even has a playlist of “failure songs.” We...2024-09-2433 min
Amy & T.J.Thrive and Conquer with Karissa BodnarShe was once broke sleeping on the floor and dreaming of making people beautiful for a good cause. Now, thanks to an appearance on “GMA” and Amy’s encouragement, she’s doing it and honoring her in a very special way. Amy and T.J. sit down with the founder of Thrive Causemetics, Karissa Bodnar, who shares how the pain of others has inspired her to break through and build something bigger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-0454 min
Beauty Is Your Business - beautytech and beauty innovationBeauty That Gives Back - Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO at Thrive CausemeticsHost April Franzino is joined by Karissa Bodnar, the Founder and CEO at Thrive Causemetics. She shares her journey in the beauty industry and the mission behind her brands. Karissa emphasizes the importance of giving back and creating products that solve problems for consumers. She also discusses the challenges she faced in building her business and the lessons she learned along the way.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-2731 minMorning MicrodoseShow Up As Your Authentic SelfIn this heartfelt episode, Krista sits down with Karissa Bodnar, the founder of the revolutionary beauty brand Thrive Causemetics. Karissa details her entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings in small-town Washington to making big waves in the beauty industry.Ahead, Karissa unpacks the "working genius" model that helps identify individual strengths and allows you to operate in your "genius zone" for optimum success. The girls also talk about the feminine aspects of business and why having female role models is a must.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts...2024-05-2811 min
The GaryVee Audio ExperienceThe Importance of TRUE Positive Affirmation for KidsToday's episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience is an interview I did with Karissa Bodnar, the CEO of Thrive Causemetics. We talk about the power of following your passion and believing in yourself, complimenting kids for the right things, the role our upbringings played in shaping our entrepreneurial spirits and Karissa shares her story of how she entered the beauty industry and started her brand. Hope this episode brings you a ton of value!
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Almost 30Makeup, Mindfulness + Making a Difference: How Karissa Bodnar is Shaping the Beauty IndustryIn this heartfelt episode, Krista sits down with Karissa Bodnar, the founder of the revolutionary beauty brand Thrive Causemetics. Karissa details her entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings in small-town Washington to making big waves in the beauty industry.Ahead, Karissa unpacks the "working genius" model that helps identify individual strengths and allows you to operate in your "genius zone" for optimum success. The girls also talk about the feminine aspects of business and why having female role models is a must. Krista + Karissa emphasize how overcoming the discomforts of growth, facing fears, and building resilience t...2024-04-241h 36
Podcasts - The Ready StateKarissa Bodnar: Thriving as an Entrepreneur with Purpose Karissa Bodnar Thriving as an Entrepreneur with Purpose Karissa Bodnar launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand in 2015 with the mission of “Bigger than Beauty.” She began her career as a makeup artist and product developer/cosmetic chemist prior to starting Thrive Causemetics and now Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Thrive Causemetics® and Bigger ...Read More
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The post Karissa Bodnar: Thriving as an Entrepreneur with Purpose appeared first on The Ready State.2024-04-181h 082024 - The Ready StateKarissa Bodnar: Thriving as an Entrepreneur with Purpose Karissa Bodnar Thriving as an Entrepreneur with Purpose Karissa Bodnar launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand in 2015 with the mission of “Bigger than Beauty.” She began her career as a makeup artist and product developer/cosmetic chemist prior to starting Thrive Causemetics and now Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Thrive Causemetics® and Bigger ...Read More
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The Ready State PodcastKarissa Bodnar: Thriving as an Entrepreneur with PurposeView This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushKarissa Bodnar launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand in 2015 with the mission of “Bigger than Beauty.” She began her career as a makeup artist and product developer/cosmetic chemist prior to starting Thrive Causemetics and now Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Thrive Causemetics® and Bigger Than Beauty® Skincare exist to empower their customers, employees, and Giving Partners to live their most confident life. Thrive...2024-04-181h 08
