Show Notes
This episode of Skin Talks dives deep into the wild ride of launching Boutique Skin Envie in the midst of a global pandemic, and the mother-daughter bond that made it happen.
Hosted by Beate and Natascha from Boutique Skin Envie, this candid two-part special pulls back the curtain on:
• Turning zero to 50 brands overnight when COVID hit
• Funding growth by cashing in life insurance and maxing out credit cards
• Surviving customer-service meltdowns and Canada Post strikes
• The relentless “never leave your baby unattended” hustle mindset
• Balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood and mental health
• Lessons on risk-taking, brand building and why there’s never a “perfect” time to start
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After six years of dreaming big, Beate and Natascha share raw stories of sacrifice, strategy and the grit it takes to build a skincare business from scratch. Whether you’re plotting your own side hustle or curious how an e-commerce startup really lives (and survives), this episode gives you an unfiltered look at entrepreneurship, family partnerships and the power of perseverance.
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Beate → https://www.instagram.com/beatevonhuene/
Natascha → https://www.instagram.com/nataschaschillinger/
Our Website: https://bskinenvie.ca/
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