From College Athlete to CAA Executive: Leadership, Sports & Success with Libby Bush

Yuval Chiprut: Finding Your Horse & Building Erewhon from the Ground Up

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder — luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today's episode features Yuval Chiprut, Chief Development Officer of Erewhon. In this conversation, Shelton and Yuval talk about resilience, identity, and what it truly means to find the right "horse" to bet on, in business and in life. Yuval opens up about growing up in Los Angeles with immigrant parents, losing both of his parents at 27, navigating a directionless decade, and ultimately finding his purpose by helping build Erewhon into the cultural phenomenon it is today. We dive into: * Growing up between the Valley and the Westside with roots in Israel and Mexico * Losing both parents at 27 and how grief shaped his ambition, values, and personal framework for success * Early career pivots through William Morris, fashion licensing, and business school in Milan — and why none of it clicked * Why he never wanted to be the CEO, and how that self-awareness led him straight to Tony Antoci and Erewhon * The "horse" philosophy: why successful people continue being successful, and how to recognize the right bet * Building Erewhon's physical footprint from one Beverly store to a top-five LA tourist destination — store by store, neighborhood by neighborhood * The design philosophy, celebrity smoothie model, and why the brand has never paid an influencer a dime Yuval shares a deeply honest perspective on ambition, self-awareness, and building a life you're genuinely proud of, including the emotional and financial reality of figuring it all out later than expected. Catch the full conversation on the Wilder Possibilities Podcast, now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎧 and follow us on Instagram @wilderpossibilities to stay informed about upcoming episodes and opportunities. One last shout-out to our guest and friend! You can follow along with Yuval and Erewhon on Instagram at @ychiprut and @erewhon

From College Athlete to CAA Executive: Leadership, Sports & Success with Libby Bush

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder- luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Libby Bush, Head of Global Entertainment Partnerships at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) [https://www.caa.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com]. In this conversation, Shelton and Libby talk about how sports, discipline, family values, and relationship-building shaped Libby’s journey from Division I athlete to executive leadership at CAA. We dive into: * Growing up in a large family outside Philadelphia * How sports and competition shaped Libby’s leadership style * Playing Division I lacrosse and serving as team captain at the University of Richmond * Lessons athletics taught her about discipline, teamwork, and time management * Building meaningful relationships and leading teams in the entertainment industry * Balancing ambition, family, and career growth * The importance of culture, hiring, and surrounding yourself with the right people Catch the full conversation on the Wilder Possibilities Podcast, now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts WATCH MORE WILDER POSSIBILITIES Subscribe for inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, industry leaders, and big thinkers shaping what’s possible.

How Sandi Mann Built Success Through Risk & Investing

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder — luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Sandi Mann, owner of American Hartford Gold Company. In this conversation, Shelton and Sandi talk about his journey from an immigrant upbringing to building success through business, real estate investing, and strategic risk-taking. We dive into: * His early life, family background, and move from London to Los Angeles * How his upbringing shaped his mindset and ambition * His transition into entrepreneurship and investing * Perspectives on risk, growth, and scaling a business * Financial strategy and insights around gold and long-term investing WATCH MORE WILDER POSSIBILITIES Subscribe for inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, industry leaders, and big thinkers shaping what’s possible. Shelton Wilder | Christie’s International Real Estate Email: shelton@sheltonwilder.com [shelton@sheltonwilder.com] Phone: +1 (310) 997-7059 Website: www.sheltonwilder.com [http://www.sheltonwilder.com]Instagram: @sheltonwilderestates Facebook: www.facebook.com/shelton.wilder [http://www.facebook.com/shelton.wilder]LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sheltonwilder [http://www.linkedin.com/in/sheltonwilder]

From Model to Scientist and CEO: Building Culture Crush, the Prebiotic Beverage Brand with Zoe von Gerlach

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder: luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Zoe von Gerlach, CEO of Culture Crush. In this conversation, Shelton and Zoe talk about building a wellness-focused beverage brand and the journey behind creating a non-carbonated prebiotic drink. Zoe shares her international upbringing before moving to the U.S., where she began her career as a model and later pursued her studies at Stanford. Inspired by amazake, a traditional Japanese fermented rice drink, she set out to create a modern, approachable beverage designed to improve gut health and offer a functional alternative to traditional drinks. We dive into: * Zoe’s upbringing in Germany and Barcelona and growing up in a large family * Her transition from modeling into academics and entrepreneurship * The inspiration behind Culture Crush and how amazake influenced the concept * What makes the product a non-carbonated alternative in the functional beverage space * How Culture Crush differentiates itself from other probiotic and prebiotic drinks * The early journey of building the brand and bringing it to market CONNECT WITH ZOE Personal Instagram: @zoe.vongerlach Company Instagram: @culture.crush Website: https://culturecrush.com/ [https://culturecrush.com/] WATCH MORE WILDER POSSIBILITIES Subscribe for inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, industry leaders, and big thinkers shaping what’s possible. Shelton Wilder | Christie’s International Real Estate Email: shelton@sheltonwilder.com [shelton@sheltonwilder.com] Phone: +1 (310) 997-7059 Website: www.sheltonwilder.com [http://www.sheltonwilder.com] Instagram: @sheltonwilderestates Facebook: www.facebook.com/shelton.wilder [http://www.facebook.com/shelton.wilder] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sheltonwilder [http://www.linkedin.com/in/sheltonwilder]

Tracy McCubbin on Decluttering, Life Transitions & Building a Business

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder — luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Tracy McCubbin, founder of dClutterfly, a home organizing and move management company. Tracy is someone we often recommend to sellers who need help organizing, decluttering, and preparing their homes before putting them on the market — so I’m especially excited to share her story. In this conversation, Tracy shares how her early life experiences shaped her instinct for creating order, and how that skill eventually turned into a thriving business. After working as a personal assistant in Los Angeles, Tracy began helping friends organize their homes and quickly realized there was a real demand for professional organizing. What started as a handful of organizing jobs grew into dClutterfly, a company that now helps clients declutter, downsize, move, and manage life transitions with clarity and support. We dive into: * Tracy’s upbringing and how chaos led her toward organization * Her early career in Los Angeles after leaving the entertainment industry * Realizing professional organizing could become a business * Launching dClutterfly and gaining early momentum through Daily Candy * Building a team and expanding services beyond simple organizing * Helping families through major transitions like downsizing and estate cleanouts * Scaling the company through franchising and new locations If you love entrepreneurial journeys, organizing, home transitions, scaling service businesses, and creating order from chaos, you’ll love this episode. Connect with Tracy on Socials Personal Instagram: @tracy_mccubbin [https://www.instagram.com/tracy_mccubbin/] Business Instagram: @dclutterfly [https://www.instagram.com/dclutterfly/] Website: https://dclutterfly.com/ [https://dclutterfly.com/] WATCH MORE WILDER POSSIBILITIES Subscribe for inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, industry leaders, and big thinkers shaping what’s possible. Shelton Wilder | Christie’s International Real Estate Email: shelton@sheltonwilder.com [shelton@sheltonwilder.com] Phone: +1 (310) 997-7059 Website: www.sheltonwilder.com [http://www.sheltonwilder.com] Instagram: @sheltonwilderestates Facebook: www.facebook.com/shelton.wilder [http://www.facebook.com/shelton.wilderLinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/sheltonwilder] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sheltonwilder [http://www.facebook.com/shelton.wilderLinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/sheltonwilder]