What do you get when you mix six kids, a brilliant business idea, and a powerhouse group of mom-founders? You get Mabel’s Labels —and the unstoppable Julie Cole . In this inspiring (and hilarious) episode, Julie sits down with Laura to talk about the early days of building a brand from her basement, navigating growth with her co-founders (who are also family), and what it really means to juggle entrepreneurship and motherhood. From the power of word-of-mouth marketing to due diligence tips for a successful exit, this one is packed with gold. Whether you’re a startup dreamer, a scaling CEO, or a mom trying to “do it all,” Julie’s wisdom will leave you nodding your head and feeling seen. In this episode you will hear: 00:00 – Meet Julie Cole 01:00 – From Lawyer to Label Maker 02:40 – The Power of a Mom-Driven Idea 03:35 – The Myth of Flexibility 04:48 – Building Without Support Networks 06:00 – Why E-Commerce Was Their Edge 08:00 – Daily Candy: The Big Break 10:00 – A Product That Spoke for Itself 11:28 – From Side Hustle to Full-Time Gig 12:25 – Take It Seriously from Day One 14:00 – Keep Your House in Order 16:00 – The Power of Your Network 17:41 – How Motherhood Shaped the Business 19:50 – Beyond the Buzzword: Mompreneur 21:38 – Navigating Co-Founder Dynamics 24:42 – Can You Build Big and Be Present? 26:56 – Julie’s Not-To-Do List 29:01 – Chores Build Better Humans 30:22 – Boundaries Over Burnout Julie's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliecoleinc/ Mabel's Labels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mabelslabels/ Website: https://mabelslabels.ca/ Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok
