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Elevate Your BrandStaying Calm Under Pressure ft. Povilas Sabaliauskas of Pulsetto | EYBIn this episode of Elevate Your Brand, host Laurel Mintz sits down with Povilas Sabilauskas, CEO and co-founder of Pulsetto—the world’s first non-invasive, bilateral vagus nerve stimulation device.Laurel Mintz shares her own transformative experience using Pulsetto, while Povilas Sabilauskas dives deep into how the technology helps switch your body from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest mode, reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. You’ll learn about the science behind vagus nerve stimulation, the data-driven integrations with popular health wearables like Apple Watch and Oura Ring, and what it takes to bring a unique wellness product to market...
2026-01-2030 min
Elevate Your BrandCareer and Skin Barriers ft. Ekin Ozlen of KERACELL | EYBEkin Ozlen is a powerhouse entrepreneur and Owner/CEO of Keracell, a company focused on hair, skin, and body care products that utilize Multiple Human Cell Stem Cell Technology.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 have brought their brands to the next level...
2025-11-0431 min
Elevate Your BrandWorking With Woo ft. Karly Bonfante of Full Moon FairyKarly Bonfante is the Author and Founder of Full Moon Fairy. She is on a humble mission to help parents create mindful, magical moments with their children while imparting invaluable lessons of kindness, connection, love, and empathy toward each other and the Earth. 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 discus...
2025-10-2831 min
Elevate Your BrandHemp Of The Dog ft. Laura Roos of Mary & Jane | EYBLaura Roos is the co-founder of Mary & Jane, a hemp-derived microdosed edibles company. She’s currently on a mission to make microdosing cannabis mainstream.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 have brought their brands to the next level. Learn from real-life experiences and be...
2025-10-2131 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Smells of Success ft. Carol Han Pyle of Nette | EYBCarol Han Pyle is the founder and CEO of Nette, the luxury candle and fragrance brand. Nette’s mission to help you take good care with clean, sustainable, transparent, and luxurious products.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 have brought their brands to the...
2025-10-1429 min
Elevate Your BrandSecrets to Personal Branding ft. Chirag Sagar of Mission Matters | EYBChirag Sagar is a Co-Founder of Mission Matters, a multimedia company focused on book publishing and content marketing. Their mission is to amplify the purpose of entrepreneurs, experts and executives through their content. Beyond the media, they also help individuals and companies with book publishing services, podcast production services, social media, PR, audio-editing, video-editing, and blog-writing. 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...
2025-10-0731 min
Elevate Your BrandHealthy Business, Healthier Gums ft. Hans Kaspersetz of Oralucent | EYBHans Kaspersetz is the CEO of Oralucent, a groundbreaking oral care company pioneering the use of red and blue light therapy to improve gum health, whiten teeth, and support systemic wellness. A seasoned entrepreneur with multiple successful exits, Hans has spent more than 20 years at the intersection of health technology, consumer wellness, and marketing innovation. Outside the boardroom, Hans is an avid cave explorer and ultramarathon runner, channeling the same curiosity and endurance that drive his business ventures. Having endured his own oral health and health challenges, Hans is passionate about the science of oral light therapy, how it...
2025-09-3029 min
Elevate Your BrandPioneering Parenting Products ft. Lizette Espinosa & Giuseppe Veneziano of infanttech | EYBLizette Espinosa, Esq. is the CEO and Co-Founder of infanttech, a trailblazing brand redefining modern parenting through smart, family-first technology. A former attorney turned entrepreneur and devoted mom, Lizette built infanttech from a deep desire to make parenting less stressful and more empowering.Giuseppe Veneziano wears many hats—and capes. He’s a husband, father, inventor, author, full-time geek, voice actor, Business and Mindset Coach, and, at his core, a tinkerer. Giuseppe’s mission is to help families purchase their home, inspire parents and guide children through storytelling, and coach budding entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and is the...
2025-09-2330 min
Elevate Your BrandTaking Up Shelf Space ft. Andrew Thomas of Archer Meat SnacksAt the helm of Archer Meat Snacks' marketing department, Andrew Thomas’ focus is on steering one of the nation's leading better-for-you meat snack brand towards unprecedented growth. This role demands a mastery of strategic planning and a knack for nurturing trend-forward marketing innovations. 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...
2025-09-1631 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Heart and Head of Business ft. Beate Chelette of The Growth Architect | EYBIn this powerful episode of Elevate Your Brand, host Laurel Mintz sits down with Beate Chelette, The Growth Architect, to explore the intersection of strategy, spirituality, and resilience in entrepreneurship. Beate shares her journey, from building and selling a business to Bill Gates, to surviving personal and professional disasters, to finding clarity through plant medicine and spiritual practice.Together, they dive into why so many entrepreneurs struggle to connect head and heart in business, how authenticity creates attraction over persuasion, and why resilience is the key to scaling sustainably. Beate also opens up about losing everything in...
2025-09-0931 min
Elevate Your BrandFrom Corporate to Creative ft. Jimena Suárez Ibarrola of Sentient | EYBMexico’s entrepreneurial spirit is thriving, and few embody that energy better than Jimena Suárez Ibarrola, founder of Sentient. In this episode of Elevate Your Brand, host Laurel Mintz uncovers Jimena’s journey from working inside major corporations to launching her own agency dedicated to authentic, human-centered communication.Jimena shares how Sentient helps brands bridge cultural divides, adapt to shifting consumer expectations, and build campaigns that resonate across Latin America and beyond. Together, they explore the power of empathy in business, the role of creativity in navigating global markets, and what it takes to turn local insig...
2025-09-0231 min
Elevate Your BrandElevating the World of Pink Wine ft. Paul Chevalier of Moët Hennessy | EYBRosé has taken the wine world by storm, and no one knows its story better than Paul Chevalier, National Fine Wine Director at Moët Hennessy. In this episode of Elevate Your Brand, host Laurel Mintz uncorks the history, craftsmanship, and cultural shift behind rosé’s rise from a seasonal favorite to a global lifestyle phenomenon.Paul shares insights from his journey in the world of fine wines, from the sun-drenched vineyards of Provence to introducing rosé to new audiences worldwide. Together, they explore what makes a truly exceptional rosé, how consumer tastes are evolving, and why this pi...
