Tami Taddo Richards, founder of Taddo’s Tallow, shares her inspiring journey from battling severe eczema and a skin cancer diagnosis to discovering the transformative power of tallow-based skincare. Aggie and Tami talk about the challenges of starting a brand rooted in unconventional ingredients, the science and history behind tallow, and how Tami’s commitment to education and sustainability has set her apart in the clean beauty industry. It’s a conversation about resilience, innovation, and redefining what truly works in skincare. Chapters 00:00:00 - Opening with Tami's Powerful Message00:01:23 - The Life-Altering Call: Eczema and Skin Cancer00:02:56 - A Discovery That Changed Everything: Tallow00:04:23 - First Creations: From Kitchen to Product00:07:25 - The Leap into Business: First Challenges00:12:45 - Finding the Perfect Formula: Crafting the Lotion Stick00:19:02 - Cracking Wholesale: Stories from the Frontlines00:25:35 - Marketing Wins: Strategies that Worked00:27:32 - Scaling Smart: Breaking Through Barriers00:29:11 - The Power of People: Team Stories00:30:38 - From Solo Hustler to Team Leader00:33:11 - Six-Figure Secrets: The Top Strategies00:35:33 - Doubling Down on Wholesale: A Focused Shift00:37:58 - Customers Who Inspire: Memorable Moments00:41:07 - Zero Balance, Full Heart: Facing Financial Struggles00:44:29 - Family First: Balancing Life and Business00:48:16 - Looking Ahead: Vision and Advice for Founders00:51:31 - Closing Reflections: Tami's Final Words Links and Resources Tami on LinkedIn Taddo’s TallowAggie on LinkedInAB Creative Aggie on InstagramAB CREATIVE BLACK FRIDAY SALEBlack Friday 2024 Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Beauty and the Brand? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube to leave us a review!