In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Missy Tannen, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Boll & Branch, the luxury home goods company known for its award-winning 100% organic cotton sheets.
From her roots as a third-grade teacher to building a renowned brand, Missy shares her journey of reinvention, innovation, and balancing life as a mom of three.
Missy reveals how her attention to detail and commitment to sustainability shaped Boll & Branch’s iconic sheets and drove her vision for ethical production. She also opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the pivotal moments that helped the brand reach its 10th-anniversary milestone.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that showcases Missy’s journey of growth, resilience, and innovation, with family at the heart of her work. She continues to lead with passion and a commitment to doing things differently.
[00:00] Introduction
[01:04] Missy’s Southern roots and life as a mom in New Jersey
[05:01] The hilarious inception story of Boll & Branch during a bedroom upgrade
[07:52] Building a sustainable brand with 100% organic cotton
[13:57] Why thread quality matters more than thread count
[17:28] Leveraging mom skills to grow a business
[20:46] Facing struggles and taking risks to grow Boll & Branch
[26:20] Overcoming imposter syndrome in a male-dominated industry
[31:49] Creating a supportive, women-centered workplace
[33:28] Missy’s advice for moms starting their reinvention journey
[34:23] Missy’s MORE
Meet My Guest Missy Tannen:
Website: bollandbranch.com
Instagram: @bollandbranch
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Keep an eye out for episode #30 of the Mom to MORE™ podcast where Sharon is joined by Caryn Carruthers, food writer, photographer and healthy living mama. Coming soon - you won’t want to miss it ♥
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