2025-08-2631 min
Elevate Your BrandReimagining Rituals With Design ft. Mesh Gelman of Cumulus Coffee | EYBMesh Gelman is the founder and CEO behind Cumulus Coffee, a company brewing up a new standard in coffee. With a background in fashion and a passion for product design, Mesh has always looked at the world through an elevated lens—and now, he’s turning that vision toward your morning cup. By reimagining what instant coffee can be, Mesh is creating a product that’s equal parts innovative, elegant, and experiential.In this episode of Elevate Your Brand, Laurel Mintz chats with Mesh about why great branding starts with great storytelling, the magic of making high design...
2025-08-1931 min
Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the FutureEp #186: Laurel Mintz: From Marketing Powerhouse to Venture Capital TrailblazerHad an AHA or Insight? Share it:She’s not here to play nice — and she’s definitely not here to sugarcoat anything. Laurel Mintz — my friend, favorite bada$$, and unapologetic force of nature — built a marketing agency that’s worked with over 400 brands (including Squishmallows) and then decided, screw it, I’m starting an investment fund too. On this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show: Founders of the Future, we kick off our heels and get real. No PR polish. No fake humblebragging. Just straight talk about what it actually takes to leap from marketing maven to GP of...
2025-08-1828 min
Elevate Your BrandMastering Money Mindset ft. Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents | EYBShang 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 Heart | EYBStephanie 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 BrandReimagining VC: Building Trust & Equity ft. Earnest Sweat of Swimming with Allocators | EYBEarnest Sweat is the founding partner of Swimming with Allocators, a trailblazing investment firm focused on reshaping the traditional venture capital model by backing diverse emerging fund managers and overlooked founders. With a background in finance, innovation, and community-driven growth, Earnest is building a more inclusive and equitable future for the VC space.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...
2025-07-2235 min
Elevate Your BrandBottled Brilliance in Marketing, Wine, and Momentum ft. Hilary Cocalis of Sipwell Wine I EYB Hilary Cocalis is the founder of Sipwell Wine Co., a premium canned wine brand rooted in storytelling and innovation. With over a decade of experience across the beverage industry, she previously led marketing at Ballast Point Brewing, helping scale it into a billion-dollar brand. Today, she advises emerging food and beverage startups while growing Sipwell from the ground up, all while raising two strong daughters, her proudest role of all.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 Angel...
2025-07-1532 min
Elevate Your BrandBuilding a Brand That Cares ft. Kim Richards of Caring for Mama I EYBKim Richards is the founder of Caring for Mama, a purpose-driven brand offering thoughtfully curated care packages that support mothers, caregivers, and the women-owned businesses behind each product. What began as a response to the intensity of postpartum has grown into both an e-commerce platform and a partnership hub, delivering meaningful care across all seasons of motherhood and caregiving—with offerings that resonate deeply, whether gifted personally or at scale.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 Angele...
2025-07-0831 min
Elevate Your BrandHow Seaweed Sparked a Startup ft. Sachi Singh of Rootless I EYBSachi Singh is the Founder and CEO of Rootless, a wellness startup focused on seaweed-based nutrition for health and sustainability. With a background in climate policy, international development, and environmental science, she launched Rootless to make ocean-friendly nutrition accessible and impactful.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 marke...
2025-07-0132 min
Elevate Your BrandRedefining Square Feet ft. Jill Brooks-Garnett of Hestia HousingJill Brooks-Garnett is a recognized leader in the affordable housing industry, having served as an executive at some of the country’s largest asset management platforms. She is committed to advancing housing access across the United States through new development projects and by consulting to industry leaders.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...
2025-06-2431 min
Elevate Your BrandBaking Big Ideas ft. Lindsay Hancock of My Better BatchLindsay Hancock is the founder of My Better Batch, a clean-ingredient cookie mix company on a mission to make better-than-homemade cookies easier and more accessible. A former executive at KIND Snacks, she brings over a decade of experience building and scaling better-for-you food brands. As both a mom and entrepreneur, Lindsay created My Better Batch to offer a premium shortcut—one that saves time without ever compromising on quality or tasteElevate 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 An...
2025-06-1729 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Sweet Life of CPG ft. Marcos Della Pia of Baris | EYBMarcos Della Pia is the co-founder of Baris since 2023. Previously, he was a member of the executive team at The Not Company, a leading plant-based food company valued at $1.5 billion. Earlier in his career, he worked in Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan and in sales at Procter & Gamble.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 marke...
2025-06-1030 min
Elevate Your BrandKnowing What You Don't Know ft. Angela Powell of Whipzi | EYBAngela Powell is the founder of Whipzi, a line of naturally flavored and colored powdered sugars designed to make baking and beverage creation easy and enjoyable. A U.S. Air Force veteran and former military spouse, she launched the brand to simplify baking, while using natural flavors and plant-based ingredients to inspire creativity in every kitchen. Whipzi has since gained recognition for its versatility and commitment to clean, accessible ingredients.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 Ange...
2025-06-0331 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Meaning Behind Investments ft. Gary Lipsky of Break of Day Capital | EYBGary Lipsky is a Multifamily Operator and President of Break of Day Capital who has done over ¼ billion in real estate transactions. He is the host of the Real Estate Investor Podcast and best-selling author of Best In Class, the ground breaking book on asset management and Invest Smart:Spotting Red Flags in Real Estate Syndications. Gary is also the host of the InvestSmartSummit.com that takes place on June 6.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 Angel...
2025-05-2728 min
Elevate Your BrandEntrepreneurship Meets Clinical Expertise ft. Margo Harrison of Wave Bye | EYBDr. Margo Harrison MD MPH is founder and CEO of Wave Bye Inc, which is disrupting the period pain space currently led by Midol. She is a clinically active Ob/Gyn, was previously and NICHD-funded investor, and started a women's health consulting firm before founding Wave Bye.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 Eleva...
