Guests

Heather Sloan is a co-founder and CEO of Heali Medical, a company focused on innovative pain relief and recovery products. A chiropractor by training, she turned her personal experience with pain into a purpose-driven business based in Concord, Ontario, Canada.

Allison Ombres founded Encelia Hair creating comfortable wigs using athletic-wear materials. She developed Alopecia Universalis during pregnancy and designs products that solve the itch, heat, and stigma of traditional wigs. San Diego-based Give program donates one wig for every ten sold.

Emma Fakwade, engineer-turned-designer and HIBT Podcast guest, is founder, creative director and fashion engineer of Toronto-based luxury made-to-order label ISRAELLA KOBLA. The British-born Ghanaian designer’s brand redefines minimalism with structured, boldly feminine pieces, now at Nordstrom...

Jen Swetzoff is the co-founder of Anyway Magazine, a digital platform that redefines parenting media with honest stories and practical advice. Based in Westport, Connecticut, she launched the publication with her best friend Keeley McNamara to build a community where parents feel seen and supported.

Bob Zukowski is the President and Co-Founder of Custom Sleep Technology, a company creating personalized Talalay Latex sleep products. A former executive at Talalay Global, he developed CST's patented Body Profile Technology to maintain spinal alignment and eliminate pressure points.

Mia Mueller is associated with Pottery to the People. Mia is the founder and owner of Berlin-based pottery studio Pottery to the People. She is an artist.

Tanner McCraney founded Cowboy Country Club to give golfers of every skill level a welcoming place to belong. The brand mixes golf with country lifestyle apparel, inspired by McCraney upbringing in Jackson. He built a fresh take on the traditional country club experience.

Kurt Listug co-founded Taylor Guitars in 1974 with Bob Taylor, turning a small guitar shop into a global leader in acoustic instruments. A San Diego native, Listug served as CEO and guided the company's innovative approach to guitar design and manufacturing.

Casey O'Leary is the founder and General Manager of Snake River Seed Cooperative, based in Boise, Idaho. With over 20 years of urban farming experience, she builds community resilience through seed sovereignty and preserves regionally adapted seeds across the Intermountain West.

British entrepreneur and co-founder and co-CEO of Calm. He previously founded Firebox.com and created Mind Candy, the children's entertainment company behind Moshi Monsters.

Shireen Qadri co-founded Moji Masala with her husband JD Walsh. Based in Philadelphia, the company makes pre-measured Indian spice blends from her mother's heirloom recipes, launched in 2019 to simplify authentic home cooking.

Levi Case founded Swing Sculpt, the golf brand featured on How I Built This. The company transforms golfers’ fleeting swing motion into timeless custom art and jewelry.