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Hot Takes Big Stakes Business

Natalie Holloway and Lana Elie
Entrepreneurship
Floom
Fundraising
Therabody
Haircare
Pain Management
Sephora
Shark Tank
Canopy
Customer Acquisition
Revenue Generation
Who Gives a Crap
Motherhood
Crown Affair
Chiropractic
Covid-19
Period Products
Nadya Okamoto
Bala
Doris Dev

The real-world highs and lows of building a business—from early ideas scribbled on napkins to multimillion-dollar raises and the pivotal moments in between. Hosted by serial founders Natalie Holloway (Bala) and Lana Elie (Floom). We explore the unfiltered truths most founders are too polished (or too cautious) to say out loud. No hype, no jargon—just honest conversations about what actually works,... more

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What does it actually take to write and publish a business book? In this episode, Natalie breaks down the full journey from idea to pitch to landing a publisher and preparing for launch. She shares how she structured the book, navigated the publishin... more

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The Beautyblender is one of the most recognizable makeup tools in the world, but its origin story is rarely told. In this episode, founder Rianne Silva shares how she created the iconic pink sponge out of necessity while working on early HD televisio... more

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Raising money without investors sounds impossible, but this episode breaks down exactly how it was done. From having only a few thousand dollars left to needing $40,000 for production, this is a real behind the scenes look at choosing Kickstarter ove... more

Julian Reis shares how he went from investment banking to building Skin Laundry into a global laser facial brand with 68 locations. He breaks down the early mistakes, pricing lessons, and why scaling too fast almost killed the business. Julian also r... more

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Recent Guests

Julian Reis
Founder of Skin Laundry and Super Ordinary
Episode: How Superordinary Cracked TikTok Shop w/ Julian Reis | #25
Cyndi Ramirez
Founder of Chillhouse, a wellness brand specializing in nail care.
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Episode: How Chillhouse Went from a Tiny NYC Nail Salon to a Cult Beauty Brand in Target and Walmart | #20
Yangyi Pike
Co-founder and CEO of Rael
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Episode: Building A $100M Fem-Care Empire | #14
Danny Alexander
Co-founder and Chief of Product and Purpose at Who Gives A Crap
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Episode: From Toilet Paper to $100M, The Story of Who Gives A Crap | # 8
Nadya Okamoto
Founder of the period product brand August and activist
August
Episode: Building a 6M Following (and a Period Empire) with Nadya Okamoto of August | #3
Zach Rosner
Co-founder of Our Place, a kitchenware brand known for the Always Pan.
Our Place
Episode: How Our Place Did $5M in 1 Day w/ Co-Founder Zach Rosner | #1

Hosts

Natalie Holloway
Host of Hot Takes Big Stakes, co-founder of Bala, with a strong background in entrepreneurship.
Lana Elie
Host of Hot Takes Big Stakes, co-founder of Floom, known for her candid approach to entrepreneurship.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Such An Awesome Podcast!

    Absolutely LOVED listening in on the episode talking about Shark Tank! It was so interested and light hearted!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    momcneely13
    United States4 months ago
  • Love!!

    I absolutely love this show!! It is always so entertaining and I love how the topics are always changing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccg113
    United States4 months ago
  • Episode #11

    I loved how this episode shared the behind the scenes of selling a company. I cant wait to hear more in the future!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lilah105
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this show!

    Just listened to episode 7 and I am immediately going back to listen to all the previous eps! I love this show so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    serena24)8842178
    United States5 months ago
  • Best podcast!!

    I absolutely loved hearing all these tips! I loved the shark tank episode. It’s so cool being able to hear this perspective and how to land a deal on there!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freefreegirl202167.
    United States5 months ago

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How Superordinary Cracked TikTok Shop w/ Julian Reis | #25
Q: What advice would you give a first-time founder on building a brand that lasts?
Think about your company through the lens of a media business, create engaging content, and validate your ideas before launching products.
From Beauty Exec to Founder at 40, Amy Liu’s Tower 28 Playbook | #23
Q: Do you have any tips for managing being a CEO, founder, and mother of three?
Don't separate the two; I bring my kids everywhere with me, and it's important for them to see how the sausage gets made.
From Beauty Exec to Founder at 40, Amy Liu’s Tower 28 Playbook | #23
Q: Do you have any advice for somebody who is in that position, but are taking their own jump into something?
It's figuring out who you uniquely are and what you get to offer, and then what lanes you should play in.
From Beauty Exec to Founder at 40, Amy Liu’s Tower 28 Playbook | #23
Q: What inspired you to kind of take that jump from being an executive for so long?
I felt like I got a good swift kick in the butt; I didn't have any idea until someone told me I should pursue it now or never.
Couples Therapy Meets Shark Tank: Building An Iconic Fitness Brand | #21
Q: Can you talk me through what happened and how you handled it, especially as a couple, and what roles both of you guys take as co-founders?
We experienced significant growth due to COVID but faced inventory challenges and needed to make tough decisions, including layoffs, which ultimately helped save the business.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Takes Big Stakes Business

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Exploring the real-world challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, this podcast offers an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of building a successful business. Episodes focus on candid conversations between experienced founders, who share their journeys from initial idea conception to securing multimillion-dollar investments. With an emphasis on honesty and practical insights, listeners can expect discussions about critical moments in the entrepreneurial process, the importance of authenticity, and actionable advice for aspiring business owners. The hosts also bring a unique perspective by addressing topics often deemed too sensitive for typical business discussions, ensuring that the content resonates with listeners seeking genuine g... more

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