Karin Eldor is a Senior Contributor for Forbes, where she has been covering entrepreneurs and captivating leaders in fashion, beauty, wellness, and tech, since 2017. Karin’s Substack, Lunch At Barneys, focuses on deeper founder insights and pitching advice. Karin specializes in
From A $10 Microphone To Oprah—How Tara Keeney Built ‘Look Who I Found!’ One Walk At A Time
You’ve likely seen Tara Keeney interviewing Oprah, Jay Shetty or Emma Grede on Instagram. Here’s how she built a new kind of 90-second show—and is walking the talk.
How Doctor Stolberg Turned A Cup Of Tea Into A Viral Wellness Brand
As wellness grows more complex, Doctor Stolberg offers a simpler prescription: slow down, drink tea and enjoy the burger. Go inside the buzzy tea brand.
Inside I.Am.Gia’s Playbook For Turning Products Into A World
I.Am.Gia founder Alana Pallister transformed the viral Blare tracksuit into a playbook for brand and world building—and even sold her house to keep it growing.
How Mejuri Went From Jewelry Disruptor To Industry-Defining Brand
Long before self-purchase became mainstream, Mejuri was encouraging women to celebrate themselves. More than a decade later, the brand isn't just selling jewelry.
‘Hot Smart Rich’ Founder Maggie Sellers Reum On The End Of Nonchalance And Owning The Room
'Hot Smart Rich' founder Maggie Sellers Reum explains why confidence, preparation, and financial independence are reshaping the conversation around ambition.
The ‘Fashionification’ Of Fragrance—From Scent Stacking To Sephora, Sidia Is Leading A New Era
From body mists to solid perfumes, fragrance is fashion. As consumers embrace scent stacking and fragrance wardrobes, Sidia's Braless and Midas are leading the way.
Diamond Trends, Trust And A New Chapter For The Clear Cut
An educational blog became a bespoke jewelry business. A bespoke jewelry business became an AI-powered platform. Now, The Clear Cut enters a new chapter inside Blue Nile.
The Rise Of The Chief Creator Officer And The Angel Investor
For years, creators helped brands grow. Increasingly, they're helping fund them. What Nadya Okamoto's new title reveals about the future of the creator economy.
Why Cult Gaia Rejected Traditional Menswear Codes
According to Cult Gaia founder and CEO Jasmin Larian Hekmat, the brand's menswear launch was driven not by trend forecasts, but by customer behavior already taking shape.
How Dianna Cohen Turned Slowing Down Into A Scalable Brand Universe
“Take Your Time” started as a tagline. Now it’s becoming the philosophy shaping every corner of Crown Affair and Dianna Cohen's growing universe.