Guests

Lucy Dana is Co-Founder & CEO of One Trick Pony, a peanut butter brand inspired by a trip to Argentina. A former Chief of Staff at Blue Bottle Coffee, Lucy brings operations experience from Uber and her Duke education to building a better peanut butter.

Eric Poulin is the co-founder of mapleROO, an endurance nutrition brand powered by pure Canadian maple syrup. A Canadian-born Ironman athlete based in Australia, he hosts the mapleROO Podcast exploring fuel selection for endurance performance.

Zachary Bonder is the founder of Noble Pies, a company that makes fresh-frozen pies for retail distribution. Based in New York, he's focused on scaling production while maintaining quality. His mission is to bring artisanal pie quality to grocery shelves without compromise.

Alex Faherty is the Co-Founder and CEO of Faherty Brand, a family-owned lifestyle apparel company he launched with his twin brother Mike in 2013. The brand blends beach-comfort with urban style and has grown into a million B Corp-certified business with more than 80 stores worldwide.

Alex Plante is the owner of Kin Loch Farmstead, Western New York's first lavender farm. After leaving a corporate marketing career in New York City, she founded the farm in 2018 with her husband Ryan, transforming 30 acres into a thriving lavender oasis and event venue.

Allison Ellsworth is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, a prebiotic soda brand she created in her Dallas kitchen. A University of North Texas graduate, she turned her homemade recipe into a national brand acquired by PepsiCo.

Kimberly Becker is the founder and designer of K. Becker Designs, a slow-fashion clothing brand for women over 40 based in Woolwich, Maine. A RISD graduate in textile design, she spent a decade working in Manhattan garment district before launching her own label.

Antonio Swad is the founder of Wingstop and Pizza Patrón, a restaurant veteran who started as a 15-year-old dishwasher. He launched Wingstop in 1994 in Garland, Texas, growing it to over 2,500 global locations through a focus on simplicity and operational excellence.

Bobbi Brown is an American professional makeup artist, author, and founder of Jones Road Beauty, a clean brand launched in 2020. She previously founded Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 1991, selling it to Estee Lauder in 1995 while retaining creative control until her 2016 departure.

Matt O'Hayer founded Vital Farms in 2007 and serves as Executive Chairperson. Based in Austin, Texas, Vital Farms produces pasture-raised eggs and butter with a focus on animal welfare. The company has grown from a local farm to a national brand supplying major U.S. retailers.

Chip Carter Gaines is the co-founder of Magnolia, the lifestyle brand behind HGTV's Fixer Upper. Alongside his wife Joanna, he turned a small Waco renovation business into a media empire spanning retail, e-commerce, and a streaming network. He's also a New York Times bestselling author.

Genevieve Evans is the founder and CEO of Go Sail Virgin Islands and Go Sail Flathead Lake. A USCG-licensed captain and Master American Sailing Instructor, she transitioned from corporate life to empower women through sailing education in the Caribbean and Montana.