marketing and beauty to mastering e-commerce and growing her company through festivals, trade shows, and direct conversations with customers, every step of her journey has been rooted in perseverance, creativity, and connection.
In this conversation, Karen reflects on entrepreneurship, comfort, family, hardship, and the reality of starting over. Her story is a reminder that some of the most meaningful journeys begin not with certainty, but with the courage to keep going.
Tell us about PeachSkinSheets. What makes your sheets different?
I started PeachSkinSheets at 48 after leaving corporate America, as a single mom, because I couldn’t find affordable, breathable sheets that actually helped with night sweats and overheating. What began at my kitchen table turned into a brand built around one simple belief: everyone deserves a great night’s sleep without paying a luxury price for it.
What makes our sheets different is the fabric itself. We use a
SMART fabric crafted from ultra-fine microdenier performance microfiber that’s moisture-wicking, breathable, lightweight, and incredibly soft, almost like your favorite worn-in T-shirt but elevated for bedding. They help hot sleepers stay cool while still feeling cozy and comfortable, providing a more restful sleep.
But beyond the performance side, I think what really sets PeachSkinSheets apart is personality. Bedding has become so neutral and predictable, and I’ve always believed your bedroom should feel joyful and personal. We offer an incredible range of 34 colors and 14 patterns because comfort should also make you happy when you walk into the room.
You started this brand out of necessity. What was that moment like when you decided to start building it?
When I started PeachSkinSheets, I had been laid off from my corporate job at 48. Overnight, the life I had spent years building disappeared. I was a single mother with two kids, real financial pressure, and no clear safety net. Starting my own company came from a mix of frustration and survival mode.
I realized how fragile stability can be, how many people are one unexpected moment away from having to reinvent their lives, and how important it is to trust yourself when the path forward isn’t obvious.
At the same time, I was searching for sheets that would fit my needs,