Makers of Tomorrow, hosted by Kareen Mallet & Corey Gottlieb, the founders of Replika Software, the social selling solution, is a podcast that dives deep into the evolution of digital consumer experiences, from social commerce to emerging brands & technology. Each episode features visionary founders, industry leaders, and innovators shaping how brands create, connect, engage, and sell in a hyper-connected world.
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From Norm Van Lier to Michael Jordan to Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls history is loaded with memorable shots, championship runs, and captivating players. ”Bulls Gold” focuses on the past, present, and future of the iconic franchise with weekly discussion, game recaps, and segments.
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The Stretch Run to the NBA Draft (w/ Matt Powers)
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52:57Swish Theory's Matt Powers joins us for draft discussion a week out from the big night. We navigate through Swish Theory's Big Board with him, starting with Ace Bailey, and what the news of his drop in value could mean for a team like the Bulls. Then we transition into Collin Murray-Boyles, as Matt explains why Swish Theory has him rated so high. W…
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Is Egor Demin a Good Fit for the Bulls?
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1:02:38There's more draft discussion 14 days out. We start with a roundup of the recent draft rumors, centering around the Bulls interest in Egor Demin. We go through some of the players we've settled on at the top of our boards. Then we wonder if there's a more coveted prospect who could end up falling on draft night to the Bulls. We also get into the Bu…
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From Antique to Iconic: The Vortic Story with R.T. Custer
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35:45Send us a text Today we're diving into the world of American watchmaking, entrepreneurship, and modern e-commerce with our guest R.T. Custer. R.T is the co-founder of Vortic Watch Company, a brand renowned for converting antique American pocket watches into one-of-a-kind wristwatches — all made in the USA. RT recently launched Colorado Watch Compan…
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From Kitchen Counter to Walmart Shelves: Angel Cornelius and the Maison 276 Journey
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36:45Send us a text Today, we’re joined by a true trailblazer, Angel Cornelius —Angel is the founder and CEO of Maison 276, a beauty brand born out of purpose, passion, and personal experience. What started as a kitchen experiment to embrace natural gray hair has evolved into a nationally distributed brand, celebrated by women across the country. So, wh…
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Redesigning Wellness: How Oya Is Changing the Game in Women’s Activewear
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29:49Send us a text Welcome to Makers of Tomorrow, where we delve into the stories behind groundbreaking Entrepreneurs & innovative brands. Today, we're honored to host Mitchella Gilbert, Founder and CEO of Oya Femtech Apparel, Oya is at the forefront of integrating science-backed solutions into women's activewear, addressing feminine health concerns wi…
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The California State of Mind: Inside CALI Strong with Jim Stroesser
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37:51Send us a text Our guest, Jim Stroesser, is a serial entrepreneur, visionary brand builder, and the driving force behind some of the most iconic names in the lifestyle and athletic space. From his early days helping revitalize Converse, to launching CALI StrongL, Jim has mastered the art of turning passion into powerhouse labels Today, we're going …
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Sole Power: Larroudé’s Path to Building a Cult Brand
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36:35Send us a text Today, we're excited to welcome Victoria Quintino, one of the powerhouse minds behind the success of Larroudé—a brand that has quickly become a cult favorite for its bold, joyful, and empowering footwear. Victoria has played an instrumental role in building the brand’s voice, community, and strategy—bridging fashion with purpose and …
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Is There an "AK Guy" in the 2025 Draft? (w/ Corey Tulaba)
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1:16:30No Ceilings' Corey Tulaba returns to Bulls Gold to discuss the 2025 NBA Draft. Corey explains why this is still a strong draft and why the Bulls still have a good range of prospects available to them at 12. We discuss why Thomas Sorber has a play style that's eerily familiar to Bulls fans. Corey breaks down why the defensive concerns of Derik Queen…
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Rolling into the Future: E-Commerce, Community & Culture at Onewheel with Eric Del Valle
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28:28Send us a text We’re talking about a brand that’s redefined movement—Onewheel. More than just a mode of transportation, Onewheel has become a symbol of freedom, self-expression, and next-gen mobility. Our guest today is Eric Del Valle, Director of E-Commerce at Onewheel, guiding the brand’s digital journey—turning clicks into community and transact…
