From Single Mom to Manufacturing | Ep #173| Jennifer Paradis

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jennifer Paradis, CEO of @Signatures Apparel, whose entrepreneurial journey spans wellness, manufacturing, and everything in between. From launching her first company at 24 to acquiring and transforming Signatures Apparel into a thriving enterprise, Jennifer has done it all while raising her children as a single mom. Jennifer opens up about how her blended family upbringing and early exposure to business shaped her leadership style, the personal challenges that redefined her relationship with work, and why she sees mistakes as one of life’s greatest teachers. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her build a high-growth company rooted in transparency, resilience, and human-centered values, while also remaining deeply present as a parent. ✨ This episode is proudly sponsored by Thesis, providing high-impact, tailored consulting solutions designed to optimize performance and drive sustainable growth. Takeaways How Jennifer's blended family taught her adaptability and empathy Why she celebrates mistakes as key moments for growth The path from wellness entrepreneur to manufacturing CEO How her health journey shaped her leadership and risk tolerance Why she believes in empowering team members, not just managing them Balancing parenting with business ownership as a single mom The importance of letting kids carve their own path How joy, hobbies, and boundaries help her stay grounded The legacy she hopes to leave through both family and business 🔗 CONNECT WITH JENNIFER PARADIS 👥 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-paradis-b98289317/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW 🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show