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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 38 MIN

The Lunchbox That Launched A Movement: How Stanford MBA And Founder Of OmieLife, Nancy Yen, Transformed Corporate Skills Into Entrepreneurial Success With OmieBox

from Women Advancing

What does it take to turn a personal frustration into a journey of entrepreneurial success? In this episode, host Kate Byrne sits down with Nancy Yen, the Founder of OmieLife, to share a great founder story about her transition from a corporate career to founding her own company based on answering a problem she personally faced. Nancy breaks down her unconventional path from corporate roles at the Gap and LexisNexis to launching the wildly popular OmieBox, an insulated bento box designed to solve a daily struggle for parents everywhere. You’ll hear how she navigated manufacturing hurdles, ignored early rejections, and stayed true to her vision. Her commitment to solving one real problem well eventually led to a massive milestone: Target called her, asking her to be the lunchbox special for their back-to-school efforts across the country. Join us for this masterclass in persistence and turning corporate skills into a retail movement.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Visit katherinebyrne.com

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