Mar 25, 2026
What if one of the biggest barriers to building a successful brand isn’t the product—but the stigma around it?
In this episode, I sit down with Alexandra Fine,
Founder and CEO of Dame, for a thoughtful
and wide-ranging conversation about building a brand in a taboo
category, challenging societal norms, and...
Mar 25, 2026
Why are most brands chasing 25-year-olds… when the most powerful consumers are actually over 50?
In this episode of The
Story of a Brand Show, host Rose Hamilton, CEO
of Compass Rose
Ventures, sits down with Tim Parr,
Founder and CEO of Caddis, for a bold and
refreshing conversation about building a brand for a...
Mar 18, 2026
In this episode of The Story of a Brand, host Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures, 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.
The discussion draws on Rose’s experience as an...
Mar 17, 2026
I’ve interviewed a lot of founders over the years, but every now and then I come across a brand that truly reimagines an everyday experience. That’s exactly what happened in my conversation with David Rabie, Co-founder and CEO of Tovala.
Born out of a simple but powerful frustration: wanting a fresh,
home-cooked...
Mar 4, 2026
In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, host Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures, 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.
Throughout...