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23: How a Mompreneur Built a Luxury Diaper Bag Brand from Scratch with Meggan Wood

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

Release Date: 12/03/2018

41: From Breast Pump Bags to Advocacy for Working Moms Sarah Wells Entrepreneurial Journey show art 41: From Breast Pump Bags to Advocacy for Working Moms Sarah Wells Entrepreneurial Journey

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

Summary: In this episode, Laura engages Sarah Wells, founder of Sarah Wells Bags, in a deep dive into her entrepreneurial journey, from creating breast pump bags to expanding her brand into clothing products. They explore Sarah's motivation, challenges faced, and strategies for navigating rapid growth and financial hurdles. The conversation also delves into the evolution of consumer needs, adaptation during the pandemic, and Sarah's advocacy for working moms through her book. Key Points Discussed with Timestamps: Introduction (00:00:00 - 00:00:29) Laura  introduces Sarah Wells and...

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40: How to Stop Peeing Your Pants + Balancing Motherhood & Entrepreneurship with Amanda Fisher show art 40: How to Stop Peeing Your Pants + Balancing Motherhood & Entrepreneurship with Amanda Fisher

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

Summary: In this episode of the Time to Be You podcast, Laura interviews Amanda Fisher, a pelvic floor physical therapist from Empower Your Pelvis. Amanda shares her personal journey of experiencing pelvic floor issues and how it led her to specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy. They discuss various topics related to pelvic floor health, including common issues, exercises, bladder symptoms, and lifestyle factors affecting pelvic health. The conversation also delves into the challenges of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights and practical advice for...

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39: Corporate to Wellness Coach with Megan Rigby show art 39: Corporate to Wellness Coach with Megan Rigby

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

Dr. Megan Rigby, @macro_mini is a Doctorate prepared GI Nurse Practitioner, certified nutrition consultant, and owner of Macro Mini, a wellness coaching business she owns with her husband.  After competing in IFBB competitions, Megan realized she wasn't happy. She thought focusing on her physique would make her happy, but subjecting herself to different diet plans and judging her body wasn't how she wanted to live anymore. She made an important switch and decided to focus on health and nutrition.  Episode 39 of the Time To Be You podcast inspires you to follow your...

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38: Building a Franchise Business as a mom of Three with Megan Reilly  show art 38: Building a Franchise Business as a mom of Three with Megan Reilly

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

Megan Reilly, @meganlreilly, mom of three, co-founder, and COO of Tippi Toe Dance Company, a mobile kids dance company that focuses on recreational dance. The business brings dance class to the kids, making it convenient for moms everywhere! The business started by her sister in college has grown into a franchise with 30 franchises. Driven by their goals, Tippi Toes has adapted over time and has grown with customer needs.   Episode 38 of the Time To Be You podcast is all about knowing what your customer needs and figuring out how to deliver it to them. When you're trying to build your...

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37: Marketing to Moms with Katrina McCarter show art 37: Marketing to Moms with Katrina McCarter

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

Katrina McCarter, @marketingtomums  is the Founder of Marketing to Mums, a marketing research and consultancy firm, and award winning online shopping sit . For the last 15 years, she's perfected the art of marketing to moms, the most powerful consumer demographic responsible for 80% of all spending.  Companies need to make sure they're targeting the right audience to get the best sales.    Episode 37 of the Time To Be You podcast emphasizes the importance of targeting a niche market. If you don't understand who is responsible for your main source of sales, your marketing...

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36: What is your Financial Story with Hilary Hendershott  show art 36: What is your Financial Story with Hilary Hendershott

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

Hilary Hendershott, @hilarythecfp  is the Founder of Hendershott Wealth Management, a financial advisory firm for women, host of Profit Boss Radio, and a Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur. After overcoming her own financial struggles, Hilary decided to meet people where they are. Not everyone can come to the table with six figures to invest, so she created 7 Steps to Wealth to help empower women to own their financial well-being. ⁣   Episode 36 of the Time To Be You podcast encourages women to own up to their financial situations. Debt, high interest loans, and other money...

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35: What is Your Inner Dialog Really Saying with Lauren Zander show art 35: What is Your Inner Dialog Really Saying with Lauren Zander

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

Lauren Zander, @laurenzander_coach, is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of the Handel Group, a life coaching and corporate consulting company, and author of Maybe It's You: Cut the Crap. As a pioneer of life-coaching, she developed the Handel Method which is used by companies and schools to teach people personal integrity. Why are people committed to keeping promises to others but not to themselves? ⁣    Episode 35 of the Time To Be You podcast teaches you to focus on your inner dialogue in order to find what you truly love. Lauren believes we inherit emotional DNA from our parents...

