Real Quick is a series of short audio interviews with mission-driven founders. Tune in to hear their stories, learn from their missteps, and get inspired by their triumphs. Pairs perfectly with your commute, workout, or morning coffee routine. Hosted by Izzy Lugo III.
Real Quick
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Real Quick is a series of short audio interviews with mission-driven founders. Tune in to hear their stories, learn from their missteps, and get inspired by their triumphs. Pairs perfectly with your commute, workout, or morning coffee routine. Hosted by Izzy Lugo III.
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Recent Episodes
August 3, 2022
Writing a brand new narrative around beauty and identity
<p>Tune into our first-ever extended audio feature with Karen Young, founder and CEO of the barrier-breaking beauty brand <a href="https://www.ouithepeople.com/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Oui the People</a>!</p> <p>In this unedited and candid interview, Help Scout’s VP of Brand Kristen Bryant Smith gets real with Karen about big topics like:</p> <ul> <li>The inspiration (and frustration) that led to founding Oui the People</li> <li>Karen’s experience and emotions around running a Black-owned company in 2020, during the rapid rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and protests</li> <li>How her identity shapes her business, and how she's creating a platform for others to express their unique identities through the Oui the People brand, team, and community</li> <li>The ways in which motherhood has impacted her perspective and her business</li> <li>…and so much more. Add this one to your must-listen list.</li> </ul>
August 3, 2022
Elevating brands through access, equity, and art
<p>In this episode of Real Quick, Jolene DeLisle chats with Kristen about:</p> <ul> <li>The inspiration that led to founding <a href="https://theworkingassembly.com/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">The Working Assembly</a>, and how she transitioned from side hustle to full-time</li> <li>Why it matters to her to support other women and founders of color, and how she helps founders build their brands and networks</li> <li>Her newest creative project — converting a roadside ice cream stand into an all-in-one space for sweet treats, art classes, and community</li> </ul>
August 3, 2022
Mixing modern flavors with age-old cultural traditions
<p>In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Kayla Castañeda and Erin PonTell, co-founders of <a href="https://www.drinkaguabonita.com/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Agua Bonita</a>, about the founding story of their rapidly growing agua fresca brand. The founders chat with Kristen about:</p> <ul> <li>The origin story of Agua Bonita, which began in the early days of the pandemic</li> <li>Finding the right balance between honoring cultural recipes and traditions with creating something that would resonate with modern consumers</li> <li>Fundraising and growth challenges, as well as the pressures associated with being the *first* Latinx-owned beverage brand to raise more than $2M in funding</li> </ul>
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