Special Series: She Left School at 16 - Now She's CEO of a $15 Million Company, Meet Coverflex Manufacturing CEO, Mellanie Askew

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Special Series: Up Close with Mellanie Askew of Coverflex Manufacturing

From leaving school in 10th grade to now leading a sustainable manufacturing business, Mellanie's story is a testament to resilience and taking unconventional paths to success. But how did she transition from construction to entrepreneurship? What unexpected obstacles did she face as a woman in a male-dominated field? And how did she scale her business from scratch?

In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Mellanie Askew, founder, president, and CEO of Coverflex Manufacturing. Starting as a high school dropout and transitioning from construction to the boardroom, Mellanie now leads a sustainable manufacturing company that ranks 31st on the list of the 50 fastest-growing women-owned and led businesses in the U.S. Her story is not just about overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry; it also highlights the importance of sustainability and the power of unconventional career paths.

The key moments in this episode are:

• 01:27 - Introducing Melanie and Coverflex Manufacturing

• 04:31 - From Construction to Entrepreneurship

• 07:37 - Environmental Impact and Sustainability

• 10:12 - Thriving in a Male-Dominated Industry

• 13:41 - Family and Business

• 14:34 - Giving Back

• 15:49 - Business Scaling

• 17:08 - Advice for Women Entrepreneurs

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• Learn more about Coverflex Manufacturing: https://www.coverflex.net/

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Podcast Production:

Produced by our friends at The Found House.