From Breast Cancer Survivor to Six-Figure Founder | Cari Hahn, Clutch and Kindle

On today's show I sat down with Cari Hahn, founder of Ember and Belle by Clutch and Kindle. Cari shares her remarkable journey overcoming breast cancer and turning a thousand-dollar startup into a flourishing fragrance and apparel business in Indiana. We discuss the mental and emotional challenges during her treatment, the inception of her business ideas, and the importance of clean, non-toxic products. Alongside her husband, a retired firefighter battling PTSD, Cari aims to give back by supporting first responder mental health initiatives. You are going to learn about: - How Cari Took Clutch and Kindle to the Next Level - Cari's Fight Against Breast Cancer - The Importance of Resilience in Entrepreneurship Thank you to our partners: ClusterTruck (Use code INDY) Keller & Keller Check out these great clips from the show: 01:18 Guest Introduction: Cari Hahn, Entrepreneur and Survivor 02:24 Carrie's Breast Cancer Journey 04:16 The Emotional Toll of Cancer 14:20 Starting Ember and Bell 16:11 Matt's Struggles and Sobriety 26:44 The Challenges of Small Business 30:26 COVID-19 and Business Growth 33:11 Community Support and Future Plans 37:34 Starting at the Farmer's Market 38:19 The Birth of Fire Hose Hats 39:53 Trademarking and Business Growth 43:22 Collaborations and Expanding Reach 50:37 The Importance of Clean Fragrance 01:03:08 Reflecting on Indiana and Future Goals Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.