Raising the Bar with Alli and Michael

A Himalayan Mother SCOBY entered GT Dave’s home back in 1993, about 20 years before kombucha started to grow as a wellness trend in the Western world. They started brewing their own fizzy, fermented tea… and, honestly, it was kinda weird at first. But when his mom was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer — and then beat that cancer — GT started to take a closer look at this ancient Eastern brew. And the more GT learned, the more he knew that he had to make kombucha more accessible to everyone, everywhere.  GT first started brewing and bottling kombucha when he was only 15 years old, two years after they received that SCOBY, and this endeavor has since grown into the incredible GT’s Living Foods brand. They still brew and bottle the kombucha in the exact same way, though: small batches, allowing nature to do what it does best. We learn all about this transformative experience in GT’s life, why he decided to drop out of high school (and why it was a good thing), how his unique spiritual upbringing

Rich Orosco is a natural visionary and impact leader with a commitment to service, and as part of serving his community, he became an integral part of creating Adrian’s favorite Major League Soccer (MLS) team in the country: Los Angeles FC (LAFC). His dedication to service is infectious, and we know you’re going to be inspired by this conversation.   Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k   Resources: Instagram: @lafcrich Check out LAFC   Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media

We recently had an experience at a restaurant we went to for the first time that was… less than ideal. So, we’re going to share what went down, where it went wrong, and how you can make a better first impression on your customers. What shit bugs you? Send us a DM on Instagram and we might talk about it in a future episode!   Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k   Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media

Gabby Bernstein changed Alli’s life... and that’s really not hyperbole at all. Her book “Super Attractor” shifted her perspective in a time when she was feeling stuck and desperately needed that little nudge towards a different mindset. Adrian, on the other hand, is relatively new to the world of Gabby Bernstein. So we ended up approaching this interview from two sides — a fangirl and an entrepreneur who is just always looking for better ways of living, working, and thinking — and we think the end result is really something special. This is like a lesson in manifestation for practical, tactical thinkers.   Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k   Resources: Gabbybernstein.com Instagram: @gabbybernstein Facebook: facebook.com/gabriellebernstein Twitter: @gabbybernstein “You Are the Guru” “Super Attractor” “Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles” "No-Drama Discipline" by Dr. Dan Siegel “The Whole-Brain Child” by Dr. Dan Siegel   Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian i

Cindy Montanez is the CEO of TreePeople and a record-breaking change-maker: at 25, she was elected as the youngest mayor and councilmember of her hometown of San Fernando, and at 28, she made history by becoming the youngest woman elected to the California State Legislature, where she became a champion for the environment, sustainable urban planning, and social justice. Cindy continues to dedicate herself to climate justice, now furthering the TreePeople movement and helping to transform the landscape of LA for the greener.   Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k   Resources: treepeople.org Twitter: @CindyMontanezLA LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cindy-montanez-0902a620 “Top 22 Benefits of Trees”   Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media

“I’m sorry you feel that way.” Has anyone ever said that to you? Have you ever said that to someone else? Business, personal, just walking down the street talking to a stranger: no one ever wants to hear that. What shit bugs you? Send us a DM on Instagram and we might talk about it in a future episode!   Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k   Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media

You probably all know who Mark Cuban is — a star of “Shark Tank,” a billionaire entrepreneur, and a rockstar investor — but we wanted to uncover a side of Mark that you won’t see on TV. From how to get your pitch noticed to “Sharknado” to why Mark won’t be your mentor, we cover a whole lot in this conversation.   Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k   Resources: Mark Cuban’s blog: blogmaverick.com Twitter: @mcuban Facebook: facebook.com/markcuban/ gettingthingsdone.com   Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot is one of the most impactful leaders in the country—and you’ve probably never heard of her. Now the CEO of Feeding America, she was a top tier international leader at Walmart before she decided to dedicate her life to making sure kids are fed. Claire is truly what we’d call an impact leader. She’s taken all of her skills, intellect, power, and ambition that she picked up in the corporate world and aimed it at the social sector to make the most good for others. Feeding America is part of a network of over 200 food banks across the United States. Get your tissues ready, because tears are going to be shed as she shares her wonderful and personal story.   Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k   Resources: feedingamerica.org linkedin.com/in/clairebabineaux-fontenot   Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media

