REALWORK
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -If you have ever wondered if now is it a good time to change the way you work and start doing your own thing...it is. The REALWORK Podcast is the work of Fleur Emery, multi-award winning start-upper and champion of women' business. Welcome to a business show that rips up the rule book.
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035 Dionne Gooding: From student to Selfridges
April 19, 2022 13:10 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB“I feel like people are more open to black brands” Dionne Gooding is a fashion designer and sustainable London-based clothes brand creating handmade, fun casual pieces and custom-made garments using West African print fabrics. Combining organic cotton and preloved garments with fabric off-cuts to avoid wastage, her sustainable credentials has seen the designs included in Selfridges’ Project Earth collection. Dionne shares her business journey so far, featuring Paris events and a pandemi...
034 DabbaDrop: Upgrading the takeaway with Anshu Ahuja and Renée Williams
April 05, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB“A Friday night treat without the guilt” Anshu & Renée are co-founders of sustainable takeaway service, DabbaDrop. The company is London’s first plastic and emission-free takeaway, delivering plant-based curries in reusable packaging, direct to people’s doors. In this episode, Anshu & Renée share their journey, ethos, and learnings on running a successful start-up food business. Renée & Anshu talk on: Managing a friendship to business partnership and learning each other’s work ethic. ...
033 Courtney Carlsson: Unmuddling mental health
March 29, 2022 01:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB“The absence of illness does not mean you are healthy.” Fleur and Courtney delve into the differences between wellbeing and wellness in this lively and in-depth discussion which explores Courtney's group therapy and coaching platform. Gwyneth Paltrow even gets a mention... This episode covers: The challenges of fundraising and equity crowdfunding. Founding Paradym after her own mental health experience. Evidence-based psychology practice. Delivering accessible therapy for the younger ...
032 Natasha Caruana: Creating and Commercialising Your Art
March 22, 2022 02:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MB“It’s so important that there are these spaces away from marks and grades and high-price tickets” Internationally celebrated and award-winning artist Natasha Caruana joins the podcast to bring all of her experience and knowledge on the commercial arm of the arts industry: from creating the online community Work Show Grow that inspires artists to create and commercialise their art, to becoming a senior lecturer at the University of the Arts London starting from her very modest beginnings. N...
031 Remi Sadé: Documenting the extraordinary
March 15, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB“I collect bits of people and share bits of myself in exchange.” Remi talks on: Early discrimination – kicked out of university for having a baby. The impact of economic experience on parenthood. Her career journey and how activism shapes everything she does. The impact of George Floyd’s death and the BLM movement on black careers. The importance of documenting life to reflect the time in which we live. Being a creative and why she is 'not extraordinary'. Discover more Remi at htt...
030 Ashanti Bentil-Dhue: Accountability in DEI
December 13, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB“There is no point planting seeds, if the soil is unhealthy.” Leading DEI practitioner Ashanti Bentil-Dhue talks on: · Difference between DEI activism and policy. · Her white paper and the need for data on black women in the UK. · Why workplace culture is the hardest and most crucial element for change. · The need for a push and pull approach between influence and education. · Sense-checking your own work · Developing self-awareness ...
029 Marine Tanguy: Becoming a leader and how to shape and disrupt your industry
December 06, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBMarine Tanguy is the founder and CEO of MTArt Agency, representing and championing artistic and creative talent around the world. From growing up on a remote French island to leading an international agency for artists and creatives, Marine shares her influences, lessons and aspirations now she’s in a position to change the industry she loves. Marine talks on: ● Entering the art world with a bang and how her one-in-a-million experiences in her 20s led her to where she is today ● ...
028 Stephanie Bonham-Carter: A courageous journey of purpose and passion
November 29, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MB“It was a love affair with the earth under my feet” Stephanie talks on: · Her crossroads moment in the magic of Mother Nature. · Noticing nature – how living a basic existence enabled her to see and feel more. · Adaptability and creating a business that’s right for you. · Growing organically and advocating appropriate tourism. · Surviving Coronavirus in the Galapagos – be humble and less judgemental. · Post Covid optimism - a sustainab...
