What It Really Takes to Build a Brand | Part 2

In Part 2 of this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan continue their conversation with Merrin Schnabel, founder of MADGE Beauty and the Geelong Women’s Business Club.Merrin shares the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship, including the pressure, sleepless nights and loneliness that can sit behind business success.They also talk about building the right team, switching off without guilt, managing motherhood and multiple passions, and why women do not need to stay in one lane.Merrin reflects on moving away from constant hustle, becoming more self-aware and learning to trust the process. She also shares her advice for anyone considering a new business or venture: back yourself, block out the outside noise and start before you feel completely ready.In this episode, we cover:The reality behind business successBuilding the right teamSwitching off without guiltBusiness, motherhood and personal wellbeingWhy women do not need to stay in one laneRecognising burnout before it takes overMoving away from hustleTrusting yourself and taking the leapCONNECT WITH USMerrin Schnabel Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/merrin_schnabelMADGE Beauty → https://www.instagram.com/madge_beauty/Geelong Women’s Business Club → https://www.instagram.com/geelong_women/Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcastPilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclubThe Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.auIf you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering what is next for you, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter.