June 3, 2025
Big Dreams, Little Rad Things: Maddy Fero on Balancing Motherhood and Business

In this inspiring episode of The Running Wine Mom podcast, host Samantha Cieslinski sits down with Maddy Fero, founder and CEO of Little Rad Things, a kids' apparel brand rooted in confidence, empowerment, and adventure.Maddy shares her honest and relatable journey—from sewing her first pieces during the pandemic to building a brand that empowers the next generation of rad humans. She opens up about the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, the values she instills in her children, and the realities behind growing a business from scratch.You'll hear about:
- How frustration with boys' fashion sparked the idea for Little Rad Things
- What it really takes to balance CEO life and motherhood
- Lessons learned from the hardest moments of entrepreneurship
- Staying authentic while growing a brand in a competitive industry
- The meaning behind “raising rad humans”
- Why patience, persistence, and a lot of grit are non-negotiables
✨ Connect with Maddy and Little Rad Things:
Website: https://littleradthings.com/
Instagram: @thelittleradthings
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