Podcast Summary: The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show

Episode: Pia Mance On Turning Your Side Hustle Into A Cash Cow, Leveraging AI, & The Drop Everyone Wants

Date: December 11, 2025
Hosts: Lauryn Bosstick & Michael Bosstick
Guest: Pia Mance (Creative Director & Founder, Heaven Mayhem)

Overview

This lively, in-bed conversation between Lauryn and entrepreneur Pia Mance is a vibrant exploration of building a $10M+ brand (Heaven Mayhem) from scratch, leveraging quick execution, AI tools, and strong routines—all while unveiling their limited-edition Skinny Confidential x Heaven Mayhem “bedside box” collaboration. The episode overflows with actionable insights for founders, creators, and anyone looking to transform a side hustle into a thriving business.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Building a $10M Business Without Funding

• Pia’s Origin Story:
  • Started Heaven Mayhem with just $900; the business scaled to $10 million in three years with a team of eight—all women (01:11).
  • Emphasized the critical nature of decisiveness and speed in execution.
  • Quote:

    “Execution should be my middle name. Like, literally, you just have to get it done.” – Pia Mance (02:17)

2. Fast Decision-Making, Avoiding Procrastination

• No Decision Fatigue:
  • Pia stresses the importance of keeping workflows simple and not overthinking small choices (e.g., “choosing a color or where we shoot a campaign”) (02:17).
  • Encouraged listeners to accept that not every business decision needs agonizing—just make it work once chosen.

3. From Mood Boarding to Execution

• Encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs to move out of the “romantic” mood-boarding phase into action immediately (02:55).
• Advice:
  • Keep early ideas to yourself to avoid false gratification from merely talking about your plans (03:55).
  • Quote:

    “Maybe keep it to yourself and work on it yourself so that you're not getting this false gratification when you haven't even done anything yet.” – Pia Mance (03:55)

4. Workflow & Team Tools: Leveraging AI & Tech

• Notes & Meetings:
  • Relies heavily on digital notes (phone apps, notepads get lost).
  • Every meeting uses an AI notetaker for effective recall and recaps afterward (05:12).
• Communication:
  • Slack is crucial for quick, professional communication (05:49).
  • Emphasized the energetics and “vibe” of digital communication (emails, Slack).
• Delegation:
  • Delegates and outsources enthusiastically, preferring higher-vibe word choices (“delegate” over “tell”) to maintain team morale (06:10).

5. Hiring & Company Culture

• Team Building:
  • Most creative roles start freelance or intern, with full integration following a successful “test project” (08:26).
• Test Projects:
  • Ensures skills and vision alignment; sometimes paid if a major ask (08:59).
  • Pays attention to organization, attention to detail, and initiative shown in submissions (11:00).
• Hiring Channels:
  • Leverages LinkedIn, personal networks, and public calls on social platforms.
• Culture Fit:
  • Seeks readiness to apply skills to her brand as a top qualifier.

6. Protecting Energy, Creating Structure

• Time and Energy Management:

  • Credits routines and preparation:
    • Works with a stylist, repeats easy hairstyles and makeup, keeps food choices simple—“bone broth, matcha, meat” (13:24).
    • Plans the next day each night—details down to packing bags and gifts (14:32).
  • Quote:

    “I'm not saving lives. It's not that deep. So that’s the first thing: come back to reality for a minute.” – Pia Mance (13:24)

• Strict Working Hours:

  • Friends know she prioritizes work and her husband; keeps a tight friend circle of peer founders (17:59-19:31).

7. Emotional Intelligence in Business

• Language Matters:
  • High-vibe communication increases positivity and collaboration.
• Kindness as a Tactic:
  • Uses kindness and gentle confrontations to disarm rudeness in others (26:39).
  • Quote:

    “The best thing when someone's being really rude, you touch them on the arm. Are you okay? Is everything okay? You seem a little sad and upset.” – Pia Mance (27:20)

The Skinny Confidential x Heaven Mayhem Collab: 'The Bedside Box'

(Launched Dec 11 at heavenmayhem.com)

• Origin:

  • Relationship grew from Lauryn being an early customer; collaboration initiated via a simple “Should we collab?” text (30:04).
  • Collaboratively designed to solve Lauryn’s perpetual bedside clutter with beauty and style.

