Podcast appearances and mentions of lara merriken

LÄRABAR founder Lara Merriken joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Lara discusses her latest venture: a coaching service for entrepreneurs.First we meet Alison in Denver, who's hoping to maintain her body care brand's edge and authenticity as it expands to new retailers. Then Mariano in Miami, who's wondering how to market his caffeinated gum to corporate buyers. And Lauretta on Long Island, a one-woman-show who's looking to fundraise for her ginger tea brand.Thank you to the founders of Joy Breeders, Maax Brands, and Lauretta's British Ginger T for being a part of our show.If you'd like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode, leave us a one-minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you'd like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298.And be sure to listen to LÄRABAR's founding story as told by Lara on the show in 2018.This episode was produced by Sam Paulson with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by John Isabella. Our audio engineer was Neal Rauch.You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram and sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LÄRABAR founder Lara Merriken joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Lara discusses her latest venture: a coaching service for entrepreneurs.First we meet Alison in Denver, who's hoping to maintain her body care brand's edge and authenticity as it expands to new retailers. Then Mariano in Miami, who's wondering how to market his caffeinated gum to corporate buyers. And Lauretta on Long Island, a one-woman-show who's looking to fundraise for her ginger tea brand.Thank you to the founders of Joy Breeders, Maax Brands, and Lauretta's British Ginger T for being a part of our show.If you'd like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode, leave us a one-minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you'd like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298.And be sure to listen to LÄRABAR's founding story as told by Lara on the show in 2018.This episode was produced by Sam Paulson with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by John Isabella. Our audio engineer was Neal Rauch.You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram and sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2000, Lara Merriken was 32, recently divorced, and without a job when she decided to make energy bars by mixing cherries, dates, and almonds in her Cuisinart. Eventually, she perfected the recipe and launched her company: LÄRABAR. After just two years, the company was bringing in millions in revenue. In 2008, she sold to General Mills, but stayed on to help grow LÄRABAR into one of the biggest energy bar brands in the U.S. PLUS in our post-script "How You Built That," we check back with Gerry Stellenberg who combined his knack for technology with his love of pinball to create a company for modern pinball enthusiasts called Multimorphic.

On today's episode of Athleisure Kitchen, we take it back to basics by talking about whole foods and the creation of the amazing fruit and nut bar which is known for having only 2-9 ingredients in each one! We talk with the founder of LÄRABAR, Lara Merriken about the inspiration behind the creation of LÄRABAR, how her life as an athlete at USC for women's volleyball, being a social worker as well as being a mom shaped her to creating this food innovation when she went on a hike one day in the Rocky Mountains. As someone in the clean eating space for nearly 20 years, LÄRABAR started with its signature 5 bars and has now expanded to nearly 20 that includes their new protein line. Lara shares how she created the initial offerings as well as her need to create a snack that allows those on the go to maintain their health without having to spend time finding the nutrients that they need in this episode that is presented by LÄRABAR/General Mills. After the episode, if you want to see the interview as well as a number of your favorite bars and new ones, make sure to visit our show notes to watch it as well.Check out the video of this podcast interview here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lara Merriken founder of Larabar joins us to share how she stays fueled with real food while on the go, the importance of plant proteins and real food goodness.

Lara Merriken is a dreammaker. I have so much love and respect for this woman. I knew she was special from the minute I met her at VeloSwap in 2003, slinging energy bites in plastic baggies. I had a feeling she would change the world, I just didn’t realize how much she would change it and how quickly. Lara is the founder of Larabar. If you aren’t familiar with Larabar, I’d be shocked, because it’s now an absolute empire. She had the idea to create healthy, nutritious energy bars when she was frustrated with her options on a hike many years ago. The goal was to use clean, simple ingredients. She started by dreaming up flavors and then mixing dried fruits and nuts in her kitchen. That was almost 20 years ago. Today Lara is a free agent of sorts, as she sold Larabar to General Mills a mere 5 years after she officially launched. Hers is a massive success story on the business front, but it’s what she’s done since that many don’t think about – how to redefine yourself after a company with your own name is no longer yours. We talk about that and so much more in today’s episode. You may not know that I have a special connection to Larabar. When I officially debuted Skirt Sports at the 2004 Ironman Wisconsin, I was sponsored by Larabar. My claim to fame is that I’m the only athlete Larabar ever sponsored! Anyway, in my special needs bag on the bike, I had 2 food items: an Oatmeal Cream Pie from the gas station $.50 rack and a Cashew Cookie Larabar. I ate them both and won the race! Proof that real food is power!  Today we talk about:  Growing up sporty Competitive volleyball: How Lara learned discipline & teamwork The 10,000 Hours Rule: It takes that long to truly master something (Malcolm Gladwell coined this concept) Why being OPEN "with intention" is important How to truly be open Overcoming the need to make other people happy All things Larabar: humble beginnings, fast growth, successful exit The next frontier: How do you redefine yourself when your namesake is no longer yours? Tennis: Renewed passion, healthy obsession & drive to succeed How motherhood has changed her outlook After the interview I pulled out a few Larabars and offered them to her. Which is funny because don’t you think she probably has her own? Anyway, I asked, "Do you still eat a lot of Larabars?" and she said, “I always test them.” She wants to know that they’re fresh and delicious and spot-on with the recipes. I love this about her. I’ve always respected Lara and really appreciated that she is such a genuine, “normal” person. The trick is when a normal person does something so extraordinary, how does she adapt and integrate her “new normal” into her life without compromising who she is? The really cool thing? This can apply to any big life change. How do you retain your core essence: the beautiful things that make you who you are when you experience change? Somehow Lara has navigated these waters with grace and self-love and is passing them down to her son as we speak. If you haven’t tried Larabars before, go do it. Her original Cashew Cookie will always be my fave. I saw that they just released a new Protein line which I’m now salivating to try. Allright then, you know what time it is. It’s time to get over to the grocery store and pick up some new Larabar Flavors! It’s also time to get out there and Run This world! Have a great workout and I’ll see you next week!

