In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, I’m pulling back the curtain on building my new skincare brand. This week, we dive deeper into product development; from formulation and testing to MOQs and what it really takes to get products onto retail shelves.

I’m sharing the real journey with you: what I’m learning as I go, how I’m building the brand from the ground up, and the challenges that are keeping me up at night.

Plus, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at our next Ladies Who Launch live event. After how incredible and inspiring our last one was, I cannot wait to share another amazing lineup with you.

In this episode, I cover:

Where the products are right now. Development, testing, and what the process has been along the way

The decisions around formulation that no one prepares you for

How I’m thinking about quantities and what that means for the brand at this stage

Selling into retailers and what it actually takes to get a brand onto shelves

The next Ladies Who Launch line up

Whether you're launching your first product or scaling an existing beauty business, this conversation is here to share and support.

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In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle sits down with Aila Morin, CMO of MERIT Beauty, the clean, minimalist brand that's redefining what "effortless" really means in beauty. This episode isn't just a brand story, it’s an original narrative of how to stay true to yourself while building a business with purpose and impact.

Aila opens up about the why behind MERIT, the purpose that shaped every product decision, every campaign, and every community touchpoint from day one.

What we cover:

• How MERIT built a narrative that resonates far beyond the product
• How new product development becomes a brand-building tool, not just a revenue play
• What real brand loyalty looks like and how to cultivate it without gimmicks
• How Aila stays focused in one of the most competitive industries
• The messy, real, unglamorous side of scaling a team and a brand

Whether you're a founder in the thick of it or a marketer obsessed with building a brand, this episode will challenge the way you think about building something with real meaning & clarity.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

04:57 Designing Brand DNA

07:53 The Five Minute Morning

12:49 The No-Hero Product Strategy

18:26 Building Hype Around Brand & Product

24:26 Scaling Profitably To $200M

29:41 Multichannel Brand Building

32:25 Creative A North Star

38:31 Anti Advice And Comparison

41:53 Work Identity Boundaries

45:18 Mentors And Leadership Energy

47:00 One Tip For Founders

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In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle sits down with Katherine Barlow, founder of Ru & Rocka, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a fashion brand from scratch.

From the spark of an idea to building a team and letting others into her business, Katherine shares the real founder story behind one of the most original brands in the space today.

We cover:

• How Ru & Rocka started and the moment it became real
• Being responsible with money and navigating small business finances
• How to build a brand that's truly original in a crowded market
• Building the Ru & Rocka team and knowing when to hire
• Building a true brand identity & DNA
• Launching in Selfridges
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Whether you're in the early stages of building your brand or scaling your team, this one is packed with lessons you won't want to miss.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introducing Katherine Barlow

04:56 Instagram Side Hustle

07:16 Finance Lessons Learned

09:47 Building A Brand Solo

12:51 From The Studio to Ru & Rocka

30:11 Scaling Without Fear

32:37 Brand DNA Matters

33:41 When Big Brands Copy

38:32 Building Thick Skin In Business

40:52 Launching In Selfridges

46:57 Scrappy Startup Lessons

48:12 What’s Next For Ru & Rocka

58:09 Final Advice For Business Owners

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