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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 46 MIN

How Courtney Claghorn Turned a Side Hustle Into a National Beauty Brand

from The Mami Collective · host Paulina Roe

This week on The Mami Collective Podcast, I sat down with Courtney Claghorn, founder and CEO of Sugared + Bronzed, the beauty brand that started with a $1,000 investment and has grown into nearly 50 locations nationwide. We talked about:• Building a business from her apartment with her boyfriend (now husband)• Growing a national brand without outside funding for nearly a decade• What entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes• The challenges of returning to work after becoming a mom• Why delegation is one of the hardest skills for founders to learn• Navigating mom guilt, support systems, and asking for help• The mindset shifts that helped her scale both her business and her lifePlus, Courtney shared one of the most refreshing perspectives I've ever heard on balancing motherhood and ambition—and why your business can be treated like another child you care for and nurture.If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to build something big without sacrificing yourself in the process, this episode is for you.Follow Courtney here: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyclaghorn/

This week on The Mami Collective Podcast, I sat down with Courtney Claghorn, founder and CEO of Sugared + Bronzed, the beauty brand that started with a $1,000 investment and has grown into nearly 50 locations nationwide. We talked about:• Building a business from her apartment with her boyfriend (now husband)• Growing a national brand without outside funding for nearly a decade• What entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes• The challenges of returning to work after becoming a mom• Why delegation is one of the hardest skills for founders to learn• Navigating mom guilt, support systems, and asking for help• The mindset shifts that helped her scale both her business and her lifePlus, Courtney shared one of the most refreshing perspectives I've ever heard on balancing motherhood and ambition—and why your business can be treated like another child you care for and nurture.If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to build something big without sacrificing yourself in the process, this episode is for you.Follow Courtney here: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyclaghorn/

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