Liftoff Journeys
Her daughter wanted to bathe people for money. His parents sent him to study volcanoes.
That’s Liftoff Journeys.
It’s me sitting down with really interesting people and letting the conversation go where it actually goes. Not the résumé stuff. Not the polished story. The parts you only get when people stop editing themselves.
The conversations always drift into the stuff that usually gets skipped; the wrong turns, the awkward pauses, the decisions that felt risky but were really ultimately smart. People talk the way they talk when they’re being honest with a friend.
As you’re listening, you’re not sitting there thinking about them, you’re thinking about you. You realize the choice you’ve been putting off and the part of your life that feels like it’s waiting for a move is ready to be unleashed.
This is the podcast for people who don’t need context. People who don’t need to “learn” anything. People like you, who just listen, and somehow things start clicking.
Put this podcast on while you’re doing literally ...anything... and end up more invested than you meant to be, because the conversations are that good.
If you like stories that unfold in real time, without a script or a clean ending, Liftoff Journeys will pull you in.
Liftoff Journeys
From Dropped Teethers to Global Success: How Cheeky Chompers Redefined Parenting Essentials
Two new moms turned a teether mishap into Cheeky Chompers—a global brand reshaping parenting essentials. Hear their journey.
On Liftoff Journeys, we go deeper than the headlines—you’ll hear the real, behind-the-scenes stories that leaders rarely share. In this episode, Jeanniey Walden sits down with Amy Livingstone and Julie Wilson, the co-founders of Cheeky Chompers, who transformed a simple frustration,dropped and lost baby teethers, into a globally recognized brand.
From a chance meeting at an antenatal class to creating the award-winning Neckerchew, Amy and Julie reveal how they balanced motherhood and entrepreneurship to design products that make parents’ lives easier. Today, Cheeky Chompers has sold more than 3 million products, partnered with retailers like John Lewis and The White Company, and expanded into 35 countries, including the U.S. and China.
You’ll hear about their early days testing ideas with focus groups, the nerve-wracking experience of pitching on Dragons’ Den, the resilience required to grow through challenges, and even the special honor of recognition from King Charles.
This is the type of authentic, raw, and inspiring conversation that only Liftoff Journeys delivers, giving you not just the success story, but the untold turning points and lessons that can fuel your own journey.
Discussion Points
- From Acquaintances to Dynamic Business Duo
- New Moms' Mission to Transform the Parenting Experience Gains Momentum
- The Unstoppable Drive Behind Cheeky Chompers
- Overcoming Obstacles: From Navigating Challenges to Creating Innovations
- Testing the Waters with Focus Groups & Dragons’ Den TV Show
- Expert Advice to Fuel Your Business Dreams
- A Glimpse into Tomorrow: What Lies Ahead for the Visionaries at Cheeky Chompers
- Royal Recognition: The Special Day Cheeky Chompers Shared with His Majesty King Charles
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