After entering the culinary world as a professional cook, Ellen Marie Bennett found that the aprons she wore weren’t built to last against the demands of Los Angeles’ best kitchens. So, she set out to create functional, durable, and beautiful aprons that every cook could look and feel their best in. Now, her company Hedley & Bennett has transformed the industry and provides top-notch quality aprons, knives, and linens to professional and at-home cooks alike so they feel prepared to take charge in their kitchens. And in her book Dream First Details Later, Ellen shares her insights on launching into action instead of being limited by your doubts. In this episode, we discuss Ellen’s culinary background, the story behind Hedley & Bennett, and the importance of starting before you stop yourself.  Don’t miss this interview where we talk about: How traveling the world right after college helped Ellen build a confidence foundation that has supported her throughout her careerWhat you can learn from failing and the importance of getting back up againHow Ellen landed her first job in the culinary industry at a Michelin star restaurant and what you can gain from seizing every opportunity and showing upHedley & Bennett’s growth as a company and making the jump from business-to-business to direct-to-consumerThe myth of overnight success and how playing the long game is the key to achieving your goals Find Ellen Marie Bennett: www.hedleyandbennett.com IG: @ellenmariebennett LinkedIn: ellen bennett Follow Lydia: www.lydiafenet.com IG: @lydiafenet LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet If you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts. To stay up to date with Claim Your Confidence and get all the behind-the-scenes content, you can follow us on Instagram and on YouTube. Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Thank you for listening.