In this episode of The Founders Society Podcast, we sit down with Gray Ellender, founder of Go With Gray, a boutique travel agency specializing in luxury honeymoons and bespoke vacations. After transitioning from a career in occupational therapy, Gray turned her passion for travel planning into a thriving business, helping clients create unforgettable trips around the world.

Gray shares:

• How planning her own honeymoon sparked the idea for Go With Gray.
• The different tiers of travel services she offers, from hotel bookings to full-service itinerary planning.
• How she builds relationships with top-tier travel partners to secure exclusive perks for her clients.
• The biggest challenges and rewards of running a travel business.
• Her top recommendations for dreamy honeymoons, babymoons, and bucket-list vacations.

Whether you're planning your next big adventure or dreaming of a career in travel, Gray’s insights into the industry will inspire you to think bigger when it comes to planning unforgettable experiences.

Tune in now for expert travel advice, behind-the-scenes business insights, and plenty of wanderlust inspiration.

https://www.gowithgraytravel.com/

https://www.instagram.com/gowithgraytravel/

In this episode of The Founders Society Podcast, we sit down with Ellie Jamison, co-founder of Play Henry, the pickleball brand that’s redefining the game with style, strategy, and innovation. What started as a passion project between two business school friends quickly became a thriving brand—complete with grassroots marketing, collegiate partnerships, and corporate gifting opportunities.

Ellie shares:

• How she and co-founder Grace turned their love for pickleball into a growing brand.
• The behind-the-scenes process of designing the perfect paddle.
• How they sold out their first 100 paddles before even launching officially.
• Their strategic pivot from collegiate licensing to expanding into the corporate gifting space.
• What’s next for Play Henry, including their expansion into Padel.

This episode is packed with insights on product development, grassroots marketing, and knowing when to pivot in business. Whether you're a pickleball enthusiast, a creative entrepreneur, or someone dreaming of launching a product-based business, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

https://playhenry.com/

https://www.instagram.com/shopplayhenry

Tune in now to hear how Ellie and Play Henry are making waves in the world of pickleball.

In this episode of The Founders Society Podcast, Hayley and Meg sit down with Chloe Campbell, the visionary founder of The Cloud Studio Agency, a groundbreaking business offering live painting services at events worldwide. Chloe shares her journey from discovering her artistic talents at a young age to building a thriving agency that empowers a team of talented artists and transforms special moments into timeless art.

Key Topics:

• Chloe’s Early Journey: From dreaming of dentistry to discovering her love for painting at SCAD, Chloe recounts her path to pursuing art full-time.
• Scaling Creativity: Learn how Chloe scaled her live painting business into The Cloud Studio Agency, a global enterprise with a team of 12 artists.
• Elevating Live Painting: Chloe discusses professionalism, responsiveness, and the tools she uses to manage her business and stand out in the growing live painting industry.
• Layover Events: Explore Chloe’s new initiative to connect, educate, and celebrate live painters through immersive events and workshops.

Join us for a conversation about creativity, community, and the power of turning passion into a scalable and impactful business. Chloe’s insights offer valuable lessons for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone aiming to create meaningful, lasting experiences.

Listen now to discover how Chloe is shaping the live painting industry and empowering artists around the globe!

https://www.cloudstudioagency.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cloudstudioagency/
https://www.instagram.com/bychloecampbell/

In this episode of The Founders Society Podcast, Hayley and Meg sit down with Haley Kelly, a highly sought-after luxury event planner in the Southeast, to explore her journey from college intern to owning a thriving event planning business. Haley shares her experience building a bold and memorable brand, attracting ideal clients, and navigating the challenges of the wedding and event industry.

Key topics include:

• Haley Kelly’s path to event planning, from internships to launching her business in Charleston in 2018.
• How she built her brand identity and focused on working with clients whose style aligns with her vision.
• Tips for managing challenging situations with vendors and clients while maintaining professionalism.
• Insights into the latest trends in the wedding industry, from dance floor wraps to guest-focused experiences.

Join us for an inspiring conversation packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone looking to turn their passion into a successful business.

Listen now to learn how Haley Kelly creates unforgettable events while staying true to her brand and values!

