{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"452: How One Mom Turned a Simple Idea Into a National Brand Sold at Walmart | Lisa Stelly, Founder of Fancy Sprinkles","description":" What if your greatest business idea came from one of the hardest seasons of your life? This week on Dreams In Drive, host Rana Campbell sits down with Lisa Stelly, founder of Fancy Sprinkles, to talk about the unexpected journey from postpartum depression to building one of the most recognizable sprinkle brands in America. Lisa shares how cake decorating became a form of healing after the birth of her second daughter\u2014and how one frustrating search for white star sprinkles uncovered an untapped opportunity that would eventually become Fancy Sprinkles. Over the last decade, she's transformed an overlooked baking category into a modern lifestyle brand known for beautiful products, bold branding, and unforgettable customer experiences. Today, Fancy Sprinkles can be found in Walmart stores across the country, bringing creativity and joy to families everywhere. In this episode, Lisa opens up about: Growing up in a small Louisiana town and developing an entrepreneurial mindset How postpartum depression unexpectedly led to her biggest business idea Identifying a market gap that everyone else overlooked Starting a company with limited resources and learning everything herself Building a direct-to-consumer brand before expanding into retail Why trusting your instincts is one of the greatest entrepreneurial advantages How Walmart helped make Fancy Sprinkles more accessible to families Balancing motherhood, creativity, and leadership Why authenticity\u2014not trends\u2014is the key to long-term business success Whether you're building a product brand, launching your first business, or simply looking for inspiration to trust your own ideas, Lisa's story is proof that your biggest breakthrough can come from your hardest season. In This Episode You'll Learn: \u2714\ufe0f How to spot overlooked business opportunities \u2714\ufe0f Why resilience matters more than having all the answers \u2714\ufe0f What it takes to build a retail-ready consumer brand \u2714\ufe0f How creativity can become a competitive advantage \u2714\ufe0f Why your intuition deserves a seat at the business table Connect with Lisa Instagram: @lisastelly Instagram: @fancysprinkles TikTok: @fancysprinkles Shop Fancy Sprinkles at Walmart  Resources + Links: Subscribe to Dreams In Drive wherever you get your podcasts Follow @rainshineluv on Instagram for behind-the-scenes updates Share this episode with a friend who\u2019s questioning what\u2019s next Sign up for our weekly newsletter www.dreamsindrive.com\/join   ","author_name":"Dreams In Drive","author_url":"http:\/\/www.dreamsindrive.com","html":"