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“And we reached out to them. I was like, I really want to do this self -care giveaway. I really want to elevate this like process of self-care…”
On this episode of Startups in Stilettos, host Carlyn Bushman sit down with Entreprenista League member Katya Eckert, founder and CEO of A DOMANI, the sleepwear brand redefining rest for women navigating postpartum, menopause, breast-cancer treatment, and beyond.
Inspired by her own postpartum night sweats and her mother’s battle with breast cancer, Katya turned a deeply personal pain point into a mission-driven apparel company blending comfort, science, and luxury. Her journey—marked by early momentum, major financial risk, a forced “emergency brake,” and ultimately, breakout visibility through Oprah Daily’s Menopause Awards and a CBS Mornings feature—offers a raw and refreshing look at what it really takes to build a product-based business.
What we talked about:
The Idea [5:04]
Profitable Milestones [10:45]
Getting Printed in Oprah Magazine [15:50]
Using Your Leverage [20:20]
Who To Partner With [24:56]
Connect with Carlyn:
@carlynbushmanconsulting on Instagram
Carlyn Bushman on LinkedIn
Carlyn Bushman Consulting
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Guests
Katya Eckert
Hosts
Carlyn Bushman
Carlyn Bushman is a seasoned business consultant, entrepreneur, and advocate for female founders. She founded POP Business Academy to empower women entrepreneurs with tools for building sustainable, profitable businesses. As CEO of Carlyn Bushman Consulting, she specializes in helping product- and service-based business owners navigate financials, marketing, and growth strategies. With extensive corporate experience, Carlyn, a mom in a blended family and lifelong learner, has been featured on Good Morning America and in Times Square. She's here to help you make money and stay in business.
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