Episodes
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On this episode of The Big Green Couch, CEO Kirsten Potenza sits down with Ali Kriegsman, Co-Founder + COO of Bulletin, a B2B wholesale marketplace. Ali is a woman on a mission to help other founders and small business owners, especially fellow women, redefine the word “success.” Take a listen and join in on the conversation by leaving a review!
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Meet URBANO! This brother and sister duet is comprised of John and Marisa Urbano, hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia. For URBANO, their love of making music had illuminated their purpose quite brightly, creating a strong foundation in crafting their aesthetic style of blending pop, EDM, and hip hop sounds together. This sibling duo has a unique approach to writing and recording their sound, as John raps all the verses, and Marisa sings the hooks and bridges. Join us for a special Talkin’ Tracks episode, where we learn more about URBANO and the story behind our POUND track “Standing Ovation.”
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Ever wanted to take the leap into something new but didn’t think you had enough of your ducks in a row? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ellen Bennett, Founder and CEO of Hedley & Bennett and author of Dream First: Details Later, where she shares her rebellious approach on how to quit overthinking and make it happen. From being a ‘booth babe’ selling paint to a $10/hr line cook to running a multi-million-dollar cookware company, Ellen shares how following your passion isn’t always pretty, but it’s all an opportunity to learn and fuel your journey.
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Eric Zayne is a soul-infused pop-rock musician and record producer who blends electronics to create a sound that is edgy and unique. The multi-faceted musician has had the pleasure of producing and writing for a slew of greats, from CeeLo Green to Matisyahu to 21 Pilots. Throughout this special Talkin Tracks episode, we’ll get to learn more about Zayne and the story behind our POUND Track “Coming Undone”.
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Catherine Marks is a Melbourne born, London based, award winning Producer, Mixer and Engineer. With over 15 years experience, she takes us through her journey to becoming one the first female producers in the music industry, gives us the lowdown on music production and how she continues to walk like a badass behind the music today.
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Passion. Community. Music. Three elements that Elmo Lovano strives to incorporate not only in his everyday life but also in business. As a drummer and musical director turned entrepreneur, Elmo is now creating solutions for problems in the music industry and producing the most epic music experiences with his company Jammcard, the Music Professional Network.
In this episode, Kirsten chats with her long time friend about his experiences performing with artists such as Skrillex and Christina Perri. Throughout the episode, we will get an inside look at his journey touring as a teenager, the pivot of turning his passion into a business, and why building community through music will never fade. -
Kirsten sits down with her mom, Ingrid, for a special holiday episode where they ask each other questions from our community on Motherhood, finding balance, and knowing when to let your kids lead. Get an intimate look at Kirsten’s own childhood as well as her pregnancy journey, early days as a mom, and the kind, entrepreneurial, and endlessly creative woman who raised her.
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Join us for a special episode presented by GROUP X UNITED, where moderator Dynasti Hunt an awarding winning Talent and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader, sits down with Ariel Belgrave, Founder of Gym Hooky & Under Armour Athlete, and Percell Dugger, Founder of GOODWRK & Fit For Us.
Size representation, pay gaps, sustainable living within underprivileged communities. Listen to how our guests show up and stand out while going through and supporting the black fitness experience in their communities. -
A global fitness icon, Emma Barry is one of the founding members of Les Mills International and former Director of Programming at the powerhouse club, Equinox. Her latest project Good Soul Hunting is one of the many hats this fitness authority wears as she continues to serve on numerous boards and advisories “lighting fires” under all people and projects she touches. From business, the future of fitness and how to navigate through the world we are in today, Emma gives us tangible insights and tactical ways to own who you are through all of it.
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A champion for health equity and healthcare innovation, Ashlee Wisdom is the Founder & CEO of Health In Her Hue, a digital platform that connects Black women to culturally competent healthcare providers, services, and health content. Throughout the conversation, Ashlee provides historic insight on systemic racism in health care and the unethical advances that have been made in science. From her personal experience as a patient to starting the company, Ashlee Wisdom will leave you understanding how to check your “insurance freedom” privilege, advocating for yourself and ways you can support change in racial disparities.
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If you’re looking for that person to light the fire you need to get your life back on track, look no further. From mom life to fitness, TedX Speaker, business owner, and author Jenny Shatzle is both relatable and empowering.
Throughout the conversation, we discuss her newest book, Breaking The Cycle, and how we are all fully capable of creating the life we want to live. From recognizing self-sabotaging habits, negative self-talk and finding the root of our issues, get ready to shift the conversation with yourself, and learn how to make your life your own.
