Episode 3 - Bringing Fun, Comfort, and Deeper Values to the Beach with VANDY’s Lucy van der Riet

Poolside Perspectives with Ash Hartney

My next amazing guest on Poolside Perspectives is Lucy van der Riet! Lucy is the co-founder of VANDY, a brand that makes robes with the purpose of practically providing comfort for beach, pool and spa adventures, while also encouraging more fun and a bit of boldness into life. Co-founded along with her husband Matt, Lucy is passionate about family, friends, business and creating a life you love in your own unique way.
I came across Lucy’s business on socials and was inspired not only by her beautiful and bright robes, but her similar business values and how they give back as a company. On this episode we chat about the exciting start of this new business and the biggest hurdles they have faced so far, while also sharing advice on how to support a partner struggling with mental health while navigating the business, raising a family and self awareness.
In this episode you’ll hear:
• 2:37 - How Lucy got the idea for VANDY and her love and connection to the outdoors.
• 6:39 - Overcoming challenges as a new business and focusing on the bigger picture.
• 11:29 - Creating opportunities through collaboration and crafting a customized customer experience.
• 13:30 - Tips for supporting a partner with depression, while leading your family, business and taking care of yourself.
• 22:10 - Setting a good example for communication and self-regulation for the next generation.
• 24:20 - Why VANDY feels strongly about supporting a mental health charity.
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GIVEAWAY:
VANDY robes and The Bathhouse have teamed up for the ultimate giveaway - valued at over $2000 you and 3 besties could win a personalized VANDY robe, a full day at the bathhouse enjoying our soak session facilities plus enjoy our 30min led lounger and 60MIN dry float treatments and a grazing board.

Head to instagram and follow VANDY robes @Vandyrobes and The Bathhouse @The_Bathhouse_ then tag 3 friends on our giveaway reel. Lastly head to the bathhouse bio click the link and subscribe to our mailing list. We will an announce the winner on world mental health day Thursday October 10th!
VANDY Instagram @Vandyrobes
VANDY Website: https://vandy.com.au
LIVIN Mental Health Charity: https://www.livin.org

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