In this episode of Similarly Different, I sit down with Stephanie Montes. From starting out as a fashion design student to working at Allure and The Zoe Report, Stephanie takes me through her inspiring journey from editorial to freelancing, and ultimately launching her own product line after spotting a gap in the market. We get real about what it’s like to build a brand as a one-woman show, balance work and motherhood, navigate postpartum depression, and learn to ask for help without guilt. Stephanie also opens up about staying true to your “why” in business, resisting trends that don’t fit your brand, and overcoming the comparison trap!
💬 In this episode, we talk about:
– How Stephanie went from editorial to entrepreneurship
– The behind-the-scenes of creating a more inclusive boob tape
– Juggling brand ownership, freelancing, and motherhood
– The reality of postpartum depression and how dance helped her find joy again
– Why knowing your “why” is key to surviving business challenges
– Lessons she’s learned from five years of running Nue
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Stephanie’s Instagram: @stephanieymontes
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