Growth & Failure

Hosted by Yinh Hinh

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Growth & Failure is a podcast that salutes the doers, knowing that growth is born from action, struggle, and perseverance. Our mission is to initiate productive conversations, and champion action with a 'win or learn’ growth mindset. The show highlights unique interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, pioneers of all types - and shares their personal and professional journey with a slight twist. Join Creator/Host, Yinh Hinh, as they discuss their mistakes, their failures and the lessons learned along the way.

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October 28, 202557 min

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 BreckenridgeDifferences between boundaries and grudgesThe importance of self-workHer 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

September 16, 20251 hr 5 min

Dr. Susan Swick, Chief Mental Health Officer at Montage Health

In this episode - we dive into: Transitioning from a history major to medical schoolThe 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 OhanaPlease enjoy this interview with the incredible, Dr. Susan Swick. For more information and content from Susan, please visit:Talkaboutable with Dr. Susan Swick (her fantastic new podcast!)Ohana Montage HealthBooks mentioned: MindsetThe Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Raising Self-Reliant ChildrenMan's Search for Meaning The Choice: Embrace the Possible

August 15, 202543 min

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 mainstreamBuilding Health-Ade from farmers markets to over 50K stores nationwideThe identity shift when you take a step back from the company you builtWhy 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

August 6, 202538 min

Kyla Scanlon - Author, Economic commentator, and Educator

In this episode - we cover: How Western Kentucky University shaped her love for economicsThrough Covid comes content creationHer best-selling book, In This EconomyBread, her media company, and the expansion goalsRethinking 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 OFFICIALKyla's SubstackKyla's Instagram

April 14, 202543 min

Wendy Morgan - Writer/Film Maker/Director

In this episode, we dive into:Her family's journey from Chile to CanadaThe moment she fell in love with music videosHow Wendy broke into the world of directing unforgettable music videos and narrative filmsThe story behind directing one of the greatest music videos of all timeWendy 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

January 14, 202554 min

Eve Meyer - Fmr Executive Director of San Francisco Suicide Prevention

In this episode, we discuss:Her family's immigration story after the HolocaustHow the death of her sister impacted the familyLeading the San Francisco Suicide Prevention for 30+ yearsManaging 65K calls each year in the oldest US suicide hotline Using humor as therapyPlease enjoy this episode with the legendary, Eve Meyer.

December 6, 202441 min

Rosanne Longmore - CEO of Coroflo

In this episode, we discuss: Rosanne's journey from wealth management to entrepreneurshipHow a groundbreaking medical device got on her radarTaking on the CEO role of the startup, CorofloTheir groundbreaking technology that helps new mothers and newbornsHow 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/

September 6, 202450 min

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 IntelligencePlease enjoy this interview with the changemaker, Dr. Andi Simon. To learn more about her research, you can visit: https://www.andisimon.com/

August 10, 202442 min

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 bugHow she built the company from one studio in NYC into a national fitness brand with over 65 franchisesHer exit and selling the business to WaterRowerFrom 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/

August 7, 202440 min

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-3amChanging lives one oatmeal raisin cookie at a timeWhat happens when she follows (and feeds) her gutPlease enjoy this episode with the fantastic Amy Wong. To learn more, you can visit: https://batch22bakery.com/