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EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 40 MIN

Episode 41: From Finding Our People to Building a Movement: Our Year in Review & What’s Next

from The Sourcing Gals · host Erin Souder and Jackie Hutson

In this special year-end episode of The Sourcing Gals, we reflect on what this past year has truly been about—building our business, shedding old identities, and discovering the power of community for product-based founders.We share behind-the-scenes stories from our first full year of podcasting, the transition from corporate careers into entrepreneurship, and how listening to our audience helped us uncover a major gap in the product sourcing and manufacturing space.In This Episode, We Cover:What it really took to build and sustain a podcast and business in year oneThe emotional and professional “shedding” that defined this year (the Year of the Snake)Letting go of corporate conditioning, scarcity thinking, and self-doubtWhy community became the most important—and unexpected—part of our workHow founders supporting founders accelerates clarity and confidenceWhat’s next as we move into the Year of the Horse, focused on momentum and purposeful growthFrom Shedding to MomentumThis year mirrored the energy of the Snake—not breaking, but growing.As we look ahead to the Horse, we’re shifting into forward motion, courage, and building together instead of alone.That realization led us to our next chapter.🤍 Introducing: The Founder’s CircleWe’re excited to announce the launch of The Founder’s Circle, a private Facebook community for product-based founders.Inside the community:-Monthly live Q&A calls with us-Access to templates, scripts, and practical tools-Ongoing discussion and support throughout the month-A space for founders at all stages to learn from and support one anotherJOIN US TODAY!🗓 Doors open January 1🎤 First live Q&A: January 28Link to Manifesting Episode of Dear GabbyA Final NoteIf you’re building a product-based business and feeling stuck, uncertain, or alone—this episode is your reminder that clarity comes faster in community. Thank you for being part of our journey this year. We can’t wait to build what’s next—with you.

In this special year-end episode of The Sourcing Gals, we reflect on what this past year has truly been about—building our business, shedding old identities, and discovering the power of community for product-based founders.We share behind-the-scenes stories from our first full year of podcasting, the transition from corporate careers into entrepreneurship, and how listening to our audience helped us uncover a major gap in the product sourcing and manufacturing space.In This Episode, We Cover:What it really took to build and sustain a podcast and business in year oneThe emotional and professional “shedding” that defined this year (the Year of the Snake)Letting go of corporate conditioning, scarcity thinking, and self-doubtWhy community became the most important—and unexpected—part of our workHow founders supporting founders accelerates clarity and confidenceWhat’s next as we move into the Year of the Horse, focused on momentum and purposeful growthFrom Shedding to MomentumThis year mirrored the energy of the Snake—not breaking, but growing.As we look ahead to the Horse, we’re shifting into forward motion, courage, and building together instead of alone.That realization led us to our next chapter.🤍 Introducing: The Founder’s CircleWe’re excited to announce the launch of The Founder’s Circle, a private Facebook community for product-based founders.Inside the community:-Monthly live Q&A calls with us-Access to templates, scripts, and practical tools-Ongoing discussion and support throughout the month-A space for founders at all stages to learn from and support one anotherJOIN US TODAY!🗓 Doors open January 1🎤 First live Q&A: January 28Link to Manifesting Episode of Dear GabbyA Final NoteIf you’re building a product-based business and feeling stuck, uncertain, or alone—this episode is your reminder that clarity comes faster in community. Thank you for being part of our journey this year. We can’t wait to build what’s next—with you.

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