Welcome to try babies, the podcast where we’re not afraid to be seen trying and crying.You’re joined by Sunroom Co-Founders Lucy Mort (CEO) and Michelle Batters...
Welcome to try babies, the podcast where we’re not afraid to be seen trying and crying.You’re joined by Sunroom Co-Founders Lucy Mort (CEO) and Michelle Batters...
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Sunroom's first 12 months - tech start-up challenges, flaky investors and the 'trough of sorrow'
Building a tech start-up is NO JOKE.On this week's episode we dive deep into all the challenges we faced when building Sunroom - including losing $1 million, parting ways with a co-founder, hiring a team, launching with a product that wasn't ready, moving across the world... and much more (that was just the first few months lol).For anyone in the trenches or questioning if building a business is worth it - give this a listen.We share what kept us going and some invaluable learnings along the way (hint hint: don't text your old boss asking if she ever found business as easy as you're finding it).This is Episode 5 of try babies!!PS. We'd love to hear from you about what struggles you're currently facing - send us a message on Instagram or join our private Facebook Group so we can cry and try to help our fellow leaders out.Join the babies:Check out the IG communityStay up to date on Tik TokWatch full episodes on YouTubeJoin the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!
27/09/2023
52:50
A viral pottery moment - meet Sunroom creator Olivia Webb
Olivia Webb is a creative and business woman based in London - she’s also one of most popular creators on Sunroom under the handle - oliviapotterygirl.In her own words - Olivia is a drop out with zero grades. She’s a self taught marketer, photographer, web designer and now ceramicist and content creator.On this episode, we hear more about what has inspired Olivia's creative work, we speak about the experiences that have shaped her and tips for fellow creative son how to step into their creative power!You can find her on Instagram, Tik Tok and of course, Sunroom.Join the babies:Check out the IG communityStay up to date on Tik TokWatch full episodes on YouTubeJoin the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!
20/09/2023
43:30
Get to know Michelle Battersby (Co-Founder & CMO) before Sunroom
On today’s episode we hear more about Michelle Battersby's journey - from competitive rowing as a teen, to stumbling across a banking HR job, to Bumble, KIC and leaving it all behind to start Sunroom.You can find her on Instagram, Tik Tok and Sunroom.Join the babies:Check out the IG communityStay up to date on Tik TokWatch full episodes on YouTubeJoin the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!
13/09/2023
51:46
Meet Sunroom Creator and our Fuller Bust Bestie - Saterra St. Jean
Saterra St. Jean is a social media icon and an educator spearheading the fuller bust community around the globe - she’s also one of our top creators on Sunroom.From the perspective of a small town 'girl next door', her groundbreaking journey of finding the right bra has evolved to building a global community of women who are empowered in taking care of their bodies and breasts, and who celebrate femininity, inclusion and body love.On today’s episode, we chat all things body positivity, learning to love the skin you’re in, online censorship - and how Saterra’s life has changed since making money online.You can find her on Instagram, YouTube, her website and of course, Sunroom.Join the babies:Check out the IG communityStay up to date on Tik TokWatch full episodes on YouTubeJoin the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!
6/09/2023
44:02
Get to know Lucy Mort (Co-Founder & CEO), before Sunroom
Welcome to try babies, the podcast where we’re not afraid to be seen trying and crying.You’re joined by Sunroom Co-Founders Lucy Mort (CEO) & Michelle Battersby (CMO) who helped build the world's largest dating apps - Bumble & Hinge.Now they’re in the thick of building their own tech company - Sunroom, and are bringing you along for the wild ride.On today's episode, Lucy shares her story from growing up on a farm in Mudgee Australia, to becoming the Lead Designer at Hinge in New York City.This episode will have you energized, inspired and totally in awe at the heights that Lucy has scaled in just a few short years.Buckle up babies.LINKS:Check out the IG communityStay up to date on Tik TokWatch full episodes on YouTubeJoin the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!
Welcome to try babies, the podcast where we’re not afraid to be seen trying and crying.You’re joined by Sunroom Co-Founders Lucy Mort (CEO) and Michelle Battersby (CMO) who helped build the world's largest dating apps - Bumble & Hinge.Now they're in the thick of building their own tech company - Sunroom, and are bringing you along for the wild ride.Each week you’ll hear from Lucy & Michelle as they fill you in on the good, the bad (and the ugly) when it comes to business, career, relationships - and everything in between.They'll tackle burning audience questions & be joined by inspiring creators, female business leaders & the people who have motivated and energized them along the way.Navigating life through your 20’s and 30’s can be hard - which is why try babies is creating a space for you to come to on the days you need to feel seen, inspired, educated, supported & sometimes - shocked into action!Stay up to date:Check out the IG communityStay up to date on Tik TokWatch full episodes on YouTubeJoin the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!Copyright Sunroom 2023