386: How Jodi Katz Discovered the Power of One-on-One Connections to Build Community

386: How Jodi Katz Discovered the Power of One-on-One Connections to Build Community

From Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately by Harry Duran

March 20, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

Jodi Katz discusses the importance of one-on-one connections and agility in building community and business.

📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Ever wish you could find more joy—rather than stress—in building a business or podcast, even when the obstacles keep coming? Let’s get real about what it actually takes to grow, adapt, and stay inspired. In this episode, host Harry Duran welcomes Jodi Katz, founder of Base Beauty and host of the “Where Brains Meet Beauty” podcast. Jodi is a pioneering creative force in the beauty, wellness, and personal care industries, and her show is a staple for candid, career-focused conversations with the people shaping the beauty world. The main focus of the episode centers on how staying agile and being willing to pivot are essential skills for longevity as a business owner and podcast host. Jodi opens up about her nearly two decades of leading an agency, the evolution of her podcast through in-person, virtual, and live audience formats, and the “therapy” she gets from deep, honest conversations that serve both herself and her listeners. Beyond that, Harry and Jodi dive into the nuts and bolts of running a creative agency, the rise of influencer marketing, how to build meaningful industry connections without traditional networking, and the real anxieties…

People in this episode

Host: Harry Duran

Guest: Jodi Katz

Topics covered

  • business growth
  • podcasting
  • community building
  • influencer marketing
  • leadership
  • vulnerability

Keywords

  • business
  • podcast
  • community
  • influencer
  • leadership
  • vulnerability
  • wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Base Beauty

Books & works: Where Brains Meet Beauty

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