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Hot Takes Big Stakes Business

Natalie Holloway and Lana Elie
Entrepreneurship
Floom
Fundraising
Therabody
Sephora
Covid-19
Haircare
Pain Management
Target
Shark Tank
Networking
Health and Wellness
Bala
Rael
Revenue Generation
Customer Acquisition
Canopy
Who Gives A Crap
Chiropractic
Motherhood

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

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
Yangyi Pike
Co-founder and CEO of Rael
Rael
Episode: Building A $100M Fem-Care Empire | #14
Danny Alexander
Co-founder and Chief of Product and Purpose at Who Gives A Crap
Who Gives A Crap
Episode: From Toilet Paper to $100M, The Story of Who Gives A Crap | # 8
Nadya Okamoto
Founder of the period product brand August and activist
August
Episode: Building a 6M Following (and a Period Empire) with Nadya Okamoto of August | #3
Zach Rosner
Co-founder of Our Place, a kitchenware brand known for the Always Pan.
Our Place
Episode: How Our Place Did $5M in 1 Day w/ Co-Founder Zach Rosner | #1

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 40 ratings
  • 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 States3 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 States7 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 States7 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 States7 months ago
  • Love this show!

    Just listened to episode 7 and I am immediately going back to listen to all the previous eps! I love this show so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    serena24)8842178
    United States7 months ago

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How Superordinary Cracked TikTok Shop w/ Julian Reis | #25
Q: What advice would you give a first-time founder on building a brand that lasts?
Think about your company through the lens of a media business, create engaging content, and validate your ideas before launching products.
From Beauty Exec to Founder at 40, Amy Liu’s Tower 28 Playbook | #23
Q: Do you have any tips for managing being a CEO, founder, and mother of three?
Don't separate the two; I bring my kids everywhere with me, and it's important for them to see how the sausage gets made.
From Beauty Exec to Founder at 40, Amy Liu’s Tower 28 Playbook | #23
Q: Do you have any advice for somebody who is in that position, but are taking their own jump into something?
It's figuring out who you uniquely are and what you get to offer, and then what lanes you should play in.
From Beauty Exec to Founder at 40, Amy Liu’s Tower 28 Playbook | #23
Q: What inspired you to kind of take that jump from being an executive for so long?
I felt like I got a good swift kick in the butt; I didn't have any idea until someone told me I should pursue it now or never.
Couples Therapy Meets Shark Tank: Building An Iconic Fitness Brand | #21
Q: Can you talk me through what happened and how you handled it, especially as a couple, and what roles both of you guys take as co-founders?
We experienced significant growth due to COVID but faced inventory challenges and needed to make tough decisions, including layoffs, which ultimately helped save the business.

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A candid show focused on real-world entrepreneurship, featuring founders sharing unpolished insights about starting, growing, and scaling businesses. Episodes cover brand building, go-to-market strategies, funding hurdles, product development, and navigating partnerships, with a strong emphasis on practical lessons, authenticity, and the daily grind of building from scratch. Listeners can expect a lively founder-to-founder vibe, sharp takes, and actionable takeaways across topics like e-commerce, marketing, leadership, and resilience. A notable edge is the hosts' willingness to share failures and tradeoffs openly, making it a practical listen for aspiring founders and marketing pros seeking relatable, no-nonsense guidance.

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