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837 Monica Nassif: Founder of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day & Author of I Bottled My Mother
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- The Kara Goldin Show
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- May 11, 2026
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- 1942
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Summary
On today’s episode, we welcome Monica Nassif, Founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and author of I Bottled My Mother — a brand that proves even the most overlooked categories can be completely reimagined if you’re willing to challenge what everyone else accepts as “good enough.” What started as a simple idea—to make cleaning products that actually smelled good, felt good, and worked—turned into a category-defining brand that disrupted a $30 billion industry. Not bad for something most people never thought twice about. In this episode, Monica breaks down what it really takes to see opportunity where others don’t—and have the conviction to act on it. We get into building emotional connection in unlikely places, why failure is often the real teacher, and how instinct—not just data—can shape breakthrough brands. She also shares the deeply personal story behind her new book, I Bottled My Mother, and how family, resilience, and perspective shaped not just her life—but her leadership. If you care about building something meaningful, navigating both success and failure, or learning how to think differently about opportunity—this one’s worth your time. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at [email protected]. You can also find me @KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Monica Nassif, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and I Bottled My Mother: https://www.monicanassif.com https://www.instagram.com/themonicanassif/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-nassif-686876335/ Sponsored By: Acorns - Head to Acorns.com/KARA or download the Acorns app to get started. Dell - Find technology built for the way you work at Dell.com/DellPCs Cash App - For a limited ti…