In this conversation, Jessica Ping and Emma Butler reconnect after three years, reflecting on their past collaboration and discussing Emma's journey as a young female founder of Liberare, a brand focused on creating adaptive bras and underwear for women with disabilities. They explore the challenges of navigating the fashion industry, the importance of community support, and the impact of rejection on entrepreneurship. Emma shares her experiences living abroad in Paris, the little inconveniences of adapting to a new culture, and the significance of self-care and rest in maintaining motivation. The conversation concludes with valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and the importance of asking for support. Follow Emma and Liberare: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/liberare.co/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@liberare.co?lang=en Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/emma_cbutler/ Follow Access Denied on socials! Instagram – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/accessdeniedpod/⁠⁠⁠ TikTok – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@accessdeniedpod⁠⁠⁠ YouTube – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AccessDeniedPod Follow host Jessica Jordan on socials! Website – ⁠⁠⁠https://therollingexplorer.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therollingexplorer/⁠⁠⁠ TikTok – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@therollingexplorer⁠⁠⁠ YouTube – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therollingexplorer Intro and Outro Music Production by JP Warner Sound: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jpwarnersound.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jpwarnersound/ Takeaways: – Emma founded Liberair to help her mom feel beautiful and comfortable. – Adaptive fashion is essential for inclusivity and empowerment. – Women entrepreneurs face unique challenges in securing funding. – Community support is crucial for overcoming obstacles. – Rejection is a part of the entrepreneurial journey. – Living abroad can be both empowering and isolating. – Small inconveniences can add up and impact mental health. – Rest is essential for productivity and creativity. – It's important to ask for help and not feel like a burden. – Finding motivation in community feedback is vital for success. Chapters: 00:00 – Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past 03:56 – The Journey to Paris and Business Inspiration 08:53 – The Importance of Adaptive Fashion 12:48 – Challenges of Being a Female Entrepreneur 17:39 – Navigating Rejection and Finding Motivation 22:42 – Living Abroad: Experiences and Lessons Learned 34:40 – Embracing Rejection and Resilience 38:06 – Navigating Life Abroad: Privilege and Challenges 40:28 – The Importance of Self-Care and Rest 43:07 – Finding Joy in Music and Creativity 50:03 – Community and Support: The Key to Success