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Bulls Gold is back! Minutes after the draft lottery ended, we reacted to the Bulls staying at 12 in the lottery. Should the Bulls have any regrets about their approach to the season? We also break down if there are any silver linings to take away from such a weird season. Then, we give our early takeaways on who the Bulls could target with the 12th…
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Built for Girls, Run by Women: The Frankie’s on the Park Story
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33:11Send us a text Today’s episode is all about fashion, family, and fearless creativity. We’re sitting down with the powerhouse duo leading Frankie’s on the Park. A fashion and lifestyle brand where growing girls discover confidence, self-expression, and serious style. Joining us are Lisa and Frankie Burik. Lisa conceived, founded and started growing …
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Meet the Avatars: COLONII’s Bold New Era of Digital Identity and Engagement
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29:50Send us a textBy Kareen Mallet & Corey Gottlieb
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Influence to eCommerce: How U BEAUTY is Redefining Luxury Skincare
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21:10Send us a text A deep dive into the digital evolution of beauty with Antik Patel, Senior VP of Growth at U BEAUTY. U Beauty was founded by Tina Chen Craig, a pioneer in influencer marketing and luxury skincare, U BEAUTY has redefined the industry with science-backed, multi-functional formulas designed to do more with less.…
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From Street Style to Skincare: Emily Yeston on Building Doré
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24:26Send us a text The way we discover, shop, and connect with brands has completely changed. The most successful brands today aren’t just selling products—they’re telling stories, building connections, and creating communities. Today’s guest is Emily Yeston, co-founder of Doré. She teamed up with Garance Doré—one of the first digital influencers. She …
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Threading the Needle: How DP Derm Builds Community & Boosts Revenue
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17:50Send us a text In this episode, Kareen Mallet and Corey Gottlieb sit down with Joel Marshall, Founder and CEO of Dp Derm, the company setting new standards in microneedling. From safer and more effective treatments to protocol-based skincare, Joel shares how Dp Derm is leading a movement that bridges professional in-office procedures with at-home c…
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Built for the Wild: Freaks of Nature's Julia Nimocks on Reinventing Skincare from the Outside In
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28:09Send us a text In this episode, Corey Gottlieb and Kareen Mallet sit down with Julia Nimocks, founder of Freaks of Nature, the skincare brand redefining what it means to be clean, sustainable, and high-performance. Julia shares the story behind the brand’s bold name, her passion for bio-based innovation, and what it takes to build a beauty company …
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Chicago Tribune's Julia Poe joins us for reaction to the Bulls 3-3 start to the season. We begin with the Bulls fast paced, three-point shooting offense that's quickly become their identity. How sustainable is this approach for the season? Then we shift into discussion about Zach LaVine's success off ball and how Josh Giddey and Lonzo Ball are cont…
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Bulls Season Opener Preview (w/ Drew Stevens)
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1:00:05Drew Stevens of The Bigs joins us to preview the Bulls season opener. We recap the offseason and try to figure out how the Bulls rotation will shake out. Which players need to get opportunities the most this season? Then we get into discussion about Josh Giddey and his (lack of) contract negotiations. Are we any more encouraged about his fit with t…
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In this episode, we start with a quick review of the Bulls offseason and direction moving forward. Are the Bulls bad enough to secure their first round pick from the Spurs? Salim and Edward have different thoughts on just how poor this year's team could be. Then, we shift into Zach LaVine's consistently non-existent trade market. Which teams could …
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The Bulls Youth Movement Begins (w/ Will Gottlieb)
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1:03:35CHGO's Will Gottlieb returns for analysis of the Bulls free agent activity. We begin with the Bulls signing Pacers Center Jalen Smith, and the optimism that there's a lot of upside left in his game. Then we discuss Patrick Williams $90M extension. Did the Bulls make a good call committing to Williams before the start of free agency? We transition i…
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Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey are Chicago Bulls