2025-05-2032 min
Elevate Your BrandFrom Problem to Patent ft. Tiana Ravden of Eroe | EYBTiana Ravden is the founder of Eroe, an innovative lingerie brand that’s been ten years in the making and fueled by a deep belief in the everyday strength of women. After leading merchandising for companies like Mattel, Gap, and Tommy Hilfiger — and building her own clothing brand and restaurant — Tiana followed her passion, turning a side hustle and a patented idea into a full-time mission to empower confidence, femininity, and triumph through Eroe.Use ELEVATE20 for 20% off your order.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secret...
2025-05-1333 min
Elevate Your BrandFinding Your Product Audience ft. Ann Ragan Kearns of Medalist Skin | EYBHours and hours in the pool did a number on Ann Ragan Kearns’ hair and skin. As an NCAA Division 1 swimmer, she struggled with acne and hair loss, and while she could purchase beauty products for her issues, she never encountered a brand that designed products specifically for her as a female athlete.Fast forward and Kearns has learned a ton about the beauty market as founder of Odyssey Public Relations, a firm that’s worked with beauty companies including that the gap in it she encountered over a decade ago for a beauty brand aimed at fema...
2025-05-0632 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Strategy Behind The Business ft. Meredith Cochran of Societea | EYBMeredith Cochran is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for authentic conversations and high quality craftsmanship. A roll-up-your-sleeves kind of girl. Meredith has a background in Cellular Molecular Biology, Electrophysiology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She uses this experience to pursue her passion of preventive health and food-as-medicine. Meredith is an accomplished author and founder of a BFY brand which generates multi-million dollar revenues annually with an omni-channel business model. She is currently focused on her role as Director of Marketing for one of the largest privately-owned businesses in the world and her new startup, which focuses on sustainably sourced...
2025-04-2932 min
Elevate Your BrandPreparing For A Recession ft. Sheria James of Elevate My Brand | EYBSheria James is a dynamic strategist and marketing leader with a proven track record of elevating companies at the intersection of innovation and impact. With over a decade of experience across fast-paced startups and mission-driven organizations, she brings a rare blend of strategic insight, creative direction, and cultural fluency to every project she leads. Sheria is especially passionate about helping organizations clarify their voice, tell better stories, and design experiences that create growth. She shows up with clarity, warmth, and an eye on what matters most: people. Whether she’s launching a brand from the ground up or...
2025-04-2222 min
Elevate Your BrandCreating Quality Content ft. Lauren Alexander of Qualia Life | EYBLauren Alexander serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Qualia Life Sciences, where she leverages over 15 years of experience to drive innovative marketing strategies that resonate with consumers and elevate the brand's presence in the wellness sector. In her current role, Lauren is at the forefront of direct customer acquisition initiatives, utilizing her expertise in paid advertising and media relations to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Her strategic approach encompasses a comprehensive understanding of SEO, content curation, and public relations, ensuring that Qualia Life Sciences not only reaches its target audience but also builds lasting relationships with...
2025-04-1532 min
Elevate Your BrandCrafting Craveable Product ft. Brandie Miller of Mochi Love | EYBBrandie Miller brings a wealth of food industry experience, blending expertise in startups, retail buying, and e-commerce with a passion for food accessibility. She began her career launching a small ice cream brand, driving it from food service into retail through strategic sales and marketing. She then transitioned to the buying side as a category manager for Grocery Outlet, a 400-store chain, where she championed Natural & Organic (NOSH) products, growing it into the company’s largest category. Her efforts contributed to Grocery Outlet’s 2019 IPO.Her dedication to making healthy, high...
2025-04-0831 min
Elevate Your BrandBusiness That Gives Back ft. Ricky Echanique of Mikuna | EYBMikuna was founded by fifth-generation Ecuadorian farmer and former professional athlete, Ricky Echanique. While living in Santa Barbara, Ricky faced health and digestion issues that sent him on a new path: to find a better form of plant-based nutrition. This journey led him back home to Ecuador and to Chocho, the "Andean super protein." This powerful lupin has been harvested for thousands of years by Andean farmers yet remains relatively unknown because it grows so remotely. Given his deep roots within the Ecuadorian agricultural community, Ricky felt confident that he could share Chocho with the world. As he met...
2025-04-0132 min
Elevate Your BrandInnovating Tradition ft. PJ Monte of Monte's | EYBOur guest PJ Monte carries on his family’s century-old culinary legacy with Monte’s Fine Foods, offering a vegan, gluten-free, and certified Kosher tomato sauce made from their original recipe, free of pastes, starches, and fillers. Sourcing premium U.S.-grown tomatoes, Monte’s prioritizes quality and tradition in every jar. With deep roots in the restaurant industry dating back to 1906, PJ expanded the family brand by opening Monte’s at the Manor in Montauk, blending classic Italian-American flavors with local ingredients. Through his passion for food, he continues to bring authentic, time-honored recipes to modern tables.Elevat...
2025-03-2532 min
Elevate Your BrandBusiness Based On Science ft. Jesslyn Rollins of BIOLYTE | EYBRecognized as one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Most Admired CEOs,” Jesslyn Rollins is the visionary leader who revolutionized the Sports Drink category. Her family's groundbreaking product, BIOLYTE®, combines the science of IV hydration with the convenience of a sports drink, delivering a medical-strength solution to the mainstream market.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 ag...
2025-03-1831 min
Elevate Your BrandProducts Designed For Her ft. Aubrey Hubbell of Hazel | EYBMeet Aubrey Hubbell, the visionary co-founder of Hazel, who's redefining femme care. Aubrey has always been involved in creating products for women in varying stages of life, informed by the intergenerational friendships that make life all the more rich.With a background in design, she’s passionate about building better brands and products for women – from pregnancy to post-menopause. Cheers to embracing everything that comes with being a woman – leaks included! 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 L...
