Behind the Brand: Emily Brown on Building Maren Made

Emily Brown started Maren Made at 16 during COVID, out of her basement closet, packing orders between classes. She grew it into a brand with over 20,000 customers and a flagship at Keystone Fashion Mall, all while finishing her degree at Purdue.In this episode, we get into the real story behind the brand: the unglamorous beginning, the marketing that actually worked, why community has been the real engine, and what it takes to build something while you're still figuring out who you are. We also talk about the decision to open a physical location, balancing Maren Made with school and her role at Profile, and the lessons she learned the hard way.Find Emily + Maren Made: www.marenmade.com@marenmade