Join Ellie for this week’s episode of A Day In Her Life as she chats with Carly Ridloff, founder of The Exchange Project, a sustainability-focused brand rooted in mindfulness and conscious living. Carly is also a mom of two based in Connecticut, and she’s sharing what her busy, joyful, and love-filled days look like right now.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Morning Mindfulness: How Carly’s meditation practice has transformed her mornings and grounded her throughout the day.
- From Retail to Purpose-Driven Business: Her journey from the fashion industry to founding The Exchange Project, and how sustainability became her north star.
- Prioritizing Peace: How Carly is intentionally protecting her energy while building a brand and raising a family.
- Wellness Practices That Stick: The accessible tools and rituals Carly swears by—and how you can get started with mindfulness in a realistic way.
- Life with Kids at Sleepaway Camp: How this season has shifted for Carly and what solo summer days are teaching her.
- The Power of Simple Joys: Walks and coffee with friends as daily anchors of connection and joy.
Whether you're navigating a new season, looking to reconnect with yourself, or want inspiration for building a mission-driven brand with heart—this episode is for you.
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