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From Tiny House Art Studio to 500 Stores & a Foundation | Barefoot Baby’s Story with Alyssa Hughes

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes sits down with Alyssa Hughes, founder and CEO of Barefoot Baby and Barefoot Baby Foundation, to unpack how a move from Connecticut to North Carolina, a borrowed garage, and a tiny house on five acres turned into a fast-growing children’s clothing brand and a community-driven nonprofit. Alyssa shares how she: Left Connecticut with her boyfriend (now husband) Matt to chase a PhD program that didn’t work out Moved to Carrboro, NC, started selling pallet art and home décor off a 5x7 apartment deck, and worked out of a stranger’s garage for two years Discovered a love for rural life: chickens, community gardens, tiny house living, and nature Moved to Marion, NC, had kids, and slowly shifted her creative work from pallet art to children’s clothing Built Barefoot Baby, a kids’ clothing line inspired by her wild, barefoot daughter Cameron and a country childhood Went from 0 stores in May to 500 stores in December after jumping onto Faire (wholesale marketplace) Hit $40,000/month in gross sales — and realized the business was burning her out and straining her family Reached out for help, found Freddie at the local Economic Development Commission, and partnered with Mountain BizWorks for coaching and wholesale training Moved out of her home into a downtown Marion production space, hired employees, and grew into a true small manufacturing operation Launched Barefoot Baby Foundation to “bring nature and family back to childhood and have fun doing it” through free and low-cost family events Hosted community projects like building a nature park, acting as a mini hub for hurricane relief supplies, and throwing family-friendly New Year’s Eve events on Main Street Alyssa and Sarah also dive into: What it’s really like to scale quickly as a mom of three The tension between revenue growth and family health How to ask for help and find local resources as an entrepreneur Why mentors and coaches who freely share what they know are priceless Alyssa and Matt’s recent faith journey — becoming active Christians only about 2.5 years ago, and now seeing their business as a ministry The idea that God was guiding every step before they even knew to ask Him If you’re a small business owner, creative, mom in business, or faith-driven entrepreneur, this episode will encourage you to think bigger about impact while staying deeply rooted in family and community. Connect with Barefoot Baby & Barefoot Baby Foundation Website: 👉 https://BarefootBabyClothing.com 👉 https://www.barefootbabyfoundation.org Instagram: 👉   / barefootbabyclothing   👉   / barefootbabyfoundation   👉   / thatbarefootfamily   Connect with your host, Sarah Stokes (Fully Stoked Podcast) Sarah Stokes Sr. Mortgage Loan Advisor NMLS #1743154 | 376205 Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending 📩 Email: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com 📱 Phone: 704-301-6040 | 828-772-4638 🔗 Link Hub: https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes 🔗 Digital Card: https://blinq.me/ndSaSgEp0Tmy 🔗 Mortgage Site: https://www.fullystokedhomeloans.com Sarah helps people buy, refinance, and invest in real estate in a way that supports their long-term goals, families, and calling. If this episode encouraged you, please: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your favorite takeaway 🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more conversations on faith, business, marriage, and fully stoked living 📤 Share it with a friend who’s building something meaningful #FullyStokedPodcast #BarefootBaby #BarefootBabyFoundation #WomenEntrepreneurs #FaithAndBusiness #ChristianEntrepreneur #SmallBusinessGrowth #FromZeroTo500 #WholesaleBusiness #KidsClothingBrand #NorthCarolinaBusiness #MarionNC #MountainBizWorks #MomsInBusiness #NatureBasedParenting #CommunityBuilding #familybusiness The Fully Stoked Podcast features open conversations and a variety of viewpoints. Opinions shared by guests are their own. My goal is to encourage, inspire, and spark meaningful dialogue. I also want to honor my faith in Yeshua HaMashiach and acknowledge that not every guest shares the same beliefs. Thanks for listening and staying Fully Stoked.