As business leaders and mentors, Alli and Adrian have seen just about every strategy for launching, scaling, marketing, selling, and leading a business. Some of it works, some of it doesn’t — and some of it bugs the shit out of us. So, we’re going to do these “Shit That Bugs Us” episodes to call out these all-too-common tactics and strategies that drive us nuts. Our goal isn’t to complain, although we will, but to help other people identify their blind spots and ways they can do better. And we’re starting with a classic: the ol’ bait n’ switch! What shit bugs you? Send us a DM on Instagram and we might talk about it in a future episode!   Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k   Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media

You probably know Guy Raz from hosting one of the most popular podcasts ever, NPR’s How I Built This. You might even have started following Alli because you heard her on the show. But we don’t think you’ve ever heard Guy like this. We feel so attached to the guests on How I Built This because Guy is able to extract genuine human stories from people who we sometimes see as superhuman — the entrepreneurs and innovators behind some of the biggest brands in the world — allowing us to understand them as people, not public figures of brands. What’s so extraordinary about entrepreneurs, How I Built This reveals, is that they’re so ordinary. And Guy Raz is no different. He doesn’t have the best connections in the world and he wouldn't describe himself as the best interviewer in the world. He’s just an ordinary guy — with a hell of a lot of curiosity.   Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k   Resources: www.guyraz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guy.raz/ Facebook: https://www.facebo

The stuff you wished entrepreneurs really talked about. Drybar founder Alli Webb joins forces with her executive coach (and boyfriend) Adrian Koehler to pull back the curtain on the entrepreneurial life—the good, the bad, and the messy. Together, they tackle the conversations people in leadership rarely have in public, interviewing other entrepreneurs and founders along the way to find out what it takes to overcome the obstacles that make most people quit. This is a study on perseverance. So, whether you're just starting out or weighed down by the stress of success, tune in. You might not be as alone as you think. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k

Michael and Alli sit down with Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein, presidents of Baby2Baby, a group that provides low-income children with diapers, clothing, and basic necessities. Known for its stylish galas and A-list ambassadors (Jessica Alba and Drew Barrymore, among others), Baby2Baby has become one of L.A.'s most high-profile philanthropies! Kelly and Norah discuss the inception of Baby2Baby, the "diaper divide," and how everyone can help children living in poverty. Learn more at baby2baby.org www.TryCaliper.com/BAR with code: BAR for 20% off your first order! www.Causebox.com/BAR with code: BAR for 30% off plus Free Shipping! Produced by Dear Media

You can thank Emily Current and Meritt Elliott for the boyfriend jeans in your closet. After making the jump from styling to designing, they started Current/Elliott and became denim darlings of the fashion world. Since selling their line, the ladies have expanded their brand into home decor and launched The Great, a multi-category line that embodies their trademark "whimsical Americana" aesthetic. The duo joined Alli and Michael to trace their early styling days to how they're building their current label. Visit www.Causebox.com/BAR and use code: BAR for 30% off Plus FREE SHIPPING! Produced by Dear Media

Anine Bing has become the go-to designer for models and actresses off-duty since leveraging her social media platform into a namesake label. Like all great founder stories, the Danish-born model and former rock 'n' roll singer launched her fashion line from the garage of her Los Angeles home. Now, she's opening brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S. and Europe. Anine sat down with Alli and Michael to discuss building a business with your spouse, and how she turned Insta-fame into a brand.     Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code bar at trycaliper.com/bar.   Use my code​ iconicbar (​one word and all lowercase) to ​get 25% OFF your first order of Iconic Protein when you buy on Drinkiconic.com and Amazon.   Go to w​ww.causebox.com​/​bar ​and use the code​ b​ar ​to get your first box for 30% off!   Get the best in clean makeup at Sephora – online and in store now.   Produced by Dear Media. 

Chriselle Lim is one of those OG influencers who joined YouTube in 2010 and now counts 3.2 million followers across social media with a staff of 13 people in her downtown L.A. office. What sets her apart, though, is how she's been able to translate that following into a diverse business portfolio. The Korean-American influencer, who started the popular blog and YouTube channel The Chriselle Factor, has gone on to found the branded content studio CINC studios, a namesake fashion label, and Bumo, a digital and physical community for Millennial parents. Chriselle joined Michael and Alli to share how she went from personal stylist to famous multihyphenate, the daily rigors of being a mom-slash-influencer-slash-entrepreneur, and creating the first co-working center with fully-licensed childcare. Keep up with her at @chrisellelim and don't forget to follow @alliwebb for #BTS of Raising The Bar and subscribe and rate us! DrinkIconic.com with code: iconicbar for 25% off your order TryCaliper.com/bar with code: Bar f