2025-03-1129 minElevate Your BrandNourish to Flourish ft. Elizabeth Fisher of Lavva | EYBElizabeth Fisher is the founder of Lavva, a dairy-free yogurt brand. After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013, Elizabeth adopted a ketogenic diet and discovered the pili nut, which inspired her to create Lavva's creamy, plant-based yogurt. She emphasizes the importance of gut health and ensures that Lavva contains 50 billion live probiotics per serving without added sugars or heat processing.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, entrep...
2025-03-0428 minElevate Your BrandElevate Your Recruiting ft. Matt Corbett of ZRG Embedded | EYBMatt Corbett has over three decades of refined expertise in talent acquisition, spanning technology consulting, executive search, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) He stands as the President and co-founder of of the Embedded Recruiting division of ZRG Partners, LLC.Matt’s professional narrative is deeply intertwined with his passion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and the transformative power of technology. He is an ardent advocate for leveraging the unique insights and perspectives that diversity brings to the table, ensuring they are recognized and celebrated across various sectors. Matt’s expertise and enthusiasm extend beyond just advo...
2025-02-2529 minElevate Your BrandEarning While Healing ft. Kimberly Ross of ORA | EYBKimberly, Founder and CEO of ORA, discovered the power of acupuncture after years of managing Type-1 Diabetes. Inspired by her own healing journey, she conceived ORA while at Harvard Business School to make acupuncture more accessible. Today, she brings a curated, elevated acupuncture experience to New York through ORA.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 marke...
2025-02-1728 min
Elevate Your BrandRebelling Against The Wedding Industry ft. Amy Shack Egan of Modern Rebel | EYBAmy Shack Egan, known as "The Anti-Wedding Wedding Planner" since her recognition by The Cut in 2022, is the creative mind behind Modern Rebel, an unconventional wedding planning company she established in 2015. Through the renowned "love parties," Amy and her team have led more than 500 couples nationwide to challenge traditional wedding norms, fostering a renewed focus on relationships. Honored as one of The Knot's "Ones to Watch" in 2023 and featured in their first-ever national commercial, Amy's impact extends beyond events, with write-ups in major publications and a distinguished presence on the speaking circuit, signaling that she is only just beginning...
2025-02-1133 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Bottom Line on Better Wipes ft. Dan Grossman of Loo Wipes | EYBCo-founder Dan Grossman of LOO (Wipes) speaks on the plant-based bathroom wipes that come in 100% recyclable packaging. Dan Grossman is a driven industrial designer who combined the worlds of both engineering and design to create his outcome. Being an accomplished design, innovation, and strategy leader with a proven track record in the management of design programs and departments, Dan checks every box.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...
2025-02-0532 min
Elevate Your BrandSynthetic Influencers ft. Jennifer van Dijk and Zack Sugarman of Superplastic | EYBCEO Jennifer van Dijk and Chief Strategy Officer & Collector Zack Sugarman of Superplastic speak on their character-driven intellectual property company, which makes for an entertaining discussion. Zack Sugarman is a driven tech geek who makes sure to stay on the cutting edge of emerging technologies and digital strategies. Jennifer van Dijk has years of experience in strategic business development and revenue creation as well as many key skills, including being a commercial drone pilot. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growi...
2025-01-2831 min
Elevate Your BrandIdentifying & Addressing New Markets ft. Andy Lu of Captain For Men | EYBAndrew Lu is the Co-founder and CEO of Captain, a men's skincare platform and personalized concierge service. With a background as a corporate attorney specializing in startups and venture capital, Andrew combines his entrepreneurial experience with his passion for skincare to bridge the personal wellness gap for men.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 agenc...
2025-01-2130 min
Elevate Your BrandBuilding A Brand to Swair By ft. Carrie Sporer of Swair | EYBCarrie Sporer is the co-founder of SWAIR, a time-saving haircare brand for people who exercise. She resides with her family in Manhattan and loves running, stress-baking and spontaneous dance parties with her two sons.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 have brought their...
2025-01-1430 min
Elevate Your BrandBuilding a Brand with No Ragrets ft. Alvin Chong of NO RAGRETS | EYBAlvin Chong is the founder of a movement to inspire and enable you to do what you love, live life to the fullest and live with no regrets. He's thought deeply about the meaning of life and has had the good fortune to experience what it's like to be truly happy, even if it's not always easy to stay that way, and NO RAGRETS is his way of trying to help everyone have that experience at least once.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most...
2025-01-0729 min
Elevate Your BrandEntrepreneurial Mindset ft. Tracy Holland of InnerFifth | EYBTracy Holland is a founder, investor, board member, and entrepreneur who is an authority on beauty and wellness with a global track record of incubating and launching brands. Tracy has dedicated her career to creating new brands and success stories by spotlighting innovation, amplifying authentic and celebrity voices in beauty and personal care, and nurturing promising talent — especially other women entrepreneurs.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, e...
2024-12-0334 min
Elevate Your BrandPore to Profit ft. Bunny Ghatrora of Blume | EYBBunny Ghatrora is the co-founder of Blume. Blume creates award-winning, clean and uncomplicated skincare that actually works. With over 400,000+ happy customers, Blume products are formulated with acne-prone and sensitive skin in mind. Blume's formulations are targeted specifically to teens and Gen Z, and sold nationwide at Sephora & Ulta Beauty. 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 market...
2024-11-2630 min
Elevate Your BrandIntuitive Strategy ft. Gianna Wurzl | EYBGianna Wurzl is a serial entrepreneur, strategist and experience designer. She is also a channel for good, here to help you make sense. Her experience as a strategist and founder paired with my intuitive gifts makes her very good at connecting the spiritual and material worlds. 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 Bra...
2024-11-1931 min
Elevate Your BrandShaking Up The Vodka Industry ft. Mike Camello of Kástra Elión | EYBEntertainment executive Mike Camello is the President and Co-Founder of Kástra Elión. With a love for vodka, an entrepreneurial spirit and a healthy dose of curiosity, Camello set out to create a different kind of vodka – challenging the industry and delighting vodka aficionados. 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...
