Leaving a stable corporate career to start over is bold. Doing it while raising two kids, navigating divorce, and building a clean-ingredient cookie brand from scratch is next-level courageous. Lindsay Hancock, founder of My Better Batch and former Kind Snacks executive, shares what really happens when you trade the comfort of corporate life for the chaos of entrepreneurship. She opens up about rebuilding confidence, facing bias as a female founder, and finding purpose again through her better-for-you food brand. From scaling startups to mastering imbalance, this conversation is packed with honest insights for entrepreneurs and founders who are ready to take risks, embrace reinvention, and redefine what success truly looks like.
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Sell yourself before you sell your idea
When no one replied to her cold outreach, Lindsay realized the product pitch wasn’t enough. Founders and entrepreneurs must first win belief in themselves; your story and experience are what open doors long before your product does.
2️⃣ Stop chasing balance, start mastering the imbalance
There’s no perfect split between work and life, only choices that align with your purpose. Female founders who accept the chaos and own their tradeoffs build stronger, more sustainable businesses.
3️⃣ Boldness is built, not born
Bold entrepreneurship isn’t about risk, it’s about repetition. Confidence grows through daily acts of courage, showing up, refining, and pushing forward even when fear tries to call the shots.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to My Better Batch and Lindsay's Journey
01:23 The Birth of My Better Batch: Overcoming Mom Guilt
03:20 Navigating Work-Life Balance and Mom Guilt
06:25 The Challenges of Being a Woman in Business
12:47 The Evolution of Workplace Dynamics for Women
16:52 Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur
24:43 The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Risks and Loneliness
29:45 Building a Support System: Family and Mentorship
32:26 Challenges in Food Packaging and Manufacturing
34:52 Navigating Scalability Challenges
38:44 Building Relationships and Networking
41:02 Embracing Growth and Learning
44:34 Defining Company Culture and Values
48:47 Taking Risks and Overcoming Fear
50:27 Redefining Success
53:32 Celebrating Wins and Future Goals
Hungry for more chaos, cookies, and courage? Here’s where to find Lindsay.
Website: https://mybetterbatch.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayhancock/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybetterbatch/