Press & Media

Tara and Todd Youngblood
In the Media

From TEDx stages to Forbes, TechCrunch, Inc. Magazine, Yahoo Finance Live, and 50+ leading health and business podcasts — Tara and Todd have shared the science and strategy behind building category-defining companies.

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Forbes
Council Contributor
TechCrunch
$37M Raise
Inc. Magazine
7× Inc. 5000
Yahoo Finance
Live TV Segment
TEDx
Keynote Speaker
The Dr. Oz Show
Brain Health Expert
Cheddar
TV Interview
Fox
TV Interview
CNET
Product Feature
TIME
Top 100 Inventions
Consumer Reports
Product Review
Wirecutter
NYT Review
Healthline
Expert Feature
Yahoo Life
Feature
MSN
Feature
Business Wire
Press Release
50+
Podcast Appearances
TEDx
Keynote Speaker
Forbes
Council Contributor
Inc.
7× Honoree
TechCrunch
$37M Raise Featured
Yahoo Finance
Live TV Segment
Dr. Tara Youngblood
Dr. Tara Youngblood
Co-Founder & CMO, T2 Consulting
Forbes Council ContributorTEDx Speaker50+ PatentsPhD
Todd Youngblood
Todd Youngblood
Co-Founder & CSO, T2 Consulting
3 Exits (incl. KKR)7× Inc. 5000$2B+ RevenueRetail Expert

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44 appearances

Speaking

How a Sleep Recipe Changed My Life

TEDxCaryWomen

Tara's TEDx talk on the science of sleep temperature — one of the most-shared talks on sleep biology and her recipe for restorative sleep.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2019
Press

ChiliSleep's Parent Company Raises $37M and Merges with Ebb

TechCrunch

TechCrunch covers ChiliSleep's $37M raise and merger — a landmark moment in the company's journey to becoming a KKR portfolio company.

BothChiliPad / Sleepme2020
TV / Video

MLB Teams Partner with ChiliSleep to Help Performance

Yahoo Finance Live

Yahoo Finance Live segment on ChiliSleep's partnerships with Major League Baseball teams to optimize athlete sleep and performance.

BothChiliPad / Sleepme2023
Press

Forbes Business Council — Contributor & Member Profile

Forbes

Dr. Tara Youngblood is a vetted member and active contributor to the Forbes Business Council — publishing expert articles on growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

TaraT2 Consulting2021
Press

3 Tips for Bringing an Invention to Market and Protecting It

Inc. Magazine

Todd and Tara share their patent strategy and lessons from building a 50+ patent portfolio around ChiliPad — featured in Inc. Magazine.

BothChiliPad / Sleepme2022
Press Release

ChiliSleep Parent Company Changes Name to Sleepme Inc.

Business Wire

Official Business Wire press release announcing the rebrand to Sleepme Inc. and launch of the new SaaS sleep platform.

BothChiliPad / Sleepme2021
Podcast

Master Your Sleep, Master Your Life

The Life Stylist Podcast with Luke Storey (#405)

Todd and Tara share top tools and power practices for sleep optimization, covering 10,000+ hours of sleep science research.

BothChiliPad / Sleepme2022
Podcast

Tara Youngblood on Better Sleep With ChiliPad

Wellness Mama Podcast (#270)

Tara joins Katie Wells to discuss the science of sleep temperature, the ChiliPad technology, and practical sleep optimization strategies.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2020
Podcast

ChiliPad CEO & Co-Founder, Author of Reprogram Your Sleep

Sleep Is A Skill Podcast (Episode 12)

Tara discusses the backstory of ChiliPad, nocturnal body temperature science, and her book Reprogram Your Sleep.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2020
Podcast

ChiliSleep — An Interview with Todd & Tara Youngblood

Gladden Longevity Podcast (Episode 101)

Todd and Tara join Dr. Jeffrey Gladden to discuss sleep science, the ChiliSleep technology, and longevity optimization.