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The first official musician to join us on the Big Green Couch, Kiran Gandhi, also known by her stage name Madame Gandhi, is an American electronic music producer, drummer, artist and activist whose mission is to celebrate gender liberation. Gandhi's music career includes being a touring drummer for artists M.I.A., Thievery Corporation, Kehlani, Lizzo and most recently Oprah on her 2020 Vision Stadium Tour with morning dance party Daybreaker.
Throughout this inspiring conversation, we take a trip through Kiran’s earliest memories of drumming, music, and growing up in India and NYC to her experiences in business school and the music industry. The power of music, community, and our choices are strong themes throughout. Check out her music video “Waiting for Me” on Youtube and follow her and her activism on Instagram at @madamegandhi. -
In honor of Pride month and spreading love through these troubling times, Kirsten Potenza features celebrity fitness instructor and LGBTQ+ activist featured in the HBO documentary The Case Against 8, Paul Katami.
Throughout the conversation, we take a dive into his personal fitness journey, how fitness become his career and his experience as a plaintiff in the federal case to overturn Prop 8, a ballot to ban same-sex marriage. Join us in an open, honest conversation about showing that love is love. You can follow Paul on all things fitness, advocacy, and love on his Instagram at @paulkatami. -
In this episode, Kirsten Potenza features bodily autonomy activist and actress, Lulu Brud.
After a public miscarriage, Lulu realized the lack of resources and silence that women, going through the same situation, have to face on a daily basis.
Throughout the conversation, we showcase her journey through that grieving and healing process and how, with her second child, she is finding the silver lining of parenthood through a global pandemic. You can follow her journey on instagram at @ladyluofthewolves for updates on her upcoming podcast and blog.
This episode contains stories of pregnancy and miscarriage that some may find triggering or painful. We advise you to listen with caution and thank you so much for supporting The Big Green Couch and conversations like this that are so important to have.
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In this episode, Kirsten Potenza features New York Times Best Seller and Founder of Ban.do, Jen Gotch.
What starts off with the simple question of “how are you?” turns into a deep conversation about vulnerability, hustle culture and why you can’t do it all. Throughout the chat, we’ll see examples of how beneficial it is to get out of your normal setting, why doing your best is enough and learning to leap when something is meant to happen.
You can purchase a copy of Jen’s book The Upside of Being Down on her website at jengotch.com and follow her company Ban.do on instagram at @shopbando.
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In this episode, Kirsten Potenza features Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Female Founders, Daina Trout, CEO + Co-founder of Healthade.
Daina and Kirsten take a deep dive into leadership and what it takes to build an authentic brand. Throughout the conversation, we’ll get an inside look into the beginning stages of how Healthade got started, ways to deal with the social pressures of being “perfect” and why you should always follow your gut!
Want to give kombucha from Healthade a try? Shop their delicious flavors on their website at health-ade.com/. To follow Daina on her BIG journey, you can find her on instagram at @dainatrout.
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In this episode, Kirsten Potenza features holistic health coach and creator of the Get Loved Up podcast, yoga teacher trainings and retreats, Koya Webb.
Throughout the conversation, Kirsten and Koya discuss Fear - how to define it, get to know it, embrace it and work through it. Koya also shares her journey and the steps she took to face her fears and write her book Let your Fears Make You Fierce.
For more information about Koya Webb, check out their website at koyawebb.com and follow her on socials @koyawebb.
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In this episode, Kirsten Potenza features special guest Ashley Sumner, CEO & Co-founder of Quilt. Quilt is a mobile app that allows its users to create a sense of connections and communities by making it easier to have real conversations offline.
Kirsten and Ashley explore where creativity comes from, creating from life experiences and what it feels like when you realize your purpose. They also explore society’s relationship with technology and how we can curate our consumption to facilitate–rather than replace–relationships.
For more information about Quilt, check out their website at wearequilt.com/.
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In this episode, Kirsten Potenza features special guest Marc Santa Maria, National Director of Group Fitness at CRUNCH corporate. Kirsten and Marc discuss tactical, game-changing tools you can learn and implement into your everyday life. The conversation will also explore ways you can build real connections with your posse, understanding your why and learning to find your passions. For more information about Marc Santa Maria, you can check out his website at marcsm.com and follow him on Instagram @marcstantamaria. If you or someone you know is interested in being a guest on the Big Green Couch, send us an email at [email protected]
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In this episode, Kirsten Potenza chats with special guest Kellie Wagner, CEO + Founder of Collective, a consultancy that focuses on strategic diversity and inclusion within the workforce. From growing up bi-racial, her experience in the tech world and creating a company with a mission to build more inclusive and diverse workplaces, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more episodes and updates. If you are interested in learning more about Collective, you can visit their website at hello-collective.com or follow them on Instagram @collectivedeilab. - Show more
