Shelf Talks Podcast’s Post

What does it take to turn a clever idea into a global brand? On this week’s episode of Shelf Talks, I sat down with Christina Kao, the brilliant Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Le Mini Macaron. Launched in 2015, her hero product—a 15-minute, affordable gel manicure kit for at-home and on-the-go use—revolutionized the beauty space. Starting with a Kickstarter campaign, Christina propelled the brand into major retailers like Target, Ulta, Nordstrom's and Athropologie and even more across the globe. ✨ Key Takeaways From This Episode: -Reinventing a category: Innovating within an existing market. -Kickstarter as a launchpad: Driving awareness, gathering feedback, and shaping your ideal customer demographic. -Marketing strategies that work: Leveraging influencer drops and doubling down on smart marketing for growth. -Inventory insights: Navigating the challenges of supply and demand in retail. Whether you’re dreaming of seeing your product on store shelves or scaling your brand globally, this episode is packed with actionable advice! 🎧 Listen now and let me know: What’s your biggest takeaway from Christina’s story? Drop your thoughts in the comments —I’d love to hear from you! If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to leave a review or share it with a fellow entrepreneur who’s ready to take their brand global. Listen wherever you stream your podcasts. Spotify:https://lnkd.in/ejgvyMzJ Apple Podcasts:https://lnkd.in/ep5U93ds #ShelfTalksPodcast #FemaleFounders #IndieBrands #RetailSuccess #Innovation #KickstarterJourney #LeMiniMacaron #PodcastLaunch

Christina Kao

Co-Founder of Le Mini Macaron. Indie nail brand sold at ULTA, Target, Nordstrom, ASOS, Urban Outfitters, Zalando and more. Featured in Forbes, Oprah, BuzzFeed, Marie Claire, Elle and more.

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I so enjoyed our conversation Roberta Townes - wonderful questions and a rich discussion!!

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