Best Marc Randolph Podcasts (2025)

Henry Christophe was a Haitian revolutionary leader and patriot who fought in the Battle of Savannah against the British. He rose through the ranks of the French Army to become a General. Then went on to be President and subsequently King of the State of Haiti.

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570: Your Toothbrush is GROSS - They Fixed it and Made MILLIONS | SURI 59:42

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In this episode, Mark Rushmore and Gyve Safavi, co-founders of SURI (Sustainable Rituals), share how they turned a simple personal care item into a sustainable, design-led movement—challenging legacy players like Oral-B and Philips. They share: • Why the electric toothbrush was overdue for disruption • The intentional product and packaging design t…

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Live at Legit Dogs - Glory Days, Heligoats, Chad the Bird, badcandy, Eric Oren (Episode 1057) 1:10:51

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Wrapping up a spectacular three-month run of live events at Legit Dogs + Ice, my guests for this special recording include Glory Days, Chris Otepka (Heligoats, Troubled Hubble), Chad the Bird, Alex Subak (badcandy) and comedian Eric Oren. Thanks to everyone at Legit Dogs for making these events and episodes happen - I had a lot of fun working on th…

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Nature's Genius: Evolution's lessons for a Changing World. Talking with author David Farrier. 44:20

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Life has found ways to adapt on Earth for almost 4 billion years. Climate change, industrial pollution and diseases pose new and additional burdens on all forms of life. Yet adaptation continues all around us.

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Addicted to Stress | #ABtalks Special with Mo Gawdat & Alice Law | مدمن على التوتر مع محمد جودت و آليس لو 2:50:33

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By Anas Bukhash

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10 year Moratorium on State Regulation of Artificial Intelligence. Talking with Justin Hendrix. 28:29

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The Big Beautiful Bill contains AI legislation that would preclude all states from regulating AI for 10 years. Any existing laws would be paused for 10 years. Such action could decimate consumer protections. But AI fans argue that having 50 states each legislating their own rules would hamstring AI development putting the US at a competitive disadv…

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569: The Email Expert - How to Get Your Customers Attention 48:08

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In this episode, Rytis Lauris, co-founder of Omnisend, shares how he bootstrapped a leading email and SMS marketing platform used by over 125,000 eCommerce brands worldwide. He shares:• Why most ecommerce founders start email marketing too late• How to convert more website traffic into high-intent subscribers• The 2% of automations that drive 40% o…

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Rashad McCants said WHAT? Real conversations with Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and more 🔥 1:28:22

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Some of the realest conversations in the game! From KD to D Rose we got you covered with this special drop!By Tidal League

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Accountability in Politics: Is there such a thing ? Talking with Lura Forcum 41:31

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Independent voters are a growing slice of the American electorate: They swung to Trump in 2024 and 2016 and Biden in 2020. The Independent Center focuses on these voters who are fiscally responsible, socially tolerant and free to choose the best options for themselves, their families and communities.…

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Gird your loins: The new Daisychain album rips (Episode 1056) 27:07

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Nickole Regala, Sophia Williams, and Frankie Sripada of the bluesy, psychedelic, raw and authentic, band Daisychain join me for a chat just days before their album release show (6/20) at Sleeping Village and a week in advance of the release of the new album, “All in a Name.” This one was recorded outside local treasure Reed’s Local in Avondale, and…

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#ABtalks with Meryem Uzerli | Chapter 225 | مريم أوزرلي 2:02:42

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By Anas Bukhash

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Julie McFadden: ...that the body is built to die 32:55

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Julie McFadden, RN, is a hospice nurse, educator, and bestselling author dedicated to changing the way we talk about death and dying. With over 15 years of experience in intensive care and hospice nursing, Julie has become a leading voice in demystifying the end-of-life process, helping people navigate it with more understanding and less fear. Know…

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Could Tony Allen SHUT down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Merch GIVEAWAY and more 27:56

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NBA Finals edition, Out the Mud style. Remeniscing on the success of the pod, and breaking down the environment in the NBA Finals with first hand experience. Plus, Merch coming soon. Tap in.By Tidal League

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Los Angeles Anti ICE Riots and the California National Guard. Talking with Professor Jack Pitney. 28:13

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When President Trump federalized the CA National Guard during the LA riots, he set up a confrontation with Governor Gavin Newsom who sued the Administration in Federal Court. While Newsom won the first round, Trump has appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, with the CA National Guard continuing under the command of the President pending the …

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568: No Experience, No Investors, 5 x Million Dollar Businesses - How Brittney Saunders Did it 1:19:17

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In this episode, Brittney Saunders, founder of FAYT, Staple Swim, Form Active, and OUTDŌ, shares how she went from YouTuber to multi-brand empire builder—running multiple 7-figure businesses with a hands-on, no-agency approach. She shares: • How she transitioned from influencer to real founder with 40+ staff • The power of brick-and-mortar stores i…

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Wrestling music, Night Spice and Flowers for Dorian: go-to drummer Marc Esses (Episode 1054) 31:00

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This episode sees the return of drummer, Mark Esses, who's behind the kit for super-cool bands like Downstait, Night Spice and Flowers for Dorian. We met at El Vado, a Mexican restaurant in McHenry, and we chatted about: Balancing Multiple Projects: Besides being the drummer in a bunch of bands, Mark Esses also keeps busy as a D.J. We talk about ho…

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Why Nothing Works - Who killed progress and how to bring it back, Talking with author Marc J. Dunkelman 45:12

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For almost 50 years Progressivism has favored a Jeffersonian approach giving weight to the individual's concerns pushing power down instead of a Hamiltonian approach favoring pushing power up.

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Penny Hardway, Al Jefferson, Baron Davis on some of our FAVORITE Out The Mud moments to date 🔥 49:47

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What's good family! This week we got some of our favorite moments from 2024 including Bobby SImmons, Penny Hardaway, Al Jefferson and more!By Tidal League

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Taste of Randolph preview with Spitalfield at Hide+Seek (Episode 1055) 39:25

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Taste of Randolph returns this weekend (June 13-15) for its 28th year! The event happens at ground zero for food in Chicago: Randolph Street, between Peoria and Racine. To preview this year’s event, I sat down with Julie Darling (West Loop Community Organization President) at Hide+Seek (838 W. Randolph), a standout Randolph St. restaurant that offe…

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#ABtalks Together with Youssra & Khaled - مع يسرا و خالد 1:04:22

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By Anas Bukhash

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America's Antisemitism Problem. Talking with Dr. Arie Perliger, Professor of Security Studies, University of Massachusetts, Lowell. 48:10

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Antisemitism has emerged as a growing threat to America's Jewish community. Academia has been a breeding ground for this pernicious philosophy. Professor Perliger outlines its' origins and early steps to confront it on campus and in society.

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567: The Tiny Challenge Model - The Easiest Way to Get Your First 5 Clients | Richmond Dinh 45:44

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What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeIn this episode, Richmond Dinh, founder of the Tiny Challenge model, reveals how he went from nearly going bankrupt to building a 7-figure coaching empire—without a big audience, paid ads, or complex funnels. He shares:• How he rebuilt his life after losing it all in property investing• The one framework that helped…

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Danimal Farm takes artistic residence in ‘Perseverance Hotel’ (Episode 1053) 25:38

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Danimal Farm is a solo project created by singer/guitarist Danny Doom, formerly of Milk at Midnight. The album, “Perseverance Hotel,” is a comfortable, sometimes dark, collection of shimmering indie rock and indie pop songs that have stuck with me since the album’s February release. Danny Doom joins me to talk about the project, along with band mem…

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San Francisco's Comeback. Talking with Erica Sandberg. 42:24

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Mayor Daniel Lurie is 5 months into his term as Mayor of San Francisco and he is getting good marks so far. Journalist and San Franciscan Erica Sandberg discusses how the Mayor is managing a major transformation of The City by The Bay.

