Wellness Founders Podcast
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.
Episodes
18 episodes
[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...
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[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 medici...
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[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 ...
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[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...
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[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 t...
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[13] Wellness Space Construction, Launch Strategies, and Raising Funds | Jake Wright of ilo Studios
In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, host Jordan Carroll speaks with Jake Wright, founder of Show Up and co-founder of ilo Studios, about his journey in the wellness industry. They discuss the challenges of launching wellne...
[12] Skincare R&D in a Hotel, Pharma to Holistic, & Why Simple Works | Natalie Gardner of Dr. Doug's
Natalie's husband, Dr. Doug, formulated a 7-ingredient balm in a hotel room while preparing for an ultra-marathon. What was meant to be used for himself started as a side-business, and ultimately turned into Natalie leaving a multi-decade caree...
[11] Billionaire Landscape Design, Costa Rican Farms, & Energetic Profits | Graham Weiner of Okhra
Graham Weiner, a landscape designer for billionaires, hostel founder, organic farmer, and probiotic beverage entrepreneur, explains how he uses plants, pollinators, and color to create environments that change how people feel, not just how a pl...
[10] Raising $18M, The Future of AI Studio Software, & Taking on MindBody | Laura Munkholm of Walla
In this episode, we sit down with Laura Munkholm, President & Co-Founder of Walla, to unpack what it really takes to scale a wellness SaaS company without losing your soul (or your customers).She shares how her background in sports ...
[9] Brain-Tech, Noise Pollution, & Nervous System Resets | Alex Doman of Advanced Brain Technologies
In this conversation, Jordan Carroll and Alex Doman explore the evolution of neurotechnology and its impact on wellness, including Alex’s 25+ years in the space developing listening programs, authoring “Healing at the Speed of Sound,” and devel...
[8] Wellness Investing, Ultramarathons, & Franchising at 19 Years Old | Eloiza Tecson of EY Ventures
In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Eloiza Tecson shares her journey in the wellness industry, discussing her early experiences as a franchisee at Orange Theory, her insights on community building, and the importance of investing ...
[7] Underground Mexican Gyms, Brand Partnerships, and Tulum Run Parties | Tony Madalone of Run Tulum
In this episode of the Wellness Founders podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Tony Madalone, a wellness entrepreneur and community leader in Tulum, Mexico. They discuss Tony's journey from burnout in Cleveland to moving to Mexico and ...
[6] The Amazon Growth Levers for 0 → 2,000 Units/Month | Nick Velardi of Primal Being Organ Supplements
In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Nick Velardi, co-founder of Primal Being, a company specializing in organ supplements. They discuss Nick's journey into the supplement industry, the challenges ...
[5] From Bootstrapping DIY Cold Plunges to RunningMan’s Preferred Sponsor | Steven Haynes of FjORD
In this episode of the Wellness Founders Podcast, Jordan Carroll interviews Steven Haynes, founder of FjORD, a company specializing in high-quality cold plunges. Steven shares his journey from a successful consulting career to his p...
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[4] Behind Barcelona's 800+ Person Wellness Raves | Marc Förster Algás of Wellness Rave Barcelona
Jordan Carroll interviews Marc Förster Algás from Karisma, founder of a community for growth-minded entrepreneurs and creator of the Wellness Rave in Barcelona. They discuss the evolution of Marc's community-building journey, the challe...
[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 ...
[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 ...
[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 ...