BothChiliPad / Sleepme2021
Podcast

ChiliPad: Why You Should Never Give Up

The Mike Dillard Show

Tara shares the entrepreneurial journey behind ChiliPad — from invention to category creation — and why persistence is the ultimate competitive advantage.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2019
Podcast

The Science of Temperature and Sleep

From Doctor to Patient Podcast

Tara explains the biophysics of sleep temperature and how the ChiliPad technology was developed from first principles.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2020
Podcast

The Integrative Approach to Sleep Everyone Needs to Know

Thrive State Podcast with Kien Vuu

Todd discusses the integrative approach to sleep optimization, combining temperature science with lifestyle interventions.

ToddChiliPad / Sleepme2021
Podcast

087 — Todd Youngblood: Sleep-Driven Health

Primed Mind Podcast

Todd explores how sleep-driven health principles can transform performance, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

ToddChiliPad / Sleepme2021
Podcast

Better Sleep Through Temperature Regulation

ManTalks Podcast

Todd joins ManTalks to discuss the science of temperature regulation for sleep and how men can optimize their recovery.

ToddChiliPad / Sleepme2020
Podcast

Episode 41: The Vital Role of Sleep

Ed Paget Podcast

Tara discusses the vital role of sleep in health, performance, and longevity with performance coach Ed Paget.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2020
Podcast

ChiliPad — How to Maximize Your Sleep

Engearment Podcast

A wide-ranging conversation about sleep science, the ChiliPad technology, and the future of sleep optimization.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2020
Podcast

How to Live Your Best Life (Bits of Gold Ep. 55)

Bits of Gold Podcast (Acast)

Tara shares her philosophy on living your best life through sleep science, entrepreneurship, and personal optimization.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2020
Podcast

Reprogram Your Sleep: A Recipe for Effective Sleep

Stop Chasing Pain Podcast (Ep. 209)

Tara discusses her book and the practical framework for reprogramming sleep patterns using temperature and circadian biology.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2021
Podcast

Hardcore Hibernation & Biohacking the Bedroom

The Life Stylist Podcast with Luke Storey (PodcastNotes)

PodcastNotes summary of Todd and Tara's appearance on Luke Storey's Life Stylist show covering sleep biohacking.

BothChiliPad / Sleepme2022
Podcast

Get Good Sleep (Wealthy Wellthy #243)

Wealthy Wellthy Podcast

Todd and Tara join the Wealthy Wellthy podcast to discuss the connection between sleep quality, health, and financial performance.

BothChiliPad / Sleepme2023
Podcast

Control Your Temperature, Control Your Sleep

The Made to Thrive Show

Todd and Tara explain the science of temperature-controlled sleep and how it can transform health and performance.

BothChiliPad / Sleepme2021
Podcast

Simply Human Podcast #223 — Tara Youngblood

Simply Human Podcast

Tara shares her journey as a scientist-entrepreneur and the sleep science behind ChiliPad's category-defining technology.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2023
Podcast

Upgrade Spotlight: Improve Your Sleep

The Human Upgrade (Dave Asprey / Bulletproof)

Tara appears on Dave Asprey's Human Upgrade podcast to discuss biohacking sleep through temperature regulation.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2022
Podcast

Are You Getting Healthy Sleep? (Make America Healthy #60)

Make America Healthy Podcast

Tara joins Dr. Barry Krakow to discuss healthy sleep practices, sleep disorders, and the science of temperature-based sleep optimization.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2023
Podcast

A Recipe for Effective Sleep

The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Tara shares her sleep recipe framework with Dr. Mindy Pelz, covering temperature, circadian rhythm, and sleep architecture.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2022
Podcast

Sleep Well, Live Well

MAKE/IMPACT Podcast

Tara connects sleep science to entrepreneurial performance and the habits that drive sustainable business growth.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2021
Podcast

How To Sleep Better for Your Health

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Tara and Dr. G explore the connection between sleep quality, immune function, and long-term health optimization.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2023
Podcast

How Temperature Impacts Sleep

The Blueprint Podcast

Tara breaks down the physiology of how body temperature drives sleep onset, sleep depth, and recovery quality.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2021
Podcast