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34: Overcoming Perfectionism and Comparison in Your Business with Michelle Knight show art 34: Overcoming Perfectionism and Comparison in Your Business with Michelle Knight

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

Michelle Knight, @brandmerrycoaching, Branding and Business Coach and the founder of shifts the focus inward to help people find their life-goals and business objectives. Knowing your purpose will translate into your business. Start by blocking out the outside expectations and removing comparison to focus on the inner you.    Episode 34 of the Time To Be You podcast encourages you to forget about societal expectations in order to find the true meaning of your life. Putting the focus on yourself and your inner happiness will transform your business into a purposeful one. The sooner...

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33: The Real Inner Work for Success with Debra Maldonado show art 33: The Real Inner Work for Success with Debra Maldonado

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

⁣⠀Debra Maldonado, @debrabmaldonado, is a master life coach, instructor, and bestselling author of Let Love In.  She helps awaken peoples mind for their personal development which is what lead her to find her purpose in life, to help people be happy. Debra wants people to know it's okay to feel guilty sometimes or like you're not enough, but if you're conscious of it you can take steps to manage it. You have to realize where you are may not be perfect, but that's because it's not complete. No-one really has it figured out, you have to figure it out for yourself too.  ...

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32: Practical Sales and Marketing Techniques with Mitchell Levy  show art 32: Practical Sales and Marketing Techniques with Mitchell Levy

Time To Be You Podcast - Entrepreneurship - Self-Development - Motivation and Business with Laura Berens

Mitchell Levy, @mitchell.levy,  the aha guy, is a global credibility expert; he's created 20 businesses, provided strategic consulting for 100 companies, advised 500 CEOs, and is an international Amazon best selling author. Mitch discovered how to establish himself as a thought leader and is passing that expertise along to clients by creating sustainable credibility.   Episode 32 of the Time To Be You podcast helps entrepreneurs tap into their expertise. You have to identify what pain point you're solving for your customer and present it in a way that answers exactly what's in it...

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Meggan Wood, @lilyjadeco creator of Lily Jade, was on a mission to not only create a great diaper bag, but to be a blessing for women. Even though she had no design experience, she built her diaper bags based on the real needs of moms everywhere and gives back to them whenever she can. With the support of her husband Landon, she started the design process and together they built Lily Jade one bag at a time! 
 
Episode 23 of the Time To Be You Podcast proves you don't need to have everything figured out in order to start building something great! Meggan personifies that life truly is a marathon and not a sprint - with twists and turns you have to figure out along the way. So get your running gear ready and head off to find your next adventure...who knows, you may even become an entrepreneur! 
 
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Questions asked on this episode:
1. Can you give us a brief background of you and how you started Lily Jade?
2. What's been on of the hardest things you have come across building a business from scratch?
3. How did you grow? Was it through Instagram or other online presence?
4. If you had one piece of advice to give another women entrepreneur out there that is just starting out in creating their own business what would it be?
5. How did you manage to start your business financially and did you decide to take on any outside investors? How were you able to grow if not?
6. Where do you see Lily Jade 5 years from now?
7. How has it been working with your husband and what is the best way to grow a team?
 
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Bio:
Meggan Wood is the co-founder, designer, and branding maestro behind the leather diaper bag and handbag brand, Lily Jade. It all started when she was a new mom and diaper bag options weren’t available for the woman who valued quality AND organization. As a solution, Meggan carried her leather tote filled with a ziploc bag “organizational” system. Her friends thought it was hilarious but her husband, Landon, knew she was on to something. Encouraging her vision, Landon asked her to design the diaper bag of her dreams, and friends, that’s how she went from happy homeschool mom to successful business owner in one year! After launching Lily Jade from their home in San Antonio, Texas in 2013, Meggan said “As much as I love a good diaper bag, this has to be about more than just bags. I want Lily Jade to be a blessing to women.” With that aim in mind, LIly Jade values hosting giveaways, championing adoptive families, inviting women into friendship through Nourishment & Encouragement Groups and helping out mommas with unexpected pregnancies by partnering with Embrace Grace. All you really need to know about Meggan though is that she loves people, sunshine, Jesus and a great bra!
 
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