Dubbed "the disso queen" by TMZ, Hollywood divorce attorney Laura Wasser has represented everyone from Ashton Kutcher to Kim Kardashian to Stevie Wonder. In her 20+ years practicing Family Law in Hollywood, the one thing she’s certain of is that all is fair in love and war. While known for handling high-profile, high-net-worth dissolutions, Laura is also the founder of It's Over Easy, an online divorce platform that gives divorcing couples an accessible and affordable resource to dissolve their marriage. She joined Alli and guest host Adrian Koehler to discuss her rise to the top of family law, life during and after a breakup, and her work to substantially reduces the pain, stigma, and cost of divorce. Keep up with Laura at @laurawasserofficial and itsovereasy.com. And don't forget to follow @alliwebb for #BTS. If you enjoyed this episode please don't hesitate to subscribe and rate us! Produced by Dear Media

Katerina Schneider was four-months pregnant when she set out to raise money for her subscription-based vitamin company aimed at delivering clean, science-backed, vegan-certified multivitamins made for women, by women. Since it's founding in 2015, Ritual has sold more than 1 million bottles of vitamins to become the first direct-to-consumer brand in the vitamin supplement industry. Founder and CEO Katerina joins Raising The Bar to talk fundraising while pregnant, being a "habit company," traceable ingredients and radical transparency, and raising $40.5M to date. Keep up with the brand at ritual.com and @ritual. And don't forget to follow @alliwebb for #BTS. If you enjoyed this episode please don't hesitate to subscribe and rate us!   Produced by Dear Media.

Midland Shop is known for its curations of ethically-made, artisan, quality goods. With two locations in Los Angeles, Midland now has its eye on ramping up its e-commerce division and expanding beyond the coastal market. And while co-founder Paige Appel jokes that this is her third career (she was in film and event planning before Midland blossomed), the shop is ready as ever to learn how to scale the brand to a larger, online market. Alli sat down with her longtime BFF Paige to hear all about Midland's evolution. From fertility and divorce to friendship and business, Paige and Alli reflect on how they've changed as moms and entrepreneurs, the personal hurdles they've overcome, and the tools and resources that have helped them get through it. Keep up with Paige at @midland_shop and @paigeappel.  And don't forget to follow @alliwebb for #BTS. If you enjoyed this episode please don't hesitate to subscribe and rate us!     Produced by Dear Media.

In just 48 months, founder and CEO Michelle Cordeiro Grant flipped her “leisurée” (lingerie and leisure) startup and sold the fledgling company for $85 million. As a former Victoria's Secret executive, Michelle realized that the $13 billion lingerie category in the U.S. alone was dominated by this one brand with one point of view. So she decided to create an inclusive, digital brand to redefine what comfort and sexiness meant to the Millennial woman. Michelle joined Raising The Bar to talk about LIVELY's meteoric three-year rise, the power and persuasion of brand ambassadors, inclusivity playing a big role in the company's identity, and how body positivity is at the forefront of everything they do. Keep up with Michelle at @the_michellegrant and @wearlively. And don't forget to follow @alliwebb for #BTS. If you enjoyed this episode, don't hesitate to subscribe and rate us! Shop all the amazing looks at www.wearlively.com !   Produced by Dear Media.   

Though Ramy Brook Sharp's high school wasn't too happy about her shortening her skirts and restyling her jeans, this was the beginning of Ramy's self-trained foray into fashion designing. Fast-forward to 2010 and she's creating prototypes of six tops and one dress and debuting them at a trunk show at her sister’s home in New Jersey. This eventually leads to Bergdorf Goodmans placing their first order. Since then, Ramy Brooks has become a national fashion label known for its signature use of silk fabrics, lively colors, and sophisticated silhouettes, and day-to-night solutions in women’s wardrobes. Ramy visits Raising The Bar to dish up all her secrets on fashion designing, from how she nabbed high-end retailers like Saks and Bloomies to running a flagship store on Madison Ave. and focusing on e-tailers like Shopbop and Revolve. Keep up with Ramy at @ramybrook and @ramybsharp.  And don't forget to follow @alliwebb for #BTS. If you enjoyed this episode, don't hesitate to subscribe and rate us!     Produced by D