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https://haleykellyevents.com/
https://www.instagram.com/haleykellyevents/

This week on The Founders Society Podcast, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Meg Indy—an inspiring force at the intersection of fine art, entrepreneurship, and community building. From her early days as a Georgia Tech student and aspiring artist to founding her own art studio and leading The Founders Society, Meg opens up about the leaps of faith that have defined her remarkable journey. Along the way, she reflects on the importance of family, believing in something greater, and the transformative power of sharing your story. Tune in for a conversation that will empower you to embrace your own narrative and lead a life driven by purpose.

https://meg-indy.com/
https://www.instagram.com/meg_indy/

We are back and coming at you with our very own, Hayley White's, origin story. Join us as we lift the veil on how Hayley started her various companies and learn a little bit more about how she became who she is today. Enjoy!

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Learn more about Hayley:
Instagram: Personal, The Scouted Studio, The Art Coaching Club
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As we kick off 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the past year and share our plans and aspirations for the months ahead. In this episode of The Founders Society Podcast, we’re diving into:

Looking Back on 2024:

• Our personal and professional highs from the past year (with plenty of candid moments)
• Founders Society milestones: from unforgettable getaways to surprising podcast stats (hello to listeners from around the globe!)
• Substack highlights and what you can expect in 2025, including shoppable links and fresh ways to stay inspired

Looking Ahead to 2025:

• Our favorite ways to prep for the new year: practical tips, powerful mindsets, and habits to build momentum
• The goals we’re pinning to our vision boards (shooting-star aspirations included!)
• What we’re planning to START, STOP, and CONTINUE doing as we navigate this new chapter

Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical advice, or just want to join the conversation, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement to help you make 2025 your most intentional and successful year yet.

Tune in for a fun, reflective, and motivational start to the new year!

Meet Madeleine Gibson, 28-year-old CEO and founder of Glam by Gibs, from Atlanta Georgia. Pivoting from her corporate career in the beverage and tech industries, Madeleine started her company just 7 months ago, where she shines as a self-taught celebrity makeup artist and beauty content creator. Although she specializes in elevated, skincare-forward event makeup, she also has experience in runway, luxury bridal, editorial, and special effects makeup, working with the likes of Paige DeSorbo, Hannah Berner, Mallory Pugh Swanson, and many more. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications like Vogue, Glamour and Getty Images and she has contributed her talents on set of various TV shows.

https://www.instagram.com/glambygibs/

In this Open Studio episode of The Founders Society Podcast, hosts Hayley and Meg catch listeners up on exciting life changes—like Meg’s recent move from New York City to Atlanta and Hayley’s upcoming wedding. The duo dives into three listener-submitted questions, offering practical tips and honest insights for creative entrepreneurs and small business owners.

First, they address ways to cut shipping costs for small businesses, sharing economical strategies like using platforms such as Shippo or ShipStation, buying bulk supplies, and adding custom branding to packages without breaking the bank.

Next, Hayley and Meg tackle the big question of when to consider a career change. They discuss defining success on your own terms, examining financial and time investments, and reframing the idea of "failure" as a valuable learning opportunity.

Finally, they reveal their most useful desk items that keep them organized and productive, including receipt management tips, recommended reads like You’re a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero, and personal hacks for calendar management.

Wrapping up with some fun lifestyle recommendations, they encourage listeners to submit more questions for future Open Studio episodes. Tune in for inspiration, practical advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at balancing life and entrepreneurship!

Enjoy today's conversation with our dear friend, Lauren. Read more about the inspiration for Escape and Celebrate below. 

Happily married, a job she loved, a home she could grow with - you would think that was the recipe for success. But Lauren was still missing something. A close knit group of friends in her new community that she could call on.

The judgment free kind. The kind that you could eat a messy taco with while wearing sweatpants. Or share deep thoughts and big dreams.

She had always made friends easily growing up - classes, clubs, meetings. But why was making friends as an adult so challenging? And why was no one talking about this openly, the same way that we talk about the challenges of dating?

The more she brought it up with others, the more the same sentiment was mirrored. It didn’t matter what stage of adulting you were in - new job, new baby, new city - there was a common theme. 

So she decided it was time to take matters into her own hands and figure out a plan to build stronger bonds with the acquaintances in her life. One that centered around good food and even better people. One that forced her to set aside a little time in her busy schedule and prioritize people. A reason to escape and celebrate beyond holidays and birthdays. 

Curated convenience with a mix of monthly accountability. The perfect recipe. We take care of the details, introduce you to easy elevated entertaining and let you host and gather with the ones who matter.

Its a privilege to share it with you and yours to help create more memorable moments in your life!

There is always an extra seat at the table, come join and share in the fun! We cannot wait to be fast friends.

https://escapeandcelebrate.co/
https://www.instagram.com/escapeandcelebrate/