Why I Left My Hollywood Dream Job To Become an Entrepreneur

from Shopify Masters · host Maradith Frenkel, Serena Smith

Maradith Frenkel left her dream job as a film studio executive when her son's eczema sent her searching for a better baby sleeper. She couldn't find one, so she built Little Sleepies instead—bootstrapped, ad-free for over a year, and now beloved by a community of more than 2 million loyal customers. For more on Little Sleepies and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

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