"Once I got the business going, it really helped me understand how to manage my money outside of just saving for a house or a car."  - Melodie PadulaRadio check! While host Anastasia Barbuzzi is enjoying a real-life Italian-girl summer, Iet's get you reacquainted with our Sicilian friend Melodie Padula, founder of Curù Skin.Curù is a gentle after sun care brand inspired by Melodie's island roots and lifelong struggle with acne. Born and raised in Toronto, Melodie spent summers visiting family in Sicily where she absorbed rich traditions and adopted their lifestyle. After learning more about healing ingredients that have been used for centuries, she discovered a powerful connection between the Mediterranean way of life and skin health. And voilà, Curù was born!Throughout today’s episode we discuss Melodie’s journey to creating Curù, working multiple jobs to fund a passion project, bootstrapping a small biz, sourcing ingredients and working with people from across the globe, Nonnas, and so much more.About the series: If you want a BTS insider look at how superwomen across industries came to live their dreams by doing their jobs— on their own terms— #FoundingFemme is for you. Learn what it takes to start, grow, and sustain a company more than just financially. Tap or click HERE for more info. To learn more about Curù Skin and shop the After Sun Facial Oil, tap for click HERE.To get acquainted with your host, tap or click HERE. To subscribe to The #SundayScroll ☕, Anastasia’s weekly newsletter, tap or click HERE. To learn more about $HMONEY, visit shmoney.club and join us on... Instagram: @shmoneyradio / @shmoneyhonies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shmoneyradio Sound credits: Levels by Yung Kartz ($HMONEY theme song - intro/outro music) Edited and produced by Anastasia Barbuzzi, founder and creative director of $HMONEY ($HMONEY Radio).