Jaime Schmidt is one of the best known natural beauty entrepreneurs these days after starting Schmidt's Naturals, a natural deodorant and personal care brand started here in Portland, Oregon. From humble beginnings to award-winning beauty maven, Jaime has learned a lot between her time growing up in Michigan to selling her natural deodorant at the Portland Farmers Market and her eventual partnership with Unilever. Today, we hear all about her winding path to success and what advice she has for young entrepreneurs looking to break into difficult markets. This show is brought to you by the Center for Retail Leadership, inspiring change through collaborative experiences between future thought leaders and industry to design the future of retail. For more updates on the show, or to find out more about the Center for Retail Leadership, visit our website at https://www.pdx.edu/retail-leadership/the-center-for-retail-leadership This podcast was edited by thatCast Creative. Brand your business and connect with your audience with a custom podcast. Learn more at thatCast.com

He's a musician, a branding magician, and above all, a truly passionate businessman. Craig Ostbo has many talents and hobbies, but what he does best is improve upon already great brands including Bob's Red Mill, Umpqua Dairy, and Kettle Chips, not to mention his work moving these brands and more to China through his company, Hoopla. If you're looking for words of wisdom, motivation to try something new, and Craig's secret to success, this is the episode for you. This episode of “How I Got Here” was recorded at Koopman Ostbo Agency located in Portland, OR. This show is brought to you by the Center for Retail Leadership, inspiring change through collaborative experiences between future thought leaders and industry to design the future of retail. For more updates on the show, or to find out more about the Center for Retail Leadership, visit our website at https://www.pdx.edu/retail-leadership/center-for-retail-leadership. This podcast was edited by thatCast Creative. Brand your business and connect with your audience with a custom podcast. Learn more at www.thatCast.com.

Kiera Olson is a PSU Alum who left a huge mark on her program within the School of Business; we dig deep into what it takes to get a foot in the adidas door, what it's like working for one of the biggest apparel companies in the world, and what she thinks the future of adidas will look like. Most importantly, she explains her path to success and how creating a student group led to her to pursue a career she had always dreamed of. This episode of “How I Got Here” was recorded at adidas Headquarters in Portland, OR. This show is brought to you by the Center for Retail Leadership, inspiring change through collaborative experiences between future thought leaders and industry to design the future of retail. For more updates on the show, or to find out more about the Center for Retail Leadership, visit our website at https://www.pdx.edu/retail-leadership/center-for-retail-leadership This podcast was edited by thatCast Creative. Brand your business and connect with your audience with a custom podcast. Learn more at https://www.thatCast.com.

This show is brought to you by the Center for Retail Leadership, inspiring change through collaborative experiences between future thought leaders and industry to design the future of retail. For more updates on the show, or to find out more about the Center for Retail Leadership, visit our website at www.pdx.edu/retail-leadership/c…r-retail-leadership. This podcast was edited by thatCast Creative. Brand your business and connect with your audience with a custom podcast. Learn more at thatCast.com.