She Went on Shark Tank, said NO — Then Built a $14M Brand | Megan Klein on Chai Tea with Nina D.

In this episode, Megan Klein, founder of the non-alcoholic cocktail company Little Saints, shares the unfiltered story behind building a $14 million dollar brand without venture capital, hype, or a safety net. Launching during COVID, navigating early missteps, and facing moments where the company nearly collapsed, Megan was forced to make hard decisions - not just about her business, but about herself. As Little Saints grew alongside a cultural shift around alcohol, Megan was also quietly reevaluating her own relationship with drinking, and shaping intuition, discernment, and self-trust into essential leadership skills. From appearing on Shark Tank to learning when to say no, this conversation explores what it really takes to build something sustainable - internally and externally - as a solo female founder. It's a candid look at resilience, sobriety, self-worth, and the discipline required to keep going when no one is coming to save you. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why intuition is a skill you can train, not a trait you're born with ✅ How to make aligned decisions when everything feels at stake ✅ What sobriety revealed about Megan's leadership and self-worth ✅ How saying no became a growth strategy, not a limitation ✅ How to distinguish intuition from fear or impulsivity when making high-stakes decisions ✅ Why growth sometimes requires subtraction — and how letting go can be a strategic advantage ✅ What it looks like to lead a company while actively redefining your identity and values If this conversation challenged or inspired you, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT with your biggest takeaway.  🎥 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 📱 Watch on Spotify Follow @NinaPalDixon & @ChaiTeaWithNinaD for behind-the-scenes moments and daily insights.