S1 EP3: Anna Brightman - Co-Founder UpCircle Beauty. Why you don't need all the qualifications to break into a new industry.

S1 EP9: Discussing Imposter Syndrome with Trisha Barker, Imposter Syndrome Coach.

Today’s episode is going to be different from my normal career journey interviews. I will be discussing the topic of Imposter Syndrome. ‘Imposter Syndrome’ is when an individual doubts their skills, talents or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud". I wanted to record a podcast on this Imposter Syndrome as most of us (especially but not limited women) experience Imposter Syndrome at some point in our careers. This can affect your mental health, confidence and how you progress in your career. For example, 28% of women feel like imposter syndrome has stopped them speaking in a meeting and 26% have failed to change career or pursue a new job because of it. I think it’s important to bring awareness to the subject to let people know they are not alone, it’s a very common feeling and it’s important to recognise it and manage it. In this episode, I’m joined by Trisha Barker, Imposter Syndrome Coach where she shares her view on the topic and some ways you can manage it.

S1 EP8: Naomi Walkland - Director of Marketing at Bumble. Working for a brand that aligns with your values.

My guest today is Naomi Walkland, the Director of Marketing at Bumble. Naomi leads Bumble’s operations across Europe, overseeing the brand’s strategy and campaigns. She combines commercial acumen with creativity to forward Bumble’s mission to help women make the first move in love, life and business.

Previous to Bumble, Naomi worked in PR and consulted on marketing for global brands including Google, Uber and Bumble itself. After working closely with the brand as a consultant she decided to go full time with them in 2018 as they were a brand that truly aligned with her personal values - supporting and empowering women.

Naomi’s career has been driven by supporting and empowering women. In 2017, she founded ‘The Power of Quitting’ a panel series that explores how professional women pivot to embrace change and find purpose. She is currently a board member for OK Mentor, a programme that supports female graduates into creative industries.

In this interview Naomi and I discuss her incredible career journey, the benefit of mentorship and networking and the importance of always being kind.

S1 EP7: Ilana Lever - Co-Founder Motley London. Every role teaches you something for your future self.

My guest today is Ilana Lever. Ilana is the Co-Founder of jewellery brand Motley. Motley collaborates with some of the world’s most talented designers on exclusive pieces at affordable prices. Their vision is to disrupt the jewellery industry through quality, sustainable design and fair pricing for the designer and the customer.

Ilana started her career as a management consultant working for top consumer and retail brands such as Argos and Innocence. After facing redundancy, she began consulting for startup brands. That’s when Cecily, her future Co-Founder at Motley, reached out with an idea that she knew Ilana could help with.

In 2018, Ilana and Cecily launched Motley and began their journey in disrupting the archaic jewellery industry. Two years later they have a team of ten employees, collaborate with multiple designers and have been coined as the jewellery ‘Holy Grail’.

In this episode Ilana and I discuss her transition from employee to entrepreneur - a role she never envisioned for herself and how every job will teach you something for your future self.

S1 EP6: Mimi Koné - Founder Mimi et Mina Hair Salon. Always look for a new challenge.

My guest today is Mimi Koné. Mimi is the founder of Mimi et Mina, a luxury hair salon that seeks to empower women and create an environment where clients from all backgrounds and cultures are welcomed.

Whilst working Mimi often became frustrated with the lack of customer service and quality experience she received in salons, she worked hard and knew she deserved better. As an ambitious person, looking for a new challenge she knew this would be the perfect one - she left her job, friends and life in Switzerland and moved to London to start her luxury hair salon Mimi et Mina.

Mimi has so much positive energy and is a true go-getter. What she has created from nothing in 5 years is so inspiring and her passion for women and empowering others is evident through everything she does.

I spent the morning with Mimi at her beautiful salon in Notting Hill talking about all things career - there may be a phone call or two and a cheeky coffee break - but it was inspiring and lots of fun getting to record and hear Mimi’s story - I hope you enjoy it.

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S1 EP5: Charlotte Cox - Founder FLY LDN Yoga Studio. Setting up a yoga studio as a non yogi.

Charlotte Cox is the founder of FLY LDN, a boutique yoga and fitness studio in the City of London. FLY’s objective is to widen the appeal of yoga and create a ‘non-yogi’ market that attracts boutique fitness customers to low impact exercise.

As a lawyer, Charlotte turned to fitness to manage stress, when a friend recommended Yoga she noticed the classes often left her feeling self conscious, confused and reluctant to return. She found there was a complete lack of classes that accommodated beginner and entry level students. When she became aware that she was not the only one feeling this way she toyed with the idea of setting up her own boutique studio for non-yogis and so the journey of FLY LDN began.

In this interview Charlotte and I talk about her career journey of setting up FLY LDN and the importance of building a career around your natural skill set.