Episode 7: The Entrepreneur Who Kept Her Day Job with MiChaela Barker, Founder of Matcha Scrubs

In this episode of Dreaming Big, Alexis sits down with MiChaela Barker, founder of Matcha Scrubs, a healthcare meets lifestyle brand reimagining medical accessories with inclusion at the center all while working full-time as the manager of strategic projects for the CEO at 1-800-Flowers. MiChaela's journey started during the pandemic when she watched her mom struggle with scrub caps that damaged her natural hair and caused painful sores from uncomfortable PPE. That frustration sparked an idea, but MiChaela didn't rush, she spent four years earning her dual MBA and MPH at Yale, connecting with mentors, and intentionally designing scrub caps that work for everyone, not just one group. From waking up at 5am to answering emails before her day job to designing new products late at night, MiChaela shares why you should start before you're ready, why inclusivity makes products better for everyone, and how being an entrepreneur doesn't require sacrificing stability.