Ep. 25 - Just Keep Glowing! Skincare Founder Gillian Stollwerk Garrett on Success, Setbacks & Staying Present

Moms, it takes a unique temperament to meld motherhood and entrepreneurship and it can’t be captured in the sometimes-too-cute moniker “mompreneur.” The challenges and sacrifices are plentiful, but Gillian Stollwerk Garrett wouldn’t have it any other way. Gilly, as she’s affectionately known to her friends and customers, is the founder of Gilly’s Organics. Over 20 years in the skincare business, she’s found incredible success and disappointing lows and she insists it’s all a choice.If you’re a mom who’s also riding the wave of owning her own business, or if you have an idea that just won’t quit you, this interview will solidify your resolve to keep going.Gilly is also a mom of three-two daughters in college and a son in high school-and is as honest as moms come.  Listen for:* why she’s never not momming, no matter how old her kids get* the event that turned her hobby into a legitimate business* the reason entrepreneurs neglect to celebrate their wins enough…and how to do just that* why she stopped selling at Whole Foods and ultimately reframed that disappointment* the reason to get a mentor or coach to hold yourself accountable* the truth about bootstrapping through the growth of your businessYou can find Gilly @gillysorganics on IG and at her website gillyorganics.com.  You can also find her hosting @everydayrockstars on IG as well.Find us at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email [email protected]