Vitaminis – The Problem With Vitamins No One Talks About
Building a brand in the wellness space is one thing—reimagining how consumers experience vitamins entirely is another. In this episode, Rose sits down with Leslie Danford, Founder at Vitaminis, to explore how she’s doing exactly that.
Caddis – The Anti-Anti-Aging Brand Changing Everything
In this episode, Rose sits down with Tim Parr, Founder and CEO of Caddis, for a bold and refreshing conversation about building a brand for a demographic the industry has largely ignored.
Forrester Research – Retail Strategy in the Age of Marketplaces and AI
In this episode, Rose sits down with Sucharita Kodali, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, for a thoughtful and strategic conversation about the forces reshaping modern retail.
Vitamin Shoppe – Brand Is Not Marketing. It’s the Business
In this episode, Rose sits down with Lisa Chodnofsky, Chief Brand Officer for Vitamin Shoppe, for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about what it truly takes to steward an iconic brand in today’s evolving wellness landscape.
What the Next Generation Really Thinks About Brands
In this episode, Rose sits down for a deeply personal and insightful conversation with her daughter, Lexy Hamilton, a sophomore at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
Walmart – Building Commerce Around Creators, Not Campaigns
In this episode, Rose sits down with Sarah Henry, VP, Head of Content, Influencer, & Commerce at Walmart, for a timely and deeply insightful conversation about how commerce is being reshaped by creators, content, and culture.
Greg Horn – Why the Future of Wellness Belongs to Brands That Can Prove Results
In this episode, Rose sits down with Greg Horn, President and CEO, Specialty Nutrition Consulting, Inc., and Managing Director and Partner, William Hood and Company for a deep, historical, and forward-looking conversation about the evolution of the health and wellness industry.
Rodan & Fields – Transformation from the Inside Out: Building a Modern Omni-Channel Powerhouse
Rose Hamilton sits down with Anncy Rowe, Chief Commercial Officer, who is leading the company through one of the most ambitious reinventions in the industry — evolving from a billion-dollar direct-selling brand into a modern omni-channel powerhouse.
Mike Fata – From Personal Health to a $419M Exit
Mike Fata’s story is one of personal transformation fueling a movement. What began with his own health journey, losing weight, regaining strength, and discovering hemp seeds, evolved into co-founding a company that pioneered an entire food category and scaled it all the way to a $419 million strategic exit.
Iovate Health Sciences International – The Future of Supplements: Precision and Personalization
In this conversation, hosted by Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures, we delve into the journey of innovation: what it truly entails behind the scenes, why transparency is non-negotiable, and how balancing margins with quality is one of the most challenging yet critical aspects of building a brand.
Good Ideas Don’t Scale Themselves
In this podcast, Rose and Ramon Vela talk about the beauty and the chaos of the CPG world—how founders are not only storytellers, but operators, fundraisers, and emotional anchors for their teams.
Little Spoon: How to Build a Brand Parents Actually Trust
Dive into this heartfelt and insightful conversation with co-founders Ben Lewis and Angela Vranich about how they’ve built more than a kids’ nutrition brand—they’ve built a platform rooted in trust, transparency, and real connections with families.
Back to Nature: Balancing Mission and Margin in CPG
Join us in listening to the episode to learn how one leader is thoughtfully scaling a heritage brand with modern relevance and building a stronger future for the next generation of better-for-you foods.
Aplós: If a Fashion Brand Made a Spirit
In this episode, Rose sits down with David Fudge, Co-founder and CEO of Aplós, to unpack how he’s not just building a brand—he’s reimagining what it means to unwind. From Bonobos to beverage, David’s journey is a masterclass in blending creative vision with operational strategy.
Rootless: Why Food-as-Medicine is the Future
In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, sits down with Sachi Singh, Founder & CEO of Rootless, a brand focused on providing sustainable seaweed-based products, particularly for women’s…
Misery & Mayhem: The Rise of a Performance-Driven Oatmeal Brand
When it comes to fueling ambition, some stories are just unforgettable. In this episode, Rose Hamilton, founder of Compass Rose Venture, sits down with Scott Turner and Nick Lagonia, the powerhouse duo behind Misery & Mayhem,…