Makers Mindset In conversation with Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics & Bigger Than Beauty SkincareWhen Karissa Bodnar started Thrive Causemetics out of her one-bedroom apartment, she was determined to create a business that was mission-driven to its core. Inspired by the loss of a close friend to cancer, Karissa set out to craft a makeup brand committed to giving back. Today, Thrive Causemetics proudly supports over 500 giving partners and has contributed millions in fundings and products to charitable organizations. Join Karissa and Nancy as they discuss Karissa’s journey as a mission-driven founder and explore the evolution of her business into the impactful force it is today.Explore mor...2024-04-1133 min
Food Heals457: How to Think and Grow Rich, Manifest Your Dream Home, Create Your Future with a Vision Board, Call in True Love, and Build an Abundant Business (New Years 2024 Series Part 1)What are your goals for 2024? What do you truly want to change in your life to experience the life of your effing dreams? Asking myself these very questions inspired me to go back and listen to some of our favorite stories from Food Heals. I put together a collection of incredible stories to inspire you to create the life you want and reach your goals in 2024. So, introducing the New Year Series where we are chatting about how to reach your goals with grace and ease in 2024 and beyond. My personal formula for this is...2024-01-041h 32
Food Heals453: Plant Medicine Part 2: with The Journey to Sobriety Through Ayahuasca with Derek JanuszewskiDespite their controversial reputation, psychedelics are being widely used by doctors, shamans, retreat leaders, and more across the world to treat trauma and PTSD. Whether it's Psilocybin, Ayahuasca, or another form of plant medicine, rapid healing can occur when using these medicinal plants. So, how do we learn to unlock the rapid healing power of these psychedelics? Imagine addressing lifelong trauma, PTSD, addiction, and more within minutes, without the need for years of traditional therapy. Contemplating questions like these inspired this three-part series on Food Heals, where we discuss the healing power of plant medicine. In this...2023-12-0139 min
Food Heals447: The Man Who Wants to Live to 500 Years Old: Longevity Secrets, 3D Organ Printing, Stem Cells, AI, and more with Marek PiotrowskiCan humans live to be 500 years old? Will death one day become optional? Which of our science fiction movies from the past are now a reality today? My guest Marek Piotrowski answers these questions and more on today's episode of Food Heals. With a background as a CMO in robotics, Marek is dedicated to demystifying breakthroughs in the field of longevity. Marek, along with his son Alex, are on a father and son quest for Longevity and Radical Life Extension, touring the world for 1...2023-11-101h 02
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)Karissa Bodnar, Thrive Causemetics Founder: Entrepreneurship Gave Me The Freedom To Donate $150M in Value to Over 500 Charities | Entrepreneurship E253Karissa Bodnar was in her early twenties and working her way up the cosmetic ladder, from a make-up artist at Sephora to Clarisonic and then to L’Oréal. But when she hit a brick wall after losing a close friend to cancer at 24, she came to the realization that she had to stop waiting around and build the beauty company of her dreams. She started her own company from her one-bedroom apartment, taking orders herself and making product formulas on her kitchen counter. That company, Thrive Causemetics, is now a multimillion-dollar business, selling “clean” cosmetics that can be worn by...2023-11-031h 04
Food Heals445: Detox & Declutter Your Home, Your Products, Your Skin, and Your Body (Part 3 with Kimberly Van Der Beek, Janice McQueen, and Michael Ofei & Maša Ofei)Did you know that physical clutter can also clutter up our minds, not to mention the dust cluttering up our bodies? But, lack of space is not the cause of clutter. Disorganization results in 80 percent of the clutter in most homes. In the average home, getting rid of clutter eliminates 40 percent of housework. Plus, most of us only use 20 percent of what we own! In the last two episodes, we heard from experts about the power of detoxing our homes, now it's time to declutter! First up, it's Wellness Expert Kimberly Van Der...2023-10-191h 26
Dear FoundHer...Building a $150MM Brand on the Foundation of Passion + Purpose with Karissa Bodnar, Founder of Thrive Causemetics“I wish there was a beauty brand I could go work for that was rooted in philanthropy.” It’s the desire that led Karissa Bodnar to found Thrive Causemetics, the leading direct-to-consumer luxury beauty brand. As a child growing up on her family’s farm in rural Washington, she mixed her own beauty products and would go on to travel the world working for L’Oreal’s luxury division. Following a friend’s death from cancer, Karissa was inspired to create a line of clean products which people with health concerns can feel safe using. Since its founding in 2015, the company ha...2023-10-1940 min
Food Heals443: Detox & Declutter Your Home, Your Products, Your Skin, and Your Body (Part 1 - Aimee Carlson, The Toxin Terminator)Did you know that over 80,000 chemicals are currently being used in the United States? What's even scarier is that most of these chemicals haven't even been tested on how they can affect our health. Yet, we have seen the devastating effects of what these chemicals can do to our bodies, with the skyrocketing numbers of chronic illnesses and debilitating diseases. So, what can we do about it? How can we make sustainable changes and help rid our bodies of these unwanted toxic chemicals? That's what my guests in this three-part series are here to break down for...2023-10-101h 16
A Bit of OptimismPurpose over Profit with Thrive Causemetics CEO Karissa BodnarHow do you run a thriving company that cares more about impact than about profit and margins?Karissa Bodnar is a genius CEO who dedicated herself to building a cause-based company. Thrive Causemetics started out of her one-bedroom apartment and now it’s a massively successful brand that has donated over $139 million of value to those in need.We sat down to talk about finding your purpose, leading younger generations, and so much more. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Karissa and her work check out: https...2023-10-1032 min
Food Heals442: EMF Rocks Grounding Bags: The Modern-Day Solution to EMF and Technology-Related Health Problems with Justin Frandson (Part 2)Today we're back - diving into the world of EMFs, those sneaky invisible energy stressors that come from electrical power, cell phones, Wi-Fi, and our beloved smart devices. In our tech-savvy era, we've got pressing questions: Do EMFs mess with our bodies? And what about our trusty wearables like smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart rings? Are they helping us or harming us? My guest today is here to answer these questions and more. Today it's part 2 of my interview with Justin Frandson. Justin is not your average coach; he's an Athleticism Performance Coach. Justin isn't y...2023-09-2841 min
Food Heals439: The Miracle-Working Veterinarian: Transforming Pet Health One Paw at a Time with Dr. Marty GoldsteinMeet Dr. Marty Goldstein, a seasoned veterinarian who's seen a dramatic shift in pet health over the last 25 years. In the past, cancer mainly struck older pets, but now even puppies aren't spared. Dr. Goldstein blames this change on generations of pets raised on lousy diets (yes, kibble, we're looking at you) and constant exposure to chemicals like flea repellents. The real kicker? Sixty percent of Dr. Goldstein's animal patients come to him with acute illnesses, often after being given up on by other vets who recommend extreme treatments or even euthanasia. But here's the...2023-09-1355 min
Food Heals438: Empowerment Over Fear: Taking Control of Your Health"Fascist, out of touch, crass, privileged, dumb" – just some of the names I was called online yesterday when a very prominent newspaper posted an extremely fear-mongering article about a COVID comeback, basically insinuating we should stay inside over Labor Day weekend. As you well know, being outside is one of the best things you can do for your mental, emotional, and physical health. So, I posted that maybe, just maybe, we could take into consideration the health benefits of vitamins, vegetables, exercise, and sunshine. The comment section went berserk. My little comment set the internet ablaze. I li...2023-08-3135 min
LadyGangLG Quickie: Thrive CausemeticsKarissa Bodnar, 33 years old, founded the company after her best friend Kristy died of cancer while they were in college, and she was determined to build a company with products that anyone immune-compromised could use safely. She started out as a make-up artist, shipping products from her 1-bedroom Queens apartment, and has grown it into one of - if not - the most successful DTC beauty brands in the country. She's here today to share her story of Thrive Causemetics and share her beauty inisght with us.
This episode is brought to you by Thrive C...2023-08-1033 min
Food Heals431: Finding Humor in Big Kid Problems: Navigating Life, Motherhood, and Everything In Between with Sarah Merrill HallIn today's episode, we've got an exciting lineup of health segments you won't want to miss! I'll start off by sharing the most important health headlines of the week, including a new book by Darin Olien, co-host of the Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron. The book is called Fatal Conveniences, and I'll be covering the top 5 safety tips to protect yourself from cell phone radiation. Then I'll discuss the importance of filtering your tap water. A recent study conducted by the US Geological Survey has revealed that almost half of the tap...2023-07-081h 29
Food Heals430: Food as Medicine: Reversing Ulcerative Colitis With These Little Known Healing ToolsUlcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine, wherein the lining of the colon becomes inflamed and develops small open sores, known as ulcers. The symptoms associated with this condition can be painful and debilitating, as our guests will vividly share today. Currently, Western medicine focuses on managing symptoms through medication. However, did you know that many individuals are successfully healing themselves of this chronic condition through dietary changes? It's true. And today, I have the pleasure of introducing three guests who have achieved exactly that - they have healed themselves through...2023-06-301h 24
Food Heals428: Ask Dr. Rawls: Heart Health, Herbs for Hypothyroidism, Living with Lyme, the Acid/Alkaline Balance, Cellular Wellness and MoreToday is part 2 of Allison's interview with fourth-generation physician and renowned integrative health expert, Dr. Bill Rawls. We are covering all your burning health questions about heart health, herbs for hypothyroidism, living with Lyme, the acid alkaline balance, cellular wellness, and more. If you haven't heard Part 1, go back to episode 427 of Food Heals. Dr. Rawls' journey took a dramatic turn when he faced a personal health crisis in his late forties—Lyme disease. Determined to regain his health, he realized the limitations of conventional medicine and embarked on a mission to find his ow...2023-06-1653 min
Ali on the Run ShowEmma Bates, LIVE at the Bayshore Marathon "That’s the only reason I still do this today, and I’m able to reach new heights in my performance — it’s because of the people that I’m around." We heard from Emma Bates here on the Ali on the Run Show right after she ran that 2:22:10 personal best and finished fifth at this year's Boston Marathon. Now, just a few weeks later, she's back and she's live! This episode was recorded in front of a live, 170-person, Disney Channel Original Movie-loving audience at the City Opera House in Traverse City, MI, during...2023-06-011h 09
Food Heals422: Saving Animals from Factory Farm Abuse (The Most Shocking Stories We’ve Ever Heard on Food Heals Part 2)In today’s episode of Food Heals, you’ll hear from two incredible undercover investigators from Mercy For Animals who endured witnessing animal cruelty to shed a light on animal abuse and change the laws around factory farming. In our first clip we hear from Mercy For Animals Undercover Investigator, Cody Carlson. Cody heard about Mercy For Animals when he was a private investigator for a business intelligence firm. Moved by their work, he reached out to the founder, Milo (Nathan) Runkle. Before he knew it, Cody had quit his job, grown a goatee and b...2023-05-101h 22
The GaryVee Audio ExperienceFrom Dirt Roads to CEO | A Conversation With Karissa Bodnar Of Thrive CausemeticsIn this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, Gary is joined by Karissa Bodnar, CEO of Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand that offers high-quality, cruelty-free cosmetics while supporting and empowering women. They discuss the role their upbringings played in shaping their entrepreneurial spirits. Gary stresses the value of questioning conventional wisdom and avoiding complacency, while Karissa emphasizes the need for adaptability and continuous learning. The conversation highlights the importance of open communication, teamwork, and embracing diversity as key factors in driving innovation and fostering growth in business.
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SherriSmokey Robinson & Karissa BodnarSinger, songwriter and record producer Smokey Robinson talks about his new album “GASMS.”Then, Karissa Bodnar, CEO and Founder of Thrive Causemetics is here for our “She’s a Boss” series.2023-04-2941 min
Just JennyEp. 180. Karissa Bodnar is back (Founder-ceo Thrive Causemetics)Karissa Bodnar, Founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics, is back talking about how she built Thrive Causemetics and where she and they are headed in the future. It is also the launch of her Bigger Than Beauty skin care line! We get into imposter syndrome, how to effectively be a leader in business, gratitude, turquoise and so much more. Check out Karissa on social media @Karissabodnar and @thrivecausemetics Email all questions and comments to me anytime at justjennypod@gmail.com And of course please follow me on instagram @justjennyhutt and tiktok/twitter @jennyhutt. Thank you for your s...2023-04-2050 minJust JennyEp. 95. My friend founder and CEO thrive causemetics Karissa BodnarKarissa Bodnar is the founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics, a cruelty-free vegan direct-to-consumer beauty brand with a purpose driven mission to help others.While the success of Thrive Causemetics is astounding, what's more remarkable is Karissa's ever growing intention to give back to society as much as she can. In this episode you'll hear what drives Karissa and learn about why she created this fantastic brand that has legions of fans all over the world. Follow Karissa on social media @karissabodnar and @thrivecausemetics.Follow Jenny on instagram @justjennyhutt and twitter + tik tok...2023-02-091h 04
Food Heals406: Act As If: How to Stop Surviving and Start Thriving Through Habits, Thoughts, & Meditation with Katie KrimitsosStill suffering from the holiday blues? Is anxiety and depression holding you back from living the life of your dreams? What if a simple age-old practice could change everything? That's right, we're talking about meditation. Specifically, The Women's Meditation Network and how Katie Krimitsos created a meditation empire that can help you heal - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Anxiety and depression are two of the most widespread mental health issues faced by people today. They can be overwhelming and make it difficult to live a happy and fulfilling life. Fortunately, meditation i...2023-02-081h 06
Food Heals404: Chinese Medicine Secrets: Ancient Healing Remedies, Food As Medicine, and Eating Right For Your Body with Juli KramerWhat do you do when you go to your doctor for help with a chronic condition and he says microwaving your body is your own option to feel better? In my opinion you get the f**k out. That's exactly what today's guest Juli Kramer did and luckily - lived to tell about it! During her early 40s, Juli Kramer experienced severe gynecological problems with debilitating physical symptoms. Her doctor's solution was microwave treatment. Juli asked, “But aren't my symptoms telling me something?” Her doctor’s reply shocked her. ...2023-01-141h 02
Food Heals395: Tapping for Trauma, New Years Wellness Tips, & How to Workout For Weight-Loss (Healthy AF Series Part 4)In today's episode we're covering how tapping can be the key for trauma healing, ending emotional eating, and overcoming food addiction. Then, we are covering our favorite wellness tips to prepare for the new year, plus how to workout for weight-loss! This is Part 4 of our Healthy AF Series to help inspire you to have a total wellness and weight-loss transformation. And don't worry, you don't have to do it alone! In fact, if you are ready to get healthy AF in 2023 with me and other Food Heals Nation listeners, stay tuned to the e...2022-11-291h 21
Food Heals391: Healthy AF: 4 Steps to Completely Transform Your Health with Functional Medicine, Peptide Therapy, Daily Habits, and Emotional HealingAre you ready for a total health transformation? In today's episode of Food Heals we're talking all about how to get healthy AF with 4 simple steps. Did you know that most of us gain extra weight between Halloween and the New Year? Let's be honest - it makes sense! This time of year is full of fall celebrations, family get-togethers, gift giving, and a two month food fest - one that often ends in weight gain and feeling worse on January 1st than you did just two months ago. The problem is...2022-11-051h 00
Food HealsHealthy AF: 4 Steps to Completely Transform Your Health with Functional Medicine, Peptide Therapy, Daily Habits, and Emotional HealingAre you ready for a total health transformation? In today's episode of Food Heals we're talking all about how to get healthy AF with 4 simple steps.Did you know that most of us gain extra weight between Halloween and the New Year? Let's be honest - it makes sense! This time of year is full of fall celebrations, family get-togethers, gift giving, and a two month food fest - one that often ends in weight gain and feeling worse on January 1st than you did just two months ago....2022-11-051h 00
