Adria Marshall: Scaling a Business While Staying True to Your Values

From Side Hustle to Purpose-Driven Growth. Staying True to What Matters. Building with Intention.

In this episode of Growing With Purpose, Jean Moncrieff speaks with Adria Marshall, Founder of EcoSlay, about building a business rooted in values, sustainability, and community.

Adria shares her journey from engineer to accidental entrepreneur, creating her own haircare products in her kitchen after struggling to find options that truly worked for her. What began as a personal experiment quickly turned into something much bigger, with orders flooding in almost overnight and forcing her to navigate rapid growth in real time.

This conversation explores what it takes to scale a business without compromising your standards, how values can guide difficult decisions, and why success should be defined by more than just revenue. Adria also reflects on the importance of community, mentorship, and building a company that aligns with who you are at your core.

Key themes include:

Values-driven decision making

Scaling without compromise

Sustainability and ingredient integrity

Defining success beyond revenue

Community and mentorship

Building a business with purpose

A grounded and honest conversation for leaders who want to grow something meaningful without losing sight of what matters most.