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Elevate Your BrandSave More, Stress Less: Shang Saavedra on Mastering Money MindsetShang Saavedra is a personal finance educator, content creator, and the founder of Save My Cents. With a background in behavioral economics and a mission to help others achieve financial freedom, Shang brings a unique, deeply relatable voice to the world of money management.In this episode of Elevate Your Brand, Laurel Mintz sits down with Shang to unpack the psychology of saving, the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, and why redefining your relationship with money is the first step toward living richly. Whether you’re looking to build a budget, shift your mindset, or retire ea...2025-08-1231 min
Elevate Your BrandEmpowering the Entreprenista: Stephanie Cartin on Building Businesses with HeartStephanie Cartin is the co-founder of Entreprenista, a platform and podcast dedicated to celebrating and supporting women entrepreneurs. From launching Socialfly to building a thriving community of female founders, Stephanie has made it her mission to empower women to lead with confidence, strategy, and authenticity.In this episode of Elevate Your Brand, Laurel Mintz chats with Stephanie about the evolution of the Entreprenista brand, the power of vulnerability in business, and why storytelling is essential for scale. Whether you’re a founder, a future founder, or simply curious about how women are changing the business game, this ep...2025-08-0531 min
Elevate Your BrandHow To Start A Business Podcast | 300th EYB Episode SpecialAccount Manager and EYB Podcast Manager Gigi Toma, joins host Laurel Mintz for the 300th episode of Elevate Your Brand. Get a behind-the-scenes peak on how marketing agency, Elevate My Brand, records, edits and grows the podcast. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large.Each week, entrepreneurial special guests join Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, to discuss the marketing failures and successes that...2024-03-2634 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Laurel Orley of Daily Crunch SnacksLaurel Orley is CEO and Co-Founder of Daily Crunch Snacks, a women-owned and non-GMO healthy snack company. Laurel spent thirteen years building brands at Unilever and had the opportunity to work on well-known brands like Lipton Tea, the Ragu line of sauces, Dove Body Wash, and the Dove Men’s line of products. She has a unique approach on what is needed to succeed as a brand. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at larg...2022-08-0231 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Laurel Mintz of Fabric VCIn this week’s special episode of Elevate Your Brand, Laurel Mintz and Cody Owens of Elevate My Brand sit down to talk about Laurel’s new capital venture firm, Fabric VC. With the mission to weave together diverse founders with the funding they need and deserve, Laurel and the rest of the Fabric VC team are doing great things together by investing in companies doing great things in the world. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the U...2022-02-2232 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Laurel Mintz of Elevate My BrandIn this week’s special episode of Elevate Your Brand, Laurel Mintz and Cody Owens of Elevate My Brand sit down to celebrate the 13th anniversary of their award-winning agency, Elevate My Brand.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.Contact us: https://www.elevatemybrand.co...2022-02-1733 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Laurel Mintz of Elevate My BrandGet to know our host, Laurel Mintz. Today, we will be flipping the script as EMB Account Manager, Cody Owens, will be interviewing Laurel about all things marketing.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large.Contact us: https://www.elevatemybrand.com/contact Stay connected & DM us feedback on the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatemybrandla/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevatemybrandla/ ...2021-10-1232 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Jill Koziol of MotherlyJill Koziol is the co-founder and CEO of Motherly a wellbeing brand empowering mothers thrive. She is also the co-author of "The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey" and "This Is Motherhood: A Motherly Collection of Reflections and Practices". Jill is passionate about serving and empowering women and mothers because when mamas are successful, everyone wins. She is an advocate for families, female founders, and how to thrive with multiple sclerosis. Jill lives in Park City, Utah with her husband and two daughters.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO...2021-04-2732 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Lisa Choi Owens of TEDLisa Choi Owens is the Chief Revenue Officer and a Director of TED. TED is a non-profit committed to engaging with the world’s most inspired thinkers to share ideas worth spreading. Lisa is responsible for assuring that TED continues to grow its reach and impact as a global media platform through strategic partnerships with mission-aligned organizations around the world. Her mandate is to collaborate with companies to discover and curate the best ideas to share both within their organization’s own ecosystem and with the TED community at large. She also serves as a Director on the execu...2021-04-2235 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Jonathan Eppers of VYBESJonathan Eppers is the CEO & Founder of VYBES, a functional wellness brand crafting beverages made with cannabinoids & adaptogens that improve well-being. VYBES has helped pioneer an emerging category of functional wellness beverages specifically addressing mental health using plant-derived ingredients. Prior to VYBES, Jonathan was the CEO & Founder of RadPad, an end-to-end rental marketplace that made finding a place, signing a lease and paying rent much easier.Jonathan made the switch from tech to CPG after he began using CBD to manage his own anxiety. It has become his mission in life is to bring...2021-04-2032 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Marie-Anne Dagues of PerifitMarie-Anne is a 32 year old from Paris, mom of a 2-yo little girl. She has a background in marketing and media, and joined Perifit in 2020 to help the company grow and make the product available to as many women as possible worldwide. At Perifit, Marie-Anne leads marketing, communication and distribution. Perifit is a connected solution for autonomous pelvic floor rehabilitation. It combines biofeedback from a connected probe and an app inclusive of 9 games to help women understand their training (the quality of their contraction and relaxation) and motivate them in training regularly. Perifit helps with solving stress incontinence...2021-04-1533 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Dana Donofree of AnaOnoDiagnosed with breast cancer at 27, Dana Donofree founded AnaOno out of her own necessity and desire for pretty, sexy, beautiful lingerie. After a mastectomy with reconstruction bras no longer fit her surgically altered body, and Dana was certain there must be more than just sports bras and camisoles. With a degree in fashion design from Savannah College of Art and Design, and a quite successful fashion industry career, she took her 10+ years’ experience and put it toward designing, launching and growing AnaOno.Dana is very active in the breast cancer community and is involved wi...2021-04-1332 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Max Tuchman of CaribuMaxeme (Max) Tuchman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Caribu, an interactive video-calling platform that helps kids have virtual playdates with family and friends when they can’t be physically together. Caribu is one of Apple's 15 "Best Apps of 2020", one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions, made Fast Company’s list of World Changing Ideas, was named one of the ‘Top Ten EdTech Companies to Watch’ in Forbes, and became one of the most innovative startups in the world by winning the 1776 Global Challenge Cup. Max has been the winner or finalist in 30+ pitch competitions, is the 59th Latina in...2021-04-0833 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Jen Whelan of Verizon MediaAs Vice President of B2B Marketing at Verizon Media, Jen Whelan loves telling tech stories without the geek-speak. Jen joined Verizon Media in 2020 and brings 23+ years of marketing experience to her role, having led successful growth initiatives in advertising technology at Criteo and Innovid and across global innovation brands such as Qualcomm, Microsoft and Intel. In addition to B2B marketing, Jen has driven key B2C strategic initiatives and integrated marketing campaigns for Office 365, Windows Phone and T-Mobile flagship devices.