Trailblazing Female Founders: Inventing OME Gear with Jules and Stace
Trailblazing Female Founders: Inventing OME Gear with Jules and Stace  
Podcast: B2B Breakthrough Podcast
Published On: Wed Aug 28 2024
Description: In this episode of the B2B Breakthrough podcast, Jules Weldon and Stace Pierce, founders of O.M.E. Gear, join host Sharon Gai. Together, they delve into the inspiring journey from living the van life to creating a successful business that designs and manufactures versatile outdoor gear.Join them as they discuss:Jules and Stace's transition from van life to entrepreneurshipThe origin story of O.M.E. Gear and their inspiration for the productChallenges faced in the early stages of product developmentThe importance of adaptability and innovation in their businessLessons learned from overcoming setbacks and failuresStrategies for maintaining a strong partnership in both business and lifeInsights into the outdoor gear market and its trendsThe role of customer feedback in refining their productsTheir commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly practicesAdvice for aspiring women entrepreneurs on perseverance and following their passionsStace Pierce embodies entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in the outdoor products industry. As the Co-President and Founder of O.M.E. Gear, Stace has revolutionized how people engage with nature through her company's versatile and innovative products. Her career spans strategic roles, including significant contributions to operations at PharmRight Corporation and leadership in developing tech solutions for aging populations at LIVE@HOME Technologies and Senior Solutions. Today, Stace also dedicates her expertise to empowering female entrepreneurs as a co-founder of the BoldSKY Foundation, providing financial investment and strategic coaching to women in the business world.Jules Weldon brings a dynamic blend of creativity, leadership, and a pioneering spirit to every venture she undertakes. As the Co-Founder and CEO of O.M.E. Gear, Jules has co-created a line of award-winning outdoor products that enhance and simplify the adventure experience. Her entrepreneurial journey is marked by diverse experiences, from working as a People and Change Consultant at PwC to empowering teams as a Leadership Development Coach. Alongside Stacey, Jules also champions women's entrepreneurship through the BoldSKY Foundation, aiming to close the gender gap in the business sector by nurturing and supporting women-led ventures.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.Check out our three most downloaded episodes:How to Simplify your Sourcing on Alibaba.com: Insights from Ciara CristoKickstarter Confidential: Insider Tips from the CEO - Live at CoCreateCrowdfunding Success Secrets: LaunchBoom's Strategies for Product Ideation and Marketing with Will Ford Previous guests include Rudy Mawer, CEO of Mawer Capital; Tony Parker, four-time NBA champion and Founder and President of Infinity Nine Group; Mike McClary, CEO of Amazing.com; Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media; Kia-Shun Voltz, Chief Executive Officer of ShampooTime; Matt Jones, Founder of The Crease Beast; and Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Beauty.  B2B Breakthrough Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: