In this episode of Klickline, host Mina Kim sits down with Leslie Tessler, former L’Oréal marketing executive and founder of Hanni, a body care brand that scaled from a personal idea to viral success and retail expansion into Sephora. After leaving a fast-paced corporate career, Leslie moved to Argentina, where she rebuilt her life, started a family, and eventually launched a brand rooted in simplicity and innovation.

The conversation explores how Leslie navigated burnout, trusted her instincts, and built Hanni from the ground up. She shares the realities of product development, fundraising, and scaling a brand, along with lessons on focus, resilience, and creating products that genuinely solve everyday problems.

They also explore:

● Why listening to your gut can lead to major life pivots

● How Hanni evolved from a shaving brand into body care innovation

● The realities of product testing and why many ideas never launch

● What founders should know about fundraising and choosing investors

● Why focus and simplicity matter when building a brand

A must-listen for anyone building a business, navigating career transitions, or looking to create something meaningful from a bold life decision. Tune in to this episode of Klickline and share it with someone who needs the push to take their next step.

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Instagram: @leslietessler @hannismooth

Website: https://heyhanni.com/

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