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand...2021-04-0632 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Jasmine Kees of ReutersJasmine Kees is the Strategic Director at Reuters Events. From the tech start-up scene to globally recognised brands, Jasmine brings together those influencing the direction of marketing, customer engagement and CX. In her role as Strategic Director at Reuters Events, Jasmine leads all marketing content and events, including the Marketing Interactive Week (June 8-11) and Strategic Marketing 2021 (Oct 12-13). She also hosts the #REWIM webcast, providing the women in marketing community with insights and inspiration from the world’s most influential marketing leaders.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Br...2021-04-0133 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Alex Sourry of CleanliAlex Sourry is the co-founder of Cleanli, an all natural cleansing brand. When the pandemic hit in early spring of 2020, Alex and his two friends seized an opportunity to create their own product that filled a unique need in the industry. Cleanli is not your average hand sanitizer. Designed to moisturize and cleanse with natural ingredients, this premium product offers a more luxe solution to other harsh alcohol-based sanitizers on the market.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands...2021-03-3032 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Jenna Habayeb of IPSYJenna Habayeb is the Chief Brand Officer of IPSY, the largest beauty subscription in the world. Jenna focuses on driving home IPSY’s mission of inspiring individuals around the world to express their unique beauty. Jenna concentrates on uniting three areas: community, content & commerce, with the goal of creating the ultimate beauty platform that allows people to express themselves and create deep connections with others. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each wee...2021-03-2532 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Diana and Alexandra ShneiderMother-daughter duo Diana Shneider and Alexandra Bella spent years trying to find the perfect products for their skin. The two began to lose hope in ever finding clean, non-toxic skincare products that would actually work. With a background in wellness and clean beauty, Diana began developing her own products for her and her daughter to use.Almost immediately, their skin was transformed. Feeling hydrated, glowing, and restored, the mother-daughter duo knew they needed to share their discovery with the rest of the world. Founded on the belief that everyone should b...2021-03-2333 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Sylvie Hall and Natalee Brown of The Female Podcast NetworkNat Brown is the Head of Brand Marketing for the small business app Invoice2go and the Host of The Female Founders Network. Her global team of creatives, designers, writers and marketeers are the brains and muscle behind several entrepreneurship communities, including The Female Founders Network, the Freelance Forum, and the Self-Made Toolkit. Nat's team focuses on visioning and producing tools and resources to help entrepreneurs launch, build and amplify their businesses every day, giving everyone the opportunity for financial freedom and career independence. Sylvie Hall is the Founder of both Insyze and Dani M...2021-03-1834 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Dr. Pamela Williamson of WBEC-WestDr. Pamela Williamson, President & CEO, is an exemplary, dedicated individual, and has extensive experience as a senior leader for over twenty years. She has served as the CEO of SABA 7 a consulting firm, overseen quality control at a Psychiatric urgent care facility of a National Behavioral Health Care Organization where she served as Vice President and Deputy Director, and has served as the CEO of WBEC-West, since 2008. Her extensive experience in developing and implementing innovative alliances with key stakeholders has enabled the organizations to reach new levels of growth and stability. Her ability to lead and empower staff m...2021-03-1631 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Brian Mac Mahon of Expert DOJOBrian Mac Mahon is the founder of Expert DOJO, the most active international early-stage startup accelerator in Santa Monica. Between 2018 & 2020, Brian has made successful investments into 80 technology startups from all over the world and from different industries. During COVID-19 and after, Brian intends to help more entrepreneurs from all over the world secure investment and have a launchpad to the US.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the...2021-03-1134 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Simran Rekhi-Aggarwal of ShoptalkSimran is a 10-year, 6x woman founder. She’s the Founder & President at Fintech Meetup, a digital-first events company that helps catalyze the modernization of payments, banking and related financial services through community and collaboration with facilitated meetings, discussions and other interactions. She’s also the Founder and former President of industry leading events Shoptalk, Groceryshop and Retail Meetup (exits to Hyve Group) and Money20/20 (exit to Ascential).Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at l...2021-03-0932 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Sophia Yen of Pandia HealthSophia Yen, MD, MPH is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pandia Health, birth control delivery. She has a passion for making women’s lives easier, preventing unplanned pregnancies, and educating women about #PeriodsOptional. With more than 20 years of experience in medicine, she is board-certified in Adolescent Medicine. She graduated with a B.S. from MIT, M.D. from UCSF Medical School, and M.P.H. from UC Berkeley in Maternal Child Health. She serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Stanford Medical School. She is a Reproductive Health Specialist and co...2021-03-0431 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Akshay Sateesh of Ziksana ConsultingAkshay Sateesh is the Founder and President of Ziksana Consulting, a Leadership Development firm that Activates the World of Work Through Play. His combined experience in leading teams at a medical device unit of DuPont and being a Founding Member of an Improvisation Theater, led him to believe that there are more engaging and playful ways adults can learn and perform in the workplace. Over the last 10 years, Ziksana has served national and international clients in the life sciences, technology, hospitality, and sustainable energy industries with their Leadership Training, Coaching, and Consulting services. Akshay loves to surf, dive, play...2021-03-0232 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Jason Rogers of YabaiJason Rogers launched Yabai, America's first domestic "chuhai" in 2020. Chuhai is a shochu-based alcoholic beverage that is extremely popular in Japan. As a professional skateboarder in his teens and twenties Jason traveled extensively, including multiple trips to Japan. After running skateboard companies into adult life, he looked to pivot to another industry. While chatting with a friend about high calorie beer options, the idea to research Japanese chuhai began. After a few years of research, licensing, and testing Yabai was released. