Juliana VanLaanen: Podcast Interview with Nareman Hamdan

Driven: Unscripted Success

Join host Nareman Hamdan on this inspiring episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, featuring Juliana VanLaanen, the co-founder and CEO of 2 Mama Bees, an award-winning business specializing in eco-friendly, heirloom-quality children’s playhouses and products. Juliana’s journey from corporate America to becoming a leader in sustainable and innovative children’s toys is filled with resilience, creativity, and an unyielding commitment to quality and purpose.

Discover how 2 Mama Bees began as a small Etsy shop inspired by personal challenges, including the diagnosis of Juliana’s business partner’s son with autism, and how it blossomed into a company known for its craftsmanship and dedication to inclusivity. Hear Juliana discuss her experience balancing motherhood, leadership, and entrepreneurship while spearheading products designed in collaboration with occupational and play therapists to support children of all abilities.

Explore Juliana's insights on maintaining authenticity, overcoming obstacles in business, and pursuing sustainable practices that set 2 Mama Bees apart from the competition. Don't miss her valuable tips for aspiring entrepreneurs on scaling a business rooted in passion and purpose.

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