2024-11-1229 min
Elevate Your BrandDistilling Great Marketing ft. Melissa Katrincic of Conniption Gin | EYBMelissa Green Katrincic, is Durham Distillery’s co-founder, CEO, and an all-around badass for being the first (and so far, only) U.S. female distiller inducted into The Gin Guild. Durham Distillery is the celebrated birthplace of Conniption Gin and a pioneer in craft distillation located in the heart of Durham, North Carolina. The facility isn't just a distillery—it's a gateway to exploring the intricate dance between tradition and modern innovation in spirit production.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and grow...
2024-11-0532 min
Elevate Your BrandHappy Branding ft. Maya French of HappyPop | EYBMaya French is a visionary entrepreneur and accomplished brand builder in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector, boasting a wealth of over a decade's experience in the industry. Notably, she co-founded Koia, the nation's leading plant protein beverage, which has achieved nationwide distribution across esteemed retailers including Whole Foods, 7-Eleven, Publix, and Walmart. With a profound passion for innovation and a relentless drive for success, French has recently launched her second beverage HappyPop Mood-Boosting Energy with the mission to empower people to live happier and healthier lives through happy and functional ingredients. Elevate Your Brand i...
2024-10-2930 minElevate Your BrandPouring Soul Into Entrepreneurship ft. Kristin Taylor of Mom Juice Wine | EYBKristin Taylor Hines, a former brand builder of Denver, CO and Macie Mincey, a former banker of Charlotte, NC met over a blind business date and bonded over the unmet needs of the modern, health-conscious woman, and lack of BIPOC female representation in the wine industry. What was a chance meeting turned into a full fledged business idea, the duo set out on a mission to shift wine culture - to make wine approachable by connecting with the younger generation and using their platform to educate without all the “fluff” that is normally associated with wine. The co-founders have mana...
2024-10-2231 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Dirt On Clean Brands ft. David Watkins of Dirty Labs | EYBDavid Watkinsis the Co-founder of Dirty Labs, a sustainable, biobased approach to home and laundry care that’s rooted in science and aligned with nature. 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 have brought their brands to the next level. Learn from real-life experien...
2024-10-1530 min
Elevate Your BrandA Brand In The Baking ft. Shelley Gupta of BāKIT Box | EYBShelley Gupta is a seasoned executive with a background in music, real estate, and consulting. She founded BāKIT Box, a STEM-based baking activity kit that brings diverse flavors and traditions into their customers' kitchens and launched in July 2023.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 ma...
2024-10-0827 min
Elevate Your BrandA Brand For Women ft. Sally Mueller of Womanness | EYBSally Mueller is the Co-Founder and CEO of Womaness, the brand changing the conversation around aging and menopause. A consummate business builder specializing in retail and brand innovation, Sally’s trend-forecasting Midas touch has benefited companies such as Target, Who What Wear and VERSED skincare, among others.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...
2024-10-0134 min
Elevate Your BrandNo Sugar, All Sauce ft. Anna Vocino of Eat Happy Kitchen | EYBAnna Vocino is a comic, culinary tastemaker, and founder of Eat Happy Kitchen. After being diagnosed with celiac at age 28, she has managed her autoimmune through food and authored hundreds of delicious low-carb, gluten-free recipes, included in her best-selling cookbooks. In 2020, she created Eat Happy Kitchen, a CPG company on a mission to nourish people through their no-sugar-added premium pantry items.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...
2024-09-2432 min
Elevate Your BrandHow To Be Creative ft. Cody H. Owens of Elevate My Brand | EYBIn this special episode of Elevate Your Brand, Content Director Cody H. Owens of Elevate My Brand talks about the creative process including constructive feedback, graphic design, branding, content bulking and more. 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 have brought their brands to the...
2024-09-1733 min
Elevate Your BrandDiving into the World of Investing ft. Marcia Dawood | EYBMarcia Dawood is the author of Do Good While Doing Well, TEDx speaker, Podcast host, and an early-stage investor who serves on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. She is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital and the chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), a global professional society for angel investors. She is also an associate producer on the award-winning documentary Show Her the Money.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...
2024-09-1031 min
Elevate Your BrandChanging the Cast Game ft. Diana Hall of ActivArmor | EYBA Chemical Engineer from Colorado School of Mines, and Colorado Manufacturing Woman of the Year in 2022, Diana Hall Founded ActivArmor in 2016 to revolutionize the medical immobilization market with custom designed 3D printed casts and splints. ActivArmor is used by NFL teams and other professional athletes, and is contracted with the top hospitals, sports medicine and orthopedic clinics in the country, and in 15 other countries.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.
2024-09-0328 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Art of Listening ft. Fiona Frills of Frilliance | EYBFiona Frills is a 20-year-old beauty, makeup, fashion, lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur. Since launching her YouTube channel at the age of 10, she has amassed a fan base of over 1 Million followers. At the age of 13, Fiona decided to turn her obsession of makeup into a beauty brand and began developing her own makeup line, Frilliance. She personally formulated and designed all the products in the line, which are available in 700+ Walmart stores and CVS Beauty IRL stores. Online at Frilliance.com, Amazon.com, and in the UK at ...
2024-08-2730 min
Elevate Your BrandBuilding a Team That Sails Smoothly ft. Christopher Thiel of 1227 Coaching | EYBChris is an executive and leadership coach helping people and organizations achieve their goals. He has a passion for helping entrepreneurs grow their companies and have sustained success. Chris has 35+ years in corporate finance, spending the last 13 years as a CFO for an employee owned (ESOP) company.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 Eleva...
