Elevate Your Brand
Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large.
Each week, entrepreneurial special guests join Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, to discuss the marketing failures and successes that have brought their brands to the next level. Learn from real-life experiences and be inspired by leaders in your industry about how smart digital and experiential marketing can elevate your brand.
If you’ve listened to all our episodes but want to learn more marketing tips, follow us on Instagram: @elevatemybrandla.
Episodes
365 episodes
Mesh Gelman of Cumulus Coffee on Reimagining Rituals through Design
Mesh Gelman is the founder and CEO behind Cumulus Coffee, a company brewing up a new standard in coffee. With a background in fashion and a passion for product design, Mesh has always looked at the world through an elevated lens—and now, he’s t...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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31:35
Save More, Stress Less: Shang Saavedra on Mastering Money Mindset
Shang Saavedra is a personal finance educator, content creator, and the founder of Save My Cents. With a background in behavioral economics and a mission to help others achieve financial freedom, Shang brings a unique, deeply relatable...
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31:29
Empowering the Entreprenista: Stephanie Cartin on Building Businesses with Heart
Stephanie Cartin is the co-founder of Entreprenista, a platform and podcast dedicated to celebrating and supporting women entrepreneurs. From launching Socialfly to building a thriving community of female founders, Stephanie has made i...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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31:52
Reimagining VC: Building Trust & Equity ft. Earnest Sweat of Swimming with Allocators
Earnest Sweat is the founding partner of Swimming with Allocators, a trailblazing investment firm focused on reshaping the traditional venture capital model by backing diverse emerging fund managers and overlooked founders. With a back...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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35:01
Bottled Brilliance in Marketing, Wine, and Momentum ft. Hilary Cocalis of Sipwell Wine I EYB
Hilary Cocalis is the founder of Sipwell Wine Co., a premium canned wine brand rooted in storytelling and innovation. With over a decade of experience across the beverage industry, she previously led marketing at Ballast Point Brewing, he...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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32:00
Building a Brand That Cares ft. Kim Richards of Caring for Mama I EYB
Kim Richards is the founder of Caring for Mama, a purpose-driven brand offering thoughtfully curated care packages that support mothers, caregivers, and the women-owned businesses behind each product. What began as a response to the intensity o...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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31:34
How Seaweed Sparked a Startup ft. Sachi Singh of Rootless I EYB
Sachi Singh is the Founder and CEO of Rootless, a wellness startup focused on seaweed-based nutrition for health and sustainability. With a background in climate policy, international development, and environmental science, she launched Rootles...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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32:33
Redefining Square Feet ft. Jill Brooks-Garnett of Hestia Housing
Jill Brooks-Garnett is a recognized leader in the affordable housing industry, having served as an executive at some of the country’s largest asset management platforms. She is committed to advancing housing access across the United States thro...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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31:55
Baking Big Ideas ft. Lindsay Hancock of My Better Batch
Lindsay Hancock is the founder of My Better Batch, a clean-ingredient cookie mix company on a mission to make better-than-homemade cookies easier and more accessible. A former executive at KIND Snacks, she brings over a decade of experience bui...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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29:35
The Sweet Life of CPG ft. Marcos Della Pia of Baris | EYB
Marcos Della Pia is the co-founder of Baris since 2023. Previously, he was a member of the executive team at The Not Company, a leading plant-based food company valued at $1.5 billion. Earlier in his career, he worked in Investment Banking at J...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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30:04
Knowing What You Don't Know ft. Angela Powell of Whipzi | EYB
Angela Powell is the founder of Whipzi, a line of naturally flavored and colored powdered sugars designed to make baking and beverage creation easy and enjoyable. A U.S. Air Force veteran and former military spouse, she launched the brand to si...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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31:45
The Meaning Behind Investments ft. Gary Lipsky of Break of Day Capital | EYB
Gary Lipsky is a Multifamily Operator and President of Break of Day Capital who has done over ¼ billion in real estate transactions. He is the host of the Real Estate Investor Podcast and best-selling author of Best In Class, the ground breakin...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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28:14
Entrepreneurship Meets Clinical Expertise ft. Margo Harrison of Wave Bye | EYB
Dr. Margo Harrison MD MPH is founder and CEO of Wave Bye Inc, which is disrupting the period pain space currently led by Midol. She is a clinically active Ob/Gyn, was previously and NICHD-funded investor, and started a women's health consulting...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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32:00
From Problem to Patent ft. Tiana Ravden of Eroe | EYB
Tiana Ravden is the founder of Eroe, an innovative lingerie brand that’s been ten years in the making and fueled by a deep belief in the everyday strength of women. After leading merchandising for companies like Mattel, Gap, and Tommy Hilfiger ...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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33:25
Finding Your Product Audience ft. Ann Ragan Kearns of Medalist Skin | EYB
Hours and hours in the pool did a number on Ann Ragan Kearns’ hair and skin. As an NCAA Division 1 swimmer, she struggled with acne and hair loss, and while she could purchase beauty products for her issues, she never encountered a brand that d...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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32:14
The Strategy Behind The Business ft. Meredith Cochran of Societea | EYB
Meredith Cochran is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for authentic conversations and high quality craftsmanship. A roll-up-your-sleeves kind of girl. Meredith has a background in Cellular Molecular Biology, Electrophysiology, and Traditiona...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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32:26
Preparing For A Recession ft. Sheria James of Elevate My Brand | EYB
Sheria James is a dynamic strategist and marketing leader with a proven track record of elevating companies at the intersection of innovation and impact. With over a decade of experience across fast-paced startups and mission-driven organizatio...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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22:27
Creating Quality Content ft. Lauren Alexander of Qualia Life | EYB
Lauren Alexander serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Qualia Life Sciences, where she leverages over 15 years of experience to drive innovative marketing strategies that resonate with consumers and elevate the brand's presence in...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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32:32
Crafting Craveable Product ft. Brandie Miller of Mochi Love | EYB
Brandie Miller brings a wealth of food industry experience, blending expertise in startups, retail buying, and e-commerce with a passion for food accessibility. She began her career launching a small ice cream brand, driving it from food...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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31:04
Business That Gives Back ft. Ricky Echanique of Mikuna | EYB
Mikuna was founded by fifth-generation Ecuadorian farmer and former professional athlete, Ricky Echanique. While living in Santa Barbara, Ricky faced health and digestion issues that sent him on a new path: to find a better form of plant-based ...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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32:32
Innovating Tradition ft. PJ Monte of Monte's | EYB
Our guest PJ Monte carries on his family’s century-old culinary legacy with Monte’s Fine Foods, offering a vegan, gluten-free, and certified Kosher tomato sauce made from their original recipe, free of pastes, starches, and fillers. Sourcing pr...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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32:31
Business Based On Science ft. Jesslyn Rollins of BIOLYTE | EYB
Recognized as one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Most Admired CEOs,” Jesslyn Rollins is the visionary leader who revolutionized the Sports Drink category. Her family's groundbreaking product, BIOLYTE®, combines the science of IV hydration wit...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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31:27
Products Designed For Her ft. Aubrey Hubbell of Hazel | EYB
Meet Aubrey Hubbell, the visionary co-founder of Hazel, who's redefining femme care. Aubrey has always been involved in creating products for women in varying stages of life, informed by the intergenerational friendships that make life all the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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29:01
Nourish to Flourish ft. Elizabeth Fisher of Lavva | EYB
Elizabeth Fisher is the founder of Lavva, a dairy-free yogurt brand. After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013, Elizabeth adopted a ketogenic diet and discovered the pili nut, which inspired her to create Lavva's creamy, plant-based yo...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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28:07
Elevate Your Recruiting ft. Matt Corbett of ZRG Embedded | EYB
Matt Corbett has over three decades of refined expertise in talent acquisition, spanning technology consulting, executive search, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) He stands as the President and co-founder of of the Embedded Recruiting ...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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29:51