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1:20:11We react to a busy couple of weeks in Chicago. We give our reaction to the Bulls selecting Matas Buzelis 11th overall. How does Buzelis' two-way upside fit with the Bulls going forward, and can he improve his jump shot? We also get into the the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade. Was Giddey the best value the Bulls could've got for Caruso? We look at ho…
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Do the Bulls Really Need to Draft a Guard? (w/ Larry Golden)
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1:33:47Swish Theory's Larry Golden returns to break down the guard class in this year's draft. We go through Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham, Stephon Castle, Nikola Topic, Isaiah Collier, Jared McCain and Devin Carter. Larry get into why Isaiah Collier isn't getting the attention he deserves in this class. We question the fit and interest of the Bulls in Ro…
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Should the Bulls Target a Wing in the NBA Draft? (w/ Corey Tulaba)
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1:58:42No Ceilings' Corey Tulaba returns to break down the wing talent in this year's class. First, we get into the recent rumors of the Bulls eyeing a tradeup in the draft. Is it worth it for the Bulls to move additional assets in this type of class? Then, we discuss Matas Buzelis, a rumored Bulls target and whether he has legitimate two-way upside. Core…
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Can the Bulls Find a Big in the NBA Draft? (w/ Tyler Rucker)
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1:06:03Can the Bulls land a promising prospect for their frontcourt in the 2024 NBA Draft? No Ceiling's Tyler Rucker joins us to break down several of the top big men in this class. We discuss if Donovan Clingan is worth moving up for. We get into Kyle Filipowski, and whether the lack of excitement about his game is justified. We discuss two high risk, hi…
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Can the Bulls Hit with the 11th Pick? (w/ Big Dave)
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2:22:59After a brief break, we're back in time for draft season! CHGO's Big Dave joins us for reaction to the NBA Draft Lottery. We try to figure out how the Bulls should approach the draft at #11, and if any trades could make sense. Can the Bulls move Zach LaVine for draft capital? We also discuss a few prospects who the team should consider and their fi…
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Bulls Clinch a Spot in the Play-In Tournament
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27:36The Chicago Bulls are headed back to the Play-In Tournament. We reacted to the last stretch of games and gave our predictions for how we think the team will do in the tournament. We also talked about how the team's minutes load is adding up and whether it's realistic or not for veterans to rest in the last six games. Also, we continued to give Ayo …
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March Madness is in the Air (w/ Corey Tulaba)
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1:14:29Corey Tulaba of No Ceilings returns for reaction to the Bulls comeback win over Sacramento. We discussed the development of Coby White following his 37-point performance, and continue to wonder whether he can take another step in his development in the future. Then, we continued our discussion of the play-in tournament and whether the Bulls are giv…
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The Bulls continue to be up and down following a loss to the Pistons and a win against the Cavs. We discussed where the team is headed for the remainder of the season. Will they come out of the play-in tournament? Following Onuralp Bitim's solid performance against Cleveland, we looked at how the Bulls are winning on the margins with young talent. …
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Bulls Stay Competitive at the Trade Deadline
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54:09Full reaction to the Bulls uneventful trade deadline. We discuss the potential moves the Bulls had on the table with Golden State and Philadelphia involving Caruso, Drummond and DeRozan. Were the Bulls being irresponsible by not making these trades? Then, we tried to make sense of AK's comments and trade expectations at his presser. This led to us …
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2024 Trade Deadline Show (w/ Big Dave and C-Dub)
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1:39:51You know the vibes....Big Dave and C-Dub are back for our annual Trade Deadline episode. We start with a temperature check on the Bulls 24-27 record, and whether it's where we thought the team would be. We get into a discussion on the front office to see if we're still good with "letting AK cook". We continue to be marveled by Coby White's breakout…
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Hornets-Bulls Post Game Show (w/ Mark K)
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1:05:31CHGO's Mark K joins us after the Bulls road win against the Charlotte Hornets. Coby White puts in another great game, and we put his breakout in perspective and discuss the amount of responsibility he has picked up this season. Then, we shift to the much-maligned Nikola Vucevic, and why games like this show the nuance in his value to the Bulls. Nex…
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