Ep 137 From Biz Failures to Cult-Fave Beauty Brand: Summer Skin

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Leaders Lane™

Monica Kade

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Learn, unlearn, and lead differently. Leaders Lane gives founders and startup minds the tools to think sharper, act faster, and build brands that stand out. Bold ideas, clear takeaways, and real talk—so you can grow a business that actually works. Get access to entrepreneurial powerhouses sharing practical strategies—drenched in leadership wisdom. Each conversation helps you create a business and life with depth, clarity, and impact. I’m your host, Monica Kade—brand strategist and aerobatic pilot. Strap in. It's time for take-off in the Leaders Lane.

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Ep 137 From Biz Failures to Cult-Fave Beauty Brand: Summer Skin

Leaders Lane™

41 minutes 38 seconds

5 months ago

Ep 137 From Biz Failures to Cult-Fave Beauty Brand: Summer Skin

Building Better: How Lil McAvaney is Changing the Clean Beauty Game.

What happens when you stop waiting for perfect conditions—and just start?

In this episode of Leaders Lane, I chat with Lil McAvaney, founder of Summer Skin, a clean and conscious self-tanning and skincare brand rewriting the rules of beauty.

Lil shares the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of bringing products to life—from spending over a year formulating a natural deodorant to building a supportive community that shapes what she creates.

We dive into what it really takes to be a founder today:
→ Why involving your community leads to better launches
→ The pressure of being a present parent and a business owner
→ What it means to stay hands-on and trust the slow build
→ And how to adapt your vision when things don’t go to plan

This episode is packed with insights on product development, branding, and staying grounded in your values—even when the journey takes unexpected turns.

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CONNECT WITH LIL MCAVANEY

Follow on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/lil-mcavaney
Website – https://summerskinau.com/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/summerskinau/