Cool People Who Do Cool Things with Ellen KFounder + CEO of Thrive Causemetics Karissa BodnarFollow Karissa Bodnar on social media at @KarissaBodnar2022-10-1912 min
Food Heals387: How to Reverse Baldness Naturally with a Hair Transplant: It's Cheaper and Easier Than You Think with Solopreneur Hour Host Michael O'NealFor many of us, our hair is an integral part of our identity. Imagine a drummer who was a member of hair bands in his youth facing rapid hair loss in his early 50’s. That was Solopreneur Hour Host’s Michael O’Neals’ story before he flew all the way to Turkey to have a hair transplant. While pharmaceutical solutions for hair loss do exist, they can have debilitating side effects such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, swelling in face, arms, hands, legs, or feet, dizziness,headaches, skin rashes, hives, and even male breast cancer 2022-09-261h 02
Ali on the Run ShowKarissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics "I struggle every day. I am just committed to not letting those little moments take me out of the game." As the founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics, Karissa Bodnar has been included on Forbes's 30 Under 30 list, was named as one of Marie Claire's Most Powerful Women, and she was on Inc.'s Badass Female Founders list. But what matters most to Karissa, she swears, isn't the accolades: It's the people. In this conversation, we get to know the woman behind one of the most game-changing brands in the beauty industry — a woman wh...2022-09-151h 20
Food Heals383: From Paul McCartney to Oprah, herself, The Sexiest Vegan Over 50, Victoria Moran, Shares Her Plant-Powered AdventuresListed by VegNews among the “Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors” and voted “Peta's Sexiest Vegan Over 50” in 2016, Victoria Moran has written thirteen books including Main Street Vegan and Creating a Charmed Life. Vegan for 38 years and an obesity survivor, Victoria is the founder and director of Main Street Vegan Academy. With her Andrea Zuckerman-like style for never giving up, and Woodward and Bernstein sense of journalism, Victoria has led a fascinating life. From meeting Paul McCartney to being featured twice on Oprah, this vegan is an incredible example of what tenacity and truth can lead to in life!2022-09-021h 06
Food Heals380: From Party Prince to Mind Maverick, Janoah Van Kekem Teaches Us How to Reverse Aging & Reduce Stress Through Mindfulness and MeditationWhat is the true impact of Stress and Fatigue on aging, recovery and metabolism? And how can reverse the negative effects of stress? That's what today's guest, Janoah Van Kekem, is here to share with us! Janoah is a Meditation Coach and the Founder of two businesses, Mind Maverick and The Momentum Lifestyle Project. Janoah takes a slightly different approach to his coaching than many of the ‘purests’ you see in the space and is not your average meditation teacher… (and don't call him a guru!) A former self-proclaimed, “directionless party boy,” Janoah re-invented...2022-08-1051 min
Food Heals375: Ask Alli: Losing Both Parents to Cancer by the Time I Was 25 Years OldWitnessing her mother and father — in short succession — lose their lives to cancer, Allison Melody endured significant trauma in her 20s. Why did their bodies fail them? Why did the doctors have no answers? This tragic loss instilled in Allison an unwavering passion for nutrition and propelled her into the world of holistic health and healing. She vowed to honor her parents’ memory by dedicating her life to finding a way to heal the body naturally. After interviewing hundreds who have healed themselves of chronic and degenerative diseases for her film Powered By Plants and podcas...2022-06-2852 min
Food Heals366: Feng Shui for Health & Wealth: Magnetize Abundance with The Wealth Alchemist, Keri NorleyWhat is Wealth Consciousness and why is it important for us to cultivate it? What does your home, your possessions and even your clutter have to do with your wealth attraction factor? I explore these questions and more with my guest, host of The Wealth Alchemist Podcast, Keri Norley. Keri believes the more money you have, the more ability you have to make a bigger impact on this planet. After running away from everything she knew to live in Australia and experience a whole different way of living while concurrently spending yea...2022-04-131h 16
