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Heidi At Home · July 24 · 42 min

Eps 10: The Leap From Corporate to Founder with Fliss from Wild Thingz

What does it really take to walk away from the security of a corporate career and build something of your own? In this episode of Heidi at Home, I'm joined by the founder of Wild Thingz to talk about the leap so many people dream about - but few actually make. We explore what it means to take a risk on yourself, build a business from the ground up, and create a brand that people genuinely remember. Along the way, we also talk honestly about the realities of juggling life with entrepreneurship, making difficult decisions, and finding a way to grow a business without losing sight of what matters most. In this episode, we discuss: The decision to leave the corporate world and become founders. Taking calculated risks and trusting your instincts. What it takes to build a memorable brand in a crowded market. The realities of being women in business. Balancing ambition with family life. The lessons learnt along the way Whether you're dreaming of starting a business, already running one alongside family life, or simply curious about the stories behind successful brands, this is an honest conversation about courage, resilience and building something you're proud of. Wild Thingz have a brand new flavour of sweets out NOW If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you followed Heidi at Home, left a review, or shared it with someone who's thinking about taking that next step in their own career or business.

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What does it really take to walk away from the security of a corporate career and build something of your own?

In this episode of Heidi at Home, I'm joined by the founder of Wild Thingz to talk about the leap so many people dream about - but few actually make.

We explore what it means to take a risk on yourself, build a business from the ground up, and create a brand that people genuinely remember. Along the way, we also talk honestly about the realities of juggling life with entrepreneurship, making difficult decisions, and finding a way to grow a business without losing sight of what matters most.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The decision to leave the corporate world and become founders.
  • Taking calculated risks and trusting your instincts.
  • What it takes to build a memorable brand in a crowded market.
  • The realities of being women in business.
  • Balancing ambition with family life.
  • The lessons learnt along the way

Whether you're dreaming of starting a business, already running one alongside family life, or simply curious about the stories behind successful brands, this is an honest conversation about courage, resilience and building something you're proud of.

Wild Thingz have a brand new flavour of sweets out NOW

If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you followed Heidi at Home, left a review, or shared it with someone who's thinking about taking that next step in their own career or business.

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