In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle sits down with Ama Hill, the founder of Plantmade, to finally share her side of the story. From rapid growth to going to business administration, this is the raw, unfiltered truth behind one of the most talked-about brand controversies in recent years.

Ama opens up about what was really happening behind the scenes as Plantmade scaled, the cashflow pressures that many founders underestimate, and the exact moment she realised the business was in serious trouble. She breaks down the realities of administration, what actually happened when the new owner took over Plantmade, and how it feels to watch the company you built be run without you.

This conversation goes beyond the headlines and social media speculation. It’s an honest look at the emotional, legal and financial realities of losing Plantmade and what it takes to rebuild your identity and confidence as a founder afterwards.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

03:02 Rewinding to March pressure

05:44 Administration day

09:13 How the debt started

15:35 Falling into the scale trap

25:38 Failed promises and roles of the restructure

32:21 Choosing administrators and buyers

38:52 The uncertainty post business sale

40:29 Relaunch red flags

43:03 Contracts, equity and legal

49:58 Communication failures

52:57 Juggling a wedding and business breakdown

58:36 Responding to ownership claims

01:02:31 Moving on to what’s next

01:09:36 Founder advice and self trust

01:14:35 Lessons from Plantmade

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In this week's Ladies Who Launch episode, Rochelle sits down with Hanan Eissa, the powerhouse Marketing Director behind some of the most iconic moments in hospitality history including launching Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal with Beyoncé, unveiling the hotel to the world.

Together, they unpack what it really takes to build and launch a world-class destination brand that never blends into the noise.

In this episode, we cover:

• The behind-the-scenes of launching Atlantis with Beyoncé – from concept to global headlines

• The exact principles behind marketing a world-class launch and how you can apply them to your own brand, product, or campaign

• How to scale your brand Globally

• Why having the right team is non-negotiable for high-stakes launches

• How to get brand partnerships right and the common mistakes brands still make

If you’re a founder, marketer, or brand leader looking to elevate your launch strategy, secure meaningful partnerships, and build campaigns that people actually talk about, this episode is your new masterclass.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

06:56 Inside Atlantis The Royal Launch

10:25 The Moment Beyonce Said Yes

15:16 How To Create A Global Story

17:42 Marketing Principles for Startups

20:10 Creating An Authentic Brand

23:15 Launch Lessons Learned

30:32 Enjoy Success Milestones

36:58 How To Pitch Like An Underdog

39:50 What’s Next For Atlantis

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Glow Recipe co-founder, Sarah Lee, joins Ladies Who Launch to share how she built a $300M beauty brand by rewriting the rules of Korean skincare. From landing her dream first job at L’Oréal and moving to NYC, to navigating intense work culture and building the foundations of her career, Sarah breaks down the pivotal experiences that prepared her to become a founder.

Inside the episode, Sarah opens up about the exact path to starting Glow Recipe, their journey on Shark Tank, finding the right Co-Founder and how they set out to change the global narrative around K-beauty.

In this episode, we cover:

• Key insights from working inside a legacy beauty giant (L’Oreal) to building a startup
• How Sarah identified white space in the U.S. market for Korean skincare
• Taking the Leap: Leaving L’Oréal & Launching Glow Recipe
• Glow Recipe's Shark Tank Journey
• Going from DTC to Sephora Shelves
• Evolving the Glow Recipe Brand & Category Leadership

If you’re curious about building a beauty, consumer or community-led brand, this conversation is packed with honest and relatable formulas and behind-the-scenes insight that you can adopt and feed into your strategy.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Meet Sarah Lee: Glow Recipe Co-Founder & Co CEO

03:17 From Watermelon Rind to Watermelon Glow: Ingredient Inspiration

05:27 Landing the Dream Job at L’Oréal Korea & Learning the Beauty Business

16:56 Finding her Co-Founder & Spotting the K-Beauty Gap in the US Market

22:22 Quitting L’Oréal & Taking The Leap

29:42 The Shark Tank Experience

41:05 Choosing Mentorship vs. Money

45:44 Dealing with Sell Out Product

47:07 The Glow Recipe Partnership with Sephora

54:18 Reacting to Viral Product Moments

01:00:37 How the Co-CEO System Works

01:06:15 $300M Business & What’s Next

01:17:31 Founder Advice & How to Build Good Company Culture

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