#122 Tess Nguyen - How resourcefulness and consistency lead to entreprenerial success (just like in Recruitment!)

In this episode, I catch up with Tess Nguyen, the owner of luxury sleepwear brand Midnight Mischief. 

Tess shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced while building her brand. She emphasises the importance of learning from experiences, the impact of her background in physiotherapy, and the character traits that have contributed to her success. 

Tess also reflects on the significance of giving back to the community, defining success, and her future aspirations for both her business and personal brand.

Takeaways

• Tess started Midnight Mischief in 2018, initially focusing on women's sleepwear.
• The brand gained traction during COVID, leading to an expansion into men's and children's sleepwear.
• Tess quit her full-time job as a physiotherapist due to burnout and the demand for her business.
• She emphasizes the importance of learning from podcasts and online resources.
• Tess encourages reaching out for mentorship and shadowing opportunities.
• She battled imposter syndrome despite her business's success.
• Her background in physiotherapy provided valuable life lessons and perspective.
• Tess attributes her success to resourcefulness and consistency.
• She believes in the importance of having a clear vision and purpose.
• Tess aims to create a positive impact through her brand and personal story.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Mischief
01:19 The Journey of Quitting and Going All In
03:39 Learning Through Experience and Mentorship
06:40 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
07:53 Lessons from Physiotherapy
11:52 Character Traits for Success
14:12 The Importance of Vision and Persistence
16:44 Taking the Leap of Faith
19:59 Building a Strong Brand Message
22:54 Giving Back to the Community
26:22 Defining Success and Purpose
28:27 Future Ambitions and Personal Growth
31:44 Wisdom for the Next Generation

Feel free to check out Tess below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-nguyen/

This episode is in partnership with:

https://recview.ai/