Ep. 17 - Sibling Synergy: The Co-founders of Dudley Stephens Talk Putting Family First

Sibling relationships can be incredibly warm and incredibly tricky, too. But when siblings are best friends, the love is truly palpable. In this episode, Kaki Dudley McGrath and Lauren Dudley Stephens, co-founders of the clothing brand Dudley Stephens, take us inside their partnership as sisters and entrepreneurs. If you’re not familiar with the brand, Demetra calls it the best way to feel totally put together and completely comfortable all day long!Kaki and Lauren have 5 children between them (close cousins, of course!) and open up about the family dynamic that prompted their close relationship. Their varying strengths and confidence in each other also boost their success in business.Moms, if you’re wondering how to get your own kids to be tight-knit, this conversation offers a lot of empathy…and much more:* entering the world of podcasting to pull back the curtain on mixing family and business * ruminating on how to minimize competition amongst siblings for our time and affection* how parent relationships can set the stage for loyalty and love* the contrast in how we view motherhood before and after having kids (hint: nothing can really prepare us)* showing children the joy and fulfillment that work outside the home can bring* shouting out the childcare that makes moms capable of doing all the things* the incredible book “Moms on Call” by Lauren Hunter and Jennifer Walker that Lauren and Kaki swear by!Make sure to follow Dudley Stephens @dudley_stephens or find them at www.dudley-stephens.com Their fun, new podcast is called Two Sisters in Business with Lauren & Kaki…give them a listen!Find us at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email [email protected]