What does it really look like to build a business around motherhood?

In this episode of Mixing Up Success, Dani sits down with Hannah Luttrell, owner and cookier behind Luttrell’s Little Cookie Company in Wilsonville, Oregon. Hannah shares how cookie decorating began as a creative outlet in November 2022 and quickly grew into a home-based business built to support both her family and her desire to stay present in motherhood.

Together, Dani and Hannah talk honestly about the realities of running a custom cookie business from home, wearing all the hats, and learning that flexibility does not always mean ease. They dive into the challenges of balancing school schedules, bedtime work sessions, family life, and customer expectations while still protecting the reason the business was built in the first place.

This conversation also explores the importance of boundaries, the pressure social media creates around creative work, and the misconception that custom cookies come together quickly just because the internet makes them look that way. Hannah shares how learning to say no, limit orders, and create recovery periods has helped her build a more sustainable business.

You’ll also hear a thoughtful conversation around overbuying supplies, why you do not need all the tools and packaging to get started, and how community can become a turning point in both business growth and personal confidence. Hannah opens up about how joining a women’s networking group helped her step out of her shell, find support, and begin showing up more fully as herself.

If you are building a business while raising kids, learning how to protect your time, or trying to create something that fits your life instead of consumes it, this episode will resonate.

Connect with Hannah:
https://www.luttrellslittlecookiecompany.com/