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In this series, we sit down with our fellow entrepreneurs who share the raw, unfiltered stories of their beginnings—navigating the ups and downs, facing financial hurdles, and forging a path to success.
These candid conversations reveal the grit and determination it takes to turn a dream into a thriving business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, you'll find inspiration, insights, and a sense of community in each episode.
In this episode Heather sits down with Anastasia Allison, founder and CEO of Kula Cloth. These female founders share stories about the realities of being a female founder, what it's like being a small company doing business with big retail stores, and their struggles to feel comfortable with cash flow.
Tune in for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, the resilience to keep going, and what it truly means to carve out your own space in the world of business.
Anastasia Allison is a former park ranger and backpacking instructor and the founder of Kula Cloth, an outdoor gear company that makes a reusable pee cloth for anybody who squats when they pee and the inventor of the Rapunzel Gaiter -- a patent pending neck gaiter for people with long hair! Anastasia has been hiking, backpacking and alpine climbing in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years, and is on a mission to help others connect more with themselves and nature. Anastasia is also the violinist for a small duo called the Musical Mountaineers. With her musical partner Rose, they climb mountains with a violin and a piano to perform unannounced concerts for nobody. The duo has performed three times at Benaroya Hall to raise money for the Washington’s National Parks Fund and the Washington Trails Association. She lives in Granite Falls, Washington with her husband Aaron and their three cats. When she isn’t working for Kula, she enjoys spending time outside, dancing (pretty much anywhere) and riding her motorcycle.
Learn more about Heather's Choice crowdfunding campaign: https://wefunder.com/heatherschoice/
Heather's Choice: https://www.heatherschoice.com/
Kula Cloth: https://kulacloth.com
