On this episode of 'This Mother Means Business', I’m so honoured to welcome my friend Jillian Rothe to the show, to discuss turning problems into thriving businesses. Jillian and I had the pleasure of meeting in April 2022 at the Fast Foundations Mastermind). In this episode, we delve into the importance of serving mothers in business, and how attempting to solve problems can quickly turn into business ownership! Join us as we talk all things motherhood, trying to navigate the working world as a new mother, and the happy ‘accident’ that ultimately became MAMMaway. In this world of problem solving, many mothers identify and creatively discover how to adapt in order to make things the littlest bit ‘easier’. Cut to, innovation, business, product creation and marketing practices that go into creating a unique physical product. We're lucky to hear from Jillian and her journey to solving niche issues with the Freeze It Flat. Explore the power of understanding supply chain and the science behind designing your own product.“There’s a story, there’s a reason behind it. You had a specific problem to solve and now you’ve created a business.”In this episode you will hear:• 5:00 - Jillian’s Journey as a Mother on-the-go and Product Innovation • 8:25 - Nursing in the Workplace and Patenting the Product • 17:02 - Responsibly Manufacturing in the USA• 19:40 - Getting to Your Tipping Point and Elevating Your BrandThank you so much for joining us, see you next time! To connect with Jillian Rothe regarding her business MAMMaway, visit https://mammaway.com/ or specifically https://mammaway.com/products/freezeitflat (Shopify - freezeitflat).On a more personal basis and if Jillian’s story resonated with you, check out @mammaway on Instagram.Jillian Rothe is the chief CEO, engineer, and activist behind MAMMaway - a company that supports new parents in their 4th and 5th trimester pumping journey through functional products. More specifically, MAMMaway provides pumping solutions for when the mammaries are away.Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links:• Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

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