Laura sits down with Dani Kagan—mom, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Mave & Chez —to dive deep into the real, raw, and inspiring journey of building a business while raising a family. Dani opens up about everything from naming her brand after her grandmothers to the unglamorous (but very real) parts of running a company. We’re talking community, courage, asking for help, Dragon’s Den... and all the beautiful messiness in between.
If you're a mom entrepreneur navigating growth, delegation, and identity, this one’s for you.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
02:55 – Dani’s Journey to Entrepreneurship
05:45 – The Birth of Mave & Chez
08:34 – The Importance of Asking for Help
11:28 – Naming Mave & Chez & Honouring Her Grandmothers
14:12 – Building a Team & Learning to Delegate
17:19 – Motherhood & Time Management
18:22 – The Challenges of Scaling a Business
21:04 – The Evolution of Influencer Marketing
23:35 – Building a Community Around Your Brand
25:21 – Behind the Scenes of Dragon’s Den
30:50 – Embracing the Messiness of Entrepreneurship
Dani's Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniskagan/?hl=en
Website: https://maveandchez.com/
The Double Shift Podcast: https://www.danikagan.com/
Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com
Laura's Links:
• Website
• Laura's Instagram
• LJSocial Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Pinterest
• TikTok