The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore

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  From PhD to the $50B snack market: DeeBee's success story 25.06.2026 24Min.

  DeeBee's Organics Founder and CEO, Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker, shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey of pivoting from a career in medical science to founding her company and scaling it into a nationally recognized family snack brand.
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  Growing plants and profits with AI: Gardenuity's success secret 18.06.2026 25Min.

  Gardenuity Co-Founder and CEO Donna Letier shares how her company is transforming in-home gardening into a thriving business with the predictive power of AI.
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  How Goop Kitchen CEO and Gwyneth Paltrow defied restaurant odds 11.06.2026 28Min.

  Goop Kitchen co-founder and CEO Donald Moore joins host Elizabeth Gore to discuss the evolution of the food delivery industry, the rapid expansion of his healthy takeout concept alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, and his essential business advice for navigating the restaurant world.
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  Former School of Rock CEO's guide to overcoming midlife burnout 04.06.2026 32Min.

  Former School of Rock CEO Matt Ross details his journey scaling creative education franchises like School of Rock, overcoming intense personal and professional hardships, and the life lessons on mental health and purpose detailed in his book, Grow or Fold.
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  How Co-founders were sold a scam and turned it into a $25M brand 28.05.2026 36Min.

  Sun Home Saunas co-founders Tyler Fish and Adam Fisher explain how they transformed a disastrous initial business acquisition into a $25 million premium at-home wellness brand.
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  How to end your paycheck-to-paycheck hustle: a financial expert's guide 21.05.2026 28Min.

  Financial expert and bestselling author, Anthony O'Neal, breaks down proactive tax planning and wealth-building strategies for small business owners and other candid lessons from his new book, Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck.
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  This 14-year-old is taking the golf apparel industry by storm 14.05.2026 27Min.

  Featherie Founder, Kate Korngold, and her Mother, Kristy Korngold, share how they built a golf apparel brand to fill a product gap for teen girls.
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  How AI is changing the grocery store 07.05.2026 27Min.

  Thrive Market Founder and CEO Nick Green explains how his company is using AI to make healthy living more accessible.
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  How Goodles uses data to take on mac & cheese rival Kraft 30.04.2026 38Min.

  Goodles CEO Jen Zeszut chats with Host Elizabeth Gore about disrupting the mac and cheese industry
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  Alibaba.com president: How small businesses win online 23.04.2026 31Min.

  Alibaba.com President, Kuo Zhang, chats with Host, Elizabeth Gore, about how AI-powered tools and global supply chains are enabling small businesses to scale faster and compete in the evolving world of e-commerce.
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  AI in music: the new playbook for artists 16.04.2026 54Min.

  DJ and Entrepreneur Justin Lewis chats with Host Elizabeth Gore about how AI is reshaping the music industry.
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  AG1 CEO Kat Cole on turning customer feedback into growth 09.04.2026 45Min.

  AG1 CEO, Kat Cole, sits down with Host, Elizabeth Gore, to explore how every job, no matter how small, can prepare you to build and lead a company. Cole shares lessons from her rise through roles at Hooters and beyond, emphasizing the power of staying close to customers, focusing on one great product, and learning from mistakes. The conversation also dives into leadership, decision-making, health habits, and practical strategies entrepreneurs can use to grow both their businesses and themselves.
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  POV Beauty Co-founders on turning TikTok followers into customers 02.04.2026 27Min.

  TikTok star Mikayla Nogueira and her POV Beauty Co-founder, Ani Hadjinian, sit down with Host Elizabeth Gore to break down how they built a fast-growing brand from scratch. They share insights on turning social media into a powerful sales engine, balancing creativity with business strategy, and building a partnership that fuels growth.
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  How Goode Foods went from family biz to viral brand 26.03.2026 23Min.

  Andrew Johnson, CEO of Goode Foods, sits down with Host Elizabeth Gore for a candid conversation about second-generation entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation in a legacy industry. Now at the helm, Andrew opens up about stepping into leadership after his father’s passing, balancing family and business, and learning to become the face of the brand in a modern, digital-first world.
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  Don’t sell too early: A lesson from Olo's founder 19.03.2026 25Min.

  Olo Founder & CEO Noah Glass talks with Host Elizabeth Gore about how to spot demand before the market does, and build a business that lasts. Glass shares how a simple frustration, waiting in long lines, sparked the idea for mobile ordering years before smartphones existed, and how not selling his company too early paid off big.
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  The secret behind Poppi’s breakout success 12.03.2026 45Min.

  Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, Co-Founders of the soda brand Poppi, sit down with Elizabeth Gore to break down how they transformed a farmers' market drink into a multibillion-dollar beverage brand. They share lessons on rebranding, building a digital-first brand during COVID, scaling a startup quickly, and what it’s really like to sell your company to PepsiCo.
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  Empify CEO reveals the financial secret to starting over strong 05.03.2026 27Min.

  On this episode of The Big Idea, Host Elizabeth Gore sits down with Ashley Fox, founder and CEO of Empify, to answer the question: How do you rebuild after losing everything? As a former Wall Street analyst who was evicted and forced to start over, Ashley opens up about trusting yourself, paying yourself as a CEO, protecting your mental health, and letting parts of yourself evolve as you grow.
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  How small business owners can survive industry upheaval 26.02.2026 42Min.

  Industry shifts don’t have to sink your business. This pro breaks down how to stay on top. This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, Advantage | The Authority Company CEO Adam Witty joins the show to answer the question: How do you survive industry disruption? Witty shares his experiences launching his publishing company while offering top insights on how to sustain growth amid industry shifts, including pivots to digital, AI adoption, and more. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business.
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  Meet the CEO whose startup is on a mission to grow plants in space 19.02.2026 25Min.

  This CEO turned an out-of-this-world dream into a reality… This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, InterstellarLab founder and CEO Barbara Belvisi joins the show to answer the question: What does it take to turn an impossible idea into a real business? Belvisi and Interstellar Lab are building AI-powered biospheric systems that will ultimately enable multi-planetary farming. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore is hosted by Elizabeth Gore. It is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
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  How this CEO turned free blog posts into a successful paid business 12.02.2026 23Min.

  What if the key to growth is already in your DMs? This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, Outfit Formulas CEO & Founder Alison Lumbatis  joins the show to answer the question: How do I turn followers into paying members? What started as a blog about escaping Lumbatis’ “yoga pants rut,” Outfit Formulas turned into a $19-a-month membership community after she simply asked her audience what they needed. By building trust, listening closely, and delivering real value, Lumbatis transformed loyal readers into a thriving, app-based community. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business.