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Dec 2021
1h 23m

197. Behind The Scenes Of Business, Lead...

Natalie Ellis
About this episode

Real talk: the idea that you should be able to balance motherhood, running your business, leading your team + every other piece of your life without any help is a total myth.

 Period.

And on this week’s episode of The BossBabe Podcast, we’re chatting with Lunya founder + CEO, Ashley Merrill, about just that. 

From why it’s important to ask for help, to how you can strategically build your team + why rest is a total non-negotiable – we’re covering it all. 

Join us this week for a very candid conversation that takes a look at the real, behind-the-scenes of business + motherhood. You don’t want to miss it. Listen now!

Highlights:

  • Why becoming a mother gave Ashley Merrill the push she needed to start her business
  • Ashley’s refreshing perspective on the realities of motherhood 
  • A sneak peek into the design details that make Lunya’s sleepwear unique 
  • The questions you need to ask yourself when starting a business
  • How to hire the right people to support your brand
  • What to really look for when hiring senior leadership


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