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores s...2021-02-2532 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Sarah Kiefer of SpotifySarah Kiefer is Director of Enterprise Marketing at Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming service. Sarah and her team are responsible for promoting Spotify’s advertising business globally and deepening Spotify’s engagement with the world’s biggest brands and advertisers. Based in London, her role spans thought leadership, content marketing, paid and organic media, sales materials, client events, and more. With a career focused on the intersection of storytelling, media, technology and advertising, Sarah previously held leadership roles at Ooyala, the online video technology provider, Discovery and Viacom. She’s passionate about where c...2021-02-2331 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Karyn Spencer of WhalarA 20 year veteran of the entertainment and digital industries, Karyn kicked off the early years as Ashton Kutcher’s VP of Production, Tyra Banks’ Director of Communications, and VP of brands for the first-ever influencer agency, theAudience. She connected directly with digital creators as the Head of Creators at Vine, and upon Vine’s closure became VP of AT&T Hello Lab, a diversity-driven millennial and Gen Z-focused initiative. At Target, served as the Director of Talent Partnerships and Influence Marketing. In 2018, she joined the board of creator-founded and Alexis Ohanian-funded Clash as their advisor. Last week, Clash acquire...2021-02-1832 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Sarah Zapp of Beyond BoardSarah Zapp is an entrepreneur, award winning journalist and relationship curator. She is the CEO and Founder of Beyond Board. Beyond Board is nationwide community of today’s best board members and board eligible executives with live events, virtual offerings, board placement opportunities and a mission to place more women and diversity on boards. In 2019, Brown Brothers Harriman named her one of the 19 “Women to Watch”. As a relationship curator she currently advises, consults and sits on the board of advisors for various start-ups. She’s also a speaker and panelist on the topic of buildi...2021-02-1633 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Morgan Chemij of HPMorgan Chemij serves as Senior Director of Global UX & North American e-commerce marketing at HP.com, where he oversees demand gen and CRM programs inclusive of email, print, search, display and affiliates. Prior to that, he oversaw e-commerce marketing at FTD brands – before which he spent many years agency side at iCrossing and Wunderman creating best-in-class search and digital innovations for the likes of American Express, American Airlines, Disney, FedEx, Citibank, Land Rover and countless others.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and gr...2021-02-1134 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Alexandra Franco of GameloftAlexandra brings her passion, drive, and active pursuit for knowledge to her role as the North American B2B Marketing Manager at Gameloft for brands. Her passion for advertising for both its creativity and real-world impact on today’s culture has led her to the media industry, currently playing in the world of mobile gaming & gamification. She believes innovation and creativity will continue to drive marketing and advertising to new heights of engagement, fun, and value for both marketers and consumers.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores so...2021-02-0930 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Simone D'Antonio of Mamma MiaSimone conceived Mammamia as a way to blend his Italian heritage with his new California home. He was trained at Alma, Italy’s most prestigious cooking school, founded by maestro Gualtiero Marchesi. He hones his craft at Sud, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Naples. And he earned his chocolatier’s degree at Accademia Cioccolatieri Italiana. Simone founded Zibiru, an authentic Italian bistro in Bali, which now has eight locations.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the U...2021-02-0429 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Sashee Chandran of Tea DropsSashee Chandran is founder and CEO at Tea Drops. Tea Drops is an innovative tea company, manufacturing organic, bagless teas. Before founding Tea Drops, she worked in Silicon Valley leading digital marketing and market research campaigns for Fortune 100 brands but was frustrated by the cumbersome process of making tea at her work desk, and so she created Tea Drops. Tea Drops can be found in over 1,500 retail stores nationwide, as well as online and Home Shopping Network (HSN), and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Los Angeles Times. Sashee was r...2021-02-0233 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Dina Samson of Rossoblu LADina Samson has had interesting careers as an investment banker, chief of staff to CEOs, a restaurant publicist, and a video game producer. With the knowledge gained from these experiences, she has seamlessly switched focus and built three successful restaurants with her husband, Chef Steve Samson - Sotto, Rossoblu, and Superfine Pizza. Along with her two partners, Dina now manages the finance and marketing aspects while finding time to raise 8-year old twins.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and...2021-01-2630 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Kimberly Small of NFTEKimberly Small has over twenty-five years of experience in education. She started her career as an elementary teacher for Compton Unified School District. Kimberly taught for Compton USD for two years before moving on to teach for Los Angeles Unified School District for eight more years. After which she moved to the private sector working as a School Director for a nonpublic school for students with special needs owned and operated by Catapult Learning, Inc. (formerly Specialized Education Services, Inc.). During her tenure at Catapult Learning, Kimberly moved up the ranks serving first as Outreach Director, Business Development...2021-01-1930 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Nes Rueda of HeavenSakeNes is a passionate leader with a proven record of strategically building brands to achieve world-class status in key global markets. Nes prides himself in building and managing strong, long lasting relationships with top/luxury accounts, as well as thought and opinion leaders that he has collaborated with throughout many industries. He possesses well-founded experience in trade, trend, experiential and influencer marketing, innovation, managing agencies, and sales teams. Nes has extensive experience in successfully launching brands around the world, managing distributors at all levels, and working with foreign and international teams.Having accomplished major...2021-01-1233 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Justin Trout of Health-Ade KombuchaJustin Trout co-founded Health-Ade Kombucha in 2012 with his wife Daina, and their friend Vanessa Dew. The trio formed an entrepreneurship club to explore ways they could combine their diverse backgrounds into a successful business venture; the result, Health-Ade Kombucha. Originally a musician with a music production and engineering degree from Boston’s Berklee College of Music, Trout began his professional career as a songwriter, studio engineer and session guitarist before transitioning into the business world.