What happens when a successful music industry executive leaves a thriving career at Atlantic Records to build a business that helps moms live more sustainably?

In this episode, I sit down with Phnewfula Frederiksen, founder of Happy Mango, a modern eco-friendly baby boutique designed to make pregnancy and parenting easier, healthier, and a whole lot more supported.

After 20 years in the music industry working with labels like Interscope, Warner Brothers, and Atlantic Records, Phnewfula traded late-night album releases for late-night feedings—and built a business that filled a gap she saw firsthand as a new mom: a one-stop shop where parents could get non-toxic, eco-conscious products and trustworthy guidance from people who truly get it

Here’s What You’ll Learn

* How Phnewfula made the bold leap from the music business to motherhood and entrepreneurship.

* The importance of building a business around information and integrity instead of trends.

* What it really looks like to balance being a single mom, running a retail shop, and managing a growing online store

* The biggest lessons she learned from opening—and later closing—her first store, from math to mindset to money management

* How she pivoted Happy Mango during tough seasons and turned private appointments into a more profitable, personal experience for her customers

* Why starting before you’re “ready” might be the most important entrepreneurial skill you’ll ever learn

Connect with Phnewfula Frederiksen

* Website: https://shophappymango.com

* Instagram: @shophappymango

* TikTok: @shophappymango

* Facebook: facebook.com/shophappymango

This conversation is full of wisdom, laughter, and honest behind-the-scenes moments that every mom entrepreneur can relate to.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a business rooted in purpose and heart, this episode will remind you that the best brands start with the courage to begin—long before everything feels “ready.” 💛

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