This week on The Lazy CEO podcast, I'm joined by Kia Buckley, founder and CEO of Kikiva Collection. Kia started the brand at 19 from her apartment garage with $10,000 she'd saved working three jobs. Four years later, Kikiva has become an eight-figure activewear brand, built alongside the loyal community she's grown by sharing the journey on TikTok.

In this episode, we get into:
How Kia built an eight-figure brand before turning 24, and whether starting young was actually her biggest advantage.
The cash flow realities of scaling fast, selling out launches, and growing a product business.
Why documenting the journey on TikTok helped Kikiva build a genuine community, not just an audience.

Whether you're starting out or scaling a brand, Kia's story is a reminder that there's no perfect time to start, and the messy parts are often where the biggest lessons come from.

Connect with us: 
Follow The Lazy CEO podcast: @thelazyceo_podcast@thelazyceopod
Stay updated with Jane Lu: @thelazyceo
Connect with Kia: @kia_buckley
See what Kikiva is up to: @kikiva.collection

This week on The Lazy CEO podcast, I'm joined by Kia Buckley, founder and CEO of Kikiva Collection. Kia started the brand at 19 from her apartment garage with $10,000 she'd saved working three jobs. Four years later, Kikiva has become an eight-figure activewear brand, built alongside the loyal community she's grown by sharing the journey on TikTok. In this episode, we get into:
<ul>
<li>How Kia built an eight-figure brand before turning 24, and whether starting young was actually her biggest advantage.</li>
<li>The cash flow realities of scaling fast, selling out launches, and growing a product business.</li>
<li>Why documenting the journey on TikTok helped Kikiva build a genuine community, not just an audience.</li>
</ul>
Whether you're starting out or scaling a brand, Kia's story is a reminder that there's no perfect time to start, and the messy parts are often where the biggest lessons come from. Connect with us: Follow The Lazy CEO podcast: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelazyceo_podcast/">@thelazyceo_podcast</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thelazyceopod">@thelazyceopod</a> Stay updated with Jane Lu: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelazyceo/?hl=en">@thelazyceo</a> Connect with Kia: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kia_buckley/">@kia_buckley</a> See what Kikiva is up to: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kikiva.collection/">@kikiva.collection</a>

Join Jane Lu, Founder & CEO of the global fashion brand Showpo, as she chats with the amazing entrepreneurs behind some of the most iconic brands we all know and love, as well as the trailblazers and subject matter experts in their respective industries. This podcast will cover all things business, mindset, personal development while taking you on a journey to become your best self.

Join Jane Lu, Founder &amp; CEO of the global fashion brand Showpo, as she chats with the amazing entrepreneurs behind some of the most iconic brands we all know and love, as well as the trailblazers and subject matter experts in their respective industries. This podcast will cover all things business, mindset, personal development while taking you on a journey to become your best self.

The Lazy CEO Podcast with Jane Lu

Kikiva: How Kia Buckley Built an 8-Figure Brand Before Turning 24

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