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in...2021-01-0534 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Ryan Fortwendel of MinnaFormer exec of e-commerce at Marc Jacobs, Ryan Fortwendel makes the jumps from one trend to the next. Leaving the fashion industry in 2016 to explore the health and wellness space, he saw an opening for innovation in the booming sparkling beverage sector. In 2019, he launched Minna, a lightly brewed sparkling tea, that brings the sparkling water velocity to the tea sector. Minna sits at the intersection of tea and sparkling water, bringing a "better for you" beverage to the space using Fair Trade tea, and only organic, non-GMO ingredients, with no sugars or a...2020-12-2231 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Alisia Ford of Glory SkincareFounder and CEO of Glory Skincare, Alisia Ford noticed a disconnect between the beauty industry and the representation of women of color. She soon set out to create a space where women, like herself, could receive expert advice and clean beauty products. Glory, meaning beauty and splendor, is the meaning behind the name of Alisia’s beauty brand focusing on skin health and providing women of every hue with advice from skin experts and a shop curated with non-toxic products, focused on the needs of melanin-rich skin. Alisia has a background in business and is a li...2020-12-1531 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Shona Gupta of MaharindeeShona is an entrepreneur, a woman in tech, a mom, nature buff, community activist and the Founder of Maharindee skincare. She recently launched "Maharindee"- Pure & Potent Skincare: Made with a combination of ancient Indian wisdom & CBD science.
Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.2020-12-0828 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Shona Gupta of MaharindeeShona is an entrepreneur, a woman in tech, a mom, nature buff, community activist and the Founder of Maharindee skincare. She recently launched "Maharindee"- Pure & Potent Skincare: Made with a combination of ancient Indian wisdom & CBD science.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.Contact us: https://w...2020-12-0828 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Leela Srinivasan of SurveyMonkeyLeela joined SurveyMonkey in April 2018 and leads all marketing functions including brand strategy, growth marketing, product marketing, and communications. She also serves on the board of UpWork. Previously, Leela served as Chief Marketing Officer at Lever, and prior to that, she served as VP of marketing at OpenTable, where she built product marketing from scratch and established the foundations of a B2B marketing team.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your...2020-12-0130 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Julie Johnson of Tres SaboresJulie Johnson is the winemaker and owner of Tres Sabores, a winery nestled into the western Rutherford bench land of the Napa Valley. Passionate about food, wine, and the land, for the last 30 years Julie has lived on a certified organic farm, growing wine grapes, pomegranates, lemons and olives, raising her children not to mention Golden Retrievers, Guinea Hens, and sheep. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an...2020-11-2430 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Joni Rogers-Kante of SeneGence InternationalJoni Rogers-Kante is the visionary and driving force behind SeneGence International, a direct sales cosmetics and skincare company known for its products that really work, offering a career path for women that really works. Prior to founding SeneGence, Joni moved up through the ranks of the Sav-On® Drugs Corporation then became a top consultant for another Direct Sales Cosmetics Company before founding SeneGence and launching her first patented lip color product, LipSense in 1999. Today with a complete beauty regimen that includes over 300 proprietary beauty products, SeneGence is becoming a global brand through word of mouth from one satisfied user to a...2020-11-1930 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Estee Cross of USA TODAY®Estee Cross leads with her mind on the team, and eyes on the business. Her drive and curiosity are core to her success. Estee’s career evolved from traditional media planning to media sales and sales management. Presently she is VP Head of National Sales, USA TODAY® Network, focused on partnership, growth and innovation.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, pre...2020-11-1731 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Julie Tucker of The Associated PressJulie Tucker joined The Associated Press as the Director of Global Marketing in 2018. After beginning her career on the agency side at shops like Saatchi & Saatchi London and TBWA/London, Julie made the switch to client-side to lead marketing team at The New York Times. This was the team created and launched the Truth campaign in partnership with Droga5. In her role at the AP, Julie oversees 18 marketing and creative professionals across three teams around the globe.Over the past 18 months, Julie has spearheaded a brand repositioning at the AP, dedicated to maintaining the brand’s long-standing identity, while elevating an...2020-11-1232 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Ryan Lewendon of The Giannuzzi GroupMr. Lewendon is a partner at The Giannuzzi Group LLP, a law firm that concentrates on the representation of high-growth consumer products companies. Since 2007, Mr. Lewendon has focused his practice on helping consumer products entrepreneurs grow their companies – by navigating both the day-to-day hurdles and the tent-pole obstacles and opportunities a consumer products company must navigate on its way towards an acquisition. Mr. Lewendon has assisted hundreds of companies structure and negotiate their various rounds of financings from inception through acquisition as well as their distributor, broker and supplier relationships, employee incentive programs and advisory networks, and celebrity/influencer endorsements an...2020-11-1031 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Matthew Kornberg of CorsaBack when working in an office all day, Matt Kornberg, Founder of Corsa Botanical Tonics, first discovered the power of beautiful exotic drinks to transport him to a happier place, like a vacation in a bottle. Since then, he has embarked on a never-ending journey to travel the globe meeting chefs, farmers, bartenders and other tastemakers in order to tell their stories of history, culture and nature through the highest of quality botanical beverages. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and...2020-11-0330 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Dr. Shuting Hu of AcadermaDr. Shuting Hu is one of the youngest cosmetic scientists awarded by IFSCC (The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists). Dr. Shuting Hu was awarded the prestigious IFSCC Henry Maso Award for young cosmetic scientists in 2013, due to her contribution on the development of novel natural ingredients for skin health. Aiming to transfer her research into commercial value that can be appreciated by people in their daily lives, not only in publications, Dr. Hu declined faculty position offer from the university and established her own Research & Innovation center. In 2018, Dr. Hu was selected by Sephora Accelerate program as the...2020-10-2730 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Sabrina Naim of Echo Capital GroupSabrina Merage Naim is the Principal of Echo Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based venture capital fund focused on disruptive consumer packaged goods startups. ECHO combines decades of operational expertise with the dynamic insights of a young team, providing growth capital and strategic collaboration to elevate innovative companies in the consumer product space to a new level. