The Story of a Brand
Welcome to The Story Of A Brand Show. Hear the unique entrepreneurial journeys of 1000+ Consumer Brand founders. We tap into the doubts, failures, wins and inspirations that come with building Consumer Brand startups in extremely competitive times. Whether you own a brand or work for one, you will learn from our guests as they share the building blocks of their brand’s evolution. Who knows, you may even discover a few new products that become faves.
Episodes
In this episode, Ramon Vela sits down with Alex Neist, the founder of Hostage Tape, for an insightful conversation that explores themes of gratitude, upbringing, personal growth, and the health benefits of nasal breathing.
The dialogue is rich with personal anecdotes, life lessons, and expert advice, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, self-improvement, and wellness.
Key Themes:
* Gratitude and P...
In this engaging episode of “The Story of a Brand,” Ramon Vela is joined by Selom Agbitor, Co-founder of Mad Rabbit, a revolutionary brand in the tattoo care industry.
Selom shares the inspiring journey of Mad Rabbit, from its humble beginnings in college to becoming a renowned name after their Shark Tank success.
The episode delves into the pivotal role of customer feedback in product development, the challenges of managing in...
In this insightful episode, host Ramon Vela engages with founders Jill Munson, Britta Plug, and Gianna De La Torre of Wildling, a pioneering holistic beauty brand, to explore the myriad facets of their brand.
We discussed gratitude, customer testimonials, exciting new product launches, and Wildling’s dedication to creating beauty rituals that nurture skin and emotional well-being through ancient practices and natural ingredients...
In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, host Ramon Vela interviews Elyse Oleksak, co-founder of Bantam Bagels and author of the new book "A Shark Ate My Bagel - How We Built Bantam Bagels, A Memoir."
Elyse shares the remarkable journey of Bantam Bagels, from a late-night inspiration to a nationally recognized brand.
Ramon and Elyse delve into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, highlighting the critical moments, person...
In this inspiring episode, Ramon Vela delves into the entrepreneurial journey of John Molloy, Co-founder and CEO of the renowned fragrance brand Memo Paris.
From a career path initially carved out in banking to becoming a prominent figure in the fashion and fragrance industries, Molloy’s story is a testament to the transformative power of belief and encouragement. Here are the key themes and highlights from our conversation:
A S...
In this episode of The Story of a Brand, host Ramon Vela interviews Lynn Power, co-founder of Masami, a clean beauty brand focused on hydrating hair care products.
Lynn shares her transition from a successful advertising career, working with major brands like L'Oreal and Clinique, to launching Masami and the Conscious Beauty Collective, a group of clean and sustainable indie beauty and wellness brands currently featured in a pop-...
In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, dives into the heartwarming and motivating story of Farrah Moussallati Sibai, Co-founder and President of Afia Foods.
With no background in the food industry, Farrah embarked on a journey driven by personal challenges and a profound desire to make a difference. From humble beginnings at Texas farmers markets to a successful retail launch, her story is a testament ...
In this episode of "The Story of a Brand," host Ramon Vela interviews Maria Covarrubias, Founder and Culinary Magician of Cien Chiles.
Maria shares her inspiring journey from Guadalajara to becoming an entrepreneur, emphasizing her passion, resilience, and dedication. She discusses the pivotal role of gratitude in her life, highlighting a supportive Whole Foods cashier who believed in her vision.
Welcome to our latest episode, in which Ramon Vela delves into Scentbird's fragrant journey, exploring the transformative power of fragrance and the entrepreneurial insights that have driven the brand's success.
Andrei Rebrov, Co-Founder and CTO of Scentbird reflects on the critical support from Murat Aktihanoglu of Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) during their early days in the US, highlighting the significance of kindn...
In this enlightening episode, Ramon Vela dives deep with Ari Tulla, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Elo Health, exploring the evolving landscape of health and wellness and the role of technology in shaping our daily habits.
Here’s what we covered:
* Authenticity in Branding
* Social Media and Transparency
* The Power of Routine
* Overcoming Health Habit Hurdles
* Tech Meets Health
* Medication vs. Natural Methods for We...
In this insightful episode, Ramon Vela delves into the captivating journey of Don Clark, the CEO behind Cerebelly, a trailblazing organic baby food company committed to nurturing cognitive development from infancy.
From his early days in retail at Target to spearheading Cerebelly, Don shares his vision, including how the Whole Foods model inspired him to venture into the organic baby food industry with a strong emphasis on health...
In this episode, Ramon Vela dives deep into the heart of Wildfang with its CEO, Emma Mcilroy.
Wildfang, known for its groundbreaking approach to fashion and inclusivity, owes its success to early supporters like soccer icon Megan Rapinoe.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a fashion enthusiast, or someone passionate about inclusivity and sustainability, this con...
In today’s episode, Rose Hamilton takes a deep dive into the heart of innovation in women’s health with guest Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Pandia Health.
This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and Shopline USA.
Launched in 2016, Pandia Health has been at the forefront of revolutionizing access to birth control and is now expanding its horizon to tackle issues in menopause and obes...
In this enlightening episode, Ramon Vela sits down with Jason Nyhus, General Manager of Shopware, to unravel the intricacies of the e-commerce industry and the unique position Shopware holds within it.
This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL - The Influencer OS for Brands.
Our conversation unveils Shopware's journey from its roots to becoming a beacon for mid-market businesses navigating the e-commerc...
Welcome to another insightful episode of “The Story of a Brand” podcast. Today, we're talking with Jonathan Briggs, VP of Sales and Solutions at Nimble.ai, about the future of logistics and Nimble’s groundbreaking role in artificial intelligence.
This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and Shopline USA.
Hosted by Ramon Vela, this conversation is not just about technology; it’s a journey through personal growth,...
This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL - The Influencer OS for Brands.
In this inspiring episode, Rose Hamilton dives into the remarkable journey of Sally Mueller, the visionary founder of Womaness, a pioneering brand in the menopause market.
From her early days at Target to the bold leap of leaving in 2010 and stepping into the entrepreneurial world, Sally shares the challenges and triumphs of creat...
This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL - The Influencer OS for Brands.
In this illuminating episode of “The Story of a Brand,” Ramon Vela sits down with entrepreneur Afif Ghannoum to delve into his journey of founding and scaling businesses, with a keen focus on his ventures, BIOHM Health and Small Co Capital.
Through Afif’s experiences, we explore the multifaceted challenges of entrepreneurship, par...
This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL - The Influencer OS for Brands.
In this inspiring episode, Ramon Vela explores the entrepreneurial journey of Jeremy Kopeck, Co-Founder and CEO of NOA Home. Kopeck shares his story of growing a $50,000 investment into a remarkable $23 million revenue over four years.
It’s a tale that underscores the essence of entrepreneurship, including the critical importance ...
This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL - The Influencer OS for Brands.
Welcome to another enlightening episode in which Ramon Vela dives deep into the journey of Mike Mahar, a visionary entrepreneur and partner at Digital Stronghold.
The Digital Stronghold is a multi-brand platform supporting leading digitally native men’s apparel, accessories, and grooming brands in accelerating their growth.
This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL - The Influencer OS for Brands.
In this inspiring episode, Ramon Vela dives into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship with a unique twist – mushrooms.
His guests, Co-Founders Stephanie Moyal and Jake Mellman, are the innovative minds behind Troop, a company reshaping how we view and consume mushrooms.
Their story is not just about mushrooms; it’s a tale o...
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