• Design Details:

  • Two boxes:
    • “Cream” version for essentials (mouth tape, supplements, etc.).
    • “Hunter green croc” edition for books, masks, and jewelry.
  • Doubles as a stylish decor and even a secret spot for valuables (34:08).

• Use & Gifting:

  • Perfect for organizing nighttime routines; ideal for gifting (35:10).
  • Giveaway announced for the launch (58:58).

Entrepreneurial Routines & Habits

Night Routine (35:34)

• Weighted sleep masks
• Mouth tape
• Magnesium spray (15:07, 36:30)
• Supplement regimen (magnesium, cortisol manager, Arrae Sleep)
• Aura ring for sleep/cycle tracking

Morning Routine (54:04)

• Journaling
• Bone broth
• Workout (trainer or at-home Pilates)
• Always dresses up for work (“Never tracksuit. Never.”)
• In office by 8:30am—or 7am Mondays for undisturbed productivity

The AI Segment: How Pia & Lauryn Leverage AI for Work and Life

AI Tactics & Tools

• Meeting notes: Fireflies (work) and Otter AI (personal) to record and summarize voice notes—capturing business ideas during walks (39:20).
• ChatGPT for Strategy:
  • Feeds stream-of-consciousness or tasks into ChatGPT for structured, prioritized output (40:59).
  • Created a “peer mentor” bot trained on her real-life mentor’s media/podcasts for tailored advice (43:05).
• Lauryn & Pia’s AI Philosophies:
  • Talk to AI like a human, with “please” and “thank you”; eschew rigid prompts for natural dialogue (53:34).
  • Be strategic: Use the tool as a thought partner and business advisor—but always vet advice carefully.

Notable AI Quotes

• “AI is not going anywhere. So lean in and use it... the next person’s going to use it and then grow their business way bigger and blow you out of the water.” – Pia Mance (41:59)
• “I talk to it like I would talk to it like a real person.” – Michael Bosstick (53:43)
• “It's not about prompt... it's like I'm literally doing a stream of consciousness and it's giving me back organization.” – Michael Bosstick (53:43)

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• On Execution:

  “Execution should be my middle name... Just do it, get it done. I say it all the time, but I just choose.” – Pia Mance (02:17)

• On Keeping Quiet:

  “Maybe keep it to yourself and work on it yourself so that you're not getting this false gratification...” – Pia Mance (03:55)

• On Routines:

  “I eat the same thing every day when I travel... Bone broth for breakfast, matcha wherever I can get it or I have it with me and then, like, meat, like a steak or a burger or something.” – Pia Mance (14:13)

• On Being Bossy:

  “I hate to say it, but I do like things my way, especially at home. But like with my team, if my team disagrees with me, that’s like my favorite thing. I love it.” – Pia Mance (57:45)

• On Energy Protection:

  “I'm not saving lives. It's not that deep. So that’s the first thing: come back to reality for a minute.” – Pia Mance (13:24)

Important Timestamps

• [01:11] – Pia’s business model: $10M in 3 years, team of eight
• [02:17] – Fast execution as a superpower
• [05:22] – Using AI note takers in every meeting
• [08:26] – How she hires and builds the team
• [14:32] – Planning the next day, the night before
• [17:59] – Protecting time & friendships as a founder
• [26:39] – Handling negativity with kindness
• [30:04] – The origin of the Skinny Confidential collaboration
• [35:34] – Pia’s detailed night routine
• [39:20] – Recording ideas/voice notes & using AI for summaries
• [43:05] – Creating a “peer mentor” ChatGPT bot
• [54:04] – Morning routines and office culture

For Listeners

• The episode is packed with real-world advice for female entrepreneurs, creators, and digital business owners.
• Learn how to organize, delegate, guard your energy, and build something lasting.
• If you want to apply for their social media/content role, Lauryn encourages you to make a TikTok showcasing what you’d do for The Skinny Confidential brand (12:26).

Connect:

• Pia: @pia.mance on Instagram & TikTok
• Heaven Mayhem: heavenmayhem.com
• The Bedside Box collaboration launches December 11th—limited edition!

Episode Note:
The hosts and guest keep things real and genuinely actionable—delivering the “juice” on entrepreneurship, routines, business culture, and the playful behind-the-scenes of their collaboration, all with genuine energy and a few good laughs.