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 leaders in y ...
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Maya 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-…
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Kristin 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 …
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David 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 a…
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Shelley 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 …
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Sally 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 ma…
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Anna 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 nouris…
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In 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 mo…
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Marcia 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 professio…
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A 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…
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Fiona 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 pers…
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Chris 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 podcas…
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Evan 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 …
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Paul 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, sta…
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Jenn 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 i…
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Sara 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 …
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Julie 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 cons…
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Nadya 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 …
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Gone 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 inclu…
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Throughout 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…
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LaQuita 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 fi…
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Jeanette 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 …
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Mayssa 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 specia…
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Kevin 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…
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Jake 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 …
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Scott 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.…
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Devin 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 p…
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Awa 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 Af…
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Betsy 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 Dif…
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Jaclyn 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 in…
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Annie 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 …
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The Secret Sauce Behind Restaurant Innovation with Chef Tai Lee of Chef Tai's Artisan Sauces | EYB
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Chef 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 entrepr…
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Account 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 secre…
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Mike 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-fre…
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Karen 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 leadershi…
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Kendra 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 …
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St 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 bran…
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Gabrielle 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, psyc…
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David 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 P…
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B. 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…
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Tero 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, entreprene…
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Meet 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 “wantr…
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Rico, 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 ex…
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Stacy 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 collaborati…
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Lisa 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 …
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Shira 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+ ar…
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Guy Filippelli is the Managing Partner of Squadra Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that makes concentrated, lead investments into early-stage companies in the National Security and Cybersecurity markets. He was previously founder and CEO of RedOwl Analytics and Berico Technologies. He began his career as a US Army intelligence officer,…
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Embracing Passion & Empowering Female Founders ft. Akilah Releford of Mary Louise Cosmetics | EYB
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Akilah Releford Gould is the founder and CEO of Mary Louise Cosmetics, a clean beauty brand that helps its Gen Z audience redefine beauty on their own terms by reviving familial beauty rituals of the past. Releford created Mary Louise in 2017 from her college dorm room at Howard University with the intention of making fun and playful beauty product…
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Lucky de Leon is the Client Relations Manager at BodyContourz, a company that specializes in helping you achieve your body image goals with an innovative service: body contouring. Our purpose is to service our clients across multiple facets. When we speak of “Body Contourz”, we are talking about a unique combination of non invasive technology that …
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Matthew Elonis is an accomplished entrepreneur known for his successful ventures in the online meal delivery industry. He is now the driving force behind Meepo, a company with a mission to revolutionize nutrition and food production. Matthew's passion for health and innovation has led him to work on products that democratize nutrition and make a gl…
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Chef Fullilove's culinary journey has taken him from Ohio to New York to the Caribbean, ultimately landing him in the fresh food paradise of California. Along the way, he honed his skills under the guidance of some of America's top culinary figures. Recognized as one of the nation's emerging culinary stars, he is committed to innovative cuisine, so…
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