The Kara Goldin Show

On today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seraphina Therapeutics, the company behind Fatty15. Stephanie is a veterinary epidemiologist, author of The Longevity Nutrient, and one of the world’s leading experts on C15:0 — the first essential fatty acid discovered in over 90 years. Stephanie’s story starts in an unexpected place: studying aging Navy dolphins. While working to improve their long-term health, she and her team discovered C15:0, a fatty acid that may play a critical role in strengthening cells and supporting healthy aging. That discovery led to years of research, more than 100 peer-reviewed studies, dozens of patents, and ultimately Fatty15 — a science-backed supplement designed to support cellular health, longevity, and overall wellness. In this episode, Stephanie shares how a breakthrough in dolphin health became a human health innovation, why she believes we have misunderstood certain saturated fats for decades, and what consumers should know about C15:0, cellular fragility, and healthy aging. We also talk about building trust in the crowded wellness space, turning serious science into a consumer brand, and why some of the biggest discoveries come from questioning what everyone assumes is true. This episode is a must listen! Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson and Fatty15: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanievennwatson/ https://www.instagram.com/fatty15/ https://www.fatty15.com/ Sponsored By: AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Zocdoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/KARA to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. RULA - Go to Rula.com/KARAGOLDIN for convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance. LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/856

Turning activewear into technology that actually supports how you move — that’s the magic 🏃‍♀️✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Krystal Gillis, Founder and CEO of Tighties, a movement technology company redefining performance apparel through alignment, muscle activation, pain management, and movement support. Krystal’s journey started long before Tighties. She founded and sold her first company at just 24, went on to work in the medical device world with companies including Abbott and Stryker, and later consulted on the launch of multiple companies, products, and a foundation. But it was while leading a product launch for an orthopedic company that she saw a gap she couldn’t ignore: active people needed something between traditional activewear and medical-grade support. That insight became Tighties — wearable movement technology designed to help active people stay active. Created with clinical experts and manufactured in San Diego, Tighties is built to support better movement, improve alignment, activate muscles, and help people train, recover, and move with more confidence. We talk about what Krystal saw in orthopedics that sparked the idea, how she brought biomechanical and clinical experts into product development, and why she doesn’t think of Tighties as just apparel. We also get into the realities of building a first-to-market category, responding to skepticism during R&D, and what it takes to communicate science-backed performance benefits in a way consumers can actually understand. Krystal also shares what it’s like raising capital as a female founder, the lessons she’s carried from building and selling her first company, and where she believes the future of performance technology is headed. If you are interested in what it takes to build a brand at the intersection of apparel, health, technology, and human movement — check out this interview on my podcast now. 🎧 Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Krystal Gillis and Tighties: https://tighties.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gotighties/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/tighties/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-gillis-a2582611/ Sponsored By: AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Cash App - For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/0s6pfdl7 #CashAppPod As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures. LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Hexclad - Get 10% off! Just head to Hexclad.com/KARAGOLDIN SelectQuote - Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SelectQuote.com/kara TODAY to get started. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/854

What if the future of skincare wasn’t about trends — but about real science and long-term skin health? On today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Elm Biosciences — a company combining in-office treatments with smarter at-home routines. If you’re interested in understanding the science behind skincare, making better decisions for your skin, or staying ahead of where the industry is going — this one’s for you. Tune in now on The Kara Goldin Show. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali and Elm Biosciences: https://elmbiosciences.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dhbhanusali/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhaval-bhanusali/ https://bhanusalimd.com/ Sponsored By: Fatty15 - Get an additional 15% off a 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to Fatty15.com/KARA and using code KARA at checkout. Acorns - Head to Acorns.com/KARA or download the Acorns app to get started. LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Upwork - Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Rippling - Head to Rippling.AI/KaraGoldin and get the only AI to give you full visibility across your business and take complex actions across your entire organization. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/852

What if packing a warm, healthy lunch for your kids was actually simple? On today’s episode, we welcome Nancy Yen, Founder and CEO of OMIE — a company rethinking how parents tackle everyday meals. After struggling to find a way to send her child to school with a warm, balanced lunch, Nancy set out to build what didn’t exist. What started as a personal problem turned into years of prototyping, failed iterations, and persistence — ultimately leading to a category-defining product and a bootstrapped business that has scaled to tens of millions in revenue. In this episode, Nancy shares how she turned a “mom problem” into a company, what it really takes to build and scale without outside funding, and how she’s balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood along the way. If you’re building, scaling, or challenging “that’s just how it is” thinking — this one’s for you. Tune in now on The Kara Goldin Show. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Nancy Yen and OMIE: https://omielife.store/ https://www.instagram.com/omielifeinc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/omielife/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyyen1 https://www.instagram.com/nancyyen1/ Sponsored By: AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/karagoldin LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Decagon - Ready to transform your customer support? Go to Decagon.ai/KARAGOLDIN to get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team. Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/850

Turning a childhood favorite into something parents can actually feel good about — that’s the magic 🥣✨ On The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Margaret Wishingrad, Co-Founder and CEO of Three Wishes, the better-for-you cereal brand taking on one of the most legacy-dominated aisles in grocery. Margaret started Three Wishes with her husband and co-founder, Ian, after becoming a parent and realizing how hard it was to find a cereal that kids loved — and parents trusted. No food manufacturing background. No easy roadmap. Just a big idea, a lot of grit, and the belief that cereal could be rebuilt from the ground up. We talk about what it really takes to challenge billion-dollar incumbents, how Three Wishes balances nostalgia with nutrition, and the lessons Margaret learned scaling from a kitchen-table idea to more than 15,000 stores, including Walmart, Target, Costco, Whole Foods, and Sprouts. Margaret also shares what it’s like building a company with your spouse, leading through uncertainty, and trusting your instincts when you’re creating something consumers don’t even realize they’ve been waiting for. If you are interested in what it takes to build a brand with purpose, disrupting a legacy category, or turning a personal frustration into a national business — check out this interview on my podcast now. 🎧 Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Margaret Wishingrad and Three Wishes: https://threewishescereal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/threewishes/ https://www.tiktok.com/@threewishescereal https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretwishingrad https://www.linkedin.com/company/three-wishes-cereal Sponsored By: AT&T Business - Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Cash App - For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/0s6pfdl7 #CashAppPod LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Warby Parker - Get 15% off + Free Shipping when they buy 2 or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/KARAGOLDIN Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/848