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Scraps to Success: Allison Motoyama on Scaling Dona Bela Shreds & Balancing 4 Kids
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How do you turn textile waste into a thriving fashion brand while raising four small children?
In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra sits down with Allison Motoyama, the visionary behind Dona Bela Shreds. What started as a spark of inspiration during a trip to São Paulo, Brazil, has transformed into a powerhouse accessory brand that is saving the planet—one "shred" at a time.
Allison gets vulnerable about the "beautiful chaos" of being a mission-driven mompreneur. We dive deep into:
The Upcycling Revolution: How Allison transforms fashion industry…
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