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How do you turn a lifelong struggle with chronic allergies into an award-winning coaching practice? In this episode, we sit down with Renata Esteves, Holistic Health & Beauty Coach, to discuss the business of healing.

Renata shares how she identified a gap in the wellness market by documenting her own journey toward a medication-free life. For aspiring entrepreneurs, this is a masterclass in finding your "why" and building authority through authenticity.

Key Takeaways for Founders:

• Identifying Your Niche: Using personal "pain points" to create a unique service.
• Authentic Content: How Renata uses social media stories and recipes to build a loyal community.
• The Holistic Edge: Why merging beauty and nutrition is the future of the wellness industry.

Connect with Renata:

Instagram: @belezaorganica

Website: www.belezaorganica.com

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• Editorial Policy: An interview is an exploration of a founder’s vision and journey; it is not an automatic endorsement of their products, services or claims.
• Certification Status: Please note that at the time of this recording, this brand has not been CMB Certified.
• Our Standard: While we are inspired by this founder's story and vision, our official CMB endorsement is reserved exclusively for brands that have completed our rigorous verification process.

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In this second episode of our Reality Check series, Wanda Malhotra and Kacie Schady dive into the "nitty-gritty" of building a business without losing your soul. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because you aren't following a "traditional" path to growth, this episode is your permission slip to do things differently.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Authentic Direction: How to stop overthinking and tune out unsolicited advice.
• The Introvert Advantage: How Kacie thrives at in-person events by focusing on one-on-one connections rather than "loud" marketing.
• Financial Sanity: Why Kacie chose to build her lab with thrifted furniture and zero debt rather than chasing investors early on.
• The Loyalty Metric: Why customer trust is a more valuable measure of success than immediate revenue.

Kacie’s "slow and steady" approach has allowed her to build a sustainable, mission-driven brand that resonates deeply with her community. Tune in to learn how to be "scrappy and creative" while keeping your integrity intact.

Next Episode: Stay tuned for Part 3, where we share our most "funny-tragic" business mistakes!

🌿 Connect with Kacie of Love and Light Botanicals, a CMB Certified Brand:

Website: loveandlightbotanicals.com

Instagram: @loveandlightbotanicals

Youtube: ⁨@LoveandLightBotanicals⁩

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Discover how the CMB Certification Program empowers brands, giving them the recognition they deserve for creating clean, eco-friendly, and socially responsible products. The certification empowers consumers to make informed choices about their health by guiding them toward truly green products.

Join us as we elevate wellness and sustainability into a global movement—because together, we can make ethical living the norm, not the exception.

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What does it take to stand on stage and raise over a billion dollars for charity? It takes a level of confidence that Lydia Fenet has spent two decades mastering. On this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, Wanda Malhotra talks with Lydia Fenet—best-selling author, world-renowned auctioneer, and CEO of the Fenet Agency.

Lydia shares the story behind her exclusive Your Confidence Retreat at the Shou Sugi Ban House in the Hamptons and explains why "fearless failure" is a skill every entrepreneur needs to practice. From surviving a life-altering car accident to balancing a global agency and three children, Lydia’s journey is a blueprint for anyone ready to stop living for external validation and start becoming the architect of their own life.

Key Takeaways for Founders:

• The "Fenet Agency" Inception: How Lydia transitioned a 20-year auctioneering career into a powerhouse empowerment brand.
• Fearless Failure: Why Lydia views "failing" as a productive addiction and how to use it to fuel your growth.
• The Wake-Up Call: A raw look at how surviving a traumatic accident stripped away her need for other people's approval.
• The "Mom" Equilibrium: Honest talk on filling your own cup first so you can lead your family and your business with your "whole self."
• Philanthropy as a Skill: Why donating your unique talent (time) can have a bigger impact than just writing a check.

Connect with Lydia Fenet:

• Website: LydiaFenet.com
• Instagram: @LydiaFenet

Support the Movement:

• 📖 Get your copy of Women in Wellness on Amazon
• 🌍 Explore Crunchy Mama Box
• ✨ Learn about the CMB Certification: CMBcertified.com

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At The Mission-Driven Founders Podcast, our mission is to provide a platform for innovators shaping the future of health and wellness. To maintain our commitment to our listeners:

• Editorial Policy: An interview is an exploration of a founder’s vision and journey; it is not an automatic endorsement of their products, services or claims.
• Certification Status: Please note that at the time of this recording, these brands had not been CMB Certified.
• Our Standard: While we are inspired by these founders' story and vision, our official CMB endorsement is reserved exclusively for brands that have completed our rigorous verification process.

Curious about what it takes to get the Seal? ✨ Learn more about the CMB Certification Program

🌿 Join us as we celebrate innovation, empowerment, and the movement toward a more mindful, compassionate future. Subscribe to Mission-Driven Founders on your favorite platform and never miss a story that inspires change!

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