{"id":229549,"date":"2025-10-21T08:58:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T08:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/229549\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T08:58:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T08:58:14","slug":"home-and-away-star-maddison-brown-breaks-down-in-tearful-video-revealing-shes-burnt-out-running-her-own-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/229549\/","title":{"rendered":"Home And Away star Maddison Brown breaks down in tearful video, revealing she\u2019s \u2018burnt out\u2019 running her own business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home And Away actress Maddison Brown has opened up about the challenges of running her own business.<\/p>\n

In a candid moment, Brown admitted while she \u201chates showing her vulnerabilities\u201d she decided to let her guard down to show the very real stress and pressure that comes with starting your own venture.<\/p>\n

\u201cI sat down to shoot some ads and just all of a sudden felt so burnt out and exhausted,\u201d Brown said on Instagram.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI couldn\u2019t stop the tears flowing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brown, who plays Jo Langham on Home And Away, is the co-founder of Outside Beauty & Skincare<\/a> \u2014 a successful sunscreen-focused brand she launched in 2023 with her sister, Allyson Popovic.<\/p>\n

\"MaddisonMaddison Brown spoke through tears about the sacrifices she\u2019s had to make while running her business. Credit: Instagram\"MaddisonMaddison started the business with her sister Allyson in 2023. Credit: Instagram <\/p>\n

Shoppers have given the products a five-star rating<\/a> on Outside Beauty & Skincare\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

\u201cI instantly loved these products, I was really struggling to get into the habit of adding sunscreen to my beauty routine but these make it easy,\u201d one person said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most moisturising and luxurious creams,\u201d another customer commented.<\/p>\n

But success has not come without sacrifice.<\/p>\n

Speaking through tears in an emotional video posted on Saturday, Brown confessed: \u201cI never thought it would be this hard.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought I was so clever and had such a good idea.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve just been going, going and going for over three years now.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe both work seven days a week, we\u2019ve never paid ourselves a cent from the business.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Brown says she always finds a way to pick herself back up after difficult days, she admitted times like this were common.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I try to portray this image of success and hard work \u2014 and that\u2019s all real,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut these moments, like I\u2019m having right now, happen way more often.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the caption, she reflected on the emotional toll of building a business from the ground up, writing that being self-funded means \u201cevery win feels personal and every challenge even more so\u201d.<\/p>\n

After more than a decade living and working in the US, the now 28-year-old \u2014 also known for playing Kirby Anders in the Dynasty reboot \u2014 returned to Australia in 2024.<\/p>\n

\"MaddisonMaddison Brown joined Home And Away in June this year. Credit: Jeremy Greive<\/p>\n

Soon after, she joined the cast of Home And Away<\/a> \u2014 making her highly anticipated return to the screen as Jo Langham in June this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing a success on paper only tells half the story,\u201d Brown said in the recent Instagram post.<\/p>\n

\u201cBehind the scenes it\u2019s late nights, self-doubt, small victories and a whole lot of persistence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brown\u2019s Home And Away co-stars and celebrity friends were quick to send their love and support, encouraging the rising star to keep going.<\/p>\n

Emily Weir, who plays Mackenzie Booth, sent a string a love hearts.<\/p>\n

Model and business owner Megan Gale commented: \u201cOh honey I feel you … I\u2019ve been there and it\u2019s brutal. The lessons from it all will emerge though I promise you and they can be invaluable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brown and her sister were inspired to start the brand after years of being mindful about sun safety.<\/p>\n

They recognised a gap in the SPF market for products that felt like skincare \u2014 elevated, eco-friendly, cruelty-free and inclusive for all Australians.<\/p>\n

The brand now has more than 29,000 followers on Instagram and holds a special place in their hearts.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur father\u2019s best friend tragically passed away from melanoma when we were little,\u201d they said on their business page.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe grew up acutely aware of the dangers of UV exposure, tanning and sunburn.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, our dream is to revolutionise the way you use SPF with elevated formulas that look and feel like skincare and beauty products.\u201d<\/p>\n

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