{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d119d61842c480a19b96bf/68a3f780457a24bb952ba8af?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"REPLAY — What Happens When You Leave Everything Behind for a New Beginning","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67d119d61842c480a19b96bf/1755664156674-51201300-9c76-4d0a-a288-984df6d7e34d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does it take to walk away from a stable career and start over completely?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode replay, Laurie Mias shares her journey from a stable life and job in Paris to launching her own wellness brand in Hong Kong.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about the challenges of leaving security behind, the emotional rollercoaster of starting from zero and the unexpected truths no one tells you about entrepreneurship.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what it really feels like to risk everything for a new beginning, Laurie’s story is as honest as it gets.</p><p><br></p><p>Content:</p><p>(01:03)&nbsp;Introducing Laurie and MONO Skincare</p><p>(02:11)&nbsp;Laurie's Entrepreneurial Journey</p><p>(05:31)&nbsp;Starting Fresh in Hong Kong before MONO Skincare</p><p>(08:47)&nbsp;The Birth of a Juice Business</p><p>(13:02)&nbsp;Lessons Learned From This 1st Experience</p><p>(18:33)&nbsp;Quickfire Questions</p><p>(22:04)&nbsp;Transition to Wellness and Yoga</p><p>(24:48)&nbsp;The Impact of Covid on Wellness Retreats</p><p>(25:11)&nbsp;Founding MONO Skincare</p><p>(25:24)&nbsp;Challenges in the Skincare Market</p><p>(29:15)&nbsp;The Journey of Product Development</p><p>(36:11)&nbsp;Launching a Revolutionary Product</p><p>(42:11)&nbsp;Adapting to Market Needs</p><p>(45:19)&nbsp;Future Innovations and Business Philosophy</p><p>(49:07)&nbsp;Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs</p><p><br></p><p><strong>﻿👉 To find out more about MONO Skincare:</strong></p><p>Their <a href=\"https://monoskincare.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></p><p>Their <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mono.skincare/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> page</p>","author_name":"Carmen Salameh"}