{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F22a8edf7-f6c8-42b4-ba50-2fefc47940bc","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"The beauty of business with Botanicals by Luxe","description":"When Bec Connolly became a mum after a difficult fertility journey, she knew she didn\u2019t want to return to full time work.\r\nA qualified skin therapist, Bec set up a therapy room in the home in Geelong in 2015. However it wasn\u2019t long before the self-confessed \u201cskin-nerd\u201d was taking the next step, and formulating products of her own. \r\nIt was a long and difficult search to find a small batch manufacturer and Bec was told countless times that she was just a \u201cmum with a hobby\u201d. But she persisted and launched her very own skin care range, Botanicals by Luxe in 2018.\r\nBec shares with us the why behind her business, the manufacturing process, creating an \u2018Instagramable\u2019 brand, engaging influencers and ambassadors, her experience with anxiety and the importance of self care.\r\nWe also speak about miscarriage and for some this may be difficult to listen to. If so, you might want to skip this episode or move through it mindfully. \r\nAnd now, let me introduce you to my friend Bec from Botanicals by Luxe. \r\n###\r\nStay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.\r\nFor more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website.\r\nHosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: \r\n\r\nChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afriendofmine/message","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2ce32027-eaa5-44bb-b7ea-b1af50b28bdb/c305630d69e5332a.jpeg"}