DiscoverWHERE BRAINS MEET BEAUTYEpisode 293 - Kara Posner & Thomas Cunningham on Legal Strategy, Growth & the Business of Beauty
Episode 293 - Kara Posner & Thomas Cunningham on Legal Strategy, Growth & the Business of Beauty

Episode 293 - Kara Posner & Thomas Cunningham on Legal Strategy, Growth & the Business of Beauty

Update: 2025-10-08
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In this episode of Where Brains Meet Beauty with Jodi Katz, we explore how legal and financial experts fuel the growth of beauty and wellness brands. Guests Kara Posner, Partner at Gianuzzi Lewendon and Thomas Cunningham, Director of Business Development at Physician Growth Partners share how they help founders navigate funding, scale strategically, and prepare for exits.

From childhood dreams of animation and pro sports to careers in law and investment banking, Kara and Thomas reveal how early passions shape their approach to high-stakes advisory work. They dive into what it means to be true partners to entrepreneurs, offering not just strategy but empathy, creativity, and commitment.

Expect insights on M&A, fundraising, managing strong personalities, and why real human connection still beats any app. A must-listen for anyone building a beauty, wellness, or med spa business.

Thank you to our sponsor Beauty Connect - Get 10% off tickets with code WBMB.

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Episode 293 - Kara Posner & Thomas Cunningham on Legal Strategy, Growth & the Business of Beauty

Episode 293 - Kara Posner & Thomas Cunningham on Legal Strategy, Growth & the Business of Beauty

Jodi Katz