Natalie Holloway and her husband, Max, had their aha moment during a yoga class in Indonesia. As the class was more meditative than sweat-inducing, they wondered, Why isn’t anyone making chic wrist or ankle weights that could turn up the resistance on everyday exercises? They immediately began brainstorming their idea on a napkin, and after returning to the ... Show More
Nov 24
Melanie Bender: Founder and CEO of Lore
<p>Melanie Bender is the founder and CEO of Lore, a new fragrance brand that creates entire worlds in every bottle. Before becoming a leader in the beauty industry, Bender initially thought she’d enter the world of STEM. In college, she studied aerospace engineering and environme ... Show More
57 m
Nov 19
The Who What Wear Podcast: Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Fancy Condiments, Hotel Robes, and Creative Paired Gifts
<p>This week, Who What Wear Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hillarykerr/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hillary Kerr</a>, Editor in Chief <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katcollings/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" tar ... Show More
41m 33s
Oct 2023
How Bala was Built x Bala Co- Founder Natalie Holloway
In this episode, Jodi engages in a conversation with Natalie Holloway, the Co-Founder of Bala, who delves into the origins of their brand. The concept for Bala was born during a rather casual yoga session with her then-boyfriend, now-husband, Max. This lightbulb moment was captur ... Show More
46m 52s
Jan 2019
SoulCycle: Julie Rice & Elizabeth Cutler
Before Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice met, they shared a common belief: New York City gyms didn't have the kind of exercise classes they craved, and each of them wanted to change that. A fitness instructor introduced them over lunch in 2005, and before the meal was done they wer ... Show More
56m 3s
Jun 2023
Kim Chi of KimChi Chic Beauty: ‘I want this to be a staple in a lot of people's lives’
When Kim Chi made the finals on season 8 of "RuPaul’s Drag Race" back in 2016, fans were captivated by her stunning makeup artistry. Not long after, she became the CEO and founder of her own makeup brand, KimChi Chic Beauty. Launched in 2019 under Bespoke Beauty Brands, the incub ... Show More
42m 24s