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Malört made impossibly worse by Noon Whistle Brewing (Episode 1052) 19:48

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Almost exactly one year ago, I visited Noon Whistle’s Lombard Brewpub (800 E. Roosevelt) to understand why they were serving cicada-infused Malort. Sure enough, they got me again. Garlic Butterlört has arrived. In the brewery’s promotional copy, it’s described as “bringing big ‘better ingredients, questionable decisions’ energy. Rich, buttery goodn…

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Comedian Kevin Kellam welcomes you to ‘Kevin and Hell’ (Episode 1051) 31:36

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I’m joined by comedian/radio host/wrestling journalist/former radio colleague Kevin Kellam, who’s recording a comedy album on stage at Lincoln Hall on August 9. We met outside the Brewed in Logan Square for a Sunday morning conversation that covered everything from the comedy album taping to Q101 philosophy. There’s also a detailed discussion on th…

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566: From Celebrity Deals to Creator Empire - Maggie Sellers on Building 'Hot Smart Rich' 55:54

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In this episode, Maggie Sellers—founder, investor, creator, and force behind Hot Smart Rich—shares how she turned vulnerability, storytelling, and a scrappy content strategy into a multimillion-dollar movement and investing powerhouse. She shares:• The celebrity deal that taught her the power of owning your narrative• How she built Hot Smart Rich f…

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Science Cuts will mortgage our Tech Future. Talking with Sean Randolph, Bay Area Council 29:55

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Cuts to Universities' federally funded research budgets are impacting the top Scientific Research Universities in the United States. We have started to feel it here in Silicon Valley. Where will it lead ?

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Live from Legit Dogs (Episode 1050) 1:04:00

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The second live Car Con Carne event at Legit Dogs + Ice (322 S. Randall Road, South Elgin) happened on 5/15/25. Appearing at the event, and on this episode: Karen Shook, Carson from Obscurity Brewing, Aaron Williams, comedian Chris Bongat, Derision Cult and unannounced guest Sincere Engineer. In addition to being interviewed, Karen Shook, Aaron Wil…

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Jermaine O'Neal | Truth behind the Malice in the Palace, Losing love for the game & jail as a teen 🤯 1:50:41

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Coming into the league extremely young and being held back, JO shares the mental toughness required early in his career with Portland. The move to the Pacers and putting that team on his back, doing it for Reggie. The truth and real perspective of what happened at the palace. Why the NBA should stand up for their athletes.…

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1925: A Literary Encyclopedia. Talking with author Tom Lutz. 45:44

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1925 marked a peak year in American Literature with the publication of The Great Gatsby, In our Time, The Harlem Renaissance. Tom has created a reference work marking the outstanding books and authors of the pivotal year for American Literature.

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565: From 3rd Grade Teacher to Beauty CEO: How Supergoop! Built a $700M Brand From ZERO! | Holly Thaggard (Best of Foundr) [VIDEO] 46:20

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In this episode, Holly Thaggard, founder of Supergoop!, shares how she redefined the sunscreen category and built a globally recognized $700M brand from the ground up. She shares:• The heartbreaking moment that inspired her SPF obsession• How she created the world’s first chemical sunscreen without oxybenzone• Her failed school program—and why it l…

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Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia's War against the West. Talking with Ambassador John J. Sullivan 1:04:28

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Ambassador Sullivan served as Deputy Secretary of State from 2017 to 2019. He then became Ambassador to the Russian Federation serving as Ambassador from 2019 to 2022. He served in both the Trump and Biden Administrations in the lead up to and early in the Ukraine War.

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#ABtalks Untold Stories with Alicia Nicolas - مع اليسيا نيكولاس | Story 17 1:35:45

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By Anas Bukhash

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Bellhead follows up on earlier promises with ‘Threats’ (Episode 1049) 35:41

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Bellhead (Karen Righeimer and Ivan Russia) is a favorite of mine. The post-punk duo continues to take massive evolutionary steps forward with each new release; the new EP, “Threats,” is their finest moment yet. Rather than meet in my car, I invited Bellhead over to do an interview in my backyard (they’re like family at this point). My fire pit was …

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Ambassador William H. Luers. May 15, 1929 - May 10, 2025. An American Diplomat, Patron of the Arts, Museum Director, Author. In Memoriam. 6:18

