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.

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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.

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In this festive episode of The Founders Society Podcast, hosts Hayley Price and Meg Indy share their hottest holiday takes for female business owners. From smart sales strategies to self-care tips, they cover everything you need to navigate the busiest time of year with confidence and ease. Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur or a small business owner, tune in to hear expert advice on managing holiday stress, maximizing sales, and keeping your vision clear through the chaos. Get ready to elevate your business this holiday season!

Enjoy today's conversation with our dear friend Drew Defir.

Drew shares a little more about her and her work below:
"My hype-gal nature, over-the-moon optimistic coaching, and fierce devotion to watching my clients succeed were not forged through happenstance.

Trial after trial that intended to break my spirit unknowingly forged an immovable stance of self-belief in my values (and future business endeavors.)

Through childhood poverty, health diagnoses, brain surgery, and returning back to the South as a divorced woman, I had no choice but to pull myself up from the ground and start again. No matter the cost.

Now, after a decade of working in the marketing industry and operating as CEO of my multi-six-figure boutique marketing studio, I️ can’t emphasize enough the importance of humanizing your brand & connecting with your audience through brand storytelling.

It’s my job to pull you to the forefront of your business, excavate your messaging, share your story as Founder, and position you as the go-to in your industry."

Learn more about Drew on her website and learn more about Luna Marketing Studio here. 

Enjoy today's episode with Liz Connelly of Nette Shop, a new Charleston staple and Hayley's favorite local boutique!

Learn more about the shop:
Here at Nette (sounds like net) we are a carefully curated place of women’s clothing, beauty, and lifestyle. We believe in the importance of autonomy through style and design. Named after our founder’s grandmother, a woman exuding tenacity and perseverance, with equal style and grace. Here at Nette we help you find pieces that make you shine. Because when you shop thoughtfully, you wear it confidently. Learn about our hand-selected brand’s stories and let us help you tell your story, through your style, home, and more.

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Enjoy today's episode with Michelle Zak, founder of Four Tabs Design. Four Tabs Design is a company that centers Shopify web design around brand identity and business strategy. Our mission is to support you in achieving your goals while making sure your company stays true to itself.

Our approach is simple. We work methodically and communicate often. First, we get to know you, your company, and your audience. Next, we dive deeper into how your business operates to make managing your Shopify website… well, manageable. Finally, we collaborate throughout the web design process until the result is exactly what you want. And voila! You are a part of the process without doing everything yourself.

We specialize in working with women-owned creative businesses. The bond between women entrepreneurs is like no other. There’s a shared understanding that we’re all juggling our businesses, families, homes, and self-care.  When we work together, it’s not about a transaction. It’s about building a relationship.

Learn more on their website and Instagram. 

Enjoy today's bubbly episode with Charlotte Holl.

Charlotte Holl is the co-founder of First Growth Brands, and President of the company’s breakout sparkling wine brand Faire la Fête.

Charlotte’s professional background started in retail. First in grocery stores throughout high school, and then with fashion and apparel brands throughout college. She attended the Fashion Institute of technology in New York City. She eventually worked her way up the luxury fashion ladder to Chanel and Tomas Maier (Kering Group) where she managed the brand’s NYC boutiques on Madison Avenue, and in the West Village.

Leaving the retail side of fashion behind, she became a recruiter for the next few years prior to joining forces with her dad to start FGB. Thinking she was going to start her own recruiting firm in 2018, the journey to building Faire la Fête seemingly came out of left field and next thing she knew she was selling the product door to door begging restaurants to take a chance on Faire la Fête.

6 years later, Charlotte and her team have built a brand that is taking the US by storm and is now available for sale in 30 states with major hotel brands and national grocers among the beloved bubbly’s loyal clients.

Faire la Fête is produced in Limoux, France, where the world’s first traditional method  sparkling wine was invented in the early 1500’s.

Charlotte is half French and half German, and speaks French as her first language. She grew up in Northern California, the youngest four. She now resides in Los Angeles.

Lear more about Faire La Fete on their website and Instagram 

Join us as we catch up, asnwer your biggest questoins during our open studio segment, and announce the details of our 3rd getaway!!

Interested in learning more about the Rosemary Getaway? Click here to read the getaway guide and to apply! 

Enjoy today's conversation with our beloved photographer extrordinaire Katie Hevesi!

Learn more about Katie's photographer through her Brand Shoot Website and Wedding Photography Website. 
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