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss...2020-10-2031 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Danit and Nathan Lawrence of Torus Pet GlobalTorus Pet is a New Zealand based pet business focused on developing innovative solutions for pet hydration. Owned and operated by Danit and Nathan Lawrence, the range is based around the unique filtered Torus water bowl. Designed to give pet parents peace of mind that their loved pets have a source of fresh water all day, Torus is a growing brand in the USA and Europe.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate...2020-10-1528 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Danielle Zig of Coconut CartelDanielle is the CEO and co-founder of Coconut Cartel, a premium rum brand based in Miami, FL making waves in B-commerce (Booze-commerce; "quasi DTC" liquor brands). Growing up in Guatemala, she developed a passion and taste for the region's unique agricultural goods and premium exports. Danielle initially started the brand by importing fresh coconuts from Central America to Miami's hottest hotel beach resorts and restaurants, garnering the attention of celebrities such as Drake, Martha Stewart, Former Prince Harry...to name just a few. In 2018, Coconut Cartel's product line broke into the spirits category with the launch of a Guatemalan Aged...2020-10-1331 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Aaron Gailmor of Brass Roots FoodAaron Gailmor is the Founder and Chief Eats Officer of Brass Roots, a New Orleans-based healthy snack food brand pioneering the Sacha Inchi Seed (aka the Inca-Peanut) in the US. Aaron aims to help kids and adults through Sacha Inchi's nutrition and nut-substitute nature, while empowering kids from less fortunate backgrounds in New Orleans and Southeast Asia where the seed is grown. Aaron is also founder of the New Orleans Food & Beverage Group.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the...2020-10-0631 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Gadiel Morantes of Early GrowthGadiel Morantes is president at Early Growth. He works closely with early stage entrepreneurs and founders providing them with mentorship, guidance and outsourced accounting, finance, tax, controller & CFO level solutions for their organizations. He works with many of these organizations at different stages of their lifecycle from inception through exit. He is an accomplished executive with 20+ years of sales, marketing and operations experience. He has an ability to strategically build and maintain profitable business relationships with key corporate decision-makers establishing large-volume, high-profit accounts with excellent levels of retention and loyalty.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate...2020-09-2930 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Harrison Fugman of The Naked MarketHarrison Fugman is the CEO and Cofounder of The Naked Market. Harrison was previously the Head of Credit Suisse’s Venture Capital Coverage business. While at Credit Suisse, Harrison worked in the New York, Hong Kong & San Francisco offices with well-known corporates including; Wal-mart, 7-11, & Alibaba (to name a few). He was also part of the firm’s fast track employee program becoming a Vice President at the age of 26. In his spare time, you can find Harrison running marathons with his father, trying to visit every country in the world (currently has visited 62), skiing in Whistler or in a grou...2020-09-2230 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Brittney Ogike of BEAUTYBEEZBrittney Ogike is the Founder and CEO of BEAUTYBEEZ, the premier beauty retailer for women of color. BEAUTYBEEZ offers a 3300 sq ft North Hollywood flagship and e-commerce site that features a selection of over 200 brands within beauty, bath-and-body, skin essentials and haircare, including wigs and extensions. In addition to leading BEAUTYBEEZ, Brittney runs Prima Sports, a lifestyle management firm for professional athletes and is also the Board Chair of The Middleton Family Foundation—a privately held, family-run foundation that provides relief and support for underserved communities; primarily, communities of color. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My...2020-09-1529 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Jonathan Grahm of CompartésNamed one of Forbes 30 Under 30, Founder and CEO of Compartés, Jonathan Grahm, is known as one of the youngest and most prolific artisan chocolatiers in the country. He began at the age of 15, and driven by his passion, reinvigorated Compartés by the time he was 25. Despite no formal culinary or business training, he has grown Compartés, an LA tradition since 1950, into an international brand, producing small batches of over 200 different—and often unexpected—flavors all by hand in his Los Angeles chocolate kitchens and shop. Jonathan’s edible works of art have also been featured in the Smithsoni...2020-09-1031 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Jason Wright of Wilde BrandsFounder of Wilde brands who made an impossible snack possible through relentless innovation and never taking no for an answer. Serial entrepreneur who failed at his first company, Feed Granola but learned the importance of having a differentiated product and applied that to his next adventure, Wilde Chips. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.2020-09-0830 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Tulani Elisa of FOX EntertainmentTulani Elisa is the VP of Social Media at FOX Entertainment. She's worked in the digital space for 10+ years across sectors. She has a passion for diverse and impactful strategies that speak to the times and help take brands to the next level. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.Contact us:...2020-09-0334 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Courtney Cowan of Milk Jar CookiesCourtney Cowan, founder and owner of Milk Jar Cookies, earned her baking stripes in her mother’s kitchen, sneaking spoonfuls of cookie dough during the process. In her spare time during her job as a Post Producer in Los Angeles, Courtney began perfecting her own cookie recipes in the kitchen of her one-bedroom apartment. After earning rave reviews, in the spring of 2013, she opened the doors to Milk Jar Cookies’ flagship location. Courtney’s inspiring entrepreneurial story has been celebrated across Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, while her cookies have been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine and on the Today Show...2020-09-0134 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Dulari Amin of Synergy VenturesDulari is a proven entrepreneur, investor, and brand builder. Dulari is the co-Founder of Synergy Ventures. She invests in and is an advisor to mission-driven early-stage and growth companies. Across CPG, tech, and healthcare, her investments have a combined market cap of over $2.5B. Previously, she co-founded Phenomenon, an award-winning agency working with Fortune 500 brands. She bootstrapped the company to 120+ employees across three cities. Dulari is a passionate advocate for education and economic empowerment, and serves on the boards of Woodbury University, Larchmont Charter School, and Beyond Capital Fund.