The Real Good Podcast

Bootstrapping a Wellness Empire: How The Movement Lab Scaled Without Investors


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In this week's episode of The Real Good Podcast, we're sitting down with Jessica Mandel, co-founder of the premier wellness brand, The Movement Lab! 🧘‍♀️


This business was founded by a powerful mother-daughter success story. Jessica brings the financial laser-focus and detail, while her mom, Lisa Palmer brings the "hustler" grit and 20 years of technical expertise.


Starting from a single studio with zero budget, they’ve built a wellness empire in Cape Town with thriving studios in Sea Point and Claremont, plus a global on-demand app. They are redefining fitness by moving away from linear workouts to 3D functional movement designed for longevity.


Jessica opens up about:


✨ The art of being "scrappy" and bootstrapping without funding.

✨ Why perfectionism kills progress (her "three plane parachutes" rule).

✨ How they built a world-class brand on their own terms.


Listen to this inspiring story of resilience and female entrepreneurship! 🎧

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