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Starting your first business is hard, and making it in an already saturated market is even harder. With the deck stacked against you, what can you do to raise your chances of success? Listen in as guest Craig Elbert, CEO of direct-to-consumer vitamin brand Care/Of, explains the strategy that elevated his company above the rest.Care/Of makes personalized vitamin and supplements packs that arrive at your doorstep each month—an idea that stemmed from a frustrating retail experience Elbert had one day while trying to buy prenatal vitamins for his wife. Elbert...

Looking to check a few littles off your list? We asked our founder, CEO, and main mom behind-the-scenes, Monica Royer, to share her favorite holiday gifts. All of these essentials are wrapped by hand and finished with a bow, so all you have to do is oooh and aaah over the cute, oh-so-soft styles.Basics Collection Bundles“Can’t get enough of our new Basics Collection Bundles. Your kiddo will feel the same.” Always Blankets“I have a serious soft spot for the first blanket we created. Goes from tummy time to big kid...

The biggest truth: you'll never forget those first 24 hours. Here's what really happens.1. You’ll bypass that pristine nursery and explode into the living roomEven with the expensive rocker waiting, odds are you’ll set up camp on the couch where babygeddon can unfold. It’ll be a sea of boppys, laundry, bouncers, pacifiers, and half-eaten snacks for the next few weeks—and all that chaos is just cozier on the couch.2. You’ll require a steady supply of ice water with a strawPerhaps it’s because you just labored for 20 hours without a...

Eunice Byun had just given birth to her daughter—and started a full-time job in digital marketing at Revlon—when she cooked up her idea for Material, a direct-to-consumer kitchenware company that’s bringing sleek, affordable tools to the modern home cook. Less than seven-months-old, Material’s quickly become a favorite among foodie influencers and has gotten the nod from publications like The New York Times, Fast Company, and MyDomaine, to name a few.Byun’s untraditional path to launching her business is full of unique insights and creative solutions—listen in as she explains why moonlighting...

You've been warned about sleepless nights with a newborn, but pregnancy insomnia can leave some women just as exhausted. With a round belly and the anxiety of being this close to delivery, home-stretchers often suffer the most. (Insomnia may be nature’s way of prepping us for the sleep loss that comes after delivery, but we want you to clock the most zz's while you can.) Try these tips before you hit the sheets next for a better night’s rest. Skip liquids right before bed Getting up to go to the...

It's one of the toughest decisions you’ll make after deciding to head back to work or stay home: Who you can trust to keep your little safe and happy when you’re not there? Nanny interviews are tricky, even if you’re a total pro at screening job candidates in the office. (This is almost like interviewing a new family member—who are you cool with seeing in your robe most mornings?) You’ll likely get a gut feeling when you meet the right match, but these questions can be key to making the...

When it comes to retail, we tend to hear the same message over and over again: customers are buying off of Amazon more than ever before, and brick and mortar stores will soon be a thing of the past—right? What you learn in this episode may challenge that thought. Guest Brendan Wallace is co-founder and managing partner of Fifth Wall, a venture capital firm focused on tech solutions for the built world. Brendan also co-founded Cabify, the largest ridesharing service in Latin America, has been an active angel investor, and...

Tempted to shell out all your cash on cute maternity clothes? We get it. Once you sprout that baby bump, it becomes virtually impossible to resist clothing made to fit and flatter a pregnant body. But here's the thing: pregnancy is pretty short. (Not that it feels that way when you're in it!) And you only need a few essential pieces (plus some mix and match creativity) to sail through those ten months in comfort and style. Here’s where you’ll get the most bang for your buck: Maternity jeans Loose...

Bringing a new baby home is bound to challenge even the steadiest of relationships—especially if the two of you are first-time parents. With an endless list of to-dos, sleepless nights, and compromises to be made, you and your partner may start to feel more like coworkers and less like a couple. But hang on—that crazy newborn transition time is temporary. You and your significant other can find your way back to a healthy, happy place, and odds are you’ll find that facing parenthood together makes you an even stronger unit...

You already know to wash your hands, but there's plenty more to keep in mind when visiting a friend of family member's sweet new addition. (And it's not just about the baby: new parents, particularly if they're first-timers, are exhausted, overwhelmed, and super appreciative of any extra thought you put into the visit.) Here's how to ace your quality time with a new family. Offer to make a supply run Diapers, wipes, gauze for that belly button—supplies fly off the shelf when you've got a newborn, and running errands with...