Angela O'Brien is the founder and designer behind Cleobella, a California-based, sustainable, and ethically made fashion and accessory brand that works with artisans and small factories around the world to produce some truly amazing, authentic goods. As her brand grew, the bags became beloved staples for celebrities like Halle Berry, Vanessa Hutchins, and Kate Hudson. With a global team of talented collaborators, Cleobella now produces amazing textiles and dresses, and the brand is even expanding into swimwear this year!She is someone I look up to personally, as a female entrepreneur, and as someone who, in a very saturated market, decided she could break in to create something new and beautiful to share with the world.From California to Bali, India to Hawaii – Angela has a fascinating life story going from a model to world traveling entrepreneur, and now as a mother of two young kids. It's a pleasure to welcome my friend, Angela O'Brien, to the show.We also cover…00:02:15 — Catching Up With Angela O'BrienTaking a trip around the world as a young newlywed Falling in love with Bali and IndiaFrom traveling to launching a growing businessBuilding resilience to rejection as a young modelBootstrapping from LA Farmer’s MarketsEvolving from hand bags into clothing and retail 00:26:26 — What Goes Into a Sustainable Fashion Line?Working with local artisans to create GOTS certified clothingStrategy behind having limited availability of organic materialsUsing cut-to-order fabrics to limit waste and create demandAncient process of block printing (NY Times)How the brand embodies “perfectly imperfect”Celebrating 1,000 employees in India Angela’s gratitude for her global team00:39:10 — The Entrepreneur's Journey Diagnosed with Epstein–Barr at 16Challenge, loss – and keeping up hopeDiagnosed with fibromyalgia at 30Leaning on her support system 00:45:50 — How to Prioritize a Work-Life Balance Cold plunges, sauna, and making movement fun Kundalini and breathworkSleep is medicine Saying ‘no’ and keeping boundaries Juggling it all as a momSlowing down and checking in with yourself 01:01:18 — The Future of CleobellaNurturing the femininity and global inspiration of CleobellaSwimwear launching in 2023Growing in the resort spaceSpending more time doing less The power of connecting with female entrepreneurs Resources:Shop: cleobella.comCleobella: @cleobellaInstagram: @angieobConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:Vuori | Get 20%...

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