Kate Ahl, founder of Simple Pin Media, shares what it’s really like to grow a business from rock bottom, navigate unexpected success, and lead through the hardest seasons — including burnout, business downturns, and personal grief. From raising three young kids while launching an agency to finding clarity in community and therapy, Kate’s story is a powerful reminder that resilience is built in the in-between.
What happens when you build a business during a financial crisis, ride the wave of unexpected growth, and then hit your first major downturn nearly a decade later?
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kate Ahl, founder of Simple Pin Media, to talk about the very real highs and lows of business ownership. From launching her Pinterest marketing agency while on food stamps to leading a team through seasons of growth, grief, and everything in between — Kate shares what it’s looked like to keep showing up, even when the path ahead wasn’t clear.
We dive into the early days of scraping things together from the kitchen table, navigating motherhood as the primary breadwinner, and how a business panic attack in 2022 led to one of her most powerful growth seasons yet. If you’ve ever felt behind, doubted your direction, or wondered if it’s okay to admit when things get hard — this episode will feel like a deep breath.
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CONNECT WITH KATE & SIMPLE PIN MEDIA:
-Website: simplepinmedia.com
-Instagram: @simplepinmedia
-LinkedIn: Kate Ahl
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