In this engaging conversation, Dr. Brent Ridge shares his remarkable journey from being a physician to co-founding Beekman 1802, a successful skincare brand rooted in kindness and community. He discusses the creation of the Martha Stewart Center for Living, the impact of reality TV on brand exposure, and the scientific principles behind their goat milk products. Dr. Ridge emphasizes the importance of kindness in business and the lessons from his book 'Goat Wisdom,' which offers timeless insights for building a legacy business. The conversation also touches on the challenges of scaling a business while maintaining intimacy and community engagement, as well as the exciting future plans for Beekman 1802. About the guest Dr. Brent Ridge completed his medical training at Columbia University in NYC and an American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) fellowship in the genetics of aging at Harvard University. He served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital wher...