Hot Takes Big Stakes
Hot Takes Big Stakes
Podcast Description
Hosted by serial founders Natalie Holloway (Bala) and Lana Elie (Floom), Hot Takes Big Stakes dives into the real-world highs and lows of building a business—from early ideas scribbled on napkins to multimillion-dollar raises and the pivotal moments in between.
We explore the unfiltered truths most founders are too polished (or too cautious) to say out loud. No hype, no jargon—just honest conversations about what actually works, what doesn’t, and what it really takes to grow something from nothing.
Each week, Natalie and Lana sit down founder-to-founder to share sharp insights, fresh perspectives, and the kind of candor you rarely hear in the boardroom.
Build your dream. Burn the playbook.
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The show explores topics like startup struggles, fundraising challenges, and personal anecdotes from founding journeys, with episodes featuring deep dives such as How Our Place Did $5M in 1 Day, which highlights pivotal moments in business that resonate with current and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The real-world highs and lows of building a business—from early ideas scribbled on napkins to multimillion-dollar raises and the pivotal moments in between. Hosted by serial founders Natalie Holloway (Bala) and Lana Elie (Floom).
We explore the unfiltered truths most founders are too polished (or too cautious) to say out loud. No hype, no jargon—just honest conversations about what actually works, what doesn’t, and what it really takes to grow something from nothing.
Each week, Natalie and Lana sit down founder-to-founder to share sharp insights, fresh perspectives, and the kind of candor you rarely hear in the boardroom.
Build your dream. Burn the playbook.
Natalie and Lana swap their most woo-woo wellness practices and what actually helped. We cover the exact “detox bath” they use when they feel a cold coming on, a vision-board story that led to a real Walmart buyer call, and why co-sleeping won out after years of bedtime battles. We also get into supplements, sound baths, raw-milk debates, and managing anxiety with boundaries and mantras. If you want practical takeaways from crystals to ClassPass, this one is packed.
More Hot Takes Big StakesInstagram: www.instagram.com/hottakesbigstakes/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hottakesbigstakes/More on Natalie Holloway:Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalieholloway/“Bala” Instagram: www.instagram.com/bala/“Balacize” Instagram: www.instagram.com/balacize/Substack,“Working Out in Heels”: natalieholloway.substack.comBook a 1-on-1 Call: intro.co/NatalieHollowayMore on Lana Elie-Meyers:Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/lanaelie/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lana-elie-875b383a/
00:00 Cold open, why we love “woo” in LA
00:43 The detox bath we use when we feel sick
01:51 Tapping, not getting sick, and potato bracelets
04:08 Vision boards that led to real results
05:13 Walmart buyer call after daily journaling
07:26 Where we’re woo in life vs business
08:25 Breastfeeding stance and early newborn choices
09:59 Homeopathy and the kid-vitamin routine
11:07 Sound baths, gongs, and crystals for kids
12:27 Mornings without the phone, sanity restored
15:43 Flight-or-fight, anxiety, and boundaries
17:05 Supplement philosophy, fragrance-free home
19:43 Beef organs, creatine, and feeling toned
21:12 Raw milk hot take and why
22:34 Moderation with kids and real life
23:01 Why we chose co-sleeping and how it works
26:02 Tarot, psychics, and a near-acquisition call
28:51 Starter kit: bath, journaling, sound baths
29:57 Water, filters, and glass debate
31:09 Cotton over synthetics, especially for kids and workouts
34:15 Mantras for time and calm, final hot takes
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