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My...2020-08-2738 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Irene Rojas Stanbury of LEMONKINDIrene founded and created LEMONKIND in 2016, with a mission to make 100% natural beverages that are not only both delicious and better-for-you but also accessible to anyone ready to build on beneficial, sustainable self-care. Since then, LEMONKIND has been one of the top selling juice brands on Amazon, and has continued to grow year after year. With LEMONKIND, Irene continues to support, inform and motivate others to better personal health and wellbeing - starting from within.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles...2020-08-2530 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Michelle Edgar of Epic RecordsAs an executive in the entertainment business for over a decade, Michelle's expertise and focus is leading creative brand marketing campaigns and securing partnerships for her artists as VP brand marketing at Epic Records with clients including Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Black Eyed Peas, Wu Tang Clan, Madison Beer and Meghan Trainor. As a change agent, philanthropy, diversity & inclusion and giving back has always been her passion, and integral in her work as she creates unique partnerships to ignite change. Michelle Edgar founded The XX Project over 8 years ago and has made it part of her everyday life to inspire...2020-08-2036 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Justin Guilbert of GOODFISHAs co-founder and chairperson of GOODFISH, Justin Guilbert is on a mission to make a tangible contribution towards transforming hyper-consumer culture into a formidable engine toward a positive social and environmental outcome. Early in his career, Justin managed marketing as an executive for L’Oreal. In 2010, he co-founded Harmless Harvest, the world’s first sustainably harvested, organic coconut water. It was there that Guilbert honed in on the ethical supply chain, proving a company could benefit consumers, its producers, and the planet. Soon after, Guilbert continued his passion with the launch of Bravo Sierra, the first military-native wellness company that engi...2020-08-1835 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Phoenix Gonzalez of SilkedPhoenix Gonzalez is the co-founder and inventor of Silked.co a beauty bedding brand focused on travel and wellbeing products as well as one of the co-founder of dotstudioPRO of a video distribution technology/entertainment company. With over 15 years of experience in business development and sales, her passion and profession lie at the intersection of beauty, media, and technology.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special...2020-08-1335 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Beatrice Dixon of The Honey PotWhen she was younger, Beatrice Dixon suffered with bacterial vaginosis for eight months. One night, an ancestor gave her the ingredients to heal herself in a dream. From that insightful dream, she created the formula for a healthy, clean feminine wash. In 2014, Dixon launched The Honey Pot Company, a plant-based feminine hygiene line created with a goal to provide women with a healthy alternative to feminine care that is free of chemicals, parabens, carcinogens and sulfates. The Honey Pot Company currently offers feminine washes, wipes, tampons, pads, mommy-to-be products, and soon-to-be additional offerings in both the feminine hygiene & feminine care...2020-08-1135 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Stevon Lewis of Stevon Lewis LMFTStevon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, and corporate consultant. In his private practice, he specializes in working with adults struggling with Impostor Syndrome. He has been a featured expert for various major television and media platforms, including the Oprah Winfrey Network, Bustle Magazine, Thrive Global, and Entrepreneur Magazine. As a corporate consultant, he has facilitated discussions about race in the workplace for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) and Tory Burch. In addition, he has hosted a series of workshops for A New Direction, a London-based non-profit, that provides support and development to individuals that are underrepresented...2020-08-0631 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Ashley Sumner of QuiltAshley Sumner is the CEO & Founder of Quilt. Quilt is a social platform for women to start and join live audio-based conversations. Her startup career started 12 years ago in NYC at a matchmaking company. With an intuitive ability to bring people together, she turned her passion into a career as a community developer for brands such as NeueHouse, Wanderlust, Breakout and One Roof ultimately leading to the creation of Quilt. She now lives in Los Angeles, like every other New Yorker.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new...2020-08-0431 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Rachel Kuhr of ProductableRachel is founder and CEO of Productable SaaS, a software that drives innovative ideas to successful outcomes. She has worked across large corporations as an innovation consultant, venture backed startups as Mark Cuban's innovation right hand, and world class research institutions as an innovation success researcher with MIT. She is passionate about democratizing the innovation process so people of all backgrounds can achieve their vision.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your...2020-07-3033 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Dana Ward of Barefoot ScientistDana is the Founder and Co-President of Barefoot Scientist, overseeing brand, marketing and partnerships while leading development for the company’s growing slate of premium foot care products. She hopes to inspire people to treat their feet in the same specialized way that they care for their face, hair and body. Before launching Barefoot Scientist, Dana helped invent the company’s award-winning innovation, now known as PreHeels+ blister prevention spray, and she was part of the founding team of Clevver Media (now owned by Hearst).Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the...2020-07-2834 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Sarah Moret of CurieSarah Moret is the founder and CEO of Curie. Like most good ideas, Curie was born out of a personal need, as Sarah struggled to find natural personal care products that were person- and planet-safe, while still being effective. When she realized this was a struggle for others as well, she bootstrapped the brand on $12k of personal savings, and within 6 months managed to hit 6-figure revenues with zero marketing budget. The brand has since grown from 1 to 4 SKU's and is sold in stores nationwide. Prior to founding Curie, Sarah worked in Venture Capital for almost 5 years investing in seed...2020-07-2335 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Kate Brodock of Women 2.0Kate Brodock is CEO of Women 2.0 and Founding Partner at W Fund. She’s lived in the tech startup world for over 15 years and has played an active leadership role in the women in tech ecosystem for over a decade. She's spoken at and been featured in numerous places, including SXSWi, Collision Conference, Fast Company’s Innovation Uncensored, IBT, MSNBC, and TechCrunch.