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Two Sisters In Business
Two Sisters In Business
Author: Lauren Dudley Stephens & Kaki Dudley McGrath
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Hi there, I'm Lauren and I'm Kaki and we are sister business partners and shocker
best friends This is our podcast two sisters in business. We'll let you decide who's
older. We hope you'll join us while we talk about what it's like to work with your
sister, to be a mom, and run a family business. So listen to us in the pickup line
at school or while you're having your morning coffee. We want you to be inspired to
Start that side hustle, escape the stresses of the day, and most importantly, laugh
along the way. Find us at Spotify, Apple, or wherever your podcasts are found. And
in case you're wondering, I'm the oldest. We hope you'll join Kaki and me. This is
Two Sisters in Business.
best friends This is our podcast two sisters in business. We'll let you decide who's
older. We hope you'll join us while we talk about what it's like to work with your
sister, to be a mom, and run a family business. So listen to us in the pickup line
at school or while you're having your morning coffee. We want you to be inspired to
Start that side hustle, escape the stresses of the day, and most importantly, laugh
along the way. Find us at Spotify, Apple, or wherever your podcasts are found. And
in case you're wondering, I'm the oldest. We hope you'll join Kaki and me. This is
Two Sisters in Business.
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On today's episode, we deep dive into the data on returns in the retail industry. We pull back the curtain on what it means for e-commerce brands, and how it is a growing problem in today's worlds of online shopping. The numbers are staggering, do not miss this episode — you will learn and hopefully be inspired to shop smart. We also share some laughs on our own purchasing and returning habits!
Welcome back! We are so excited to kick of 2026 with today's episode, where we catch up after the holiday break and discuss our words and goals for the year. And discuss all things Dudley, of course.
Warning!! Listen with your AirPods or alone in the car, and not with your children. For our last episode of the year we discuss the most stressful time of year, our favorite moments from 2025, and tee up for 2026 whether we are leaning out or leaning in.
On today's episode, we discuss why we think the concept of the 40 hour work week in some industries needs to be totally overhauled and rethought, and all of the implications surrounding that! And a sister catch-up and how we feel heading into the busiest month of the year.
On today's episode, we run through Kaki's Gift Guide for all the loved ones in your life, take notes and get inspired with some fun Dudley gifts and from our other favorite brands, as well as gift ideas for kids! We also deep dive on the concept of 'invisible labor' and our take on this hot topic during the busiest season for moms.
Welcome Christina Pardy, founder of the viral knitwear brand, Shit That I Knit! Today Lauren and Christina discuss entrepreneurship and running seasonal businesses, and what it is like selling your business. Join us for an honest and real conversation about the ins and outs of both running and subsequently selling a business.
On today's episode, we discuss some things we do throughout the holidays to make life a bit easier, the history of Black Friday and why it is such an important time for small businesses. Listen in for some laughs and sister banter to ease your day during this busy time!
Today we are chatting with fashion and beauty influencer Meeghan Mullin. We discuss all things being an influencer, how she grew her following and our collaboration styles that Meeghan designed! Listen in to get to know Meeghan, hear some beauty and fashion tips, where she looks for inspiration, and the very unexpected jobs she had before becoming an influencer full-time!
On today's episode, we are chatting with Krista LeRay, Founder of viral needlepoint company, Penny Linn. Krista walks us through her career path and what lead her to start her multi-million dollar needlepoint business, what it was like on opening day at her flagship shop in Rowayton, CT and all of the ups and downs of running a booming startup. Listen in for an exciting announcement, too!
On today's episode, grab a coffee and we'll play catch-up on all things Dudley season, our favorite styles dropping, our dream Dudley store that we hope to one day open, and getting ready for all of the holiday craziness.
On today's episode we welcome artist and entrepreneur Sally King Benedict to discuss our recent collaboration with Sally, what inspires her daily, her ideal perfect day in the studio, and how important it is to stay true to your brand. You will love this conversation with Sally! Listen in to feel inspired and get a glimpse into the process of an artist.
Today we are discussing the behind-the-scenes of our TODAY Show feature and the results of being featured on one of the most popular morning shows. We also discuss our upcoming Dudley drops and what to expect in the coming month of October.
On today's episode, we discuss our busy Fall schedules, Taylor Swift as a brand and story teller, whether or not we are in our yes (or no) eras, and a controversial take on why we think more venture capital and private equity money is not the answer for female entrepreneurs and what we think is actually needed.
On today's episode, we discuss how we deal with mom guilt, how we're using AI and Chat GPT both for business and personal things, and we catch up on all things Dudley Stephens as we enter into our actual 10 year birthday month - October!
Today we discuss today's outerwear drop including our new blazers and outfit toppers, and how they make us feel powerful. We also discuss what our super powers are and some very unhinged things we did when we started Dudley Stephens.
On today's episode, we discuss if Kaki cried when Lauren left for college, back to school nerves, our ever growing to-do lists, and how we feel about carrying the mental and physical load of our households. Listen in to laugh and hear some funny back-to-school stories!
On today's episode, we chat about all the twists our business and subsequently our lives have taken since launching ten years ago. Also discussed, Lauren's social media addiction and what she's doing to fight it. Listen in for Kaki's amazing life twist reveal at the end.
Join us today as we chat with Sue-Jean Kang, entrepreneur and founder of Fine Day Fair, one of New England's largest brocante fairs! Sue-Jean is an entrepreneur through and through, having been raised in family business her entire life. Sue-Jean has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in regards to family business, being an entrepreneur, and how to stay motivated. Listen in for our special connection with Sue-Jean, too, and how her family helped Dudley Stephens in the very beginning.
On today's episode, we are chatting about what we are most excited to do and wear this Fall, and why it is so important to have a hero product as part of your launch plan for a business. We also discuss our upcoming Core Turtleneck drop on September 2nd and what will be different about it this year!
On today's episode, we discuss and deep dive into all things finance and small business. Over the past ten years in running Dudley Stephens, we've learned a thing or two about finances, small business and how to operate when it's seasonal.