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Ambassador Bill Luers was an advocate of promoting American interests overseas, by showcasing our leading writers, painters and artists through Cultural Exchange Programs. He remained committed to the persuasive soft power of Culture to further US foreign policy goals. "Uncommon Company" is a memoir of his work promoting the Arts overseas and at ho…

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564: From $0 to $100,000 a Day Selling Neckties | Fameez Haroon 1:08:39

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In this episode, Fameez Haroon, co-founder of OTAA, shares how he and his brother bootstrapped a fashion accessories brand from a Melbourne bedroom to $40M+ in sales—without outside funding. He shares:• How they built OTAA from $2,000 and zero fashion experience• The customer pain point that sparked the brand idea• Their scrappy PR hustle that led …

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Shannon Brown | Finals runs with LeBron, Championships with Kobe and Lakers and a lot more 1:22:20

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#ABtalks with ElGrandeToto | Chapter 224 | الجراندي طوطو 1:52:04

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By Anas Bukhash

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Inside the Reagan White House. A front row seat to Presidential Leadership with lessons for today. Talking with author Frank Lavin, Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution. 48:42

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A memoir which melds Frank's professional development and progress in the White House with personal impressions and anecdotes about President Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan from 1981 to 1989.

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Russia and US relations: the role of a Citizen Diplomat. Talking with Bill Boerum former Chairman Sister Cities International. 21:01

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While US and Russian diplomatic relations remain frozen citizen diplomats continue to talk to each other despite limited official contacts.

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Instrumental duo El Bisonte visits Chicago from Louisville (Episode 1048) 16:54

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El Bisonte is a spectacular bass and drum instrumental duo (Henry Ignacio - bass and sounds; Blake Lowery - drums) from Louisville, Kentucky. I caught up with them last weekend before they headlined “Goatstock” in Norridge, and we talked about: *Their take on Chicago *Louisville’s most famous haunted attraction *How Henry gets “upskirted” at live s…

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Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House. Talking with co-author Amie Parnes 52:36

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The 2024 presidential campaign was especially momentous with an incumbent President leaving the race after a disastrous debate performance and the challenger being attacked by assassins two times. Unparalleled in modern times.

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UR Mom was in my car last night (Episode 1047) 11:17

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I’m hanging with UR Mom for this episode. Me and UR Mom have a lot to get into, including the just-announced Summerfest date! Maura Wolf (vocals, rhythm guitar), Tommy Hinds (guitar) and Alex O’Malley (drums) joined me to talk about the band’s beginnings and the speedy word-of-mouth that’s encircling the band. More impressive, they conducted the in…

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Introducing Afrofuturistics (Episode 1046) 11:30

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Afrofuturistics is “A Chicago Collective of Horns, Bass, Hip Hop Beats” They’re jazz. They’re hip hop. They’re somewhere in between and everywhere around those edges. I met Eric Oldman and Keith Wakefield from the band outside Goat Village (4701 N. Cumberland) to chat as their band is taking off. ## Car Con Carne sponsored by Easy Automation: easy-…

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The Stahl House - a Case Study House. Talking with Shaun Chang of the Hill Place Movie and TV Blog. 40:34

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In January 1945 Art and Architecture magazine commissioned 8 nationally known architects to design contemporary, single family homes with a specific budget to meet the expected homebuilding boom in the post war era. 33 Case Study homes were built as models from 1945 to 1966. The Stahl House in Los Angeles is Case Study House #22 and is open to visi…

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Greek food, Glenview culture, metal AF: Stavros from Atlas Moth returns (Episode 1045) 47:26

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Stavros from the Atlas Moth is back for his 4th appearance on Car Con Carne - it’s been over four years, so we were overdue for a chat. The first thing you may notice in this episode is how easy the conversation is between the two of us. Besides Stavros being a natural and funny conversationalist, we have a lot in common: music, comics, horror, vin…

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563: From $500 to 120 Stores - How She Lost It All | Kristina Karlsson 1:20:29

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In this episode, Kristina Karlsson, founder of Kikki.K and Dream Life, opens up about building a $100M global brand, losing it all, and why she's starting again—this time, on her own terms. She shares:• The wild journey of scaling Kikki.K to 120 stores in 6 countries• How losing her business twice reshaped her view of failure and resilience• Why jo…