In 2000, Lara Merriken was 32, recently divorced, and without a job when she decided to make energy bars by mixing cherries, dates, and almonds in her Cuisinart. Eventually, she perfected the recipe and launched her company: LÄRABAR. After just two years, the company was bringing in millions in revenue. In 2008, she sold to General Mills, but stayed on to help grow LÄRABAR into one of the biggest energy bar brands in the U.S. Plus, for our postscript "How You Built That", how two brothers from Guinea, West Africa founded a company that makes Ginjan, a spicy-sweet juice from their boyhood, which mixes pineapple and ginger.

Lara Merriken On Why Intuition Is Your Best Investment in Business I included this call as part of the WISH Revival because Lara. Is. SO. Neat. She was planning to go into medicine, originally, but during a hike with some friends, she had the idea for how to make a natural and healthy "candy bar." She borrowed a food processor from a friend (she didn't even have one at the time) and began the foot work for the HUGE success we all know as "Larabars." In order to make it all happen, once Lara had decided what she was going to do, she got herself a job in a health food store and began to do the foot work necessary to understand what she would need to do to make it happen. This is an old interview, and I apologize for the sound quality, BUT it's worth it! :-)   About Lara Merriken Denver-native, Lara Merriken had an idea to make a convenient, whole food bar that tasted delicious. As a former junk-food nut, she desired something that was indulgent but wholesome. After scouring the aisles of grocery stores and noting popular flavors of ice cream and cookies, she delved into her own product development. With friends and family serving as focus groups, she tinkered with recipes. The next step was to launch a company that would initially be five delicious Larabar flavors: Cherry Pie, Apple Pie, Cashew Cookie, Banana Cookie, and Chocolate Coconut Chew. She also assembled a sophisticated manufacturing arm... what amounted to be a Cuisinart and a rolling pin. Today, millions of Larabar bars are sold each year. Lara lives in Denver with her husband and son. You can learn more about Lara and her mission, here.

Ever had a LÄRABAR? They are all-natural energy bars sold in thousands of stores around the country. Ever wondered who started Larabar or how it became the company it is today? The founder of LÄRABAR, Lara Merriken, joins Mike for an exclusive interview on how she started the business in her kitchen and eventually got acquired by General Mills in 2008.

Download our Free iTunes Podcast: apple.co/1U700c0 | Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WhatSheSaidTalk | www.whatshesaidradio.com Guests: Girl Positive (Tatiana Fraser, Caia Hagel), Lara Merriken, Kathy Buckworth, Anne Brodie, Pamela Meredith & Jordy Jackson. What She Said! with Christine Bentley & Kate Wheeler airs Saturday and Sunday at 6PM ET on The Jewel Radio Network. Listen LIVE on the APP: streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/CKDX

Tune in to see Emmy Award Winner, Dan Bucatinsky, who plays James Novack on ABC's hit drama, Scandal and Lara Merriken, Founder of Lärabar, share their secrets of how to eat Gluten Free while leading a busy life.   Neil Haley, The Total Tutor host of the Total Education Celebrity Show, interviewed Andy Russell who discussed his experiences playing with the Steelers and as well as his greatest memories. The Total Tutor will interview MMA Ring Girl Jessica Sutton. She will discuss how she became a Ring Girl.