Lee Padgett—a disabled Navy veteran—found her calling in entrepreneurship. She started Busted Bra Shop, a lingerie boutique in Detroit, and has since expanded to Chicago and other locations in Michigan.
Her journey was challenging. Obstacles included a lack of capital to start her company, setbacks due to a construction project that blocked access to her store, the pandemic, and the recent United Auto Workers strike. Despite these hurdles, Padgett persevered.
She has expanded to serve the U.S. and Canada through e-commerce and virtual fittings. Her story inspires other women entrepreneurs, proving that with resilience and adaptability, success is achievable even amid adversity.
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