What would it look like to bring your brand to life through a powerful in-person event... one that connects your community, celebrates your culture, and creates lasting impact?

In this episode, you’ll hear from Catalina, co-founder of Heliconia Boutique — a Latina-owned handcrafted jewelry brand that blends design, Latin heritage, and women’s empowerment.

From growing up in Colombia to starting a business, the struggles of growth, and finally breaking through and hosting a sold-out launch event in Colorado, Catalina opens up about how Heliconia’s jewelry has become more than an accessory… it’s a statement of identity, resilience, and cultural pride.

Catalina’s story is a powerful example of what happens when you lead your business from the heart and what can happen when you overcome self-doubt and are instead able to build clarity and confidence within to grow your business.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Heliconia Boutique evolved from a sister-led side hustle into a thriving jewelry brand
• The power of jewelry to help women feel bold, confident, and connected to their roots
• The mindset shifts that helped her show up on social media with confidence and authenticity
• Tips for hosting successful community events that deepen relationships and drive brand growth
• How joining Product Biz Academy helped Catalina gain clarity on her audience and marketing

Catalina Quintero is the co-founder of Heliconia Boutique, a jewelry brand that blends Colombian craftsmanship with stories of culture and identity. Through her work, she empowers women to lead with soul and style, and inspires her community by sharing her journey as a Latina entrepreneur in the U.S.

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Visit Heliconia Boutique's website at www.heliconiaboutique.com
Follow Catalina on Instagram: @heliconiaboutique

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How do you infuse legacy, healing, and empowerment into something as simple—and powerful—as a candle?

In this episode, you’ll hear from Funmi, the founder of Limoké: a lifestyle brand creating candles and affirmation products designed for self-compassion and self-love. Funmi shares the evolution of her business, which began as Candle Lux Co back in college before transforming into Limoké—a soulful rebrand inspired by her grandmother’s name and legacy.

We dive into how affirmations became a tool for healing and rebuilding self-worth, and how Funmi has built her brand around empowering women, especially Black women, to embrace positive self-talk and confidence from within.

Funmi’s story is an example of what happens when you lead your business with authenticity, purpose, and belief.

If you’ve ever felt called to create deeper meaning behind your products… or you’re craving the confidence to step fully into your brand’s next evolution… this conversation is packed with inspiration, strategy, and soulful truth.

By the end of this episode, you'll learn:
• How Funmi transformed Candle Lux Co into Limoké through a soulful rebrand rooted in legacy and faith
• The power of affirmations and self-talk in shaping confidence and inner healing
• How joining Product Biz Academy helped Funmi niche down, refine her mission, and scale with purpose
• Tips for connecting with your audience through authentic, purpose-driven storytelling
• How live selling helped her boost visibility and sell out inventory
• Funmi’s transition from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship and the mindset shifts that made it possible

Funmi Agboola is the owner of Limoké, a lifestyle and home goods brand. With a background in marketing and social services, she founded her business at the age of 19. Today, her affirmation-lined candles have reached thousands of customers across the U.S., helping people turn daily routines into moments of self-compassion.

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Follow Funmi on Instagram: @shoplimoke
Check out Funmi's Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@finelikefunmi?si=TcsozX6jcqguf-ap
Visit Limoké's website at https://shoplimoke.com/

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In this episode, Kimberly from KBella Crafts reveals how she went from just 35 Etsy sales over 5 years… to over 135 sales in a period of five months, shipping to 19 U.S. states and the U.K., and more than doubling her revenue in 2025 compared to 2024—all through rebranding, smart systems, and embracing a true CEO mindset.

If you’re ready to be inspired to dream bigger with your business, this episode is for you. Kimberly shares:

• How a personal tragedy sparked the creation of KBella Crafts
• The power of faith, love, and service in connecting with customers emotionally
• Etsy strategies that took her business from local Miami pop-ups only to international sales
• Why showing up like a CEO, even on slow days, transforms your business
• How professional branding, packaging, and consistency led to her growth
• The role of community support and mindset in scaling

KBella Crafts was born from heartbreak and loss, with a mission rooted in Love, Service, Charity, and the powerful message of HOPE. Kimberly's goal is to bring meaning to gift-giving by creating personalized keepsakes that help keep joyful moments and loved ones close to heart.

LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE
Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kbella_crafts
Visit KBella Crafts' website at https://kbellacrafts.net

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Website: www.monicalittlecoaching.com
Instagram: @monicalittlecoaching
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