2024-08-2029 min
Elevate Your BrandWriting Your Way to Success ft. Evan Waite | EYBEvan Waite is currently a co-executive producer on Fox’s Family Guy, and wrote on the Emmy-winning Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, NBC’s Sunnyside, Inside Job, The President Show, Our Cartoon President, Fairfax, and Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History. He won a Writer’s Guild Award for his work on Adult Swim’s Three Busy Debras, and also contributes to The Onion, The New Yorker and McSweeney’s. His first humor book, "Life Wants You Dead: A Calm, Rational, and Totally Legit Guide to Scaring Yourself Safe" is available wherever books are sold.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 ma...
2024-08-1330 min
Elevate Your BrandCatching the Entrepreneurial Bug ft. Paul Wynns of Flex Air | EYBPaul Wynns is the CEO and Co-Founder of Flex Air, a flight school for aspiring aviators of all kinds that is led by minorities and veterans focused on increasing minority representation in the industry. He is a retired Naval Aviator from the S-3B Viking sea control community where his duties included leadership of the aviation safety, training, standardization, and operating procedures program for all Navy Viking pilots, world-wide. After leaving the military, Paul worked as a program manager at Boeing Defense, Space, and Security, where he and his engineering team were awarded two patents for their prototyping work.
2024-08-0633 min
Elevate Your BrandBe a Rebel With a Cause ft. Jenn McCabe of Armanino | EYBJenn is a consulting partner at Armanino, a leading accounting and consulting firm that offers audit and tax advisory, consulting services, and technology strategies to help businesses achieve their goals. She has over 25 years of experience in outsourced accounting and finance, specializing in startups and the advertising and creative production industries, and is dedicated to helping companies leverage the latest technology to enhance efficiency and success.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 l...
2024-07-3032 min
Elevate Your BrandCuriosity Builds the Brand ft. Sara Cullen of GEM | EYBSara is the founder of GEM, a consumer health company reimagining daily nutrition. Sara received a bachelor of science in international agricultural development studies and has spent a decade building and collaborating with startups, non-profits, and sustainable food networks all over the world. Her personal health journey brought her to become an experimentalist in the kitchen tinkering with superfood concoctions, new age plants, and sustainable nourishing systems like algae, ultimately resulting in the first ever real food way to get your daily nutrition - the GEM Bite.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wa...
2024-07-2330 min
Elevate Your BrandKnowledge is Power at Ahara Ft. Julie Wainwright of Ahara | EYBJulie Wainwright is an entrepreneur and e-commerce pioneer with over 20 years of experience in technology and consumer businesses. She is currently the CEO and co-founder of Ahara, a precision nutrition company founded in 2022, which raised over $10M in seed funding. Previously, she founded The RealReal, transforming it into the leading luxury consignment company and taking it public in 2019. Julie is a frequent industry speaker and has received numerous prestigious awards, including Entrepreneur’s 50 Most Daring Entrepreneurs and Forbes' 50 successful women over 50.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secret...
2024-07-1631 min
Elevate Your BrandAligning Profit with Purpose Ft. Nadya Okamoto & Nick Jain of August | EYBNadya Okamoto is the co-Founder of August, a lifestyle period brand working to reimagine periods to be powerful. She is also the author of the book PERIOD POWER: a Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement, and founder and former Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, PERIOD. Outside of her work in the menstrual health space, Okamoto is also a social media creator with over 4m followers on TikTok, producer and host of the podcast, Tigress, a mental health advocate, and known as a Gen Z marketing expert. She recently graduated from Harvard College, class of 2021.Elevate Your Brand...
2024-07-0932 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Heart Behind Brand Building ft. Estee Stanley & Leah Smith of Gone Bananas Bread | EYBGone Bananas is a female-founded, banana-centric LA bakery that originated as a charity project to help support front line workers during the 2020 pandemic. Founders & best friends Estee Stanley and Leah Smith officially launched the business earlier this year, now shipping their renowned, from-scratch Banana Bread nationwide. Notable flavors include Big Banana, OG Chocolate Chip, Bluenana and Cinnabanana! 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 L...
2024-07-0231 min
Elevate Your BrandPurposeful Leadership ft. Wendy Ryan of Kadabra | EYBThroughout her 25+ year career in human resources, organizational development and executive development Wendy Ryan has partnered with hundreds of individuals, teams and organizations globally, propelling front-line through C-suite leaders and board members to new levels of success. As CEO of Kadabra, Wendy leads an interdisciplinary team of experts who are revolutionizing how leaders think, what they do and how they show up to others through The Learn Lead Lift Framework® and Kadabra's unique learning solutions.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and g...
2024-06-2533 min
Elevate Your BrandBrand Storytelling ft. LaQuita Cleare of Clear Communication Academy | EYBLaQuita Cleare is a storytelling magician helping business leaders and companies tell better stories and speak to motivate and inspire from the boardroom to the stage. As a Global Keynote Speaker and CEO of Clear Communication Academy, LaQuita has worked in more than 50 countries across 4 continents with Fortune 500 companies, executives, public figures, politicians and organizations to achieve next-level results with their communication.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...
2024-06-1832 min
Elevate Your BrandFinding Your Entrepreneurial Passion ft. Jeanette Towles of Synterex | EYBJeanette Towles brings over 15 years of invaluable industry experience to the discussion. Prior to founding Synterex, she held medical writing and clinical science positions at both startups and large corporations, giving her a unique perspective into challenges across company sizes.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 failu...
2024-06-1130 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Sweet & Sour Of Building A BFY Brand ft. Mayssa Chehata of BEHAVE | EYBMayssa Chehata is the founder of BEHAVE, the first low-sugar, clean label candy that doesn’t spike blood sugar.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 have brought their brands to the next level. Learn from real-life experiences and be inspired by leaders in your...
2024-06-0431 min
Elevate Your BrandGetting Familiar With Family Offices with Kevin Smart of Big Plan Holdings | EYBKevin Smart is Vice President of Business Development at Big Plan Holdings, a diversified family office with ventures in cannabis, real estate, music/entertainment, hospitality, professional sports, fashion, and philanthropy. With a diverse background, Kevin began his professional career at 17 as a touring drummer for pop artist Jake Miller and has since collaborated with numerous artists and toured alongside acts like Fifth Harmony and Shawn Mendes. Simultaneously, he earned a B.S. in Business from Penn State University, demonstrating his commitment to both music and business. Kevin’s entrepreneurial spirit is evident as he continues to pursue his career in...
