Episode 291: How to Build Founder Confidence When No One Believes in You with Anya Cheng

About the Guest: Anya Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Taelor, a leading men"s clothing subscription service that provides personal styling and curated rentals, powered by AI. A Girls in Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, she previously led eCommerce and digital innovation teams at Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonald"s. Taelor’s mission is to help people dress up to achieve their goals, whether it"s for a job interview, date night, or big presentation, because looking good shouldn’t be a barrier to success. About the Episode: In this episode, host Steve Mellor talks with Anya Cheng about her leap from corporate exec to founder of Taelor.AI. She shares how she overcame imposter syndrome, bootstrapped with limited resources, and turned repeated “no’s” into millions in funding. If you’re building something big and feeling unseen, this one’s for you. Takeaways:From imposter syndrome to self-beliefShifting from employee to entrepreneur mindsetGrowing with limited resourcesTurning rejection into opportunityTaelor.AI: using AI to boost confidenceNetworking through loose tiesCircular fashion & sustainable techRedefining success on your own terms Experience effortless style with rental and personal styling services: Taelor: Get 25% OFF your first month of men"s clothing subscription. Use code: PODCAST25 Sign up at: https://taelor.style/pages/membership Armoire: Get 50% OFF your first month of women"s clothing subscription. Use code: ArmoirexTaelor Sign up at: https://www.armoire.style/refer/ArmoirexTaelor Give the gift of time, convenience, and effortless style: Taelor Gift Cards: Get 10% OFF Use code: PODCASTGIFT Purchase at: https://taelor.style/products/menswear-rental-gift-card Send us a text Support the show Connect with Steve Mellor Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn Instagram Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts Connect with GrowthReady Join the community and keep your growth journey going: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Official Website ---- This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via Buzzsprout Sign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community