Growth From Failure

Yinh Hinh

Failure is a moment...not a characteristic.

  • 57 minutes 34 seconds
    Shilpa Shah - Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Cuyana

    In this episode, we dive into:

    • How Shilpa transitioned her computer science degree and experience in the tech world to creating a pioneering fashion brand that reshaped the e-commerce and retail landscape.
    • Co-Founding CUYANA and the importance of "Fewer, Better"
    • Transformative work with Robin Breckenridge
    • Differences between boundaries and grudges
    • The importance of self-work
    • Her incredible philanthropic and humanitarian work:

    Please enjoy this conversation with the incomparable, Shilpa Shah. For more on Shilpa, you can connect with her on Instagram:

    Shilpa Shah - Instagram

    28 October 2025, 11:29 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Dr. Susan Swick, Chief Mental Health Officer at Montage Health

    In this episode - we dive into:

    • Transitioning from a history major to medical school
    • The opportunity to build Ohana, Montage Health's child and adolescent mental health program.
    • How to build mental fitness, for children and adults
    • Building her own Ohana

    Please enjoy this interview with the incredible, Dr. Susan Swick. For more information and content from Susan, please visit:


    Books mentioned:

    Mindset

    The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Raising Self-Reliant Children

    Man's Search for Meaning

    The Choice: Embrace the Possible

    16 September 2025, 9:27 pm
  • 43 minutes 14 seconds
    Vanessa Dew - Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Healthade Kombucha

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • How hot tub sessions with her best friends helped bring kombucha into the mainstream
    • Building Health-Ade from farmers markets to over 50K stores nationwide
    • The identity shift when you take a step back from the company you built
    • Why it's important to treat and trust your gut (I had to do it!)

    Please enjoy this interview with the bubbly and fabulous, Vanessa Dew.

    For more content from Vanessa, check out her newsletter:

    The Slow Brew

    15 August 2025, 11:17 pm
  • 38 minutes 31 seconds
    Kyla Scanlon - Author, Economic commentator, and Educator

    In this episode - we cover:

    • How Western Kentucky University shaped her love for economics
    • Through Covid comes content creation
    • Her best-selling book, In This Economy
    • Bread, her media company, and the expansion goals
    • Rethinking how we talk about economics education

    As she autographed her book for my kids, I’ll leave you with the same words she wrote to them: Enjoy! The world of economics is amazing!

    Please enjoy this interview with the fantastic, Kyla Scanlon. To find more on Kyla, please visit:

    Kyla Scanlon OFFICIAL

    Kyla's Substack

    Kyla's Instagram

    6 August 2025, 10:40 pm
  • 43 minutes 3 seconds
    Wendy Morgan - Writer/Film Maker/Director

    In this episode, we dive into:

    • Her family's journey from Chile to Canada
    • The moment she fell in love with music videos
    • How Wendy broke into the world of directing unforgettable music videos and narrative films
    • The story behind directing one of the greatest music videos of all time

    Wendy Morgan inspires me in so many ways — her graceful presence both on and off set, through her creative vision, and her extraordinary ability to evoke deep emotion through her work.

    Enjoy this conversation with the bold, visionary director: Wendy Morgan.

    For more information on Wendy, please visit her website:

    Wendy Morgan - OFFICIAL

    14 April 2025, 2:15 pm
  • 54 minutes 15 seconds
    Eve Meyer - Fmr Executive Director of San Francisco Suicide Prevention

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Her family's immigration story after the Holocaust
    • How the death of her sister impacted the family
    • Leading the San Francisco Suicide Prevention for 30+ years
    • Managing 65K calls each year in the oldest US suicide hotline
    • Using humor as therapy

    Please enjoy this episode with the legendary, Eve Meyer.

    14 January 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 46 seconds
    Rosanne Longmore - CEO of Coroflo

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Rosanne's journey from wealth management to entrepreneurship
    • How a groundbreaking medical device got on her radar
    • Taking on the CEO role of the startup, Coroflo
    • Their groundbreaking technology that helps new mothers and newborns
    • How connection drives her and Coroflo's work

    Please enjoy this interview with the delightful - Roseanne Longmore.

    For more information on Coroflow, please visit: https://www.coroflo.com/

    6 December 2024, 9:57 pm
  • 50 minutes 19 seconds
    Dr. Andi Simon - Using Anthropology to Grow Your Business

    In this episode - we cover:

    • Dr. Simon's pioneering work as a corporate anthropologist
    • How humans hate to change, have to change, and need a hand
    • Turning observations into innovation
    • AI vs AI: Artificial Intelligence vs Anthropological Intelligence

    Please enjoy this interview with the changemaker, Dr. Andi Simon. To learn more about her research, you can visit:

    https://www.andisimon.com/

    6 September 2024, 9:27 pm
  • 42 minutes 22 seconds
    Helaine Knapp - Founder & CEO of CITYROW

    In this episode - we cover:

    • Helaine's professional journey from tech & marketing to founding CITYROW
    • When she got bit by the rowing bug
    • How she built the company from one studio in NYC into a national fitness brand with over 65 franchises
    • Her exit and selling the business to WaterRower
    • From her thrilling memoir, Making Waves, we discuss how "the beauty is, always has been, and always will be, not in the preparation or the dreaming but in the rebuild, the pivots, and the rising from the ashes".

    Please enjoy this episode with the incredible Helaine. To learn more, you can visit:

    https://www.helaineknapp.com/

    10 August 2024, 3:16 am
  • 40 minutes 5 seconds
    Amy Wong - Co-Founder of Batch 22 Bakery

    In this episode - we cover:

    • Amy's journey from a career in tech and product marketing to building a cookie kingdom.
    • How her cookie crumbled...why she left her 9am-5pm only to work 6am-3am
    • Changing lives one oatmeal raisin cookie at a time
    • What happens when she follows (and feeds) her gut

    Please enjoy this episode with the fantastic Amy Wong. To learn more, you can visit:

    https://batch22bakery.com/

    7 August 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 6 seconds
    Jeanna Liu - Founder of Cowbell Plant Co.

    In this episode - we cover:

    • Jeanna's journey from MIT alum to Wall St Banker to Entrepreneur
    • How she came up with the idea to create a self-watering technology and focus on taking the stress out of plant care
    • Where she came up with the name Cowbell (Hi Will Ferrell!)
    • What happens when you put aside the "should" mindset and pursue what you're curious about

    Pleaes enjoy this episode with Jeanna and a fun dose of Cowbell. To learn more about Jeanna and Cowbell Plant Co. you can visit:

    https://cowbellplant.com/

    23 April 2024, 5:17 am
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