Slippers, Startups & Surrender: Building a Business in the Middle of the Mess with Dani Kagan of Mave + Chez

Laura sits down with Dani Kagan—mom, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Mave & Chez —to dive deep into the real, raw, and inspiring journey of building a business while raising a family. Dani opens up about everything from naming her brand after her grandmothers to the unglamorous (but very real) parts of running a company. We’re talking community, courage, asking for help, Dragon’s Den... and all the beautiful messiness in between.If you're a mom entrepreneur navigating growth, delegation, and identity, this one’s for you.What You’ll Hear in This Episode 02:55 – Dani’s Journey to Entrepreneurship05:45 – The Birth of Mave & Chez08:34 – The Importance of Asking for Help11:28 – Naming Mave & Chez & Honouring Her Grandmothers14:12 – Building a Team & Learning to Delegate17:19 – Motherhood & Time Management18:22 – The Challenges of Scaling a Business21:04 – The Evolution of Influencer Marketing23:35 – Building a Community Around Your Brand25:21 – Behind the Scenes of Dragon’s Den30:50 – Embracing the Messiness of Entrepreneurship Dani's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniskagan/?hl=enWebsite: https://maveandchez.com/The Double Shift Podcast: https://www.danikagan.com/Join This Mother Means Business Community : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com/community Laura's Links:• Website • Laura's Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok