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Episode 226: From growing up in Singapore to living the American dream, this week Natalie is joined by Denise Lee, the dynamic force behind the thriving active wear brand we know and love: Alala. She opens up about her traditional upbringing and the influence her parents had on her natural transition into the world of fashion and entrepreneurship. Denise then expresses her true thoughts on business school and if it’s really worth it, why you shouldn’t quit your job right away when you start your own company, and why she regrets not putting more effort into marketing Alala sooner. Her story touches on the oh-so-relatable experience of imposter syndrome, struggling with body image, and why we need to stop tying our identity to our work. This episode offers a candid glimpse into the complexities of entrepreneurship and self-discovery and will hopefully leave you feeling that much more inspired. Enjoy!
Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Denise @denisexlee, @alala and check out Alala at www.alalastyle.com
Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:
Lume - Get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code REALREEL at lumedeodorant.com/REALREEL
Honeylove - Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/REALREEL
Delavie - Use discount code “REALREEL” for 10% off your purchase!
Ritual - Visit ritual.com/realreel to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/realreel
OUAI - Go to theouai.com and use code REALREEL for 15% off your entire purchase!
LMT - Go to DrinkLMNT.com/RealReel to receive a free sample pack with any purchase.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
By Natalie Barbu4.8
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Episode 226: From growing up in Singapore to living the American dream, this week Natalie is joined by Denise Lee, the dynamic force behind the thriving active wear brand we know and love: Alala. She opens up about her traditional upbringing and the influence her parents had on her natural transition into the world of fashion and entrepreneurship. Denise then expresses her true thoughts on business school and if it’s really worth it, why you shouldn’t quit your job right away when you start your own company, and why she regrets not putting more effort into marketing Alala sooner. Her story touches on the oh-so-relatable experience of imposter syndrome, struggling with body image, and why we need to stop tying our identity to our work. This episode offers a candid glimpse into the complexities of entrepreneurship and self-discovery and will hopefully leave you feeling that much more inspired. Enjoy!
Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Denise @denisexlee, @alala and check out Alala at www.alalastyle.com
Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:
Lume - Get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code REALREEL at lumedeodorant.com/REALREEL
Honeylove - Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/REALREEL
Delavie - Use discount code “REALREEL” for 10% off your purchase!
Ritual - Visit ritual.com/realreel to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/realreel
OUAI - Go to theouai.com and use code REALREEL for 15% off your entire purchase!
LMT - Go to DrinkLMNT.com/RealReel to receive a free sample pack with any purchase.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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