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Schlep Happens: Hulken's "It" Roller Tote Story

Hulken co-founder Alex Schinasi shares the story of how she turned her father's vision for an industrial-grade tool into a widely popular consumer rolling tote bag. She describes how the product has improved the lives of customers—and her own family—by solving the universal pain point of urban schlepping. Alex also details the brand’s rapid growth, including viral moments with celebrities and strategic partnerships with major companies, as well as their plans for product expansion into the travel category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

"Run. Now." 45 Years After Escaping Iran, A Story of Hope

Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., and holding a PhD in Iranian Studies from the University of St. Andrews, Nazee Moinian is a powerful voice for her homeland. Though she fled Iran as a young girl during the onset of the 1979 revolution, she has remained deeply connected to her roots as an advocate for the Iranian people. Nazee shares the story of escaping the regime and assimilating into American culture while carrying her heritage alongside her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Arm Candy that Bites Back: Bala’s Fashionable Fitness Gear Movement

Bala Founders, Natalie Holloway and Max Kislevitz, share the story of how they turned a napkin sketch into a cultural phenomenon. From shipping 75,000 units by hand out of a Brooklyn walk-up to securing a massive deal on Shark Tank just days before the world shut down, Natalie and Max share the hard truths about building a brand from scratch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Sweet Sting of Success: How Mike’s Hot Honey Built a $60M Empire

After tasting a jar of chili-infused honey at a local pizzeria in Bahia, Brazil, the founder of Mike's Hot Honey, Mike Kurtz, spent a year obsessively tinkering with batches to recreate that taste. Mike reveals the unglamorous "midnight hustle" of his early days, bottling honey by hand in a Brooklyn pizza kitchen while working a music industry day job. Mike explains how he disrupted a "sleepy" grocery aisle, landed a massive Walmart deal from a small-town garage, and scaled his "sweet heat" into a household name found in 30,000 stores nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The "Witness" on Your Porch: How Ring Founder Jamie Siminoff Invented a Crime-Solving Giant

Can a simple doorbell actually solve a crime? The founder of Ring, Jamie Siminoff, insists that it can, and his journey proves that a garage invention can evolve into a world-renowned crime solver. He shares how his invention has helped police capture footage of violent criminals and even reunite kidnapped children with their families. Later, Jamie highlights how he built a billion-dollar enterprise from the ground up, overcoming a disastrous initial launch through years of relentless grit.  This episode recorded on January 27th, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]