Guests

Lola Banjo is the founder and creative director of Silver & Riley, a Black-owned luxury travel accessories brand known for handcrafted leather goods. She built the company while working as a business consultant, drawing on her experiences visiting more than 100 countries.

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Sabrina Sherwood is the founder of Idaho Barkery, a Boise-based company crafting gourmet all-natural dog treats. A clinical pharmacist by training, she started the business during the COVID-19 pandemic to create safe treats for her allergic dog, Rocky.

RV Shongwe founded ProItUp Optics, a Johannesburg-based manufacturer of binoculars, range finders, and spotting scopes for safari and outdoor markets. The company serves over 100 African safari lodges with a 10-year warranty and conservation mission.

Alec Merlino builds Surfing Cow from his kitchen in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, crafting natural skincare products with simple ingredients. His beef tallow-based sunscreen and moisturizers are handmade for people who live and play outside.

Ross Novotny is the co-founder of Now Pools, the first subscription-based on-demand pool and spa rental service. The Tempe, Arizona-based company lets homeowners rent above-ground pools by the season with professional installation and weekly maintenance included.

Jessica May Walker founded Five Dot Post, a Vancouver, WA greeting card company, in 2017 after her husband Tommy's cancer diagnosis. Inspired by 'laughter is the best medicine,' her cards help people stay connected through life's moments. Featured in Forbes, Refinery29, and Good Morning America.

Kathryn Shah co-founded Spring & Mulberry, a chocolate company crafting bars sweetened with dates. After her breast cancer diagnosis, she turned her health journey into a mission to create nourishing treats. The Raleigh-based startup has been featured in Goop, Forbes, and Vogue.

Sayuri Tsuchitani is the founder of Sumo Yoga, a Los Angeles wellness studio embracing all body types. A Japanese-born entrepreneur and wellness practitioner, she brings over 20 years of experience. Her philosophy—'Ten people, ten colors'—honors each individual's unique journey toward health.

Jamie Siminoff is the founder and CEO of Ring, the smart home security company he started in his garage in 2013. A Babson College graduate and lifelong inventor, he sold Ring to Amazon in 2018 and has since returned to lead the company's next chapter.

Barbara Storper, MS, RD, founded FoodPlay Productions in 1982. A national leader in children's nutrition education, she creates live theater shows and resources that make healthy eating fun for kids.

Susan Griffin-Black is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of EO Products, maker of the EO and Everyone personal care lines. An early clean beauty pioneer, she left a three-decade fashion design career to launch the brand with Brad Black, and has been featured on NPR’s How I Built This.