Show Notes
In today's episode, I chat with the wonderful Carla Saull, founder of Good Wash Day — a brand creating beautifully crafted, ethically made hair towels that have found their way into homes across no less than 49 countries worldwide.
In our conversation, Carla walks us through the extraordinary path led to her launching her own business at 51. I think you're going to love to hear how every seemingly unconnected chapter of her life quietly laid the foundation for everything that followed.
We delve into the story behind Good Wash Day itself; how a pandemic-inspired decision to stop straightening her hair led Carla to spot a gap in the market, and how she built her business from scratch with a non-negotiable commitment to UK manufacturing, organic fabrics and B Corp certification — even when those principles made the commercial road harder.
She relays her experience of appearing on Dragon's Den experience, how she blends work and personal life, navigating burnout, and the unexpected ways that having a purpose-driven business can support mental health and wellbeing.
So for anyone dreaming of starting something of your own, wondering if it's 'too late,' or looking for inspiration around building something extraordinary on your own terms, Carla's story is one that you need to hear!
Enjoy the show!
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