On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Lauren Makler, Co-Founder and CEO of Cofertility, the revolutionary fertility care platform making egg freezing more accessible and egg donation more human. Cofertility offers women the opportunity to freeze their eggs for free when they donate half—reshaping an industry traditionally built on transactional models and high cost barriers. Lauren’s work is transforming reproductive healthcare into something more equitable, transparent, and empowering.
Lauren shares how her personal fertility journey and background launching Uber Health inspired her to create Cofertility. We dive into her approach to ethical egg donation, building trust in a sensitive space, and scaling a tech-enabled platform that puts patients first. From disrupting outdated healthcare systems to navigating the emotional and logistical complexity of fertility, this episode is packed with insights for founders, healthcare innovators, and anyone curious about the future of family building. Don’t miss it!

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To learn more about Lauren Makler and Cofertility:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmakler
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https://www.cofertility.com

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On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Sarah Creal, Founder and CEO of Sarah Creal Beauty, the luxury makeup and skincare brand redefining beauty for women 40+. With nearly 30 years of experience as a Brand Architect and Product Developer for some of the world’s most iconic beauty houses — including Prada Beauty, Tom Ford Beauty, Aerin, Bobbi Brown, and Victoria Beckham Beauty — Sarah has built her career creating products that women around the world love. Now, she’s taken all that expertise to launch a brand of her own.
Sarah shares the story behind Sarah Creal Beauty — a line born out of listening to the real beauty needs of women 40+, and creating high-performance products that deliver moisture, wear, and repair. We dive into her journey from working behind the Clinique counter at Bergdorf Goodman to shaping global brands, and how she’s bringing authenticity, science, and representation to an often-overlooked demographic. From the lessons she’s learned in leadership to the art of brand-building with purpose, this episode is filled with insights for founders, creatives, and anyone ready to reinvent what beauty means at every age. Don’t miss it!

Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Sarah Creal and Sarah Creal Beauty:
https://www.instagram.com/sarahcrealbeauty/
https://www.sarahcrealbeauty.com

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On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Erin Piper, Founder of Saint Crewe, the skincare brand redefining what it means to care for young skin. With over 15 years of experience working with teens and young women as a licensed therapist, Erin witnessed firsthand how skincare is deeply tied to confidence, self-esteem, and the way we present ourselves to the world. Her insight led her to create Saint Crewe — a clinically tested, dermatologist-approved, vegan, and cruelty-free line designed specifically for Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Erin shares the story behind Saint Crewe’s creation, how her background in psychology and years of supporting young women informed her brand philosophy, and why she’s committed to changing the conversation around “clean beauty” for younger generations. We dive into her journey from therapy to entrepreneurship, how she’s cutting through viral TikTok trends with science-backed products, and what it means to build a purpose-driven brand that parents and teens alike can trust. This episode is filled with insights for founders, beauty lovers, and anyone inspired by mission-led innovation. Don’t miss it!

Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.

To learn more about Erin Piper and Saint Crewe:
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