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an e...2020-07-2136 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Lisa Licht of Licht ConsultingWith a reputation built on transforming businesses, creative innovation, and driving people culture, Lisa’s storied career has taken her from banking to Barbie, movies to music, Transformers to tech. While getting her Masters Degree in International Finance at Thunderbird, Lisa took a marketing class and became passionate about what drives consumers, switching her focus and leading her to become, at that time, the youngest marketing manager at Mattel, overseeing the Barbie brand internationally. In November 2018 Licht left her role as CMO Live Nation Concerts to start Licht Consulting. Microsoft, Illumination, AllBright and Exploding Kittens are a few of her cl...2020-07-1632 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Shelley Zalis of The Female QuotientShelley Zalis, known as the “chief troublemaker,” is a pioneer for online research, movement leader, and champion of gender equality. She is an internationally renowned entrepreneur, speaker, mentor, mother, and founder and CEO of The Female Quotient. Zalis works with Fortune 500 companies to advance gender equality across industries. The FQ’s signature pop-up experience, the FQ Lounge (formerly the Girls’ Lounge), brings a Home of Equality to major conferences, companies, and college campuses around the world. The FQ Lounge is the gathering place for leaders of all levels at events such as the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions, Consumer Electronics Show and...2020-07-1434 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Janette Rizk of Janette Rizk CommunicationsJanette is a PR and storytelling machine. She is able to turn key business objectives into compelling, timely, exciting news - always crafting the story so it provides maximum value to the company, the news outlet running it, and the audience consuming it.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.Contact us:...2020-07-0934 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Sandra Shpilberg of New Startup MindsetSandra Shpilberg is the author of New Startup Mindset and the Founder and CEO of Seeker Health, a digital patient-finding platform she started, built and recently exited when the company was acquired. She's been named a Top 40 Healthcare Transformer by Medical Marketing & Media.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.Contact us:...2020-07-0735 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Amy Keller of PurePlus+Amy Keller is Co-Founder and CEO of PurePlus+, a revolution in the whole foods-based economy. Amy has spent her career working on environmental initiatives to save the planet, focusing on food waste. She is also a seven-time ironman and ultra-marathoner who is hyper- focused on personal health and well-being.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their...2020-07-0236 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Priscilla Castro of PlanolyAs the brand partnerships manager at Planoly, Priscilla Castro is a pro at making connections. With 7+ years working in digital creating digital content and social & editorial strategies for brands like PLANOLY, Create & Cultivate, Makeful, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, BeautyCon, Logitech, Filter Magazine, and many others, she has witnessed the ever-changing landscape of digital. Along with creating content, she has also taught small businesses on how to kick off their social strategies via in-person workshops and digital webinars for PLANOLY and General Assembly in Austin and New York and various other events and conferences. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning...2020-06-3035 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Angela Scott of The Office of Angela ScottWith nothing more than her love of footwear and a penchant for nostalgia, CEO and Designer Angela Scott dove feet-first into the world of shoemaking to create a product that would empower women from the ground up. In the fall of 2011, Angela launched her line of American handcrafted luxury footwear in Santa Barbara, CA, where she resides with her husband Scott and their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Honey and Pumpkin Pie.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US...2020-06-2534 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Hilary Quartner of HilmaHilary Quartner is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hilma, which makes natural remedies that are accessible and scientifically backed. Hilma launched in January 2020 with three products—Immune Support, Upset Stomach Relief, and Tension Relief—and continues to develop other incredible products that break down the barrier to a holistic, natural lifestyle.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of thei...2020-06-2333 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Ramona Wright of WeUpRamona Wright is the CEO of WeUp, a social gaming platform that rewards people to stick to their goals and solve social problems. Ms. Wright is a serial entrepreneur with more than 15 years of strategic communication experience. She is an early pioneer who taught public relations and social media marketing at her alma mater Loyola Marymount University from 2007 - 2011. Ramona has worked in the corporate, non-profit, and tech sectors and is the fund manager for an apprenticeship program providing underrepresented youth access to STEAM careers. She has raised $5 million for a global humanitarian organization and managed a $2.5 million marketing budget...2020-06-1835 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Jennifer Schuler of Wetzel's PretzelsJennifer Schuler is the CEO of Wetzel’s Pretzels, a 350-unit chain founded and headquartered in Pasadena, CA, and with locations across the country, including Universal City Walk and Disneyworld. She started at Wetzel’s Pretzels in 2014 as CMO and became President only four years later. Her expertise in food and beverage comes from many years in the industry, working for brand such as General Mills, but she’s also excelled in healthcare and tech.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and th...2020-06-1634 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Tobi Miller of Demand Brands (LemonShark Poke)From founding member of a GRAMMY Award-winning band to co-founder of a coast-to-coast seafood restaurant, Tobi Miller’s background is both powerful and fascinating. Today, Tobi serves as president of the fine-casual chain LemonShark Poke, where passion is the brand’s most important ingredient. LemonShark has more than 60 locations across the U.S.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and...2020-06-1135 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Soul Haus EmpireSHE is a collective of coaches, holistic practitioners, and artists whose mission is to help connect humanity to their authentic selves by working from the inside out. SHE delivers through individual and group workshops, retreats, classes, and coaching in-person and remotely. Founded by Caroline Lopes, Mila Bogdan, and Kerstin Klein.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of...2020-06-0937 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Michelle Finizio of FoundermadeMichelle Finizio serves as Chief Revenue Officer of FounderMade's Consumer Discovery Show, connecting the world's most innovative consumer brands in beauty, wellness and food with active retailers, distributors, investors, influencers and consumers.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.Contact us: https://www.elevatemybrand.com/contact Stay connected & DM...2020-06-0636 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Darya Allen-Attar of Women Founders NetworkPassionate about the advancement of women, Darya Allen-Attar co-founded Women Founders Network (WFN) in 2013. The network is a virtual accelerator that connects women founders not only with capital but with resources, mentorships, sponsorships and more so they can grow scalable, successful businesses. To date, WFN and its members have awarded and invested $1.5 million in cash and services.