DeepSummary
Raegan Moya Jones shares her inspiring journey as the co-founder and former CEO of Aden + Anais, a globally recognized baby lifestyle brand known for its high-quality muslin swaddles and products. She discusses her humble beginnings, dropping out of university, and finding her path through various jobs before stumbling upon the idea for Aden + Anais while struggling as a new mom. Raegan highlights the challenges she faced in raising capital, navigating co-founder relationships, and scaling the business while maintaining its unique culture.
Despite achieving significant success and accolades, including being named one of EY's Entrepreneurs of the Year, Raegan faced a major setback when she was fired from her own company by private equity investors. She candidly shares her journey through the depths of this experience, the loss of confidence, and the long road to regaining her footing and sense of purpose. Raegan's resilience and determination shine through as she continues to pursue new entrepreneurial ventures while serving as a role model for her four daughters.
Throughout the conversation, Raegan emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, both in business and in life. She stresses the value of hard work, perseverance, and staying true to one's authentic self, even in the face of adversity and setbacks. Raegan's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the ability to rise from the ashes, making her a truly inspiring leader.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity and setbacks.
- The value of surrounding yourself with the right people, both in business and in life.
- The significance of staying true to one's authentic self and not compromising core values.
- The challenges of navigating co-founder relationships and the potential pitfalls of going into business with friends or family.
- The need for due diligence when partnering with investors or private equity firms, and the potential risks of losing control over one's business.
- The power of hard work and determination in achieving entrepreneurial success, even in the face of obstacles.
- The importance of finding purpose and serving as a role model, particularly for one's children.
- The value of self-reflection, personal growth, and embracing a mindset of living in the moment.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Look, I did well in subjects, interestingly, where I liked and respected my teachers. And in the ones that I didn't, I was a problem child.“ by Reagan Moya Jones
- “I had read statistically that only 2% of all women-owned businesses ever get to a million dollars in revenue. So I sort of just, I took that on. And then I remember sitting in my office at the economist and pulling up numbers, going, wow, we've got to a million in revenue. And I'm just doing this on the side. And that statistically is not very common. So once I did that, then I started to think, maybe this could be something that I could really turn into something.“ by Reagan Moya Jones
- “I would say that you can get knocked down. That resilience and hard work is what really matters, you know? So I think. I like to think that I won't be. And again, this is sounding obnoxious, and it's not meant to come out this way, but that I won't be remembered for Aiden and Anaiah. I'll be remembered for the story of being. Falling into that very deep, dark hole and climbing back out of it and then accomplishing what's next and having four daughters.“ by Reagan Moya Jones
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Episode Information
She Leads
Carly Malatskey
5/22/24
Raegan is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Aden + Anais – the baby lifestyle brand globally recognized for its high-quality design-driven muslin swaddles and baby products.
Her success with Aden + Anais earned her reputable awards, including being named as one of EY’s Entrepreneurs of the Year, considered one of the most prestigious business awards in the world.
Aside from founding, Raegan sits on the board of directors for Hopeland, a nonprofit created to help children who are separated from their family.
Raegan is the author of "WHAT IT TAKES: How I Built a $100 Million Business Against the Odds", where she shares the story of her entrepreneurial journey from the kitchen table to a 100 million dollar global business.
Perhaps even more impressive than all of this, Raegan is the mother to four beautiful daughters!
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Show Notes:
1. Welcome to She Leads
2. Raegan's Childhood and Upbringing
3. Moving to New York
4. Founding Story of Aden + Anais
5. Challenges in Co-Founder Relationships
7. Choosing the Right Co-Founder
8. Scaling a Global Business
9. Hiring and building a team based on core traits
10. Navigating the Challenges of Raising Capital
11. The Power of Resilience and Hard Work
12. Finding Happiness and Living in the Moment
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