#28: Molly Blakely

STAND with Kelly and Niki Tshibaka

When Molly Blakely whipped up her first batch of cookies with a modest $150, little did she know that the sweet scent of success would waft far beyond her kitchen, all the way to the star-studded ceremonies of the Emmys and Grammys, and onto the shelves of Walmart. In our heartfelt chat, Molly, the powerhouse behind Molly B's Cookies, dishes out chunks of wisdom that are as rich and satisfying as her confections. She takes us through the steps of transforming passion into a thriving business empire, stressing the importance of a solid proof of concept, the need for genuine feedback, and the unyielding spirit required to bake your dreams into reality.
But Molly's recipe for success includes an essential and often overlooked ingredient: faith. In a market where compromising values for profit can be the norm, Molly stands firm, even if it means turning down a lucrative TV spot that doesn't align with her beliefs. She shares how her faith is the bedrock of her decision-making process, allowing her to navigate the tightrope of business ethics with grace, and how it's possible to maintain product integrity amidst the pressures of scaling up. Her story is a testament to the extraordinary results that can be achieved when one's spiritual compass and commercial ventures point in the same direction.
As the conversation shifts to the home front, the importance of family and perseverance takes center stage. I share a personal story of my son Josiah, echoing the Chewbacca family mantra of never giving up—an ethos that Molly embodies in her relentless pursuit of her entrepreneurial vision. Moreover, we reflect on setting healthy boundaries, the wisdom in knowing when to push forward and when to gracefully step back, and the courage it takes to simply give it a shot. Molly's journey is not just an entrepreneurial playbook but a narrative rich with life lessons that can be savored by anyone with a dash of ambition and a spoonful of tenacity.

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Chapter

1. #28: Molly Blakely (00:00:00)

2. Entrepreneurial Journey of Molly Bees (00:00:08)

3. Taking a Stand in Business Success" (00:10:30)

4. Family Values (00:21:17)

5. Perseverance and Healthy Boundaries (00:33:41)