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to...2020-06-0435 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Mike Whitmire of FloQastMike Whitmire, CPA*, is CEO and Co-founder of FloQast, a provider of close management software created by accountants for accountants to close faster and more accurately. Prior to founding FloQast, Mike was part of the accounting and finance team at Cornerstone OnDemand in Los Angeles and started his career as an auditor at Ernst & Young.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the...2020-06-0236 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Michael Kamins of Open NestMichael Kamins is an experienced culture marketer with expertise in building brands via non-traditional marketing channels. He previously led growth and partnership at TikTok (previously called Musical.ly), which was the world’s most downloaded app in 2018 with nearly 1 billion downloads. Today, he is a team member at OpenNest, a diversified holding company that invests, incubates and operates start-ups.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special gu...2020-05-2635 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Lauren Gropper of RepurposeLauren Gropper is the founder and CEO of Repurpose, the leader in plant-based tableware. Lauren leads Repurpose on its quest to change the world one low-impact cup, plate and fork at a time. As both climate change and sustainable technology accelerate, Lauren challenges her team to think years ahead about what make and use today.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the...2020-05-1933 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Rana Lustyan of EdoughbleRana is a Le Cordon Bleu trained pastry chef, MBA, mom of two little girls and creator of a new dessert category, Edible Cookie Dough. Edoughble is the first and only premium, all-natural and non-GMO edible cookie dough company. Each of the 14 flavors has a straight-from-the-mixing-bowl taste. Rana’s mission is to bring people happiness, and she donates 5% of net proceeds to help end hunger in the U.S.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each we...2020-05-1233 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Mayumi Ishii of ChrysmelaAn investment banker with cross-border consulting experience, Mayumi is the Exclusive U.S. Representative for Chrysmela, the most secure earring back, period. Chrysmela was invented by a woman for women to solve all the problems with earrings: lost earrings, uncomfortable statement earrings, and large diamonds facing downward.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.2020-05-0532 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Toni Forge and Eugene Kim of Nano Law GroupToni Forge is co-founder of 4LeafConsulting, a cannabis consulting firm dedicated to offering clients a practical approach to establishing their canna-businesses. Eugene Kim is a partner at Nan Law Group, a law firm that specializes in serving the legal needs of early-stage startups and businesses in the technology sector and cannabis industry.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and...2020-04-2835 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Hannah Hong & Mollie Cha of Hakuna BrandsBest friends for 15 years, Mollie Cha and Hannah Hong co-founded Hakuna Brands in 2016. They make delicious plant-based ice creams that are “no worries” because of their incredible ingredients. You can find their lines, Hakuna Banana (banana-based) and Totes Oats (oatmilk-based), at major natural retailers like Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and futu...2020-04-2136 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Dianne Celuch of KINONADianne launched KINONA in 2018 as a solution to the unflattering, unstylish range of golf apparel for women. Her brand set out to change the narrative on course-compliant clothes by offering feminine apparel in an assortment of shapes, sizes and styles. Prior to KINONA, Dianne led supply chain management and merchandising for brands such as Levi Strauss & Co., Eddie Bauer, Ann Taylor and Speedo.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast...2020-04-1433 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Kathi Sharpe-Ross of Reinvent Your LifeKathi Sharpe-Ross is a 30-year entrepreneur, Brand & Lifestyle marketing guru, and the Founder, CEO and President of THE SHARPE ALLIANCE. She is also the creator of The Reinvention Exchange, the hub for all things “life reinvention.” Kathi is a sought-after advisor, speaker, philanthropist and regular contributor to The Huffington Post and Thrive Global. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and...2020-04-0736 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Susan Feldman of In The GrooveIn The Groove, a community on a mission to free women from rules and age limits, was founded by Susan Feldman, an MBA graduate of UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. Prior to In The Groove, Susan was the visionary behind home décor destination One Kings Lane and an executive at an array of apparel brands, from Polo Jeans to Liz Claiborne.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast fea...2020-03-3132 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Pooneh Ramezani of Dr. BritePooneh Ramezani is a graduate of the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry, a mom of two and the CEO of Dr. Brite, a line of customized, dentist-created oral care products that ship to your doorstep. Dr. Brite fuses science and nature to help you have a healthier, more beautiful and more confident smile.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss...2020-03-2434 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Meredith Cochran of The Osso Good CompanyWith a background in healthcare, Meredith has always loved studying human physiology. After witnessing the healing power of bone broth, she began perfecting her recipe until she discovered the best flavor profile around, aka Osso Good’s ridiculously good sippable broths. Her passion grows with each person who is healed through Osso Good Bone Broth!Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the pa...2020-03-1734 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Seth Cohen of SweetfinA passionate entrepreneur with expertise in strategic marketing, real estate and hospitality, Seth Cohen founded chef-driven California-inspired poke concept Sweetfin in 2015. Sweetfin’s “Pole to Bowl” philosophy means the fast-casual chain serves SoCal only the highest-quality and most sustainable produce and raw fish. Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.Contact us: https...2020-03-1033 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand with Vanessa Camones of BRYTELaurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.Contact us: https://www.elevatemybrand.com/contact Stay connected & DM us feedback on the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatemybrandla/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevatemybrandla/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elevatemybrand 2020-01-2135 min
Elevate Your BrandElevate Your Brand IntroLaurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.Contact us: https://www.elevatemybrand.com/contact Stay connected & DM us feedback on the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatemybrandla/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevatemybrandla/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elevatemybrand 2019-12-1701 min