Ellen Bennett, founder of Hedley & Bennett, took her frustration with cheap kitchen aprons and turned it into an apron and chefwear brand that’s now a staple in kitchens worldwide—both at home and at restaurants.

In this conversation, Ellen and Antonio discuss topics such as the relentless hustle behind building a business from the ground up, how Ellen built a brand that empowers confidence and inspires cooks in the kitchen, and the one mindset that kept her going through the toughest challenges.