Sarah Colby: From Zero Ads to Celebrity Nurseries

Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast

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[BABY] [NURSERY] [DESIGN]

#28: In this episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang interviews Sarah Colby, the innovative mind behind Timberwood Designs, a Canadian business specializing in handcrafted wooden decor for nurseries.

👩‍🏫 Sarah Colby is a special education teacher, a mother of two, and the co-founder of Timberwood Designs, a handmade nursery decor brand beloved by families — and even celebrities — across North America.

In this episode, host Cindy Chang sits down with Sarah to talk about:
✅ How she built a 6-figure brand with no paid marketing
✅ The emotional labor of balancing motherhood, teaching, and entrepreneurship
✅ Why handmade, meaningful work still matters in an algorithm-driven world
✅ What it takes to grow slowly, intentionally — and successfully

💡 If you're building a business while raising a family — or dreaming of doing both — this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Company Website: Timberwood Design

Instagram: Timberwood Designs

Pinterest: @timberwooddesigns
TikTok: @timberwooddesigns

Chapters

1. Sarah Colby: From Zero Ads to Celebrity Nurseries (00:00:00)

2. Meet Sarah Colby of Timberwood Designs (00:00:49)

3. The Origin Story of Timberwood Designs (00:03:00)

4. The Power of Social Media and Influencer Collaborations (00:07:31)

5. Balancing Teaching and Entrepreneurship (00:10:57)

6. Building a Personal Connection with Customers (00:15:16)

7. The Honor of Sharing Baby Names (00:28:49)

8. The Special Connection with Customers (00:29:36)

9. Challenges and Innovations in Business (00:31:23)

10. Personal Reflections and Rapid Fire Questions (00:37:03)