John Hu (Stan) on the Path to $1 Billion, the Creator Economy and Building in Public
Think it's too late to become a creator if you don't have a social media following? Think again. According to John Hu, cofounder of Stan—a platform that helps creators turn their platform into income—...
3 Jun 202557min
The Epic Comeback of Barnes & Noble
Once dismissed as the next big retail casualty, Barnes & Noble had all the makings of a cautionary tale—shrinking sales, shuttered stores, and a revolving door of leadership. But in a surprising turn ...
30 Mai 202520min
Rea Ann Silva (Beautyblender) on Owning 100% of Her Company, Dupes and Creating a Category
Before the Beautyblender sponge was a staple in every makeup bag, it was a clever DIY tool dreamed up on set by professional makeup artist Rea Ann Silva. Then came a hot pink hero product, a cult foll...
27 Mai 202555min
Uncovering the Wedding Industrial Complex
Why is saying “I do” costing Americans more than ever? In today’s episode, Sammi rips the veil off the modern wedding machine—revealing how a once-simple ceremony ballooned into a multibillion-dollar ...
23 Mai 202515min
Brian Kelly (The Points Guy) on How to Travel for Free, Turning a Hobby Into an Empire and Beating Burnout
Before credit card points were a lifestyle, Brian Kelly was just a travel-obsessed guy with a blog. Then came a viral New York Times article, a flood of traffic, and a big bet on affiliate marketing t...
20 Mai 202556min
How I Created Social Currency
Ever wondered if your side hustle could become your full-time gig? Today, Sammi shares everything she learned from taking that leap herself. If you’re sitting on a big idea or just curious what it re...
16 Mai 202532min
Erewhon Economics: The Billion-Dollar Hype Behind America’s Bougiest Grocery Store
How did a small health food store become the go-to grocery destination for celebrities, influencers, nepo babies, and anyone who wants to signal their status and health to the world? Today, Sammi un...
13 Mai 202517min
Ty Haney (Outdoor Voices, TYB, Joggy) on Leaving Her $100M Brand, the Girlboss Achilles Heel and Second Acts
At just 23 years old Ty Haney was the face of Outdoor Voices—the mind behind the “Doing Things” movement and a figure of the Girlboss era. Then came the backlash, boardroom battles, and exit from the ...
13 Mai 202558min