2024-05-2830 min
Elevate Your BrandStaring Down the Barrel Business with Jake Ireland of Off Hours Spirits | EYBJake Ireland is the founder and CEO of Off Hours Spirits. Off Hours produces award-winning, small-batch bourbon and rye whiskey for the modern drinker.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 have brought their brands to the next level. Learn from real-life experiences and b...
2024-05-2130 min
Elevate Your BrandNatural Entrepreneur Energy with Scott Frohman of Odyssey | EYBScott Frohman is a highly passionate entrepreneur and wellness enthusiast who is changing the fabric of the beverage aisle with the introduction of a new, ready-to-drink take on functional mushrooms. As founder and CEO of Odyssey, Frohman is on a mission to make functional mushrooms mainstream and share their benefits with consumers across the U.S. 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...
2024-05-1433 min
Elevate Your BrandDo It Scared with Devin McGhee Kirkland and Brit Kirkland of Deon Libra | EYBDevin McGhee Kirkland began her founder's journey after losing her father to a stress-induced heart attack in 2018. Using her grief as motivation, she decide to trust herself and make a shift in her career. After striving to prove Black worthiness within the beauty spaces she worked in, she decided enough was enough. The needs and voices of Black people deserved to be centered in the beauty and wellness industries—not addressed as an afterthought. Alongside co-founder and spouse, Brit Kirkland, she set out to create an unapologetically Black stress care brand that challenges the extremely white, skinny, and feminine st...
2024-05-0732 min
Elevate Your BrandBuilding a Brand From the Salt of the Earth with Awa Kone of N/UM | EYBAwa Kone is the CEO and Co-founder of N/UM, a premium consumer packaged goods company that embodies the authenticity and luxury of the vast African cultural heritage. N/UM's mission is to use African gastronomy and storytelling to craft a new narrative for the continent. Their line of Artisan Salts is 100% natural, and hand-harvested in Southern Africa, using ancient and meticulous harvesting processes that ensure the highest quality. Their salts are not only visually stunning but packed with unique flavors and minerals that add a distinctive touch to any culinary creation.Elevate Your Brand is the #1...
2024-04-3027 min
Elevate Your BrandGetting Women On Boards with Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire of 50/50 Women On Boards | EYBBetsy Berkhemer-Credaire is President of 50/50 Women on Boards, the global education and advocacy campaign committed to accelerating gender balance and diversity on corporate boards. She is the author of two books on the topic, "The Board Game: How Smart Women Become Corporate Directors” and “Winning the Board Game: How Women Directors Make the Difference.” Both books offer real-world guidelines and profiles of current women corporate directors for helping women seek board positions as their ultimate career goal. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting ne...
2024-04-2332 min
Elevate Your BrandSolving the Access Gap with Jaclyn Johnson of Cherub | EYBJaclyn Johnson is the founder of Create & Cultivate and Cherub. Jaclyn has spent her career helping underrepresented founders build businesses and raise capital. She has, bootstrapped, built and exited two companies with valuations upwards of $35mm. 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 have b...
2024-04-1630 min
Elevate Your BrandCollege Roommates Start a Business with Annie Slabotsky & Morgan Lerner of Go Nana's | EYBAnnie Slabotsky and Morgan Lerner are the co-founders of GoNanas, a better-for-you banana-based baking mix company that is vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly. By having the consumer add ripe bananas to their mixes, they’re making baked goods taste homemade from a mix and reducing food waste. Since the company's inception, they have launched GoNanas into 2,500 retail locations including Whole Foods and Target and has earned appearances on QVC, Good Morning America, and in Forbes as a 30 Under 30 Listers. They have a social media presence with over 85K followers and an influencer ambassador program with over 3,500 members. GoNanas has quickly bec...
2024-04-0932 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Secret Sauce Behind Restaurant Innovation with Chef Tai Lee of Chef Tai's Artisan Sauces | EYBChef Tai Lee is the mastermind behind Kanji Sushi, Sôlt Restaurant, and Urban Table in the Bryan/College Station area of Texas. Known for his culinary expertise, he's also the creator of Chef Tai's Artisan Sauces, showcasing his dedication to crafting unique flavors and culinary innovation.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 Eleva...
2024-04-0232 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 BrandNavigating the Sweet Startup Market ft. Mike Schanbacher and Nicholas Kheny of Blobs | EYBMike Schanbacher, Co-founder and co-CEO, leads marketing and growth strategy at Blobs. His leadership experience in startups has shown him the successes and failures that helped him navigate growing early-stage companies and now Blobs, where he lives & breathes their mission – to create a great-tasting product and fun brand that evokes the care-free joy of eating candy as a kid. Nicholas Kheny, Co-founder and Co-CEO went from engineer to candy maker. Nick has built a career marked by innovation, sustainability, and the unexpected! With degrees in Biochemical and Environmental Engineering, Nicholas entered real estate private equity when he was...
2024-03-1931 min
Elevate Your BrandSwimming with Sharks ft. Karen A. Clark of City National Bank | EYBKaren A. Clark is an award-winning leader currently serving as the multicultural strategy manager at City National Bank where she specializes in developing marketing and advertising strategies to serve clients from diverse communities while also building partnerships that are beneficial to multicultural business development. Under Karen’s leadership, City National ranked among Forbes’ “Best Employers for Diversity” from 2018 to 2020. Active in the community, Karen also serves on five nonprofit boards in addition to coaching and speaking on financial fitness, personal branding, and inclusive allyship and leadership. Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University and attended...
