The Wellness Founders Podcast explores the BUSINESS of WELLNESS. We focus on the intersection of wellness, entrepreneurship, innovation, and community-building by diving deep into the stories and strategies behind the people creating the future of well-being.
Each episode features a founder or leader in wellness focused hospitality, events/communities, product, digital, or tech, sharing not just their “how” but their “why,” and the movements they’re building.
[18] Neuralink Without Chips, Mental Capital, & Future of Wearables | Jonathan Wan of Ironmind.ai
In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jonathan Wan, CEO and co-founder of Ironmind.ai, discusses the integration of AI in assessing mental resilience for athletes and high performers. He shares his personal journey from a near-death experience to creating a mental readiness infrastructure that quantifies mental capital. The conversation explores the importance of mental health in sports, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the future of mental health technology. Wan emp...
6 May 2026
[17] Prevention’s 15:1 Funding Gap, Food As Medicine, & Smart Nutrition | Ari Tulla of Elo Health
In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, host Jordan Carroll speaks with Ari Tulla, CEO and co-founder of Elo Health. They discuss the importance of preventive health, Ari's personal journey that led him to focus on nutrition as medicine, and the challenges of building a business in the health tech space. Ari shares insights on evaluating business ideas, the shift from B2C to B2B, and how to navigate relationships in the industry. The conversation also touches on leveraging AI...
29 Apr 2026
[16] Right-Away Wellness, Longevity Ecosystems, & Building for Impact | Jim Donnelly of Humanaut
In this conversation, Jim Donnelly, CEO and co-founder of Humanaut Health, discusses the concept of 'right away wellness' and its importance in the health optimization industry. He emphasizes the need for quick results in wellness services and the intentionality behind creating positive customer experiences. Jim shares insights on building a strong company culture, the significance of self-awareness in entrepreneurship, and the balance between personal and professional prioritie...
22 Apr 2026
[15] Voice Biomarkers, New Technology, & “Well-Being” vs. Wellness | Alex Fredericks of ToneWell
In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, host Jordan Carroll speaks with Alex Fredericks, co-founder of ToneWell, an innovative voice analytics platform that provides wellness insights from 30 second voice recordings. They discuss the distinction between wellness and well-being, the journey of developing ToneWell, the challenges of educating consumers about new technology, and the importance of understanding individual wellness through voice analysis. Alex shares insights on ...
15 Apr 2026
[14] Normalizing THC, Functional Craft Beverages, & Post-Alcohol Culture | Matt Skinner of High Rise
In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Matt Skinner, co-founder of High Rise Beverages, shares his journey from the Charleston Hemp Collective to creating a new wave of THC-infused non-alcoholic beverages. He discusses the importance of community, timing, and experiential marketing in shaping perceptions of THC, and the emphasis behind his commitment to education and crafting unique products while navigating the challenges of the beverage industry. Guest Bio: Matt Sk...
10 Mar 2026
[13] Wellness Space Construction, Launch Strategies, and Raising Funds | Jake Wright of ilo Studios
Host Jordan Carroll interviews Jake Wright, founder of Show Up and co-founder of ilo Studios, about launching wellness spaces, community building, and raising funds.
31 Dec 2025
[12] Skincare R&D in a Hotel, Pharma to Holistic, & Why Simple Works | Natalie Gardner of Dr. Doug's
Natalie Gardner of Dr. Doug's Balms shares her journey from pharma to holistic skincare, revealing how simple formulations earn trust from experts and athletes.
11 Dec 2025
[11] Billionaire Landscape Design, Costa Rican Farms, & Energetic Profits | Graham Weiner of Okhra
Host [Host Name] interviews Graham Weiner, a landscape designer and entrepreneur, as he shares insights on creating impactful environments and building nature-led businesses.
4 Dec 2025
[10] Raising $18M, The Future of AI Studio Software, & Taking on MindBody | Laura Munkholm of Walla
Host Jake Swartz interviews Laura Munkholm, President & Co-Founder of Walla, discussing raising $18M, the future of AI studio software, and challenging MindBody.
27 Nov 2025
[9] Brain-Tech, Noise Pollution, & Nervous System Resets | Alex Doman of Advanced Brain Technologies
Host Jordan Carroll interviews Alex Doman, founder of Advanced Brain Technologies, about neurotechnology's impact on wellness and nervous system resets.
19 Nov 2025
[8] Wellness Investing, Ultramarathons, & Franchising at 19 Years Old | Eloiza Tecson of EY Ventures
Host Dr. Mark T. T. Tran interviews Eloiza Tecson of EY Ventures about her entrepreneurial journey in wellness, from franchising to investing in mental health.
11 Nov 2025
[7] Underground Mexican Gyms, Brand Partnerships, and Tulum Run Parties | Tony Madalone of Run Tulum
Host Jordan Carroll interviews wellness entrepreneur Tony Madalone about building underground gyms and the Run Tulum fitness community in Mexico.
4 Nov 2025
[6] The Amazon Growth Levers for 0 → 2,000 Units/Month | Nick Velardi of Primal Being Organ Supplements
Jordan Carroll interviews Nick Velardi of Primal Being, exploring Amazon growth strategies for scaling organ supplement sales from zero to two thousand units monthly.
29 Oct 2025
[5] From Bootstrapping DIY Cold Plunges to RunningMan’s Preferred Sponsor | Steven Haynes of FjORD
Host Jordan Carroll interviews Steven Haynes, founder of FjORD, about his journey from DIY cold plunges to leading a preferred cold plunge sponsor.
22 Oct 2025
[4] Behind Barcelona's 800+ Person Wellness Raves | Marc Förster Algás of Wellness Rave Barcelona
Host Jordan Carroll interviews Marc Förster Algás about building Barcelona's 800+ person wellness raves and fostering genuine community connections.
14 Oct 2025
[3] The Niche Reddit Strategy That Gets RunClubs.ca 500+ Daily Users | Patrick Bollenbach of RunClubs.ca
In this conversation, Jordan Carroll and Patrick Bollenbach discuss the intersection of wellness and entrepreneurship, focusing on Patrick's journey in building SaaS businesses and his current venture, RunClubs.ca. They explore the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from B2B to B2C, the importance of community in wellness, and the strategies for monetization and marketing. Patrick shares valuable lessons learned from his product focused experiences, emphasizing the sign...
7 Oct 2025
[2] From Near Death Experience to NomadAbs | Oheri Otobo of Nomad Abs
In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Oheri Otobo, the founder of Nomad Abs, a social fitness community in Playa del Carmen. Oheri shares his transformative journey that began with a near-death experience, leading him to move to Mexico and build a thriving fitness community. Guest Bio After a near-death experience, Oheri relocated to Mexico in search of a deeper appreciation for life. His journey has since spanned the worlds of travel, technol...
29 Sept 2025
[1] From Military Life to Building Playa Del Carmen's Premier Fitness Club | Rob Harrison of PDC Fitness Club
In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Rob Harrison, the founder of PDC Fitness Club in Playa del Carmen. Rob shares his journey from military life to creating a thriving wellness community, the challenges and successes of building a fitness club, the importance of group workouts, and the psychology behind community engagement. Guest Bio Rob is the Co-Founder and CEO of Magnifyde LLC, an international remote sales agency helping coaches scale t...
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