Guest Bio   Lisa Myers is the CEO and Founder of Ceres Chill, a company dedicated to ensuring the success of breastfeeding parents and the health of the world's most vulnerable infants. In just the last few years, Lisa became a mother of two, was promoted to equity partner at an international law firm and created a company - all while enduring universal breastfeeding challenges. She struggled and failed to meet her breastfeeding goals. Through her struggles, she was inspired to invent a patented breast milk chilling thermos to help women all over the world keep their breastmilk safe and achieve their breastfeeding goals. She will never stop advocating for working women and breastfeeding families.   Summary   In this episode, Lisa Myers, founder of Ceres Chill, discusses her journey in creating a breast milk storage solution that revolutionized how working moms handle breastfeeding. Lisa shares personal stories of the challenges she faced as a new mother balancing work and motherhood. From an emergency C-section to being a partner in a law firm, Lisa realized there was a gap in the market for breast milk storage. This led her to create Series Chill, a product that not only empowers moms but fosters a community of support. Along with her experience in product creation, Lisa offers insightful advice on balancing entrepreneurship and family, while also emphasizing the importance of women supporting other women in business.   Key Takeaways   Introduction & Background - [00:00:00] Lisa and Laura reflect on knowing each other for a few years and introduce Series Chill, a brand focused on breast milk storage and supporting mothers.   The Birth of Series Chill - [00:01:30] Lisa explains how Ceres Chill evolved from a simple idea to a community of moms supporting each other. She also mentions her struggles with breastfeeding and how that led her to create the product. Challenges of Breastfeeding as a Working Mom - [00:02:00] Lisa describes the challenge of storing breast milk when she returned to work as a lawyer and how the existing options in the market didn't meet her needs. From Idea to Product Creation - [00:06:00] Lisa talks about the process of coming up with the product idea and how she navigated through patenting, engineering, and manufacturing to bring her vision to life. Overcoming Initial Manufacturing Challenges - [00:08:30] She shares how the first version of Ceres Chill had manufacturing delays but persevered and launched during the pandemic in January 2020. Advice on Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood - [00:10:00] Lisa gives advice to mothers on how to balance their corporate jobs and side hustles. She explains that you don't have to quit your day job right away and should ensure financial security first. Supporting Women in Business & Networking Tips - [00:14:30] Lisa and Laura discuss how important it is for women to support and hype each other up in business. They share networking tips on how to empower fellow entrepreneurs. Ceres Chill's Growth & Impact on Moms - [00:17:30] Lisa explains the pivotal moments in Ceres Chill's growth, including her decision to support essential workers and content creators during the pandemic. Choosing Content Creators Over Ads - [00:20:30] Lisa shares her strategy of supporting content creators instead of spending large sums on ads and how that approach helped build a loyal community. Motherhood & Entrepreneurship - [00:24:00] The conversation turns to how Lisa navigates being both a business owner and a mother. She talks about the importance of having a supportive partner and how she makes the most of small moments with her children. Upcoming Product Launches - [00:27:00] Lisa talks about the upcoming launch of a new glass bottle and how it's designed to be functional for the rest of your life.   Quotes Lisa on the moment she realized there was no solution for pumping moms: "I was a partner at a law firm, tucking breast milk into my suit pockets and walking down the hall, thinking, 'How is this my reality?' That's when I knew—this product had to exist, and if no one else was going to do it, I would."   Lisa on the frustrations that sparked her innovation: "I didn't need another cooler. I didn't need more bags weighing me down. I needed something that worked, something that respected my time as a working mom—and it didn't exist."   Lisa's advice to moms balancing work and entrepreneurship: "You don't have to mortgage your house or leave your job overnight. Keep your options open. Always work from a place of strength, not fear."   On supporting fellow women entrepreneurs: "Women are so hard on themselves. We need to remind each other—constantly—that we're doing incredible things. Hype each other up, because there's enough room for all of us to succeed."   On what Series Chill stands for: "It's about more than just breast milk storage—it's about empowering moms to lead incredible lives while achieving their goals as parents. We give them choices and support because being a mom is hard enough."   Resources  Ceres Chill Website: https://www.cereschill.com/ Amazon Store: Search for "Ceres Chill" on Amazon for their products, including the upcoming glass bottle launch. Connect with Lisa Myers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cereschill/?hl=en   Connect with Laura Berens: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itslauraberens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslauraberens/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-berens-b094897/    

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