Stephani Clymer is the founder and owner of Shop Common Threads, a beloved boutique in Newport Beach, CA. In this episode, she and Kara talk about building a values-led business, how to lead with empathy, and what it really takes to run a successful brick-and-mortar shop in today’s digital-first world. Stephani shares her story of shifting from broadcast journalism to retail after a lightbulb moment watching Oprah, why she believes every leader needs a coach, and how customer service has become her brand's secret weapon. This is a candid conversation about reinvention, retail math, and creating the kind of business and life you actually want. Whether you're a product-based entrepreneur, thinking about opening a shop, or craving more peace and clarity in your leadership journey, this episode is for you.

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Chapters:

(00:00:00) Finding Her Purpose: From Broadcast Journalism to Retail Entrepreneurship

(00:04:00) Opening Shop Common Threads at 25 and Learning on the Job

(00:07:00) Why Values and Culture Are Non-Negotiable in Team Building

(00:11:45) Retail Rollercoaster: Managing Cash Flow, Anxiety, and Growth

(00:14:00) The Power of Community Support in Business

(00:22:03) How a Coach Helped Her Embrace Change and Keep Evolving

(00:25:03) From Scarcity to Creativity: Rewiring Her Entrepreneur Mindset

(00:38:11) Building a Business While Raising a Family

(00:42:30) Choosing Peace, Clarity, and Slowing Down in 2024

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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