I Started from My Kitchen Table with a 5-Month-Old | Ashley Bradley, Palma Eyewear Co-Founder

Ashley Bradley turned a gap in the eyewear market into Palma Eyewear—all while raising young kids and working from her kitchen table. In just one year, she's built a thriving brand that prioritizes quality, intentional growth, and community over going viral.In this episode, Ashley shares:✨ Why she started from her kitchen table with a 5-month-old (and why you can too)✨ How to work with Chinese manufacturers and get designer-quality at accessible prices✨ The moment she saw a stranger wearing her sunglasses in public✨ Growing intentionally vs. chasing viral moments and fake followers✨ Becoming a "jack of all trades" to build a business you're proud of✨ Why protecting your IP and testing your products matters from day one✨ Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship without the guiltWhether you're in fashion, e-commerce, or just dreaming of starting something of your own, Ashley's journey proves that you don't need a perfect setup—you just need to begin.About Ashley Bradley:Ashley is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Palma Eyewear, an Australian eyewear and accessories brand offering high-quality, polarized sunglasses at accessible prices. From magazine styling to motherhood to entrepreneurship, Ashley is building a brand that makes women feel confident and amazing.🕶️ Shop La Palma Eyewear and follow their journey at https://palmaeyewear.comThe growth engine for women who mean business.http://www.f5collective.com0:00 Opening: I Started from My Kitchen Table0:25 Introduction: La Palma Eyewear1:21 Growing Up: Academics & Creatives1:53 Working for House and Garden Magazine2:25 Having Children & Career Pivot2:37 The Gap in the Eyewear Market2:50 Quality Sunglasses at Accessible Prices3:30 Working with China: Debunking the Myths5:00 Highest Quality Materials & Technology6:17 Independent Testing in Australia7:30 Protecting Your Investment8:42 The Motherhood & Business Juggle9:39 Compartmentalizing: When I'm With My Kids, That's What I Do10:30 Suppliers, Boxes, Tissue—Everything Comes From Everywhere11:13 The Bondi Moment: Seeing a Stranger Wear Them12:10 Design Quality Feels at Accessible Prices12:38 Growing Intentionally vs Going Viral13:03 My Son Was 5 Months Old at the Kitchen Table13:45 Becoming a Jack of All Trades14:30 Learning Meta Ads, Supply Chain, Everything15:15 Advice: Just Start. Just Do It. Why Not?