Making Your Dream Work, Your Way with Maggie Owens of Presley Paige

The Women in the Arena

In this episode, another powerful and spirited woman in the arena lets Paige and the listeners into her colorful world, providing a glimpse into how Presley Paige came to life. The discussion kicks off with the origins of the brand, fueled by Maggie Owen's fond memories of her love for boutiques as a teenager. As the narrative unfolds, Maggie shares her entrepreneurial journey, navigating a shift from real estate marketing to crafting a unique niche for Presley Paige. The conversation explores the evolution of the boutique and Maggie's commitment to creating an inclusive retail space. With insights into holiday gift-giving and a heartfelt piece of advice, the episode encapsulates the essence of being a woman in the arena—authentic, resilient, and impactful.

Takeaways:

1. Starting a business doesn't necessarily require everything on your wishlist. Sometimes, you just gotta start with what you already have and move forward from there.

2. Making people of every size, every background, and every story feel welcomed and valued is at the heart of creating a truly inclusive retail space.

3. Getting inspiration from other successful women is a great thing but you also have to define what will make yours different.

In this episode:

[1:07] Paige and Maggie dive right into the origins of Presley Paige, with Paige asking about the vision behind the brand. Maggie shares that the inspiration came from her favorite teenage shopping experiences. The discussion unfolds to reveal Maggie's journey, shifting from a real estate marketing role to entrepreneurship.

[7:30] Paige reflects on her initial attraction to Maggie's boutique and emphasizes Maggie's narrative of defining her 'want' and making it clear. Maggie shares her commitment to creating an inclusive retail space, drawing from her own experience as a plus-size woman.

[12:22] Maggie discusses the challenges of establishing a unique niche for Presley Paige. She reflects on the boutique's evolution from initially focusing on party goods to expanding into gown sales, party planning, and even furniture. Despite not being a local initially, Maggie found a sense of community through connections with other businesswomen in adjacent fields.

[19:41] The discussion shifts to holiday gift-giving, and Maggie candidly shares how she actually grew up in a 'gift-less' household. She then talks about how she wants her gifts, both personally and through Presley Paige, to embody sincerity and thoughtfulness, prioritizing the connection with the person rather than the price tag.

[25:19] Paige asks Maggie for the most impactful piece of advice she can give based on her journey. Maggie emphasizes the importance of starting with what you have and not being afraid to stay the course when faced with challenges. The page ends with a reminder of the true meaning and responsibilities of being a woman in the arena.

Resources

1. The Women In The Arena

2. Visit Presley Paige

3. Connect with Maggie Owens on LinkedIn

4. Listen on Apple Podcasts

5. Listen on Google Podcasts

6. Listen on Spotify

7. Watch on YouTube

Quotes

1. “When I (like to) talk to people, it's like, whatever you think you need–that's your wishlist. You don't really need those things to start a business and I haven't needed those things to get where I am today. Would they have been helpful? Absolutely. But it wasn't necessary.” - Maggie Owens, Owner of Presley Paige

2. “When your ‘want’ gets so clear or like such a big pool, it's like the ‘how’ reveals itself and that was something that I learned early on in business.” - Paige Rene, Host

3. “For me, creating a safe retail space is really important that welcomes everybody through the doors.” - Maggie Owens, Owner of Presley Paige

4. “When you can create excitement in your own lane versus looking side to side, it just makes a world of difference.” - Paige Rene, Host