Laura Pagley & Sandra O’Neil
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Laura Pagley & Sandra O’Neil are the co-founders of So Loco, a women-founded lifestyle and gift brand built on creativity, connection, and the power of women supporting women.
With nearly 35 years of experience in product development, Sandra brings a passion for collaboration, compassion, and community, while Laura draws on her successful career in design, creative leadership, and global sourcing. Despite their professional achievements, both women have faced workplace challenges and self-doubt, experiences that shaped their shared commitment to empowering others.
Inspired by their personal journeys and a desire to create a more supportive world for women, Sandra and Laura transformed their experiences into a meaningful mission. Through So Loco, they encourage women to embrace their individuality, overcome self-doubt, and build one another up, proving that kindness, connection, and mutual support can create lasting change.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- That women supporting women can create powerful momentum when they share strengths and celebrate each other's success.
- How Laura and Sandra turned a patent-pending Scream Pillow idea into a meaningful brand that landed a national television opportunity.
- Why you don't need to have everything figured out before taking the first leap of faith.
- That thinking outside the box can transform a crazy, relatable concept into a product that sparks emotional connections.
- How finding humor in life's chaos and giving yourself permission to scream can provide real emotional release.
- Why resilience is the foundation of success when financial hurdles, manufacturing complexities, and uncertainty keep showing up.
- That products with heart create genuine emotional connections, spark conversations, and make women feel seen and understood.
- How surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision can make the difference between quitting and thriving.
- Why Laura believes every woman has a story, and small gestures of grace and celebration can create incredible change.
- That life is messy, dreams are worth chasing, and no woman should have to navigate it all alone.
about the show
Women In Power is an entrepreneur TV series featuring female entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who are building companies, leading teams, and creating impact in their industries.
Each episode gives viewers a closer look at the real stories behind these women’s success, including the challenges they faced, the decisions that shaped them, and the leadership lessons they learned along the way. The series highlights women who have built businesses, broken barriers, grown brands, and created opportunities for others through their work.
Women In Power was created to spotlight female business leaders whose stories deserve to be seen and heard. From early setbacks to major breakthroughs, each episode shows the journey behind the title, the business, and the public success.
For viewers, the show offers inspiration, practical insight, and a deeper look at what it takes for women to lead, grow, and succeed in today’s business world. For featured guests, it provides a platform to share their story, build authority, and inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs and leaders.
