Special Series: She Gambled Her Life Savings on Edible Glitter, Now Runs a $30M Business, Meet Bakery Bling Founder, Lauren Brooks

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Special Series: Up Close with Lauren Brooks of Bakery Bling 

In this special episode, we sit down with Lauren Brooks, founder and CEO of Bakery Bling, and one of the winners of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Businesses of 2024.

Lauren’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring, having gambled her life savings on edible glitter and transformed her brand from packaging orders in her kitchen to operating a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility generating over $30 million in revenue. She shares candid insights on building her business without a formal plan, the hurdles she faced with manufacturing, and how she continues to scale in the competitive baking industry. If you're curious about turning a passion project into a multimillion-dollar enterprise, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical strategies for aspiring women entrepreneurs.

The key moments in this episode are:

• 02:57 - From "Little Wasted" to Bakery Bling

• 06:55 - Pivoting and Business Growth

• 08:18 - Importance of Adaptability in Business

• 12:49 - Challenges of Manufacturing and Production

• 13:48 - The Challenges of Being Fully Owned and Operated

• 15:31 - Building Relationships with Major Retailers

• 17:45 - The Hustle Mentality and Grit

• 18:49 - Overcoming Challenges and Seeking Better Advice

• 23:32 - The Continuous Challenges of Entrepreneurship 

Links:

• Stay connected and become a KNOW Insider. Go behind the scenes, access Insider-Only content, masterclasses, and more: https://theknowwomen.com/

• Learn more about Bakery Bling: https://bakerybling.com/

• More on JPMorgan Chase: jpmorganchase.com

• Learn about Women Presidents Organization: women-presidents.com

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Sponsors:

KNOW is proud to be the media partner for the Women Presidents Organization and the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Businesses.

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Podcast Production:

Produced by our friends at The Found House.