EP 11: CEO to Zamboni Driver? Meet the Founder of Skin Grip, Isaac Parkinson

Two years ago I randomly applied for a Social Media Manager position for an online patch company I had recently tried out with the intention of being more involved in the diabetes community. What I didn’t expect was that I would witness this company disrupt the diabetes space in such an impactful and influential space. Skin Grip has easily become a leader in the diabetes space, not only in their top-notch product – but in how they lead with integrity, prioritize accessibility and give back to the community.

Meet Isaac, Founder and CEO of Skin Grip. In today’s discussion, we talk all about how the company started, where they plan to go, and how Isaac leads differently than any company I’ve seen. Oh, and make sure to stay tuned at the end because we announce a huge way that Skin Grip is giving back and how you can be apart of it. 

Resources for today’s episode: 
– Check out Skin Grip HERE
– Apply for the Skin Grip T1D Scholarship HERE
– Follow Skin Grip on Instagram HERE

SHOW NOTES

• ⏰ (1:06): Introducing this week’s guest
• ⏰ (1:42): Isaac, do you want to introduce yourself?
• ⏰ (4:53): Taylor Swift
• ⏰ (6:27): You’re actually one of the few people on the show that doesn’t have diabetes, which most people probably don’t know since Skin Grip tailors to the diabetes community. Can you share a bit about your connection to diabetes and how it’s impacted your family?
• ⏰ (10:09): What do you feel like was the biggest learning curve was for you and your family?
• ⏰ (12:09): Do you mind sharing how Skin Grip came to fruition? How that idea came up?
• ⏰ (17:35): Do you mind sharing a little bit more about that, and kind of what you bring to the diabetes community that’s more than just a, a well performing patch?
• ⏰ (23:09): When you’re looking ahead at the next 5-10 years, whats the vision?
• ⏰ (27:47): Do you mind sharing a bit on the ways that you give back, the ways that you share your values and share that transparency?
• ⏰ (32:12): You really listen to the community; what people are talking about, what they want from the brands they are buying from, what they want to hear, where they want the money to go, what they’re looking for. I, and the community, really respect that.
• ⏰ (34:26): Let’s talk a little bit more about your entrepreneurship journey. What inspired your leadership and who you look up to?
• ⏰ (40:54): By the time this episode comes out, we’ll be announcing something I think is huge. Do you mind talking about that a little bit?
  – Skin Grip T1D Scholarship – bold.org – Search “Skin Grip T1D Scholarship”. Application deadline is March 1 2022.
• ⏰ (47:11): Is there anything you want to add about Skin Grip, yourself, anything?
• ⏰ (48:00): Thank you for coming on!
• ⏰ (48:10): Visit SkinGrip.com or visit them @SkinGrip on IG. Code “LISSIE” saves you 10% on your order!

Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.

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