Welcome to Post Run High with Kate Mackz

From Facebook Apps to Teachable

The Birth of Teachable

The Creator Economy

Selling Teachable: Navigating the Challenges

Life After the Sale

Post-Sale Personal Changes

Teachable's Unique Approach

Lessons Learned and Advice

Closing Remarks

Ankur Nagpal shares the story of how he founded Teachable and sold the company for $250M.

In this inspiring conversation, Ankur Nagpal opens up about his multicultural upbringing, early love of cricket, and how moving to the U.S. at 17 shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From his first viral Facebook quizzes to founding and selling Teachable for $250M, Ankur shares practical lessons on grit, identity, and building something meaningful. He discusses how America’s culture of risk-taking enabled his success, why unscalable hustle matters, and what comes next after achieving financial freedom. A must-listen for anyone chasing creative or business dreams.

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Ankur Nagpal shares the story of how he founded Teachable and sold the company for $250M.
In this inspiring conversation, Ankur Nagpal opens up about his multicultural upbringing, early love of cricket, and how moving to the U.S. at 17 shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From his first viral Facebook quizzes to founding and selling Teachable for $250M, Ankur shares practical lessons on grit, identity, and building something meaningful. He discusses how America&rsquo;s culture of risk-taking enabled his success, why unscalable hustle matters, and what comes next after achieving financial freedom. A must-listen for anyone chasing creative or business dreams.
Post Run High Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/postrunhigh/">https://www.instagram.com/postrunhigh/</a>
Kate Mackz YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz">https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz</a>
Kate Mackz Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/">https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/</a>

Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed. Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they’ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth. Each episode explores the mindset behind performance — what keeps people going when things get hard — and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.

Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed.&nbsp;Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they&rsquo;ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth.&nbsp;Each episode explores the mindset behind performance &mdash; what keeps people going when things get hard &mdash; and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.
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Post Run High

Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.

Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.

This isn’t a show about success on paper. It’s about what people carry behind the scenes — how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.
Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.
This isn&rsquo;t a show about success on paper. It&rsquo;s about what people carry behind the scenes &mdash; how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

Post Run High with Kate Mackz

Ankur Nagpal: Teachable Founder Story — Lessons on Building, Selling, and Starting Over

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The Art of Connection in Sales

Building a Brand with Trust

The Art of Makeup

Laura's Upper East Side Makeup Studio

Laura's QVC Breakthrough

The Three Ws of Selling

Live Shopping Evolution: QVC to TikTok Shop

Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

The Power of Human Connection in Business

Lessons from Laura Geller's Journey

Laura Geller is one of the original architects of modern beauty—a professionally trained makeup artist who turned her craft into a category-defining brand. From working with top celebrities to pioneering live selling on QVC, she didn’t just build products—she changed how beauty is communicated, taught, and sold.

In this episode, Laura breaks down the real reason people buy—and why most founders get it wrong. Her approach was never about selling products. It was about building trust, understanding the customer deeply, and making people feel seen.

This is a conversation about more than beauty—it’s about human behavior, trust, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.

Laura Geller is one of the original architects of modern beauty&mdash;a professionally trained makeup artist who turned her craft into a category-defining brand. From working with top celebrities to pioneering live selling on QVC, she didn&rsquo;t just build products&mdash;she changed how beauty is communicated, taught, and sold.
In this episode, Laura breaks down the real reason people buy&mdash;and why most founders get it wrong. Her approach was never about selling products. It was about building trust, understanding the customer deeply, and making people feel seen.
This is a conversation about more than beauty&mdash;it&rsquo;s about human behavior, trust, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.

Laura Geller: Building a Brand That Grows With You (Not Against You)

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The Misconception of Expensive Wellness

Movement and Medicine: A Doctor's Perspective

The Importance of Daily Movement

Prescribing Exercise as Medicine

The Impact of Intensity and Motivation

Health Span vs Longevity

The Overemphasis on Longevity

The Power of Consistency

Common Running Injuries and Prevention

The Importance of Proper Running Shoes

Running Mechanics and Age

Pregnancy and Postpartum Running

The Future of Health and Fitness Integration

Bridging the Gap: Men's and Women's Fitness

The Peptide Craze and Its Concerns

Essential Supplements and Final Thoughts

The Power of Smiling: A Life-Changing Habit

You don’t need expensive supplements, biohacks, or protocols to be healthy.

Dr. Jordan Metzl—sports medicine physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery—has spent decades treating everyone from everyday people to elite athletes. His biggest takeaway? The things that actually work are simple—and free.

In this episode, we break down:
Why modern wellness is overcomplicated (and often wrong)
The simple habits that actually drive long-term health
Why motivation isn’t the problem—and what is
How movement acts as the most powerful form of preventive medicine
The biggest mistakes people make when trying to “get healthy”

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough—or not doing the right things—this episode is a reset.

You don&rsquo;t need expensive supplements, biohacks, or protocols to be healthy.
Dr. Jordan Metzl&mdash;sports medicine physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery&mdash;has spent decades treating everyone from everyday people to elite athletes. His biggest takeaway? The things that actually work are simple&mdash;and free.
In this episode, we break down:
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If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like you&rsquo;re not doing enough&mdash;or not doing the right things&mdash;this episode is a reset.

You Don’t Need Money to Be Healthy (A Doctor Explains What Actually Works)

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The Fertility Crisis

The Rising Tide of Infertility

Challenging the Luck Narrative

Understanding Infertility Statistics

The Menstrual Cycle Explained

Ovulation Tracking Methods

The Impact of Birth Control on Fertility

The Biological Clock: Age and Fertility

Egg Freezing and Proactive Fertility Care

The Importance of Early Fertility Testing

The Optimal Age for Egg Freezing

The Reality of Advanced Maternal Age

Personal Struggles with Infertility

Supporting Friends Through Pregnancy and Loss

Early Signs of Miscarriage

Mindset and Recovery After Miscarriage

The Fertility Formula: A 3-6 Month Protocol

Male Fertility Factors and Improvements

Timing and Techniques for Conception

Debunking Myths About Getting Pregnant

PCOS and Endometriosis: Impact on Fertility

The Two Week Wait: Symptoms and Expectations

Fertility Book and Pregnancy Preparation

Exercise and Pregnancy

Fertility is something most people assume they understand—until they’re in it.

In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford, a board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, breaks down what actually determines your chances of getting pregnant—and why so many people are getting it wrong.

We talk about why infertility rates are rising, what both men and women often overlook, and how to take a more proactive approach to your fertility before you start trying. From understanding your cycle to knowing when to get tested, this is the kind of information most people wish they had years earlier.

Whether you’re trying to conceive now, are struggling with infertility, have gone through a pregnancy loss, or just want to be more informed about your body, this episode will give you a clearer, more honest picture of what fertility actually looks like.

Fertility is something most people assume they understand&mdash;until they&rsquo;re in it.
In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford, a board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, breaks down what actually determines your chances of getting pregnant&mdash;and why so many people are getting it wrong.
We talk about why infertility rates are rising, what both men and women often overlook, and how to take a more proactive approach to your fertility before you start trying. From understanding your cycle to knowing when to get tested, this is the kind of information most people wish they had years earlier.
Whether you&rsquo;re trying to conceive now, are struggling with infertility, have gone through a pregnancy loss, or just want to be more informed about your body, this episode will give you a clearer, more honest picture of what fertility actually looks like.

Fertility Expert: 1 in 5 Couples Now Have Infertility — What Every Woman Should Know Before Trying to Conceive | Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD

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Ankur Nagpal: Teachable Founder Story — Lessons on Building, Selling, and Starting Over

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