Cultures within Capitalism
This is a podcast looking at all things company culture. Through this series, we’ll speak to entrepreneurs who are part of the Ask Holly How community to understand the different cultures that exist under the broad umbrella of capitalism. We’ll look into how our personal stories impact the cultures we create. Our music is composed and performed by me on the bassoon and Johnny Simon on guitar. It’s inspired by the 5-note pentatonic scale of Scottish folk music in the 18th century - the same time Adam Smith was formulating Capitalism. Our sound engineer is Johnny Simon, and our logo design is by Rodrigo Miguel with illustrations by Rodrigo & Kathleen Scudder. The [w/n] abbreviation is a nod to scientific chart-writing.
Episodes
24 episodes
Jess Morelli of Palermo Body
This month on the pod, I welcome Jess Morelli of Palermo Body. Palermo has just celebrated their 9th anniversary this past September. Jess lets us in on her personal journey of growing Palermo over the...
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1:15:04
Adam Brand of M&S Schmalberg
This month, I'm so excited to have Adam Brand of M&S Schmalberg on the pod. I met Adam while working with the Garment District Revitalization program in NYC a few years back. M&S Schmalberg...
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45:12
Rebecca Atwood, Artist and Designer
This month on the pod, I welcome Rebecca Atwood. Rebecca is a rare talent who is able to carve out paths as both an artist and designer. In this episode, Becca shares what it was like to grow her busines...
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1:12:53
Alex Daly and Ally Bruschi of Orchard Street
This month on the pod, I welcome Alex Daly and Ally Bruschi of Orchard Street. You may remember Alex Daly as the ve...
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Episode 20
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59:56
Susan Povich of Red Hook Lobster Pound
This podcast holds very special meaning for me. Susan Povich of the Red Hook Lobster Pound was one of my very first clients and the first client I ever got through cold outreach (you'll have to list...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:00:05
Rachel Van Dolsen, Founder of RVD Communications –– Recently Acquired by Band of Insiders
This month on the pod, I welcome Rachel Van Dolsen, Founder of RVD Communications –– Recently Acquired by Band of Insiders. I'm excited to bring Rachel's story of how she built and sold RVD Communi...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:03:33
Harry Doull of Keap
This month on the pod, I welcome Harry Doull of Keap. Keap was born from a philosophical question: In an always-on world, how can we reconnect with ourselves and restore our balance with nature? This is a v...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:13:46
Al Fine of Dame
This month on the pod, I welcome Al Fine of Dame. Dame is committed to changing the way sexual wellness and pleasure are understood and experienced in the world. Wired named Dame one of the most innovative wellne...
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Episode 16
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1:00:28
Cari Sekendur of Butter Studio
This month, I welcome to the pod Cari Sekendur of Butter Studio and host of the podcast The Spread: Where Sports and Creativity Meet Bottom Li...
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Episode 15
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1:01:03
Mandell Conway of Giving Is Like
This month on the pod, I welcome Mandell Conway, founder of Giving Is Like and Coach at Seth Godin's altMBA. This episode holds a special place in my heart as M...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:20:12
Sara Berks of Minna
This month I welcome to the pod Sara Berks of Minna. Minna is a queer-lead BCorp selling ethically handcrafted goods for you and your home. In this episode, Sara shares generously about what it's...
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Episode 13
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1:01:38
Chelsea Minola of Grain
This month on the podcast, I welcome Chelsea Minola of Grain in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Chelsea and her husband, James Minola, run a creative partnership exploring the poetic objects of an...
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Episode 12
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1:09:19
Alex Schmidt of Body Confidence
Alex Schmidt (b. Chicago, IL) is an artist and MFA candidate at Hunter College (anticipated graduation F/W 2023). Alex has been a guest lecturer for my business growth programs on the topics of both...
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Episode 11
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1:09:54
Molly Fitzpatrick of Dittohouse & Molly Fitzpatrick Studio
This month, I welcome my fellow Irish Midwesterner ;) Molly Fitzpatrick of Dittohouse and Molly Fitzpatrick Studio. Molly is that rare entrepreneur ...
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Episode 10
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52:04
Brent Young of The Meat Hook and Cozy Royale
This month I'm excited to welcome Brent Young of The Meat Hook and Cozy Royale to the pod. Brent is one of my longest-standing clients, and it's always a joy a...
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Episode 9
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1:15:49
Erica Weiner & Lindsay Salmon of Erica Weiner
This month I'm excited to welcome Erica Weiner and Lindsay Salmon of Erica Weiner to the pod. Erica and Lindsay are a dynamic duo and one of the rare examples of business partners who achieve longevity. He...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:04:39
Luis Mojica of Holistic Life Navigation
Luis Mojica is the founder of Holistic Life Navigation. Unlike the previous episodes, Luis is neither a graduate of the Business Growth Program nor a private client. Luis is my former therap...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:15:41
Mike Duesenberg of Blank Studio
Mike Duesenberg is a 2021 graduate of the Business Growth Program. Mike is the founder of Blank Studio in Chicago,...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:22
Ellie Lum of Klum House
Ellie Lum of Klum House joins the pod to share her journey from friendship-bracelet maker to psychedelics dealer to graffiti artist, bike messenger, industrial sewer to educator and entrepreneur. She sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:43
Culture^2 Episode 1
This is a new series under the Cultures [w/n] Capitalism umbrella. We're bringing together pop culture and business culture to learn valuable lessons about growth. In this episode, Matt Little returns to discuss:
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:06:33
St. John Frizell of Fort Defiance, Gage & Tollner, and the Sunken Harbor Club
St. John Frizell is the founder of Fort Defiance, and partner at Gage & Tollner and the
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:09:24
Alex Daly of Daly
For our first official interview, I’m super excited and honored to share this episode with Alex Daly, founder of Daly. When it comes to communication, nobody does it better than Alex and Daly. Daly is a communica...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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59:07
Ask Holly How Turns 10
Matt Little interviews Holly about her story and the first 10 years of Ask Holly How. A transcript of this episode can be found
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:10:58
Cultures within Capitalism Trailer
This is a podcast looking at all things company culture. Through this series, we’ll speak to entrepreneurs who are part of the Ask Holly How community to understand the different cultures that exist under the broad umbrella of capitalism. We’...
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Episode 0
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