The Farrynheight Podcast: Recent Episodes
Farryn Weiner
She’s spent over 15 years running global marketing for powerhouses like Sweetgreen and Michael Kors, over 10 years navigating life as a founder and a leader, and over 35 years living every moment. Farryn Weiner knows how to build successful and iconic brands and she’s got a lot to say about life. Welcome to the Farrynheight Podcast an audio destination at the intersection of life and work. Here we tackle how to interchangeably build your brand, your team, and your life. Here we celebrate the blurred lines between founders and followers, brand architects and life-livers, problem solvers and go-getters.
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Mushrooms have a branding problem. Alli Schaper—the Co-Founder of functional mushroom brand, SuperMush, CPG mushroom marketplace, Multiverse, and educational nonprofit, Into the Multiverse—is working to change that. In this episode, Alli and Farryn discuss the two most stigmatized topics in society (sex and psychedelics), the challenge to break through stigma and market counterculture, the power of a serious professional pivot, and that finding your passion is the key to, well, everything.
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First to market? You’re likely building the plane while flying it. That’s exactly what Luke Anderson did while creating Cann—the first low-dose 2-2.5% THC cannabis beverage in the CPG space. With 45 diverse celebrity shareholders and short film commercials featuring Ke$ha, Benny Drama, Patricia Arquette, and more, Cann has been garnering serious buzz. On this episode, Luke and Farryn chat about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, putting values over profits and growth, and the choice to center Cann’s social media efforts on social justice reform to combat the war on drugs, stand up for marginalized communities that have been most impacted by cannabis laws, and educate his audience on it all.
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The secret sauce to success? Being relentlessly yourself. Austyn Weiner has broken through the fine art world and created serious demand for her large-scale abstract oil paintings by doing exactly that. In this episode, Austyn and Farryn get real and raw in a way only sisters can—dissecting everything from the parts of themselves that exist because of each other, to identity as a coat of armor, finding bravery in gut instincts, and breaking through by breaking the 4th wall.
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Creating something totally new that both resonates with the evolving tastes of today’s consumers and revolutionizes an industry. That’s what today’s guest of The Farrynheight Podcast has done. Jen Batchelor is the co-founder Kin Euphorics, a brand of non-alcoholic, functional drinks made with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics to help manage stress, support brain health, and naturally elevate your mood. In this episode, Jen and Farryn discuss breaking through the noise of the CPG beverage industry, slaying dragons with co-founder Bella Hadid, taking big swings to evolve with your consumers, and her number one BHAG: building a brand that outlives her.
Cheers to this: 25% off Kin Euphorics with the code FarrynheightKin20.Connect with Farryn Weiner, host of The Farrynheight Podcast, HERE.
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In an industry where gloss can overshadow substance, Katie Welch, the CMO of Rare Beauty, is rewriting the playbook on brand building with authenticity and heart. This episode takes you behind the scenes of her strategic approach to marketing that's fiercely loyal to the beauty company's values, community, and founder, Selena Gomez—while testing and learning with the pressure of 10M+ people watching.
Join Katie and Farryn as they discuss the power of paying it forward, partnering with Sephora, nurturing the next wave of C-suite leaders, and how to land a job at Rare Beauty.
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You may not have heard his name, but you've undoubtedly experienced his work. Liam Moore, a design visionary with his dreamy, surrealistic style, is the latest guest on The Farrynheight Podcast. Known for his collaborations with iconic artists like Rihanna, Adele, Billie Eilish, and Lil Nas X, Farryn sits down with this celebrated LA-based production designer and art director. In this episode, they delve into unleashing creativity, trusting your instincts in high-stakes projects, and striving for growth in the competitive world of art, design and creative storytelling.
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The ability to manage (or even repress) feelings in the workplace is often considered a measure of professional success. But for Jake Karls—co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, the fastest-growing functional chocolate bar on the market—being honest about emotional well-being in a professional setting isn’t a shortcoming, it’s a superpower. In this episode, the two Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients unpack what it means to create a brand that’s unapologetically real, how supporting your mental health improves your efficiency and leadership, and how the downhill moments we all experience are actually opportunities for conviction and clarity.
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Cereal Milk. Birthday Cake. Compost Cookies. Over the last 15 years, Christina Tosi has redefined desserts through her bakery empire, Milk Bar. Described as “an introvert in overalls who carries math problems in her purse," by The New York Times, Christina’s success has always hinged on her own uniqueness and creativity. On the season premiere of The Farrynheight Podcast, Christina sits down with our host, Farryn Weiner, to reminisce on her journey from David Chang’s pastry chef at Momofuku to CEO, cookbook author, TV personality, and James Beard award-winning culinary icon.
