People think being creative is fun all day — but as Karly Doehla from Kasa Karly reveals, it’s hard work, grit, and faith that build an empire. 

Karly is the powerhouse founder who joins That’s So Akiba with Sarah Akiba to talk about how heartbreak led her to start her jewelry brand from scratch — and how it grew into a million-dollar business.

From selling jewelry on a fold-out table to creating the viral Samara earring, Karly opens up about motherhood, marriage, and what it really takes to stay creative, authentic, and resilient.

In this episode:

- The real story behind Kasa Karly’s million-dollar success

- How creativity can be both beautiful and exhausting

- The viral rise of the Samara earring

- Marriage, compromise, and lessons in love

- The hard truths of being a mom and entrepreneur

Timestamps:

00:00 The Exhausting Reality of Creativity

02:57 Navigating Marriage and Commitment

06:03 The Wedding Experience: Expectations vs. Reality

08:55 The Birth of Casa Carly: A Journey of Resilience

11:56 Lessons Learned from Setbacks and Growth

24:33 Celebrating Milestones and Achievements

27:42 Building a Strong Brand Identity

30:47 The Power of Authentic Connections

32:48 Transformative Experiences Through Jewelry

36:28 Overcoming Struggles and Embracing Change

40:33 Inspiration from Family and Personal Growth

42:55 Living Life with Joy and Flexibility

Learn more about Kasa Karly: https://kasakarly.com/

Follow Karly: ⁠ ⁨@KasaKarly⁩ ⁠ Kasa Karly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kasakarly/?hl=enPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatkarly/

Follow Sarah: 

Instagram:  @soakiba https://www.instagram.com/soakiba 

Podcast: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3uPL2CvjHFO6nbk0Pe3FeA 

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