The Farrynheight Podcast

What if creativity isn’t about inspiration, but about constraint? What if the work only works when you stop trying to impress people?

In this episode, Farryn sits down for a live conversation with Miami’s own Typoe Gran, a mixed media artist whose work is as layered as the man behind it. They talk about what it really means to make something in a world that’s always watching. About trusting your gut when the noise gets loud. About t...

Presence isn’t a trend—it’s a practice. And for Raed Khawaja, CEO & Co-Founder of Open, it’s the foundation of everything. 

In this episode, Farryn and Raed get into what it really means to build a mission-driven, venture-backed wellness company without losing the soul of the work. From growing up in daily prayer to building Open through breath, movement, and meditation, Raed shares how presence became his power. They talk ritua...

Michael Petegorsky, Chief Strategy Officer at Mindbloom, a guided, at-home ketamine therapy program, reveals the transformative power of psychedelic medicine and why being mission-obsessed—not just mission-aligned—matters when the stakes are this high.

In this raw and revealing episode, Farryn and Michael dive deep into how psychedelic medicine can disrupt cycles of anxiety, trauma, and depression and how Mindbloom is building a rad...

Mushrooms have a branding problem. Alli Schaper—the Co-Founder of functional mushroom brand, SuperMush, CPG mushroom marketplace, Multiverse, and educational nonprofit, Into the Multiverse—is working to change that. In this episode, Alli and Farryn discuss the two most stigmatized topics in society (sex and psychedelics), the challenge to break through stigma and market counterculture, the power of a serious professi...

First to market? You’re likely building the plane while flying it. That’s exactly what Luke Anderson did while creating Cann—the first low-dose 2-2.5% THC cannabis beverage in the CPG space. With 45 diverse celebrity shareholders and short film commercials featuring Ke$ha, Benny Drama, Patricia Arquette, and more, Cann has been garnering serious buzz. On this episode, Luke and Farryn chat about the highs and lows of entrepreneurshi...

The secret sauce to success? Being relentlessly yourself. Austyn Weiner has broken through the fine art world and created serious demand for her large-scale abstract oil paintings by doing exactly that. In this episode, Austyn and Farryn get real and raw in a way only sisters can—dissecting everything from the parts of themselves that exist because of each other, to identity as a coat of armor, finding bravery in gut instincts, and...

Creating something totally new that both resonates with the evolving tastes of today’s consumers and revolutionizes an industry. That’s what today’s guest of The Farrynheight Podcast has done. Jen Batchelor is the co-founder Kin Euphorics, a brand of non-alcoholic, functional drinks made with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics to help manage stress, support brain health, and naturally elevate your mood. In this episode, Jen and F...

In an industry where gloss can overshadow substance, Katie Welch, the CMO of Rare Beauty, is rewriting the playbook on brand building with authenticity and heart. This episode takes you behind the scenes of her strategic approach to marketing that's fiercely loyal to the beauty company's values, community, and founder, Selena Gomez—while testing and learning with the pressure of 10M+ people watching.

Join Katie and Farryn as the...

You may not have heard his name, but you've undoubtedly experienced his work. Liam Moore, a design visionary with his dreamy, surrealistic style, is the latest guest on The Farrynheight Podcast. Known for his collaborations with iconic artists like Rihanna, Adele, Billie Eilish, and Lil Nas X, Farryn sits down with this celebrated LA-based production designer and art director. In this episode, they delve into unleashing creativity,...

The ability to manage (or even repress) feelings in the workplace is often considered a measure of professional success. But for Jake Karls—co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, the fastest-growing functional chocolate bar on the market—being honest about emotional well-being in a professional setting isn’t a shortcoming, it’s a superpower. In this episode, the two Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients unpack what it means to create a b...

Cereal Milk. Birthday Cake. Compost Cookies. Over the last 15 years, Christina Tosi has redefined desserts through her bakery empire, Milk Bar. Described as “an introvert in overalls who carries math problems in her purse," by The New York Times, Christina’s success has always hinged on her own uniqueness and creativity. On the season premiere of The Farrynheight Podcast, Christina sits down with our host, Farryn Weiner, to reminis...

If there’s one story we want to hear, it’s Steph Simon’s. She’s a former attorney turned banker, turned Head of Relationships at Beats by Dr. Dre, turned consultant for brands like Mario Testing and Gucci, turned advisor, turned Head of Community and Partnerships at Clubhouse. Need we say more? In this episode, Farryn and Steph delve into deep relationships, honest storytelling, and remaining unabashedly true to oneself in every ch...

One glance at Alex Banayan’s resumé and the word success comes to mind. Author of The Third door which catapulted him to #1 on the international bestselling list and made the youngest bestselling business author in American history, Banayan has been lauded by The New York Post as “a joy to read”. In a nutshell, success. Right? According to Banayan, it depends how you look at it. In this episode, the author, keynote speaker, and...