447 | Embracing Change in Business & What It’s Like to Close Your Retail Shop with Audrey Woollen, Urbanic
This week I'm sitting down with returning guest Audrey Woollen of Urbanic and we're talking about navigating a huge business transition.
About a year ago, Audrey decided to close her retail shop and we'll talk about that today. Audrey opens up about the difficult decision it was to close after being open for nearly two decades.
We talk about the challenges and emotions of stepping away from something that you've built from the ground up.
We talk about hustle culture ane the process of rediscovering creativity and purpose outside of traditional business models.
We also talk about what she does and does not miss about running an in-person store, the pressures of being responsible for a large payroll, and the power of pausing to reflect on what you really want in both life and business.
Friends, if you are grappling with any sort of change, if you're feeling stuck or questioning your next move, then I really feel like this episode is kind of a permission slip to follow your intuition and to honor your evolving needs and really kind of just explore what's possible when you give yourself the space to grow.
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MEET AUDREY
With an eye for design and a heart for paper, Audrey Woollen is the creative behind the Urbanic brand, building a community for paper and design enthusiasts. Sourcing the best-of-the-best from makers all over the world, she has successfully blended modern style and vintage charm.
She serves as a consultant for emerging and established lines, and has given dozens of talks and seminars throughout both the US and Europe. Audrey has been a board advisor at the National Stationery Show, a judge for the Louie Awards for Paper Fest London and is on the editorial board for Stationery Trends Magazine. She is a working momma with a creative vision and considered an industry leader in the stationery community.
CONNECT WITH AUDREY
WEBSITE: http://urbanicpaper.com | INSTAGRAM: @urbanic | FACEBOOK: @UrbanicPaper
Connect with Katie Hunt
Katie Hunt is a business strategist, podcaster, mentor and mama to four. She helps product based businesses build profitable, sustainable companies through her conferences, courses and coaching programs.
Website: prooftoproduct.com | Instagram: @prooftoproduct
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