We have some exciting news to share: Bottimals founder Julianne Gardner was recently a guest on the Her Voice Shines podcast, hosted by award-winning personal brand expert Chenadra Washington. The full episode is now live on YouTube and Spotify.
About the Her Voice Shines Podcast
Her Voice Shines is a podcast and media platform dedicated to amplifying the stories of women who are redefining what success looks like — in their careers, communities, and personal lives. Hosted by Chenadra Washington, a polished speaker and personal brand strategist known for helping women stand firmly in their subject matter expertise and tell both their personal and brand stories more effectively, the show features female entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers at every stage of building something meaningful.
It was an honor for Julianne to be part of a platform that centers exactly the kind of story Bottimals is built on: a real problem, a real solution, and a mom who refused to let the gap stay unfilled.
What We Talked About
In the episode, Julianne shares the story behind Bottimals from the beginning — the moment she realized bottle refusal was so much more than an inconvenience, and the long road from that experience to inventing the first-ever bottle-lovey.
The conversation covers the heart of why Bottimals exists: bottle refusal is one of the most common — and most stressful — feeding challenges families face, and yet so few products were designed with that specific struggle in mind. Julianne talks about what it took to go from “I need to fix this” to “I’m actually building a company,” and what entrepreneurship really looks like when you’re doing it as a mom, alongside everything else that comes with that.
If you’ve ever wondered about the story behind Bottimals — the why, the how, and the moments that made Julianne keep going — this episode is a great place to start.
Watch the Full Episode
Watch Julianne on Her Voice Shines on YouTube or Spotify.
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About Chenadra Washington
Chenadra Washington is an award-winning personal brand expert, speaker, and the host of the Her Voice Shines podcast and magazine — a platform dedicated to celebrating women who are embracing their voices and stepping into the spotlight. She is known for helping guests and audiences stand firm in their expertise and tell their stories with clarity and confidence. You can follow the podcast and catch new episodes on the Her Voice Shines YouTube channel.
Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational and promotional purposes only. The views and experiences shared in the Her Voice Shines podcast episode reflect the personal opinions and experiences of the participants. The information discussed is not intended as medical advice. Bottimals™ products are designed to provide comfort and familiarity during feeding transitions and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Individual results may vary.