The Bossticks The Conversations Women Only Have In Private Ft. Lauryn Bosstick & Kenzie Burke
Nov 24, 2025
Kenzie Burke, founder of the clothing brand Brulee and a resilient entrepreneur, opens up about her personal journey through wellness, backlash, and bankruptcy. She shares how a viral PDF transformed her life and reflects on the challenges of sudden wealth and a shifting money mindset. Kenzie candidly discusses facing online backlash, feelings of isolation, and the importance of inner work. Her pivot from wellness to fashion reveals the lessons learned from setbacks, including manufacturing troubles and the decision to embrace bankruptcy as a new beginning.
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Starting Brûlée After The Pause
- During the pandemic Kenzie paused her wellness business and chose to chase a lifelong dream: a clothing line called Brûlée.
- She shut things down to build Brûlée from scratch and called the name 'life after a fire.'
Growth With Costly Partnerships
- Kenzie's first Brûlée launch succeeded but she was badly overcharged and mismanaged by partners and manufacturers.
- Too many cooks and ignored gut instincts led to financial loss and damaged relationships.
Rock Bottom And Bankruptcy Reset
- After repeated business failures and heavy debt, Kenzie hit rock bottom and filed bankruptcy for one company.
- She described morbid thoughts and overwhelming anxiety before choosing to reset legally and emotionally.
