The Reality Of Building a Multimillion Dollar Startup From Scratch with Emily Steele, CEO of Hummingbirds

This week’s episode feels extra special because we’re joined by our very first guest, Emily Steele, Co-founder and CEO of Hummingbirds- and the conversation is honest, grounding, inspiring, and incredibly real.We talk about the winding path that led Emily to building Hummingbirds, the moments of uncertainty along the way, and how so many of the experiences that once felt unrelated eventually became part of the bigger picture.This isn’t one of those “overnight success” conversations. It’s about pivots, hard seasons, trusting your intuition, learning as you go, and building something meaningful while also navigating real life behind the scenes.Emily shares what the early days actually looked like, the challenges that came with growth, and how she learned to move through moments of doubt without needing to have everything perfectly figured out first.We also talk about motherhood, identity shifts, balancing ambition with presence, and what it means to create a business that aligns with your values, even when the path there looks nothing like you originally imagined.If you’ve ever questioned your timing, wondered if you’re “behind,” or felt like everyone else has a clearer roadmap than you do… this conversation is such an important reminder that most people are figuring it out as they go.And sometimes the things that make the least sense in the moment end up becoming the exact things that shape where you’re headed next.PS: Emily is like the most humble amazing human and we may had the BEST time talking to her.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.