Beyond Bold

The rules for success are changing - and fast. Beyond Bold isn’t another “how I built my startup” podcast. It helps ambitious people navigate what it really means to thrive in a world shaped by culture shifts, new technologies, and evolving ideas of ambition.

Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur Kyla Bolden, the show zooms out to explore the patterns, ideas, and cultural changes that shape modern ambition. From AI breakthroughs and future-of-work trends to the rituals, habits, and quirks that fuel happiness and achievement, Beyond Bold connects the dots between identity, culture, and success.

Through sharp solo episodes and smart conversations with thought leaders, Kyla delivers thoughtful—and sometimes playful—commentary that goes deeper than recycled business advice. This is success reimagined: not as hustle, but as a life well lived.

Follow Kyla on Instagram and TikTok @kylabolden.

Contributors

Host

Kyla Bolden

Kyla Bolden is the Founder and CEO of Wiz Learning, an award-winning education technology company that builds custom AI-powered learning platforms and Smart Companions for schools, nonprofits, and workforce organizations. Wiz Learning helps institutions modernize education through personalized AI tools, adaptive learning experiences, and proprietary LMS technology designed to meet each client’s unique goals.

A TEDx speaker and Cartier Women’s Initiative Award winner, Kyla is passionate about using technology to make learning more engaging, equitable, and future-focused. Since founding Wiz Learning (formerly Wiz Kid Learning), she has led her company to educate thousands of students worldwide and empower organizations to prepare learners for the future of work.

https://kylabolden.com/

Guests

Guest

Christina Kuklinski

Christina Kuklinski (CK) is a visionary entrepreneur and brand builder who thrives at the intersection of creativity and strategy. As the founder of Kook, a beauty brand created for divers and ocean lovers, she’s redefining what it means to build products that are both high-performing and environmentally conscious.

Before launching her own company, Christina led global campaigns and managed multi-million-dollar budgets for some of the world’s top corporations. Today, she brings that same strategic mindset to the startup world — blending data-driven insights, storytelling, and innovation to create brands that make a real impact.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-kuklinski/

Guest appearance on:

How to Build a Purpose-Driven, Sustainable Beauty Brand with Christina Kuklinski, Founder of Kook