"It's an unbelievable feeling when a stranger buys your product more than once. It just is." – Kate Assaraf, Founder & CEO of Dip.

Kate is a boundary-pushing founder and CEO of Dip, the waterless beauty brand making high-performance hair care a whole lot more sustainable — and a whole lot more fun.

Kate’s story is equal parts grit, creativity, and Jersey-girl edge. We talk about what it takes to truly disrupt the beauty industry, her collaboration with the band Guster, championing local refill stores, and how she balances being a CEO with being a human.

We also dive into:

💧 Why Dip is built on effectiveness first, eco-second (because you have to want to use it).

🎶 How a rock band got involved in her mission to reduce waste.

🌿 The art of making sustainability irresistible.

💬 Using customer feedback as a growth superpower.

🏆 Fighting idleness, chasing small milestones, and defining high performance on your own terms.

🇺🇸 The Jersey roots and humor that shape her brand’s DNA.

🌺 Her personal run-ins with Tall Poppy Syndrome — and how she handles them.

Kate’s vision is big, bold, and refreshingly real — and if you’ve ever wondered what it takes to run a mission-driven business without losing your spark, you’re going to love this one.

Take home message: High performance is about fighting idleness and achieving small milestones.

Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts.

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"If the camera wasn't there, would you still do something?" - Mitch Lamb, Kiwi whitewater kayaker, adventure athlete, and all-round good mate.

In this episode with my dear mate Mitch, he opens up about his journey from small-town New Zealand to leading programs around the globe with World Class Academy.

We dive into the wild ride that is high-risk sport, the behind-the-scenes of mentoring the next generation of young explorers, and how Tall Poppy Syndrome shows up when you're pushing the edge (both physically and mentally).

This one’s got grit, laughs, and refreshing honesty about the adventure world both on and off the water.

Take home message: Adventure is as much about people as it is about place

Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts.

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Kia ora! In this episode of Tall Poppy Talk we dive into the inspiring journey of Jessie Speedy, a passionate competitive distance runner and New Zealand registered dietitian.

Jessie shares her unique blend of elite sports performance and real-world nutrition, offering insights into her private performance nutrition practice, Sustain Speed Nutrition. Discover how Jessie balances her career, athletic pursuits, and personal life, all while maintaining a positive outlook.

Key Highlights:

• Jessie's transition from accounting to nutrition and dietetics.
• The importance of a balanced approach to nutrition and life.
• Overcoming injuries and embracing the ups and downs of athletic life.
• The role of psychology in sports and nutrition.
• Jessie's recent achievements and future goals