Sharon Price John’s CEO Journey: Rebuilding Build-A-Bear
Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, shares her journey from a small-town Tennessee childhood to leading one of America’s most nostalgic brands. She opens up about lessons from Mars, Mattel, and Hasbro, the creative drive that shaped her leadership, and how she transformed Build-A-Bear into a modern, multi-generational company rooted in emotion, innovation, and purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ankur Nagpal's Untold Story of Founding Teachable and His $250M Exit
In this inspiring conversation, Ankur Nagpal opens up about his multicultural upbringing, early love of cricket, and how moving to the U.S. at 17 shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From his first viral Facebook quizzes to founding and selling Teachable for $250M, Ankur shares practical lessons on grit, identity, and building something meaningful. He discusses how America’s culture of risk-taking enabled his success, why unscalable hustle matters, and what comes next after achieving financial freedom. A must-listen for anyone chasing creative or business dreams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jon Pardi's Journey in Country Music and The Untold Stories Behind His Biggest Hits
In this episode, country star Jon Pardi joins for a post-run chat in Connecticut ahead of his show. He talks about the stamina it takes to tour, his competitive spirit, and the fitness routine that keeps his performances high-energy. Jon reflects on growing up in Dixon, California, the work ethic that shaped him, and his move to Nashville, where he honed his craft before breaking out with Head Over Boots and California Sunrise. He also opens up about life on the road, family, and the lessons learned along the way — offering an authentic look at the heart, humor, and hustle behind one of country music’s most genuine modern voices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Inside the Celebrity VC Boom with Marshall Sandman of Animal Capital
In this high-energy conversation, Marshall Sandman shares his journey from Goldman Sachs and WarnerMedia to launching Animal Capital with Griffin Johnson and Noah Beck. From having a Kentucky Derby horse named after him to investing in billion-dollar companies like Whatnot and Colossal Biosciences, Marshall dives deep into what it takes to succeed in venture capital. He shares details on the deals Animal Capital are involved in and how he's had the opportunity to help Paris Hilton, Tom Brady, Chris Hemsworth and so many more celebrities invest in startups. He breaks down why grit matters more than credentials, how cold outreach built his network, and why obsession is the key to building lasting businesses. This episode is packed with insights on startups, investing, celebrity partnerships, and the hustle behind turning bold ideas into reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lindsay Hubbard: From Reality TV Star to Reinventing Herself Beyond Summer House
Lindsay Hubbard joins us for a candid conversation about life on and off Summer House. She opens up about how movement and running have shaped her, staying fit for the show, and navigating postpartum and motherhood while working as a new mom. Lindsay reflects on her upbringing, early career in PR, and the unexpected path that led her to reality TV. She talks about living in the public eye, the lessons she’s learned about herself, and the resilience it took to announce her pregnancy and film while expecting. From advice to her younger self to how becoming a mom has changed her, this episode offers an honest and thoughtful look at Lindsay Hubbard’s journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The perfect companion to Kate Mackz's popular online series The Running Interview Show, Post Run High captures the feel-good energy and real, unfiltered conversations that flow after a great run. Each episode dives into stories, insights, and candid moments with inspiring guests—from entrepreneurs to well-known public figures. Tune in for conversations that get real when the endorphins kick in.
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