The Riley Black Project

This Episode Got Spicy FAST: Masks, Lasers & Legal Drama

• Riley Black • Season 1 • Episode 264

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She showed up wearing a mask...

And somehow things got MORE chaotic from there. 😂

In this episode of The Riley Black Project, we're joined by none other than Emily That Mom with a Laser for a conversation that starts with Laser Maker Con 2025 and quickly turns into entrepreneurship, burnout, creativity, health, ADHD, community, and one of the wildest stories we've heard in the maker space.

We dive into:

🔥 Everything you need to know about Laser Maker Con 2025
🔥 The incredible speakers, classes, giveaways, and new features coming this year
🔥 Why saying "yes" to everything can hurt your business and your health
🔥 Entrepreneurship, stress, burnout, and learning to slow down
🔥 ADHD, procrastination, and why some creators work best under pressure
🔥 Building a successful maker business without sacrificing yourself
🔥 The evolution of the laser community over the last five years
🔥 Hat engraving, Etsy growth, Pinterest marketing, and creative business strategies
🔥 Massive Laser Maker Con giveaways including lasers and a UV printer
🔥 The shocking story behind "That Mom With A Laser" and a years-long legal battle over her brand

Whether you're a laser owner, maker, content creator, or small business owner, this episode is packed with laughs, lessons, and a little bit of tea.

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