Listen to Christina Tosi's breakthrough on The Farrynheight Podcast's season premiere.
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It's safe to say we're all familiar with influencer marketing — we experience at least five #sponsored posts a day. But when it comes to knowing the ins and outs of authentic influence, we're a bit in the dark. Julianne Fraser, on the other hand, is an expert. Having worked in marketing her entire career, she founded Dialogue — a digital brand marketing consultancy dedicated to expanding the influence and growth of luxury and lifestyle brands — in 2017. She rebels against formulas in favor of meaningful and lasting relationships, and her unique approach has catapulted most, if not all, of today's biggest brands. In this episode, she and Farryn tackle the age-old elusive question of what is influence?
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Many of us dream of being founders. We have our billion-dollar idea swimming around in our head, we can picture the brand we have yet to create, and we can taste the success we know we deserve. But only a few of us know how to be a founder. Steve Schlafman, certified coach, advisor, angel investor, and founder of High Output, a boutique leadership development company, is one of the rare few who know what it truly takes to be a founder, and he’s here to share the recipe. In this episode, he and Farryn unpack what it means to be a founder in the modern world, motivation, when to lean in, and the zone of genius.
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We’re told to enjoy everything in moderation, but when it comes to structuring our work, our lives, our screen time, and our down time, we rarely succeed. Enter Dr. Elisa Hallerman. She holds a masters and doctorate in Depth Psychology and Somatic Studies, specializes in neuroscience and trauma, and founded the Recovery Management Agency, a consulting group that works with individuals and their families suffering from addiction, mental health issues, trauma, and chronic pain. In other words, she is the go-to for the modern issues of today. In this Episode she and Farryn dive into the why beneath workaholism, modern addiction, trauma, and what it means to be uncomfortable.
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It’s no secret that we all admire the art of storytelling. Christian Larson, on the other hand, lives it. An award-winning Swedish film and music video director, editor, photographer, and co-founder & creative director of menswear brand CDLP, he has a knack for bringing narratives to life. From directing ad campaigns for global brands like Cartier and Jimmy Choo to putting his signature rhythmical spin on Beyoncé & Jay-Z's concert film ON THE RUN, Christian has a unique lens when it comes to telling a story. In this episode, he and Farryn tackle the age-old question: what comes first, product or narrative?
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Perhaps you know Poppy Jamie from her time on MTV, ITV2, and Extra. Perhaps you know her from her namesake accessories brand Pop & Suki. Or perhaps, you know her as a mental wellness trailblazer rewriting what it means to be happy. Across her Not Perfect podcast and her Happy Not Perfect app and book, Poppy untangles the web of self-acceptance in a world of likes, scrolls, and shares. In this episode, Farryn and Poppy dig into everything from perceived perfection, separation of business and self, and the daunting vulnerability that comes with admitting we are human.
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Bryan Myers is a name synonymous with leadership. The President & CEO of [solidcore] and former VP of New Store Development at Sweetgreen knows what it means to be a leader. But more than that, he knows what it takes to be a great leader. His philosophy? Leadership means service. Through serving his team and his community, Bryan has proven his style successful time and time again. In this episode, Farryn and Bryan talk all things leadership. The ups & downs, the risks & rewards, and how to lead by serving others.
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If there’s one story we want to hear, it’s Steph Simon’s. She’s a former attorney turned banker, turned Head of Relationships at Beats by Dr. Dre, turned consultant for brands like Mario Testing and Gucci, turned advisor, turned Head of Community and Partnerships at Clubhouse. Need we say more? In this episode, Farryn and Steph delve into deep relationships, honest storytelling, and remaining unabashedly true to oneself in every chapter of life.
One glance at Alex Banayan’s resumé and the word success comes to mind. Author of The Third door which catapulted him to #1 on the international bestselling list and made the youngest bestselling business author in American history, Banayan has been lauded by The New York Post as “a joy to read”. In a nutshell, success. Right? According to Banayan, it depends how you look at it. In this episode, the author, keynote speaker, and thought provoker sits down with Farryn to discuss his journey writing The Third Door and reimagine what it means to be successful.
