The Big Green Couch

POUND Founder + CEO, Kirsten Potenza, and Head of Brand, Alexis Love, sit down to celebrate 15 Years of POUND. Sharing the origins, untold stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and what it takes to build and sustain a small business while staying true to its mission.

On this episode of The Big Green Couch, CEO Kirsten Potenza sits down with Ali Kriegsman, Co-Founder + COO of Bulletin, a B2B wholesale marketplace. Ali is a woman on a mission to help other founders and small business owners, especially fellow women, redefine the word “success.” Take a listen and join in on the conversation by leaving a review!

Meet URBANO! This brother and sister duet is comprised of John and Marisa Urbano, hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia. For URBANO, their love of making music had illuminated their purpose quite brightly, creating a strong foundation in crafting their aesthetic style of blending pop, EDM, and hip hop sounds together. This sibling duo has a unique approach to writing and recording their sound, as John raps all the verses, and Marisa sings the hooks and bridges. Join us for a special Talkin’ Tracks episode, where we learn more about URBANO and the story behind our POUND track “Standing Ovation.”

Ever wanted to take the leap into something new but didn’t think you had enough of your ducks in a row? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ellen Bennett, Founder and CEO of Hedley & Bennett and author of Dream First: Details Later, where she shares her rebellious approach on how to quit overthinking and make it happen. From being a ‘booth babe’ selling paint to a $10/hr line cook to running a multi-million-dollar cookware company, Ellen shares how following your passion isn’t always pretty, but it’s all an opportunity to learn and fuel your journey.

Eric Zayne is a soul-infused pop-rock musician and record producer who blends electronics to create a sound that is edgy and unique. The multi-faceted musician has had the pleasure of producing and writing for a slew of greats, from CeeLo Green to Matisyahu to 21 Pilots. Throughout this special Talkin Tracks episode, we’ll get to learn more about Zayne and the story behind our POUND Track “Coming Undone”.

Catherine Marks is a Melbourne born, London based, award winning Producer, Mixer and Engineer. With over 15 years experience, she takes us through her journey to becoming one the first female producers in the music industry, gives us the lowdown on music production and how she continues to walk like a badass behind the music today.

Passion. Community. Music. Three elements that Elmo Lovano strives to incorporate not only in his everyday life but also in business. As a drummer and musical director turned entrepreneur, Elmo is now creating solutions for problems in the music industry and producing the most epic music experiences with his company Jammcard, the Music Professional Network. In this episode, Kirsten chats with her long time friend about his experiences performing with artists such as Skrillex and Christina Perri. Throughout the episode, we will get an inside look at his journey touring as a teenager, the pivot of turning his passion into a business, and why building community through music will never fade.

Kirsten sits down with her mom, Ingrid, for a special holiday episode where they ask each other questions from our community on Motherhood, finding balance, and knowing when to let your kids lead. Get an intimate look at Kirsten’s own childhood as well as her pregnancy journey, early days as a mom, and the kind, entrepreneurial, and endlessly creative woman who raised her.

Join us for a special episode presented by GROUP X UNITED, where moderator Dynasti Hunt an awarding winning Talent and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader, sits down with Ariel Belgrave, Founder of Gym Hooky & Under Armour Athlete, and Percell Dugger, Founder of GOODWRK & Fit For Us. Size representation, pay gaps, sustainable living within underprivileged communities. Listen to how our guests show up and stand out while going through and supporting the black fitness experience in their communities.

A global fitness icon, Emma Barry is one of the founding members of Les Mills International and former Director of Programming at the powerhouse club, Equinox. Her latest project Good Soul Hunting is one of the many hats this fitness authority wears as she continues to serve on numerous boards and advisories “lighting fires” under all people and projects she touches. From business, the future of fitness and how to navigate through the world we are in today, Emma gives us tangible insights and tactical ways to own who you are through all of it.