Last week, we talked about Hilary Duff stepping back from Hollywood to be a mom. This week, we're talking about a woman who refused to step back; Katrina Lake, founder of Stitch Fix. When Katrina was seven months pregnant and pitching investors, everyone kept asking the same question: "How are you going to do this?" They doubted whether she could be both a founder and a mom. They suggested she slow down, step back, or bring in someone else to lead. She didn't wait. She didn't slow down. She kept building. And in 2017, she became the youngest woman ever to take a company public, all while being a mom. If someone's asking you "How are you going to do this?" and it's making you doubt yourself, this episode is for you.

Sources & Disclaimer

This episode was created using publicly available information about Katrina Lake's life and career, gathered from verified interviews, articles, and business reports, including:

• Katrina Lake's founding story of Stitch Fix (started 2011)
• Her career background at Parthenon Group (consulting)
• Interviews about building Stitch Fix while pregnant
• Coverage of Stitch Fix's growth and revenue milestones
• Stitch Fix IPO in 2017 (youngest woman to take a company public)
• Articles and profiles about motherhood and entrepreneurship
• Business reporting on Stitch Fix's business model and data-driven approach
• Public interviews where Katrina discussed investor doubt and challenges
• Her statements about being a mom making her a better CEO

All facts shared in this episode are based on information available at the time of recording. Any personal reflections, interpretations, or opinions included are my own. If any details are found to be inaccurate, I'm happy to issue corrections.