How do you transform personal struggles into authentic brand messaging while building a business that truly reflects your values?

I'm so excited to share my conversation with Samantha Gold, founder of Motette—a modern baby and toddler essentials brand that's completely redefining the children's clothing space. Samantha's journey is deeply personal, shaped by her seven years of sobriety and her experience as a mom to two little ones just 19 months apart. What started as pure frustration with cheesy prints and uncomfortable baby clothes has blossomed into something extraordinary—a brand built entirely in public and co-created with a community of 1,500 moms who literally vote on everything from prints to product names.

From her upcoming mommy-and-me pajama line to her weekly "Motette Mom Crush" feature that celebrates women in her community, Samantha's approach to entrepreneurship is pure magic—grounded in faith over fear and community over competition.

Key Talking Points:
In this episode, we discuss…

• Why Samantha chose to share her 7-year sobriety journey on Instagram and how it became her superpower
• How Samantha turned product development into community engagement (even letting her community name the brand!)
• The magic of creating Motette completely in public and why transparency beats perfection
• Samantha's "faith over fear" moment leaving her CEO role to chase her entrepreneurial dreams
• Why two-way zippers matter at 2 AM and how bamboo fabric is changing the baby clothing game

Time Stamps:

[01:30] Introduction to Samantha Gold and her brand Motette
[03:45] Samantha's story and how sobriety is woven into Motette's brand values
[07:20] The decision to share recovery journey openly on Instagram
[12:15] Building community through recovery groups and authentic connections
[15:30] Co-creating Motette with 1,500 moms and the power of community input
[19:45] The sustainable and functional design philosophy behind Motette products
[23:10] Why bamboo fabric and its benefits for sensitive skin and sustainability
[26:40] The trademark journey and how "Motette" got its name using AI
[30:25] Expanding the brand message through elevated prints and thoughtful design
[34:50] Upcoming mommy-and-me pajamas and collaborative product development
[38:15] The "Motette Mom Crush" initiative and supporting other female founders
[41:30] Balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and staying present
[45:20] Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: courage over fear and just start

Connect with Samantha Gold and Motette:

Website: Motette— Link Here

Social: Instagram | LinkedIn

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Are you ready to transform your relationship with money and manifest the abundance you deserve?

In this high-frequency conversation, I sit down with the incredible Jacqui Vasquez, money mindset coach and manifestation expert, to uncover how our thoughts and feelings about money directly impact our ability to attract wealth. In this episode, Jacqui shares her personal journey from quitting her government job to launching her own flower shop while expanding her coaching business simultaneously. Through her inspiring story and practical advice, we explore how manifestation works, why your inner world creates your outer reality, and simple daily practices that can transform your money mindset without taking hours of your time.

Key Talking Points:
In this episode, we discuss…

• Jacqui’s manifestation journey from government employee to entrepreneur
• How to balance multiple passions without limiting yourself
• The power of affirmations and timer reminders for consistent manifestation
• Why your inner world directly creates your outer financial reality
• Simple 5-minute manifestation techniques anyone can implement
• The relationship between gratitude and receiving money
• How to maintain "happy money" energy in both receiving and spending
• Why embracing "mess" is essential to transformation
• Jacqui’s "Journal Your Business Profitable" workbook and methodology

Time Stamps:

[01:30] Introduction to Jacqui Vasquez and her money mindset expertise
[03:30] Jacqui shares her story of manifesting her way out of her government job
[06:15] Balancing multiple passions and embracing your multidimensional self
[10:45] How our inner world creates our outer reality
[13:20] Simple manifestation techniques for busy people
[17:40] The power of setting reminder alarms for affirmations and "dance parties"
[23:50] The 55x5 and 3-6-9 manifestation methods
[26:30] Introduction to Jacqui’s "Journal Your Business Profitable" workbook
[31:15] Bridging money mindset work with manifestation practices
[34:30] My personal story of clearing credit card debt through manifestation
[39:20] Treating life's challenges as lessons and stepping stones

Connect with Jacqui Vasquez:

Website: Jacqui Vasquez + The Pursuit to Happy— Link Here

Journal: Journal Your Business Profitable Workbook— Link Here

Social: Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Clubhouse

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How can women of color reclaim their financial narrative when traditional advice doesn't reflect their reality?

I sat down with Alejandra Rojas, founder, writer, and host of The Brown Way to Money Podcast. Alejandra shares her powerful journey of redefining money for women of color, challenging traditional financial advice that fails to acknowledge generational and cultural experiences. From discovering her pregnancy to transforming her business vision, Alejandra reveals how embracing childlike curiosity can help women of color reclaim their voices in the financial world and break free from limiting beliefs.

Key Talking Points:
In this episode, we discuss…

• How becoming a mother transformed Alejandra's business vision and mission
• The unique financial challenges Black and Brown women face through generational and cultural experiences
• Why traditional financial advice often fails for communities of color
• The five-layer process for identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs around money
• How embracing childlike curiosity can transform your relationship with money
• The Brown Way to Money methodology for achieving financial independence

Time Stamps:

[03:15] Alejandra shares how pregnancy changed her business perspective
[08:45] Why traditional financial advice doesn't work for communities of color
[15:20] Understanding the cultural context behind money beliefs
[20:40] Masterclass on identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs
[27:30] The five-layer process for addressing money blocks
[33:15] Bringing childlike curiosity back to business decisions
[39:50] Reframing how we think about financial milestones
[44:30] Information about Alejandra's platforms and resources

Connect with Alejandra Rojas:

The Brown Way to Money Podcast: www.brownwaytomoney.com

Limiting Beliefs Guide: Link Here

Social: YouTube | Instagram

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