<p>How do you scale a multi-location business <em>and</em> navigate motherhood—without burning out?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <strong>The Mom Founders Table</strong>, Kelsea sits down with <strong>Courtney Claghorn</strong>, co-founder and president of <strong>Sugared + Bronzed</strong>, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, and motherhood behind the scenes. Courtney shares how she grew Sugared + Bronzed from a $500 startup into a <strong>44-location beauty business</strong>, how becoming a mom reshaped her leadership style, and why curiosity, not control, is her secret to sustainable growth.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a must-listen for <strong>mom founders</strong>, <strong>women entrepreneurs</strong>, and leaders scaling service-based or multi-location businesses.</p><p><strong>You’ll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How Courtney scaled Sugared + Bronzed to 44 locations without outside funding<br></p></li><li><p>The realities of pregnancy, postpartum, and returning to work as a founder<br></p></li><li><p>Why work-life balance isn’t daily—and how to think about it long-term<br></p></li><li><p>How motherhood strengthens leadership, decision-making, and boundaries<br></p></li><li><p>Hiring for <em>will over skill</em> and building a team you trust<br></p></li><li><p>Using AI, experimentation, and curiosity to future-proof your business<br></p></li><li><p>Letting go of guilt and redefining success as a mom entrepreneur<br></p></li></ul><p><strong>About Courtney Claghorn</strong>Courtney Claghorn is the co-founder and president of <strong>Sugared + Bronzed</strong>, a national sugaring and sunless tanning brand. She started the company at 23 and has grown it into a multi-location business while navigating private equity, a global pandemic, and motherhood.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://sugaredandbronzed.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://sugaredandbronzed.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HOW TO WORK TOGETHER</strong></p><p>If this conversation resonated with you and you’re craving spaces where ambitious women can talk honestly about leadership, growth, and the weight we carry, City Girls is coming to a city near you. <br></p><p>Sarasota is first, February 19th and 20th. You can learn more and <a href="https://www.kelseakoenreich.com/city-girls?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=City%20Girls&utm_content=City%20Girls%20page"><u>save your spot here</u></a>.</p><p><br></p>