To many, space is an ambiguous term. To Alyssa Carson, it means one thing: life. At just three years old, she set her sights on the skies—more specifically on Mars. Now 20 years old, the only person to have completed all three NASA Space Camps in the world and the youngest person to be accepted and graduate the Advanced Possum Academy, Alyssa is the most accomplished astronaut trainee in the world, and she’s on a mission to find and establish life on Mars. So how does finding one’s passion at such a young age define one’s future? Farryn sits down with the trailblazer to find out.
Over the past few years, the term carbon neutral has become synonymous with climate care. To award-winning businessman, CEO, and entrepreneur Gregory Constantine, its emergence signifies a challenge to go a step further. In 2018, along with Dr. Stafford Sheehan, he started Air Company, a groundbreaking brand committed to using technology to help decarbonize the planet. With the world’s first carbon-negative vodka already on shelves, he’s now setting his sights on fragrance, renewable fuels, and even outer space. In this episode, Farryn sits down with the Air Company leader to discuss spearheading advanced technology breakthroughs, his approach to success, and the inevitable question: what is innovation?
Jesse Israel (@jesseisrael) has been making noise since founding his first company, Cantora Records, as a sophomore at NYU. But, as a result of turning up the volume as a founder, he yearned to find some peace and quiet as a human. He started Medi Club--a community of creatives and entrepreneurs who come together monthly to practice meditation--as his antidote, and soon a global craze was born. Since launching over 300 circle programs, Israel has continued on to found The Big Quiet, a movement that gathers thousands of individuals in iconic places around the world to engage in mass meditations. In 2020 he joined Oprah and WW on tour to lead mediations for arenas of 15,000+, and continues to advise companies like Adidas, Google, and Ford. In this episode, we explore his road to mediation and unpack how authentic vulnerability contributes to essential growth.
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“We worked hard this past month. Let’s take a pause and enjoy it,” says our very own brand marketer, Jwala Gandhi. “Those little things make a big difference.” But how does one do that in a WFH world? The lines are blurred, the screens omnipresent. The concept of time off seems redundant when you’re working from the comfort of your own home in sweats. In this special bonus episode, Farryn opens the floor to the Farrynheight team to talk about the chronic exhaustion we know as burnout. We’re surrounded by work, so how can we tell if we’re almost – but not quite – burned out? Join us as we talk it over, take a walk, have some fun and turn off our phones in order to show up stronger and more sane than ever.
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“We often say stand for one thing and express it a million ways, which is why I say ‘strategy actually liberates brands to explore and experiment’ around their mission and vision.” Jonah Fay-Hurvitz is Head of Strategy at Red Antler, a branding agency based in Brooklyn, New York, that works with some of the greatest startups and new ventures defining the past decade. From Casper to Allbirds, Fay-Hurwitz is the man with a plan that’s partially responsible for a fresh new guard of brands that are doing things differently, more responsibly, more transparently, more connectedly, and more in touch with their audiences and communities. In this episode, Farryn and Jonah unpack the “why’s” of the world...way beyond brand strategy. “Once we establish the ‘why,’ we can then take a brand’s product or service to a more meaningful place that goes beyond anything functional, and to a place that speaks with emotional weight and purpose.”
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“Being aware and accepting of the present moment experience that you're having, with compassion and with curiosity.” With clients ranging from institutions like Amazon, Merrill Lynch, UCLA, to celebrities and everyday individuals working to lead more mindful lives, Mitra Manesh, founder of Innermap, host of the Lights On podcast, mindfulness thought leader, brings a unique blended approach to her teachings and guidance. In this episode she sits down with friend and client Farryn to delve into the many layers of mindfulness and redefine the practice as a whole.
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“No one takes the time, even five minutes, with a blank piece of paper to write a plan for their life,” says Musa Tariq. The former Global Head of Marketing at AirBnb applies the same strategy to life as he does the countless brands he advises. In this episode, Farryn catches up with her longtime friend to explore the concept of storytelling. “I've put together so many proposals, and project plans for so many different things, from shoes, to cars, to computers. But so many people have never done that for themselves,” Tariq states. From brand values to points of distinction, Tariq advocates for the same approach in building both brand and personal identities.
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Showing up is half the battle, how we show up matters. That’s what celebrity stylist and GQ veteran, Sophie Lopez, believes. “You are your own walking billboard of who you are. It’s an advertisement of you,” says Lopez who counts the likes of Kate Hudson as one of her top clients. “It’s about zeroing in and figuring out what serves you,” says Lopez, “what makes you feel a certain way, and also what might present out to the world what you want in order to achieve or reach something.” In this episode Farryn and Sophie explore the overlapping worlds of branding and fashion. How personal presentation shapes a meeting, a day, even a career and all the ways in which we display our own brand without even noticing it.
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Understanding empathy is the first step to practice it - and it’s not about what you want, but about listening to the other person and doing what works best for them, not for you.
Especially when it comes to the workplace, the world has sufficiently changed for people to expect to be treated as humans when it comes to their work - regardless of what that is - and it is the employer’s job to assure that they are in touch with their empathic capabilities in order for them to show up as real leaders.
Teaching us that empathy is not a gift that some have but something that can and must be trained, we have today’s guest Michael Ventura, entrepreneur, creative director, and author. His book ‘Applied Empathy’ was firstly published in 2018, and it was meant for us to learn about the new language of leadership - empathy. With his book, Michael shows us how to unlock our ability to design solutions, spark innovation, and solve tough challenges with empathy at the center.
In addition, Michael is the founder of Sub Rosa - a strategy and design firm that has worked with some of the world’s largest brands - as well as he has served as a board member and adviser to various well-known organizations. He is also a visiting lecturer at Princeton University and the United States Military Academy at West Point. Lastly, he also leads a thriving indigenous medicine practice and owns and operates a globally recognized design store with his wife, in New York.
Tune in to Episode 05 of The Farrynheight Podcast, to explore how to challenge yourself in any area you set your mind to and go through the journey that will take you to the other side.
Some questions I ask:
- How do you apply empathy to businesses? (05:39)
- Do you think resiliency and empathy are critical to creating culture? (08:42)
- How can I be a more empathetic leader? (10:30)
- What do you think is fundamental to leadership? (29:13)
- Do you feel like you've taken this sort of understanding of empathy and had it bleed outside of just the office? (37:20)
In this episode, you will learn:
- The correct definition of empathy (02:09)
- The role empathy plays in business. (08:53)
- How COVID has triggered a desire for people to know each other better (13:59)
- Why being a more empathic leader starts with active listening (18:35)
- What Michael has learned through his journey with empathy (29:23)
- How Michael applies his empathy knowledge to his personal life (37:34)
Connect with Michael:
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Let’s connect:
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Resources:
- Book: Michael Ventura - Applied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership
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What does it actually mean to gain clarity?
“Clarity” is such a buzz word that gets thrown around, but it rarely gets unpacked beyond the surface layer. For me, learning how to create clarity was one of the most challenging lessons I’ve learned as a leader. Without personal or organizational clarity, it’s hard to identify the endgame, and it’s impossible to effectively lead a team.
But what does it mean and how can you find it?
That’s exactly what this episode is all about. I talk with Karen Kelly, who talks about her journey from working at Taco Bell, Boston Market, Panera, Sweetgreen and Drybar. She is an unbelievably skilled operational leader who knows what it takes to build a world-class team and unleash the power of those around her.
Throughout our conversation, we unpack the concept of clarity, including why it’s important and how to do the work to gain it. Karen also shares her non-negotiables, and what muscles she’s had to work in her career and life to maintain the level of success she has today.
Some Questions I Ask:
- Where did your journey begin? (2:01)
- How did you gain clarity around your higher purpose of impacting people? (6:04)
- What leadership skills did your CEO mentor have? (10:13)
- What is the leader’s role in helping others create clarity, be fearless, and grow? (11:55)
- Who is responsible for establishing clarity in business building? (27:03)
- What is your brand? (36:54)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- How Karen developed her leadership skills and focused on creating impact. (6:30)
- How Karen’s mentor helped Karen develop leadership skills and her career journey. (10:22)
- Karen’s top 2 rules for effective leadership. (15:53)
- What “creating clarity” actually means. (23:34)
- What role instinct plays in creating clarity in building a business. (29:52)
- Karen’s 4 core values. (38:02)
Connect with Karen Kelly:
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Doing the work, for me, means showing up. It means putting in the effort and the hours not just complaining about what you want to accomplish or who you want to be, but actually putting in the focus, the hours, the effort, the heart, and the passion towards accomplishing or working towards your goal.
Today, me and my guest, Karlee Fain, are going to unpack this idea of doing the work and how you can use it, both as an individual as well as an entrepreneur to really accomplish what you want. We’re talking about getting messy, getting your hands dirty, and putting in the work to accomplish all of your dreams, while at the same time, finding the place and the time to slow down, and pause frequently – which can really be the actual hard work for motivated individuals.
