{"id":15212,"date":"2019-03-07T15:27:45","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T15:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/?p=15212"},"modified":"2019-04-02T17:04:38","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T16:04:38","slug":"the-story-behind-hotmilk-lingerie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/2019\/03\/the-story-behind-hotmilk-lingerie","title":{"rendered":"The Story Behind HotMilk Lingerie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In today&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/category\/behind-the-biz\">Behind the Biz interview<\/a> I&#8217;m chatting with Lisa Ebbing, the co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.hotmilklingerie.com\/\">HotMilk Lingerie.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HotMilk Lingerie is designed <strong><em>by mothers, for mothers<\/em><\/strong>. The brand has revolutionised what was once a very uninspiring market with their fashion forward styling.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We take a closer look at Lisa&#8217;s business journey, brand, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and much more. You can also find out about the <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.hotmilklingerie.com\/pages\/charity\">charity work they do.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"499\" height=\"853\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/hotmilk-founder.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/hotmilk-founder.jpg 499w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/hotmilk-founder-175x300.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/hotmilk-founder-370x632.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/hotmilk-founder-339x580.jpg 339w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please tell us about&nbsp;HotMilk Lingerie.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 years ago, Hotmilk launched their innovative, fashionable and inspirational range of maternity lingerie. We first launched close to home in New Zealand, followed by Australia, the UK, the US and the rest of the globe quickly followed. Hotmilk is billed as a sexy and provocative fashion forward alternative for expectant mothers and breastfeeding women. It urges women to celebrate femininity and look aspirational at the same time. Hotmilk\u2019s beautiful designs have been embraced by everyone from the girl next door to the chic fashionista. The designs are not only beautiful, but all lingerie has been tested to ensure a supremely comfortable fit through every stage of pregnancy and breastfeeding baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How did you decide upon the name of your brand?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We actually were just having a laugh at that stage, throwing around words and then realised actually to make a real splash on the market and stand out from the crowd, we actually did need a name that stopped people in their tracks, so the name stuck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"809\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hotmilk_Lingerie_Forever_Yours_Lace_Blush_540x.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hotmilk_Lingerie_Forever_Yours_Lace_Blush_540x.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hotmilk_Lingerie_Forever_Yours_Lace_Blush_540x-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hotmilk_Lingerie_Forever_Yours_Lace_Blush_540x-370x554.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hotmilk_Lingerie_Forever_Yours_Lace_Blush_540x-387x580.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What sets&nbsp;Hotmilk Lingerie apart from other brands?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotmilk forced change upon a market that desperately needed an overhaul and is immensely proud to have led this revolution of the maternity world that prior to their launch left mothers with only a sea of beige as their choice for nursing lingerie. Our lingerie is designed to make a mother feel like a beautiful sexy women. We not only focus on the look of our bras, but we also put a huge amount of effort into innovation and design so that our bras fit perfectly and last for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you always plan to set up your own business?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes definitely.&nbsp; I started my first business at 20 and always knew that I was an entrepreneur.&nbsp;I love overseeing the whole structure of a business and being involved in every aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BkJDDuAHyV8\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading&amp;utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control\" data-instgrm-version=\"9\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:8px;\"> <div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\"> <div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div><\/div> <p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BkJDDuAHyV8\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading&amp;utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Activate Nursing Bra &#8211; The ultimate supportive Sports Bra designed for high impact sports, with the ability to nurse in comfort and confidence ? #hotmilklingerie #maternity #maternitybra<\/a><\/p> <p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hotmilklingerie\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading&amp;utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Maternity and Nursing Lingerie<\/a> (@hotmilklingerie) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2018-06-17T21:46:19+00:00\">Jun 17, 2018 at 2:46pm PDT<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please share a business high and low with us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Low<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; The recession really hit us hard, overstocked at a time when people had no money to spend.&nbsp; That was a tough time of willpower in holding on until times improved and we were so fortunate that we did.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>High<\/em><\/strong>, Bravissimo taking us in to their stores, they are so well known for their fitting in the UK so it\u2019s wonderful to get their tick of approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where can we buy HotMilk&nbsp;Lingerie in the UK?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are stocked in over 50 stockists throughout the UK. A full list of retailers can be found here\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.hotmilklingerie.com\/pages\/stockist-locator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/uk.hotmilklingerie.com\/pages\/stockist-locator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course we exhibit at The Baby Show which returns to the ExCeL in London 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;\u2013 3<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;March. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebabyshow.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.thebabyshow.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a lot of help, we waited for too long, I recommend getting some mentors in early, and then truly I believe it\u2019s about having sticking power, don\u2019t give up, never quit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1498\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ProjectMe_Heroine_Bralette_Black_809fc640-dc11-4e00-aaba-96eb4507f6e6_1000x.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ProjectMe_Heroine_Bralette_Black_809fc640-dc11-4e00-aaba-96eb4507f6e6_1000x.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ProjectMe_Heroine_Bralette_Black_809fc640-dc11-4e00-aaba-96eb4507f6e6_1000x-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ProjectMe_Heroine_Bralette_Black_809fc640-dc11-4e00-aaba-96eb4507f6e6_1000x-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ProjectMe_Heroine_Bralette_Black_809fc640-dc11-4e00-aaba-96eb4507f6e6_1000x-370x554.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ProjectMe_Heroine_Bralette_Black_809fc640-dc11-4e00-aaba-96eb4507f6e6_1000x-570x854.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ProjectMe_Heroine_Bralette_Black_809fc640-dc11-4e00-aaba-96eb4507f6e6_1000x-770x1153.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.prettygreentea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ProjectMe_Heroine_Bralette_Black_809fc640-dc11-4e00-aaba-96eb4507f6e6_1000x-387x580.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where do you hope to take your business in the year ahead?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have recently launched our new brand <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.hotmilklingerie.com\/collections\/projectme\">projectme<\/a> which is a bold new label set&nbsp;to disrupt the nursing lingerie market even more with influential styles&nbsp;and directional fit that is designed to be seen. We\u2019re having a lot of fun with this brand and can be quite bold with the design. We\u2019re really looking forward to taking this brand to new and exciting levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check&nbsp;out&nbsp;the&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;designs&nbsp;over&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.hotmilklingerie.com\/\">Hotmilk site<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;support&nbsp;the&nbsp;brand&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hotmilklingerie\/\">Instagram<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HotmilkLingerie\/\">Facebook<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HotmilkLingerie\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/HOTmilkLingerie\/videos\">YouTube<\/a> and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.nz\/hotmilklingerie\/\">Pinterest.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you so much to Lisa for taking the time to answer these questions. I&#8217;m so pleased to have her as part of the Behind the Biz series. Having spent a lot of time looking at maternity and nursing bras recently I can say with confidence that she&#8217;s created a fantastic brand which really stands out from all other brands on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think Lisa&#8217;s tips for aspiring entrepreneurs are really important. <em><strong>Never be afraid to ask for help and don&#8217;t give up. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, I want to say a big thank you to Lisa and I can&#8217;t wait to see more of <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.hotmilklingerie.com\/collections\/projectme\">projectme<\/a> and try their nursing bras out for myself. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s Behind the Biz interview I&#8217;m chatting with Lisa Ebbing, the co-founder of HotMilk Lingerie. 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