You're listening to the Kewikolda CEO podcast, episode 32. You know I love bringing you the wisdom of

successful entrepreneurs who have, so to speak, already made it. But I also think there is so much

value in learning from entrepreneurs who are actively working in the trenches to build their

businesses. So I'm really excited about today's conversation because I recently got to chat with

my sweet friend Lauren Strain, a 29-year-old single mom and founder of newly launched company

Pallumination, a collection of eco-cheek, candles, and ceramics. Lauren actually created a few

custom tumblers for me before, and besides the fact that her products and packaging are so beautifully made, she also has a huge heart for giving back.

A portion of all her proceeds goes to the Pollinator Partnership in San Francisco, California to support the conservation.

Lauren shares with us today the hardest parts of transitioning from a service-based business as a photographer

to now a product-based business, why she chose to make giving back a key element of her business model

from the beginning, and how to keep growing and investing back into your business,

even when you're self-funding everything and not turning a profit yet. Let's dive in.

Welcome to the Cibicle to CEO podcast. I'm your host, Ellen. Each week on this podcast,

learn from the best and brightest in business who have paved their way to the top of the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, as well as those new to the CEO game, like myself, who are working in the trenches to build our empires.

Listen in as these leaders impart their wisdom, inspiration, and encouragement to empower you to become the CEO of your dream business and life.

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