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The Story of a Brand Show

Rose Hamilton, Ramon Vela

Booking Overview

An interview-led business show focused on consumer-brand entrepreneurship, featuring founders and CEOs who share practical lessons on scaling CPG companies, retail distribution, unit economics, and brand building. Credible pitches include consumer-brand founders, executives with substantial retail or e-commerce experience, and experts in CPG operations and go-to-market strategy; booking difficulty is high because recent guests include established industry leaders and founders of sizable brands.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 281 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rose@compassroseventures.com

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Host

Rose Hamilton - CEO of Compass Rose Ventures and host of The Story of a Brand Show, focused on consumer-brand entrepreneurship and the evolution of CPG businesses.

Ramon Vela - Co-host of The Story of a Brand Show, contributing to conversations with consumer-brand founders and executives.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, CEOs, and senior executives of established consumer brands, particularly leaders with firsthand experience in CPG scaling, retail distribution, e-commerce, product development, operations, or brand strategy.
Required Achievements:  
Building or scaling a recognized consumer brand, Expanding through major retailers or omnichannel distribution, Achieving substantial revenue growth or efficient capital deployment, Developing differentiated products or manufacturing capabilities, Leading brand repositioning, retail expansion, or category creation

Recent Guest Discussions

Jason Burke - SKU Rationalization, Commercial Discipline, Unit Economics, Consumer Behavior, Retail Distribution, And Sustainable CPG Growth.

Omar Atia - Manufacturing Scale, Unit Economics, E-commerce, Foodservice, Retail Strategy, Product Positioning, And Operational Discipline.

Alice Li - Capital-efficient Growth, Brand Trust, Customer Intimacy, Product Strategy, Retail Readiness, And Long-term Brand Building.

Hilary Coles - Scaling A Category-defining Consumer Brand, New Product Development, Low-sugar Beverages, Consumer Insight, And Brand Leadership.

Michael Marquis - Mass Retail Execution, Supply Chain Reliability, Shelf Velocity, Brand Restaging, Omnichannel Strategy, And Retail Expansion.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail Strategy, Brand Building

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Story of a Brand Show
:

Julie Harrelson - Why Setbacks are the Doorway to Resilience

October 01, 2026

What happens to a founder's identity when the business ends, the title changes, or the exit doesn't bring expected fulfillment? In this episode, host Ramon Vela sits down with Julie Harrelson, CEO of Harrelson Global, strategist, speaker, and former venture capitalist. Drawing from her background as a founder, executive, and managing director who made over 100 investments, Julie reframes how leaders view setbacks, transitions, and daily grief.  Together, they explore: * The concept of dail...

Bite - How Bite Built a Profitable Business on Its Own Terms

September 30, 2026

Most consumer brands focus on removing friction, but Bite has built its business around embracing it.  Instead of squeezing toothpaste from a tube, you chew it. Instead of treating the packaging as disposable, you refill it. Bite's approach challenges customers to shift their long-held habits and learn to integrate this new way of oral care into their daily lives. Host Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures, sits down with Lindsay McCormick, Founder and CEO of Bite, to unpack how she t...

New Primal - Revenue Is Vanity: The Hard Truth About Scaling CPG

September 02, 2026

What if the fastest way to grow was walking away from $15 million in sales?  In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, host Rose Hamilton sits down with Jason Burke, Founder and CEO of New Primal. Jason shares his incredible evolution from Googling "how to make beef jerky" without any food manufacturing background to building a CPG powerhouse.  Together, they deliver a masterclass on commercial discipline, detailing how New Primal cut 36 products down to a focused core, shifted from an ...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Story of a Brand Show
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How do I get in touch with The Story of a Brand Show?

The Story of a Brand Show is hosted by Rose Hamilton and Ramon Vela. Its publicly listed email is rose@compassroseventures.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Story of a Brand Show?

The publicly listed email for The Story of a Brand Show: rose@compassroseventures.com.

How many listeners does The Story of a Brand Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Story of a Brand Show reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Story of a Brand Show?

The Story of a Brand Show typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, and senior executives of established consumer brands, particularly leaders with firsthand experience in CPG scaling, retail distribution, e-commerce, product development, operations, or brand strategy. Common among recent guests: Building or scaling a recognized consumer brand; Expanding through major retailers or omnichannel distribution; Achieving substantial revenue growth or efficient capital deployment. Recent guests include Jason Burke, Omar Atia, and Alice Li.

How hard is it to get booked on The Story of a Brand Show?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Story of a Brand Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail Strategy, and Brand Building. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rose@compassroseventures.com

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