Fat MascaraEp. 267: The (Beauty) Business of Philanthropy with Karissa BodnarIt’s easy to be cynical about cause-related marketing in the beauty industry—until you listen to this interview with Karissa Bodnar, the CEO of Thrive Causemetics. We talk about why she built philanthropy into her business model, how her company chooses which causes to support and navigates the politics of giving, the product formulations she’s proudest of—and the one product she wishes she could figure out how to invent. -- Want more of our beauty podcast? Episode Recaps & Notes: fatmascara.com/blog; Our Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara / Raising a Wand; Instagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit; Twitter: @fatmasca...2021-01-1446 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 497: Shayla Vaughan. Trauma, Yoga & The Mind/Body ConnectionShayla Vaughan, RYT200, CYT500, CNP, is a trauma-informed yoga teacher who has studied yin yoga, functional movement, and trauma. She is also a holistic nutritionist, specializing in nutrition and mental health. A big thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Thrive CausemeticsThrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy’s compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women.Thr...2021-01-0432 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 495: Samuel Moore-Sobel. Can You See My Scars?Samuel Moore-Sobel is an author, speaker, and columnist. His debut memoir, Can You See My Scars? is the story of a harrowing encounter with sulfuric acid, trauma and severe burns.---But first, a huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode:Thrive CausemeticsThrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy’s compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin de...2020-12-2137 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 494: Kerry J. Heckman, LICSW. Relational Healing of TraumaKerry Heckman is a freelance writer and clinical social worker in private practice in Seattle. After ten years as a high school social worker in the Chicago area, she followed her intuition to the Pacific Northwest in 2018. There she was introduced to a therapeutic modality called Somatic Transformation created by Dr. Sharon Stanley.---A big thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Thrive CausemeticsThrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old....2020-12-1437 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 493: Chesarae Hall-Fletcher, MA. Vicarious Trauma and The Power of True ListeningOriginally from Oakland, CA, Chesarae Fletcher inherited a rich faith heritage. Granddaughter of the late Bishop Vernon Robinson, she began her study of scripture in the African-American Holiness Pentecostal tradition.This early spiritual legacy birthed a deep hunger for intimacy with Christ’s spirit and his word, which led her into over 22 years of the academic study of theology.---But first, a huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear fr...2020-12-0733 min
Behind Her EmpireFinding Your Why & Living Your Purpose with Karissa Bodnar, Founder of Thrive CausemeticsKarissa Bodnar is the Founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics, a high-performance vegan, cruelty-free direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand.Karissa grew up on a farm in Washington state and always loved creating makeup since she was a young girl. After working as a make-up artist to pay her way through college, she landed a job at Clarisonic and then was working in L'Oréal’s luxury division. Karissa never aspired to start her own business until she lost her dear friend, Kristy, to cancer at just 24 years old. As Karissa reflected on the generous life Kristy lived, she felt...2020-10-2655 min
The Dream Bigger PodcastKarissa Bodnar, Founder of Thrive Causemetics: What To Know About Clean Beauty, Giving Mission, Building a Community, Business Tipping Point, and The Mascara That Sells Every 8 SecondsToday, I’m chatting with Karissa Bodnar, Founder of Thrive Causemetics. If you haven’t heard of this brand, search for it on Youtube and be prepared to be blown away by the results. Since Karissa has built one of the most successful clean beauty brands AND has a giving mission, our conversation is all about clean beauty and her journey to building one of the biggest beauty empires. To connect with Karissa, click HERE To find out more about Thrive Causemetics, click HERE To connect with Siff, click HERE To lear...2020-08-0541 min
The Make Down015 - Karissa Bodnar – Thrive CausemeticsThis week's guest has built an amazing business in just 5 years and was listed in Forbes top 100 America's Self-Made Women of 2019. Karissa Bodnar founded Thrive Causemetics after she lost her friend Kristy to cancer at the young age of 24. We talk about how she started a grassroots business in her garage and how important the charitable giving has been for the growth of her company. To date, Thrive has donated over 1 million products to charities and sells one mascara every nine seconds. We are happy to say that we have been supporters of Karissa since day one and the...2020-06-1651 min
LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza LichtKarissa Bodnar on Building Thrive Causemetics With True Purpose, Not Waiting For Acceptance, and How to Make Your Customers Your Greatest InfluencersKarissa Bodnar is the Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics. At 25 years old, Karissa set out to create a brand that is bigger than beauty. Now 30, Karissa has built a company with philanthropy at its core. Thrive Causemetics has donated over $100 million in funds and products to women's charities in its five years of existence. In this episode, you will learn how Karissa gave up on being accepted by beauty industry standards and didn't quit even after two years of zero sales, the reason she hired a full-time therapist for her 70 employee team, and how she pushed through her fears. 2020-05-2447 min
The Style That Binds Us podcastFrom shipping out of a Seattle apartment to a multi-million dollar business, interview with Karissa Bodnar from Thrive CausemeticsWe are excited to have Karissa Bodnar of the vegan & cruelty-free brand, Thrive Causemetics, on our podcast today! She started her company from a small apartment and has grown it into a multi-million dollar business. Her company gives back to a variety of charities which include: domestic abuse, cancer, homelessness, re-entering the workforce, and veterans. We have tried out the products & love them & highly recommend them!! https://thrivecausemetics.com/
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WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTYEpisode 151, Karissa Bodnar, Founder and CEO, Thrive Causemetics - More than Makeup…a Movement | WHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTY®When you first read the name, Thrive Causemetics, you know that this is a different sort of beauty company. A former makeup artist, founder and CEO Karissa Bodnar launched her company with dual purposes: to create quality, vegan, skin-loving makeup and skincare and to support organizations that help women. Both missions have equal importance—for every product sold, another is donated. The inspiration for this makeup/ movement is a poignant personal story of love, loss and resilience.#wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com 2020-05-0600 min
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The YouTube Power Hour PodcastFrom Kitchen Counter to Multi-Million Dollar Company: Thrive Causemetics Founder Karissa Bodnar Shares Her StoryI’m in love with this brand and this entrepreneur’s story and you’re about to be too! If you’re thinking of starting something to have a massive reach and impact, you’re going to want to take notes because we have Karissa Bodnar, owner of Thrive Causemetics giving away all the inside scoop into how she grew her business from zero to what it is today. She seriously held nothing back and we go into everything! “I believe that when we are confident, we are unstoppable.” Karissa and Thrive Causemetics has received accolades like...2019-07-1851 min
The YouTube Power Hour PodcastFrom Kitchen Counter to Multi-Million Dollar Company: Thrive Causemetics Founder Karissa Bodnar Shares Her StoryI’m in love with this brand and this entrepreneur’s story and you’re about to be too! If you’re thinking of starting something to have a massive reach and impact, you’re going to want to take notes because we have Karissa Bodnar, owner of Thrive Causemetics giving away all the inside scoop into how she grew her business from zero to what it is today. She seriously held nothing back and we go into everything!2019-07-1851 min
The YouTube Power Hour PodcastFrom Kitchen Counter to Multi-Million Dollar Company: Thrive Causemetics Founder Karissa Bodnar Shares Her StoryI’m in love with this brand and this entrepreneur’s story and you’re about to be too! If you’re thinking of starting something to have a massive reach and impact, you’re going to want to take notes because we have Karissa Bodnar, owner of Thrive Causemetics giving away all the inside scoop into how she grew her business from zero to what it is today. She seriously held nothing back and we go into everything!2019-07-1851 min
The YouTube Power Hour PodcastFrom Kitchen Counter to Multi-Million Dollar Company: Thrive Causemetics Founder Karissa Bodnar Shares Her StoryI’m in love with this brand and this entrepreneur’s story and you’re about to be too! If you’re thinking of starting something to have a massive reach and impact, you’re going to want to take notes because we have Karissa Bodnar, owner of Thrive Causemetics giving away all the inside scoop into how she grew her business from zero to what it is today. She seriously held nothing back and we go into everything! “I believe that when we are confident, we are unstoppable.” Karissa and Thrive Causemetics has received accolades like...2019-07-1851 min