worldie unboxed

The Founders Edition: Spring Hickman - Punkies Playhouse (Part 1)

Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition! We’re thrilled to bring you another two-part episode this time featuring Spring Hickman, the founder of Punkies Playhouse. Spring has built a unique business around owning and licensing beloved retro toy brands like Fluppy Dogs and Hugga Bunch. In part one, we dive into Spring’s journey, exploring how she taps into nostalgia to connect with her audience, and the strategies she uses to build a strong community ahead of a product launch. 
In part two, Aaron and I will break down the key takeaways from our conversation with Spring, discussing how her approach to building community and leveraging nostalgia can apply to our own journey at worldie. We’ll explore the parallels between her success with retro toys and our work in the footwear industry.
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Be. Better. Lessons from business coach Lewis Thompson-Milne

Welcome back to worldie unboxed! Today, we’re excited to bring you a conversation we had a little bit ago with Lewis Thompson-Milne, a straight-talking business coach who guides entrepreneurs through the chaos of business and personal mastery. Lewis’s journey spans Fortune 100 boardrooms, side hustles, and nonprofit leadership, all driven by his mission to empower high-achieving entrepreneurial thinkers who dare to dream big.
Having faced his own battles, Lewis combines systems thinking, martial arts, self-development, and neuroscience into a coaching style that’s anything but typical. 
In this episode, we’ll explore Lewis’s no frills approach to coaching, his journey of personal transformation, and the hard-won lessons that have shaped his unorthodox, yet highly effective methods. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, his insights will inspire and equip you to navigate your own entrepreneurial path.
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The Founders Edition: Trystin Nance - Ascentix Innovation Labs (Part 2)

Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition for part two of our episode featuring Trystin Nance, the founder of Ascentix Innovation Labs. In part one, we delved into Trystin’s journey and the innovation behind his fitness nutrition gummies. Now, Aaron and I will break down the key takeaways from our conversation and reflect on how Trystin’s approach to launching a groundbreaking product parallels our own experiences at worldie.
From product development to customer education, we’ll discuss how Trystin’s insights can apply to our ongoing journey at worldie.
As always, stay connected with us by joining our community at worldiebrand.com and subscribing to the worldie YouTube channel for more clips and highlights from our discussions.

The Founders Edition: Trystin Nance - Ascentix Innovation Labs (Part 1)

Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition! We’re excited to bring you another two-part episode. In this episode, Aaron sits down with Trystin Nance, the visionary founder of Ascentix Innovation Labs. Trystin’s company is revolutionizing fitness nutrition with their innovative gummies, packed with a unique blend of amino acids designed to support superior muscle growth and nutrient absorption. We’ll dive into his journey, the methodology behind this groundbreaking product, and the challenges he’s faced in bringing these gummies to market.
In part two, Aaron and I will break down the key highlights from Aaron’s conversation with Trystin and explore how his insights resonate with our own experiences at worldie. We’ll discuss the parallels between launching a revolutionary product in the fitness industry and our journey in footwear.
Stay connected with us by joining our community at worldiebrand.com and subscribing to the worldie YouTube channel for clips and highlights from our conversations.

Understanding the Power of SEO with Tyler Nalbach

Welcome back to worldie unboxed! In this episode, we’re joined by Tyler Nalbach, an expert Search Engine Optimization (SEO) specialist. This conversation couldn’t be more timely as we gear up for our Kickstarter campaign. We dive into Tyler’s journey into the world of SEO, how you can learn the ropes yourself, key SEO terms every founder should know, and strategies to leverage SEO to outshine even the largest competitors.
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The Founders Edition: Angel Johnson - ICONI

Welcome back to worldie unboxed the Founders Edition! In this episode, we are honored to feature Angel Johnson, the remarkable founder of ICONI, an inclusive activewear brand for women and men. Angel is an Air Force veteran, a TEDx Speaker, and has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things 2020, as well as in Buzzfeed, People Magazine, The Denver Post, and numerous other publications.
During our conversation, Angel shares her experience of starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic, her innovative approach to incorporating philanthropy into her business model, and the challenges she has faced as a Black female founder. Angel's journey is both inspiring and insightful, offering valuable lessons for entrepreneurs… like Aaron and I.
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Let's talk shoes with Kevin Brooks - Baseway Footwear

Welcome back to worldie unboxed! In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Kevin Brooks, the founder of Baseway Footwear. Kevin's startup is developing a new concept designed to provide an improved fit for a wider range of athletes. Alongside his groundbreaking work at Baseway, Kevin also specializes in running product fit and function testing, collaborating closely with athletes and coaches to ensure optimal performance.
In our conversation, Kevin shares his journey, the inspiration behind his love of footwear, and why he is developing this innovative product. Additionally, Kevin discusses the intricacies of last production (and we will get into what a last is), specifically the last that worldie is now using for our footwear, providing valuable insights into the technical aspects of shoe design.
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Update Episode! worldie launch coming in August! [Disclaimer: DID NOT HAPPEN]

Welcome back to worldie unboxed! In this special update episode, Brandan and Aaron are excited to bring you up to speed with all the latest happenings at worldie, including some personal life updates. They'll also be diving into details about the upcoming soft launch in August, which will take the form of a Kickstarter campaign!
They'll share insights into the preparations they've been making, the challenges faced, and what you can expect from the worldie Kickstarter campaign. This is a pivotal moment for worldie!
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The Founders Edition: Krystina Dowdell - Getaway (Part 2)

Welcome back to worldie unboxed, The Founders Edition! In this second part of our episode, Brandan and Aaron reflect on their insightful conversation with Krystina Dowdell, founder of Getaway. They'll delve into the key takeaways from their discussion, examining how Krystina's vision for accessible healthcare and her entrepreneurial journey resonate with their experiences at worldie.
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Now, let's dive into part two!

The Founders Edition: Krystina Dowdell - Getaway (Part 1)

Welcome to worldie unboxed, The Founders Edition! We're excited to bring you another two-part episode this time featuring Krystina Dowdell, the visionary founder of Getaway, a community platform dedicated to providing accessible healthcare through free virtual and in-person events. In this first part, Krystina shares her motivations for starting Getaway, the impact it has on communities, and the hurdles she's faced as an entrepreneur.
Next week in part two, Brandan and Aaron will discuss their takeaways from the conversation with Krystina and how her insights relate to their experiences at worldie.
Stay connected with us by joining our community at worldiebrand.com and subscribing to the worldie YouTube channel for clips and highlights from our conversations.