today on read receipt i’m talking with laura xiao, the founder of henné organics, a natural and effective beauty line. after launching a design and development business, laura branched out to design the clean beauty items she wanted to see out in the world.we explore talking directly with customers, following natural inclinations, and learning to not be so hard on yourself when launching a business.
today on read receipt i’m talking with michelle ranavat, the founder of ranavat, a cutting-edge, clinically tested beauty line that invites you to claim your crown. after growing up in wisconsin as a first-generation indian american, michelle began to craft her scientifically-backed formulas when she reconnected with her ancestral roots.we explore being your best customer, setting aside the idea of perfection, and looking at results in context.
today on read receipt i’m talking with dr. sarah rahal, MD, the founder of armra, a bovine colostrum supplement company that is revitalizing foundational wellness for modern living. after realizing the extent that western medicine lacked in foundational health, molly set out to create a supplement that distills over 200+ bioactives to give our immune barrier the support it needs.we explore bootstrapping a science-backed biz, throwing yourself into unknowns, and learning as you go.
today on read receipt i’m talking with andrew benin, the co-founder & ceo of graza, a brooklyn-based dtc brand reimagining extra-virgin olive oil with a handsomely designed squeeze bottle. after helping to launch superstar brands such as magic spoon, andrew began to harvest the powers of olive oil after making the move to spain.we explore not trying to be the most lux in the market, scraping together funding and side-stepping paid media.
today on read receipt i’m talking with katie tyson, co-founder & chief commercial officer of hive brands, a grocery store & box subscription service that is fostering conscious consumption. after growing her marketing skills in the advertising world and her leadership skills in personal coaching, katie went on to co-found a marketplace that gives sustainable start-ups an equal playing field.we explore grappling with your inner critic, selecting over 200 vendors, and making biz decisions through data.
today on read receipt i’m talking with abigail cook stone, the founder of otherland, a candle brand that allows you to burn bliss on a budget. after a childhood of dog walking and making bracelets, michelle took her business sensibility and channeled her moderately healthy obsession with candles.we explore the joy of the exploratory stage, launching errors, and building a support system as a founder.
today on read receipt i’m talking with jayme jenkins, the co-founder & chief brand officer of everist, a hair & body concentrate company that says "no" to watered-down products. after spending over a decade in the beauty industry, jayme connected with her university friend to launch a brand that has eco-consciousness distilled in every tube.we explore the anxiety of doing sustainability perfectly, maintaining a flexible start-up mentality, and how to learn from your current customers.
today on read receipt i’m talking with kyle cooke, the founder and ceo of loverboy, a groovy line of sparkling hard teas and canned cocktails. after building a platform on the bravo show summer house, kyle blended his love of nutrition and fun to create a summer sipper you can feel good about.we explore the explosion of the hard seltzer category, building a business as an influencer, and finding the perfect work-life balance.
today on read receipt i’m talking with jason lavalla, the founder and ceo of casamara, a botanical soda line for a refreshing, non-alcoholic sip. after making the move to detroit, jason began experimenting with bitters to create leisure sodas for a new type of happy hour.we explore boom of the mocktail industry, scaling during covid, and the importance of interacting with your customers as a founder.
today on read receipt i’m talking with ryan babenzien and arjan singh the founders and ceos of jolie, a showerhead company that is revolutionizing beauty with clean water. after leaving behind careers in footwear marketing and consulting, this duo came together to launch a product that promises to be your essential beauty tool.we chat about being nimble with your brand vision, launching an e-commerce business in the pandemic, and consumer groupthink.