The Science of Sleep and Why It Matters

Muscle Intelligence Podcast

Tara joins Ben Pakulski to discuss the science of sleep, muscle recovery, and how temperature optimization accelerates athletic performance.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2019
Podcast

The Damn Good Day Show — Tara Youngblood

The Damn Good Day Show (SoundCloud)

Tara shares her story of building ChiliPad from a personal problem into a global sleep technology brand.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2020
Podcast

Believe in the Run — Interview with Tara Youngblood

Believe in the Run

Tara discusses sleep science for runners and endurance athletes, covering temperature regulation and recovery optimization.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2020
Podcast

Reimagining Sleep: From Waterbeds to Gel Technology

Podbean Podcast

Tara traces the evolution of sleep technology from waterbeds to the patented gel-based system behind Geli Sleep.

TaraGeli Sleep2025
Podcast

Unlocking Better Sleep

Dr. Christine Schaffner Podcast

Tara and Dr. Christine Schaffner explore the intersection of functional medicine and sleep technology.

TaraGeli Sleep2025
Podcast

James Swanwick Show #355 — Tara Youngblood

James Swanwick Show (Podbean)

Tara joins James Swanwick to discuss sleep optimization, the science of temperature, and building a sleep technology company.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2021
Podcast

S4 E2: Todd Youngblood on Business Growth

Lake Norman Business Podcast

Todd discusses the principles behind the Breakthrough GROWTH Method and how T2 Consulting helps businesses scale from $1M to $25M.

ToddT2 Consulting2023
Video

Tara Youngblood & The Pursuit of Entrepreneurship

YouTube

Tara shares her entrepreneurial journey, the lessons from building ChiliPad, and her vision for the future of sleep technology.

TaraYoungblood Coaching2024
Podcast

Fall Asleep Immediately

Your Lifestyle Is Your Medicine Podcast

Tara shares her most actionable techniques for falling asleep faster and improving sleep quality through lifestyle interventions.

TaraYoungblood Coaching2024
Podcast

How Geli Sleep Is Changing Sleep Forever

The FAM Podcast

Tara introduces Geli Sleep and the patented gel-based mattress technology that redefines sleep comfort and temperature regulation.

TaraGeli Sleep2025
Press

Tara Youngblood: On Starting a Movement to Help People Sleep

Authority Magazine / Medium

Tara discusses her vision for transforming global sleep health and the science behind Chili Technology's category-creating products.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2021
Press

Women Who Lead: Dr. Tara Youngblood

Geli Sleep Blog

A profile of Dr. Tara Youngblood as a pioneering woman in sleep science, technology, and entrepreneurship.

TaraGeli Sleep2025
Press Release

Geli Unveils Groundbreaking Gel-Technology Mattress

Yahoo Finance / AccessNewswire

Geli announces its innovative gel-based mattress technology designed to address the fundamental aspects of sleep quality.

BothGeli Sleep2026
Press Release

Geli Announces Revolutionary Mattress Technology to Combat Insomnia Crisis

Financial Content / MarketerMedia

Geli introduces a groundbreaking sleep innovation with decades of sleep science and technology behind it.

BothGeli Sleep2026
Speaking

TEDxCaryWomen — How A Sleep Recipe Changed My Life (Transcript)

SingJuPost / TEDx

Full transcript of Tara's TEDxCaryWomen talk on the science of sleep temperature and her recipe for effective, restorative sleep.

TaraChiliPad / Sleepme2019
Breakthrough Growth by Tara and Todd Youngblood
Coming Soon — 2026

Breakthrough Growth

The definitive playbook for scaling your business from $1M to $25M. Tara and Todd Youngblood share the exact Breakthrough GROWTH Method they used to build, scale, and exit three businesses — earning seven Inc. 5000 recognitions and 50+ patents along the way.

Media and Speaking Inquiries

Tara and Todd are available for podcast interviews, keynote speaking, panel discussions, and media commentary on business growth, product development, patent strategy, and sleep science.

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