140. From Women’s Fashion to Kids Pajamas: How Samantha Gold Built Motette, the Children’s Brand She Dreamed Of

What do you get when you blend a successful corporate career, motherhood, and a deep desire to create something meaningful? You get Motette—a modern children's clothing brand that’s elevated, intentional, and built with purpose.

In this episode, I sit down with Samantha Gold, the founder of Motette, to talk about how she left her tech and fashion executive roles to launch a bamboo-based clothing line for kids. We dive into what sparked her entrepreneurial leap, how she tapped into her community for design feedback, and why building trust with her customers is at the core of everything she does.

Samantha and I are both members of The Entreprenista League, a business and community membership where founders like you can access top-tier resources, media opportunities, and a community that will be there to support you as you grow your business. Join here: https://refer.entreprenista.com/2bvagj2con4u

In this episode:

• Building a pre-launch community that actually converts
• Managing a product-based business from across the globe
• Creating trust and loyalty with customers from day one
• And how to move forward—even when you’re scared

Action Steps for the week:

1. Do the One Thing You’ve Been Putting Off
2. Get Outside Your Comfort Zone
3. Choose Courage Over Fear

Connect with Samantha:

Motette Website: https://shopmotette.com/

Motette Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopmotette

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Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com

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