Kara Goldin: Founder and CEO of Hint, Author of Undaunted
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Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO of Hint, a lifestyle company that sells bottled water and hand sanitizers, is interviewed. Kara shares her journey of starting Hint, which began after she worked for various companies like AOL, CNN, Time, and the Tee Pee restaurant in Arizona. A pivotal moment for her was when an executive from a large beverage company in Atlanta condescendingly referred to her as 'sweetie'. This incident motivated her to prove herself and start her own business. Today, Hint is a successful company generating sales exceeding $150 million.
During the conversation, Guy Kawasaki praises the reMarkable tablet, a paper tablet company that sponsors the episode. He discusses how he uses it for note-taking and other purposes. Returning to the conversation with Kara, Guy asks her to share the story of being called 'sweetie'. Kara explains that this incident made her realize that she and the executive were on different paths, and she decided to double down on her mission to promote health.
Kara also discusses her book, "Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters," which is about overcoming challenges and pursuing dreams. She shares stories from the book, including how she secured ninety job interviews when graduating from ASU.
Kara talks about building the Hint brand and the importance of sharing their purpose and story with consumers. She emphasizes the significance of community and trust in marketing, highlighting the impact of being mentioned in the Hungry Girl blog.
Kara believes that owning failures, pushing through challenges, and constantly learning are key to being unstoppable. She also emphasizes the importance of enjoying what you do for both team and consumer engagement.
Guy Kawasaki concludes the episode by recommending Kara's book and thanking the sponsors and contributors. He also reminds listeners to practice good hygiene and follow health guidelines.
Kara Goldin, the founder and CEO of Hint, a lifestyle company that sells bottled water and hand sani