2024-03-1234 min
Elevate Your BrandWomen Dominating the Wine Industry ft. Kendra Kawala of Wine Maker | EYBKendra is Maker’s President and Head of Sales. Kendra leads investor relations, sales partnerships, and wholesale strategy, and is responsible for spreading the gospel of premium canned wine and getting cans-in-hands all over the US. She built her early career as a healthcare management consultant at Huron Consulting Group where she specialized in operations, innovation, and B2B sales. At Huron, she was known for wearing multiple hats and tackling high-profile, complex problems and accounts, including closing and leading Huron’s largest-ever consulting project ($100M+ sale). A Chicago native, Kendra was inspired to enter the wine industry after movi...
2024-03-0532 min
Elevate Your BrandJust Don't Die ft. Christine Peck of St Hildie's | EYBSt Hildie's founding women believe that you can live a clean life but still have a cocktail with friends. Nothing on the market aligned with what we consumed each day. So, we started making our own drinks, with 5% alcohol, no added sugar, all real, functional ingredients and tinctures of beneficial herbs and roots. We then created a meaningful brand, with eye-catching designs, and a deep backstory around our muse, St Hildegard Von Bingen. We’ve won multiple Spirits Awards, and are available at Whole Foods, Erewhon and Bevmo. We have a SoCal Whole Foods mandate and are clearing out in...
2024-02-2731 min
Elevate Your BrandReaching Broad Appeal ft. Gabby Reece of Laird Superfood | EYBGabrielle Reece is not only a volleyball legend but an inspirational leader, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother. Over the last decade, Gabby has transcended from sport to becoming an international fitness and wellness expert. With the release of her new podcast, The Gabby Reece Show, Gabby gets leading health, wellness, sport, psychology, and business experts to share their most valuable and actionable information with her audience. As co-Founder and co-Innovator of Laird Superfood, she has been able to take her nutrition expertise and help create delicious, plant-based better-for-you food products that are accessible to all. Many...
2024-02-2032 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Power of Plant-Based Messaging ft. David Israel of GOOD PLANeT Foods | EYBDavid is a serial entrepreneur and has been self-employed since he was 19 when he bought interest in a nightclub he managed. David has developed multiple successful food companies, retail and service concepts that have ranged from upscale Facilities Maintenance Services to a patented truck-side advertising system. In early 2018 David founded GOOD PLANeT Foods, a premium plant-based cheese and food company. GOOD PLANeT just launched the world’s first non-dairy cheese made from OILIVE OIL, the healthiest and most sustainable cheese on the PLANeT.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” looking for insider tips a...
2024-02-1330 min
Elevate Your BrandTaking Back Capitalism ft. B. Pagels Minor of DVRGNT Ventures | EYBB. is the award-winning founder of DVRGNT Ventures, product strategist, podcast host, startup advisor and investor, executive coach, and a respected thought leader in agile technologies. B.’s fierce drive to promote diversity in tech and impact authentic change continues to define their work and life outside of their work. B. is a proud graduate of Northwestern University with a focus on history and an MBA and master of information systems from Robert Morris University. B. gives back to various organizations by being the Vice Chair & Secretary on the Board of Directors at Howard Brown Health, one of the to...
2024-02-0634 min
Elevate Your BrandEntrepreneur Endurance ft. Tero Isokauppila of Four Sigmatic | EYBTero Isokauppila is the founder of Four Sigmatic, a wellness company helping people to nourish their bodies inside and out.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” 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 have brought their brands to the next level. Learn from real-life experiences and be inspired by leade...
2024-01-3032 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Tea on Bold Branding ft. Elyse Eilerman of The BAD Tea Co. | EYBMeet The BAD Tea Co - it stands for Bold And Delicious, duh. The BAD Tea Co. is on a mission to modernize the tea industry with products that highlight global flavors and enough caffeine to make Big Coffee cry. For more info, visit badtea.co or reach out at hello@badtea.co. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” 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 CE...
2024-01-2331 min
Elevate Your BrandThe Recipe for Small Business Success ft. Rico Mandel of Miz En Place | EYBRico, the visionary founder and CEO of Miz En Place, embodies a lifelong journey fueled by passions for photography, filmmaking, culinary arts, business acumen, exploration, and entertainment. His mission is to unite people in support of artisanal small businesses worldwide. Rico eagerly welcomes the opportunity to share his compelling story and expertise, inspiring your culinary adventures and culinary dreams.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” 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 speci...
2024-01-1628 min
Elevate Your BrandTurning Pain Points into Potential ft. Stacy Bernstein of All Better Co. | EYBStacy is a 10-year entrepreneur in the creative space. Her passion lies with building and growing brands, creating deep immersive partnerships with compelling narratives that ultimately yield beautiful, authentic and memorable experiences for the consumer and brand loyalists. As an independent creative business consultant who thrives in collaborative environments, her strength is in relationship building and leveraging her own extensive network of professionals, influencers and industry leaders. She also focuses on brand strategy, growth, partnerships and building operational infrastructure to streamline and create maximum internal efficiency. https://allbetterco.com/Elevate Your Brand is t...
2024-01-0932 min
Elevate Your BrandBelieving in Goodness ft. Lisa Odenweller of Kroma Wellness | EYBLisa Odenweller is the Founder & CEO of Kroma Wellness, the functional wellness brand that’s revolutionizing the way we think about nourishing our bodies. Founded in 2021, the company was created with the belief that food is medicine, mother nature is our greatest resource, and that what we put in our body is as much about fueling our bodies as it is our minds and souls. Lisa is passionate about health and wellness and encourages others to live a life where they can thrive with food rather than feel deprived.Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for en...
2024-01-0233 min
Elevate Your BrandEmpowering Female Entrepreneurs ft. Shira Yevin of Gritty In Pink | EYBShira Yevin is an Entrepreneur, Artist, Activist, and Founder. Her company Gritty In Pink is building INPINK, a global destination for hiring female freelancers, starting with the music industry -- backed by Live Nation and Melissa Etheridge. Shira became known for crashing the male-dominated Warped Tour and creating the Shiragirl Stage for 300+ artists, including Paramore and Joan Jett, and was featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and...
2023-12-0531 min