What It Really Takes to Build a Brand | Part 2

<p>In Part 2 of this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan continue their conversation with Merrin Schnabel, founder of MADGE Beauty and the Geelong Women’s Business Club.</p><p>Merrin shares the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship, including the pressure, sleepless nights and loneliness that can sit behind business success.</p><p>They also talk about building the right team, switching off without guilt, managing motherhood and multiple passions, and why women do not need to stay in one lane.</p><p>Merrin reflects on moving away from constant hustle, becoming more self-aware and learning to trust the process. She also shares her advice for anyone considering a new business or venture: back yourself, block out the outside noise and start before you feel completely ready.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li><p>The reality behind business success</p></li><li><p>Building the right team</p></li><li><p>Switching off without guilt</p></li><li><p>Business, motherhood and personal wellbeing</p></li><li><p>Why women do not need to stay in one lane</p></li><li><p>Recognising burnout before it takes over</p></li><li><p>Moving away from hustle</p></li><li><p>Trusting yourself and taking the leap</p></li></ul><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></p><p>Merrin Schnabel Instagram →<a href="https://www.instagram.com/merrin_schnabel"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/merrin_schnabel</u></a>MADGE Beauty →<a href="https://www.instagram.com/madge_beauty/"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/madge_beauty/</u></a>Geelong Women’s Business Club →<a href="https://www.instagram.com/geelong_women/"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/geelong_women/</u></a>Changing Lanes Instagram →<a href="https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcast</u></a></p><p>Pilates Retreat Club Instagram →<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclub</u></a></p><p>The Pilates Retreat Club →<a href="https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/"> <u>https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au</u></a></p><p>If you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering what is next for you, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter.</p>