Karlee has toured the country as the personal health coach to Lil Wayne, her clients are across MTV, they've won Grammy Awards, they're some of the biggest entrepreneurs, celebrities, and influencers in this country - and today, she focuses her time working with incredibly powerful strong women who want to develop in their career, both personally and professionally.
As the founder of Every Body Thrive, her mission is to show busy people how to do less and receive more. Hustle is outdated and not sustainable, and real success in your career, body, and relationships comes from a rich soulful place that is about learning to take care of your needs, get rest, and discover your unique passions and purpose.
Tune in to this episode of Farryn Height Podcast, to learn how to courageously stop hustling for a moment to realize what is actually important for you and step into a new world where you do true work, instead of busy work.
Some questions I ask:
- What has been your journey, and how you landed where you are today? (02:13)
- What are your thoughts on this global pause? Do you think it will make a really positive impact as we think about what comes next? (07:13)
- What was an example for you of when something got hard? (12:59)
- For an entrepreneur or someone who is thinking about taking a leap and making a change, what advice would you give them? (35:35)
- What is egg wisdom? (42:29)
- What do you value most? (45:35)
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The importance of taking frequent pauses from your work & how to find the time to do that. (02:54)
- Debunking the myth that if we slow down, things fall apart. (05:34)
- The three H’s of COVID-19. (08:34)
- What the ‘fertile void’ entails. (10:14)
- Our career is not our identity & The myth of work-life balance. (19:30)
- The importance of getting clear about the natural rhythm of your team, and creating a culture around it, rather than the other way around. (23:23)
- Why authenticity and vulnerability are the new favorite qualities a leader has to have. (28:56)
- What the ‘daily thrive’ practice is and how it influences all the areas of your life. (33:41)
- The difference between doing the hard work versus the true work. (40:50)
Connect with Karlee:
- Website
- Podcast: Messy and Magnificent
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It’s no secret that western culture is rooted in materialism. Whoever has more is more successful, and, by contrast, few material items connotes an unsuccessful life.
It is important to know the difference between the things we want and the things we need. Possessions can sometimes weight us down and make us lose sight of what really matters in life. You need to create freedom for yourself through letting go of hoarding - both physically and mentally - and pave the way for a more refined framework in which to feel free living inside of.
Today, I will be talking about my personal experience with essentialism, how it helps me create clarity in my life and understand my place in the world, with the hope that it can help or serve you in a similar way as well.
Tune in to explore how to challenge yourself in any area you set your mind to and go through the journey that will take you to the other side.
In this episode, you will learn:
· How uncluttering your life leads to clarity and a new understanding of the world around you. (01:36)
· Understanding my place in the world by traveling. (03:07)
· What my first Burning Man experience was like. (07:23)
· How learning to accept yourself leads to letting go. (10:46)
· Why it’s important to start letting go of the unrealistic standards you set for yourself. (17:54)
Let’s connect:
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There is a certain clarity and understanding of the world that comes with traveling around the world that everyone can benefit from. In my 35 years of life on earth so far, I have managed to pursue my dreams with a level of energy and passion that I also bring to this podcast.
Nobody has all the answers, and we don’t need all of the answers as long as you’re driven to pursue the life of your dreams. There’s a myth in our culture that pushes us to separate our work-lives, home-lives, and other “compartments” of within our lives. But believing this myth only keeps us captive. Learning to blur these lines allows us to discover a new and better part of ourselves that we otherwise were not aware of.
It is important to explore the values that move us and not to segregate work and life as they are meant to exist together. Today, I share with you my life experience and what I have learned in my fast-paced lifestyle, offering my insights and guidance into how you can grow into your better, more capable, self.
Tune in to the first episode of Farryn Height - with myself, Farryn Weiner - to explore how to challenge yourself in any area you set your mind to and go through the journey that will take you to the other side.
In this episode, you will learn:
· A little bit about myself. (00:30)
· What you can expect from future episodes of Farrynheight. (4:33)
· How prioritizing life and adventure shifted my worldview. (6:22)
· What I have to offer as the host of this podcast. (8:49)
Let’s connect:
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Farryn Weiner knows how to build successful and iconic brands and she’s got a lot to say about life. Welcome to the Farrynheight Podcast - an audio destination at the intersection of life and work. Here we tackle how to interchangeably build your brand, your team, and your life. Here we celebrate the blurred lines between founders and followers, brand architects and life-livers, problem solvers, and go-getters.
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