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Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman

Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman

By: Lara Schmoisman
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Your Brew of Business Wisdom - Coffee N5 is your ultimate guide to running, growing, and scaling a successful business in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by award-winning marketing strategist Lara Schmoisman—a Forbes Next 1000 honoree and LA Times Inspirational Women finalist—this Podcast is your secret weapon for actionable strategies, insider tips, and real-world success stories.
Every episode dives into the tools, tricks, and tactics that help businesses thrive, featuring insights from industry leaders and innovators across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and beyond. Lara’s unique approach combines her vast expertise in omnichannel marketing with her passion for helping brands unlock their potential.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Coffee N5 gives you everything you need to create lasting success. So, pour yourself a cup, tune in, and let’s turn your business ambitions into reality—one episode at a time!
Listen now and discover what it takes to build the business of your dreams.

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Episodes
  • The Power of Kindness: Longevity, Entrepreneurship, and Building a Legacy with Dr. Brent Ridge

    The Power of Kindness: Longevity, Entrepreneurship, and Building a Legacy with Dr. Brent Ridge
    Mar 3 2026

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    In this Coffee Nº5 episode, Lara Schmoisman sits down with Dr. Brent Ridge—physician, longevity researcher, co-founder of Beekman 1802, and co-author of Goat Wisdom—to explore the science of longevity, microbiome innovation, and why kindness is a powerful long-term business strategy.


    We'll talk about:

    • Why extreme longevity is influenced more by optimism and social connection than by genetics
    • How the “anti-aging” narrative became a fear-based marketing construct
    • Why longevity starts at birth—not at 40
    • The science behind goat milk, skin pH, and microbiome balance
    • How exosomes and oligosaccharides support skin ecosystem health

    For more information, visit Brent's LinkedIn and Instagram


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    33 mins
  • The Reality of Social Commerce: Creators, AI, and What Actually Drives Sales with Bora Mutluoglu

    The Reality of Social Commerce: Creators, AI, and What Actually Drives Sales with Bora Mutluoglu
    Feb 24 2026

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    In this Coffee Nº5 episode, Lara Schmoisman sits down with Bora Mutluoglu, co-founder of Reacher and Y Combinator alum, to break down the reality of social commerce. Using TikTok Shop as a case study, they explore automation, affiliate strategy, creator relationships, and how AI-generated content is reshaping sustainable growth.


    We'll talk about:

    • Why the “easy sales” narrative around TikTok Shop is misleading
    • How social commerce is maturing into a performance-driven ecosystem
    • Why automation tools don’t replace relationship building with creators
    • The myth of follower count and what actually drives visibility today
    • When large influencers make sense—and when they don’t


    For more information, visit Bora's LinkedIn and Instagram


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    Instagram: @laraschmoisman

    Facebook: @LaraSchmoisman





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    31 mins
  • Redefining Ambition: From Burnout to Purpose with Amina AlTai

    Redefining Ambition: From Burnout to Purpose with Amina AlTai
    Feb 17 2026

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    In this Coffee Nº5 episode, Lara Schmoisman sits down with Amina AlTai—holistic business and career coach, proud immigrant, chronic illness advocate, host of the Amina Change Your Life podcast, and author of The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living—to explore the psychology of ambition. From burnout and hustle culture to core wounds, systemic pressure, and sustainable growth, this conversation reframes ambition as alignment, awareness, and purpose—not endless striving.

    We'll talk about:

    • Why PR in 2026 is an ecosystem—not a standalone function
    • The myth of “just PR” and why siloed teams break brand momentum
    • Influencer ROI realities: affiliates, attribution, and what actually converts
    • Launch events: when they work, when they don’t, and why most fail
    • PR + AI: authority, citations, and why human voice still matters

    For more information, visit Amina's LinkedIn and Instagram


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    Also, follow our host Lara Schmoisman on social media:

    Instagram: @laraschmoisman

    Facebook: @LaraSchmoisman


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    24 mins
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