#036 Molly Masters, Founder of Books That Matter - The Startup Adventures

My guest today is Molly Masters who founded Books That Matter in 2017, while still in her second year at university studying English Literature. She is hugely passionate about women’s writing, feminism and activism. Molly created this subscription box company as a way to raise up the voices of women writers and creatives (including transgender and non-binary persons), and to create a platform for social change and empowerment. Today’s conversation is not one to be missed! Molly’s story is the definition of humble beginnings. I first met her at a networking event in Bristol, which she couldn’t afford to attend but managed to hustle her way in. I immediately knew she was special! We talked about all the learnings, pivots and adventures of launching her start up, Books That Matter, thanks to a competition hosted by her university. You’ll want to hear her tell you how she not only was the only non-MBA student to apply but she was the first female winner in the history of the competition. We go into the messy details of starting a business and how you can fill in those knowledge gaps. Molly walks us through the exponential growth she’s experienced since launching and throughout the pandemic (growing from her apartment floor, to an outdoor storage container to a full fulfillment center). She’s gone from countless rejections and packing the boxes herself, to becoming one of the biggest book subscription boxes in the UK! We also talked about recognizing the need to start building a team and what that looked like for Books That Matter. Spoiler alert: Passion alignment is *everything*! Finally, Molly talks us through the biggest challenges she’s faced so far! You don’t want to miss this episode. Let’s dive in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-hiatt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-hiatt/support

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This podcast is for ambitious people, just like you, who want to create a life and career that is full of adventure, learning and fulfilment. I'm Ann Hiatt and for the past 18 years I have worked with the most powerful and influential leaders in the world while at Amazon and Google. This podcast is dedicated to my fellow entrepreneurs, whether in heart, or already in the midst of daily startup struggles, who need to hear a perspective on greatness which you won't find anywhere else. I am going to help you fast track your success by hearing the habits and tips of the super performers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ann-hiatt/support