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Hot Takes Big Stakes Business

Natalie Holloway and Lana Elie
Entrepreneurship
Fundraising
Floom
Therabody
Bala
Sephora
Covid-19
Haircare
Pain Management
Profitability
Beautyblender
Shark Tank
Target
Networking
Health and Wellness
Los Angeles
Parenting
Rael
Revenue Generation
Customer Acquisition

The real-world highs and lows of building a business—from early ideas scribbled on napkins to multimillion-dollar raises and the pivotal moments in between. Hosted by serial founders Natalie Holloway (Bala) and Lana Elie (Floom). We explore the unfiltered truths most founders are too polished (or too cautious) to say out loud. No hype, no jargon—just honest conversations about what actually works,... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Paiji Yang
Founder of Blueland
Blueland
Episode: She Dropped Out of Harvard to build a Sustainable Brand Surpassing $300M in Lifetime Sales | #41
Noreen Jamani
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Episode: How a Life Coach Completely Changed My Life | #36
Alex Taylor
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Episode: How Perelel Became the Brand Every Woman Is Talking About in Prenatal and Hormone Health | #35
Michelle Wahler
Co-Founder of Beyond Yoga
Beyond Yoga
Episode: How a Linkedin DM led to the $400M sale of Beyond Yoya with Co-Founder Michelle Wahler | #33
Allison McNamara
Founder and CEO of Mara, a clean algae-powered skincare brand
Mara Beauty
Episode: Clean, Cool, and Profitable: Scaling a Modern Skincare Brand w/ Allison Mcnamara of Mara Beauty | #31
Vanessa Lee
Founder of The Things We Do, celebrity medical aesthetic provider
The Things We Do
Episode: Blood Injections, Korean Skincare, and the Beauty Trends That Actually Work w/Vanessa Lee | #29
Rianne Silva
Latina makeup artist, founder of Beautyblender
Beautyblender
Episode: How Beautyblender Revolutionized Makeup (and Built a Category) with Rea Ann Silva | #27
Julian Reis
Founder of Skin Laundry and Super Ordinary
Episode: How Superordinary Cracked TikTok Shop w/ Julian Reis | #25
Cyndi Ramirez
Founder of Chillhouse, a wellness brand specializing in nail care.
Chillhouse
Episode: How Chillhouse Went from a Tiny NYC Nail Salon to a Cult Beauty Brand in Target and Walmart | #20

Hosts

Natalie Holloway
Co-host of the show, entrepreneur, and founder-focused host.
Lana Elie
Co-host of the show, entrepreneur, and founder-focused host.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Smart, fun, love it!

    Always excited when a new episode drops, learning so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JahJahW
    United States3 months ago
  • One of My Favorite Listens

    As an entrepreneur this is one of my favorite podcasts. The topics, the questions and the guests are interesting and thoughtful. Absolutely love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bggjbft
    United States5 months ago
  • Such An Awesome Podcast!

    Absolutely LOVED listening in on the episode talking about Shark Tank! It was so interested and light hearted!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    momcneely13
    United States9 months ago
  • Love!!

    I absolutely love this show!! It is always so entertaining and I love how the topics are always changing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccg113
    United States9 months ago
  • Episode #11

    I loved how this episode shared the behind the scenes of selling a company. I cant wait to hear more in the future!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lilah105
    United States9 months ago

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Listener feedback consistently highlights the hosts' unfiltered candor and practical, implementable advice.
Many listeners say the guests provide valuable founder perspectives and relatable experiences.

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Clean, Cool, and Profitable: Scaling a Modern Skincare Brand w/ Allison Mcnamara of Mara Beauty | #31
Q: Tell us about your background in general?
Allison walked through her journalism days, exploration of on-camera hosting, and how those experiences led to stepping into beauty entrepreneurship, culminating in the launch of Mara as a clean algae skincare brand.
How Beautyblender Revolutionized Makeup (and Built a Category) with Rea Ann Silva | #27
Q: What is the biggest lesson or mistake you learned along the way?
The biggest mistake was assuming you can go forever without balance; taking time off revealed burnout and the importance of delegating and building a durable team to sustain growth.
How Beautyblender Revolutionized Makeup (and Built a Category) with Rea Ann Silva | #27
Q: When did you feel it was time to quit your job as a makeup artist to focus on Beautyblender full-time?
The pivot period was gradual and driven by recognizing a real business opportunity; while she continued doing some makeup work for a while, the momentum with retailers like pro stores and later Sephora signaled that the business could sustain itself beyond on-set work.
The Brand Turnaround Playbook & Other Marketing Tips | #37
Q: Hot Takes: What's your hot take on building a business you might someday sell?
Treating the business as sale-ready from day one forces disciplined governance, clear processes, and scalable fundamentals that make it attractive to buyers and easier to run long-term.
How a Linkedin DM led to the $400M sale of Beyond Yoya with Co-Founder Michelle Wahler | #33
Q: Who named the initial price and how did negotiations unfold?
Levi's opened with the first number; the founder negotiated directly, using a practical, low-pressure approach and leveraging the fact that exclusivity came with a premium, which helped structure a favorable outcome.

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4. Michelle Wahler
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6. Vanessa Lee
7. Rianne Silva
8. Julian Reis

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