Grief. Growth. Grit. Abby Combs shares the raw and real behind-the-scenes story of building her business after devastating loss, discovering purpose in unexpected places, and finding her identity beyond the carpool lane. As the founder of E-Studios, she helps health and wellness brands master email marketing, but her story is about so much more than business. It’s about self-trust, boundaries, and what it really means to be confident. This is a must-listen for any woman who’s ever wondered if she’s doing enough, or if she’s allowed to want more.

📄 Description:
In this deeply honest and motivational conversation, Abby Combs—CEO of E-Studios —opens up about the personal challenges that led her to entrepreneurship and how building a business helped her heal. Abby shares how email marketing became her zone of genius, the lessons she’s learned from scaling brands and navigating motherhood, and how she redefined success on her own terms. If you’ve ever struggled to balance ambition with life at home or wondered how to pivot when life throws a curveball, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and so inspired.

In this episode, we discuss:
• How grief led Abby to rediscover herself through business
• Her unexpected path to becoming a marketing expert
• Why email marketing is essential for modern brands (and how to do it right)
• Boundaries, burnout, and building a business that supports your life
• The role of self-trust in building real confidence
• Abby’s best advice for female founders and small business owners
• How to grow an engaged audience and make email your #1 revenue driver

🎤 About Today’s Guest:
Abby Combs is the founder and CEO of E-Studios, a marketing agency specializing in email marketing for health and wellness e-commerce brands. Known for her down-to-earth approach, sharp marketing mind, and commitment to supporting small businesses, Abby helps brands turn email into their most profitable channel. Abby brings warmth, wit, and wisdom to everything she touches. Her story is proof that with heart and hustle, you can thrive in business and in life.

Connect with Abby:
• Website: theestudios.com
• Instagram: @abbycombsceo | @estudiosmarketing
• TikTok: @abbycombsceo

✨Memorable Moments

1. “I thought the career was carpools. Now I run a company that fuels me every single day.”
2. “Grief cracked me open—but business gave me purpose again.”
3. “Confidence is self-trust. It’s knowing you’ll figure it out even if the plan changes.”
4. “Email marketing isn’t annoying—it’s necessary. And it can actually feel good when done right.”
5. “Boundaries aren’t just for clients. They’re for protecting your energy and your joy.”

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