027 Sally Beaton: Your life is your medicine
November 24, 2021 13:43 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB“You can’t lie to your body” In this episode, Sally talks on: · How to thrive within a system designed for men and breaking success stereotypes. · Working within the limitations of our mental and physical health. · Real health as life’s foundation. · Nurturing yourself to a place of health – believing you deserve more. · Medical consent – understand the impacts. · The power of thoughts - how visualisation effects your body’s healing. Further...
026 Khalia Ismain: Driving sustainable systematic change for Black British Creators
November 15, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB“A sustained organisation that can make real impact” Khalia talks on: · Bringing down barriers for black creatives and makers. · Understanding what role to take to help to solve a huge problem. · Surge guilt-shopping versus sustainable solutions. · How the collaborative approach and feedback assisted with her business evolution. · The importance in having an inclusive brand and ethos Check out what Jamii is all about and join the community at lovejamii.com or ...
025 Leyya Sattar: Empowering diversity, equity and inclusion conversations to create real change.
November 08, 2021 22:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB“How can we make this whole conversation more accessible?” Leyya talks on: How making people happy comes before education at The Other Box. A holistic approach to DEI education - meeting people where they are open to listen. How our influences and oppressive systems impacts bias and the importance of exposing ourselves to new narratives. Deflating the ego and the 4 part cycle: examine, unlearn, relearn, take action. Her learning journey as community builder. Creating real change -...
024 Shilpa Bilimoria-Cherry: Creating wearable memories at House of Bilimoria
November 01, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MB“Everyone has a story” Founder of luxury atelier upcycle business, House of Bilimoria, Shilpa Bilimoria-Cherry creates beautiful garments from family heirlooms and scavenged fabrics. Shilpa shares her inspiring story that led to her business today and her unique process in creating and personalising her bespoke garments. Shilpa talks on: Using fabrics with heritage, memory and meaning to make it wearable Craftspeople versus the fashion designer. Embodying an identity through fabric. S...
023 Frankie Tortora: Creating a community for freelance working parents
October 25, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB“It does exactly what we wanted it to do” Doing it for the Kids (DIFTK) aims to help self-employed parents create real connections for reassurance, support, collaboration and information sharing. Frankie discusses the award winning DIFTK podcast, her thoughts on monetising DIFTK and... How and why she started DIFTK – her initial intentions to avoid a blog ‘about me’. Monitoring a Facebook group of 8,500 member and the necessary rules (just don’t be a knob, ok?) Perceptions ...
022 Liana Fricker: Shaping her career and how ‘The Inspiration Space’ helps others do the same
October 18, 2021 21:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MB‘I completely and totally design a life I am interested in’ Liana Fricker is founder of ‘The Inspiration Space’, a community created to help founders to create, grow, and develop their entrepreneurial ideas and businesses. Starting her own career in marketing and communications, Liana has worked in a range of environments from start-ups to larger corporate businesses, developing her leadership and businesses skills as she went. Liana now uses ‘The Inspiration Space’ to helps others realis...
021 Eliza Flanagan: KANKAN and the growing market for sustainable products
October 11, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MB‘We are all looking for beauty in things all the time’ KANKAN founders Eliza Flanagan and Mary McLeod are on a mission to make refillable and reusable products convenient, appealing, and beautiful, with their liquid soap in plastic free cans. Eliza talks on: · The benefit of being an MVP business and the direct feedback received from consumers early on to help shape the product. · Dividing the work between business partners and playing to your strengths. · Gaining i...
020 Tiu de Haan: Facilitating creativity and moments of meaning
August 16, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB‘When you take a leap, when you go towards something that feels expansive, all sorts of bizarre and unpredictable magical things happen’ Tiu de Haan is a ritual designer, creative facilitator and idea doula, helping clients to birth their ideas and facilitating non-religious moments of meaning that help to adjust their perspective in the long term. Starting in 2005 with a small group in Devon and going from strength to strength since, Tiu now works with both individuals and corporate client...
019 Creating a career out of the work you love with blogger, podcaster and author Alison Perry
August 09, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBContent note: body image and diet culture ‘Every job I have ever done is because I really love it, and I want to do it, and I want to connect with people in some way’ Alison Perry wears many hats; she is a blogger, podcaster, author, influencer, and mother. Starting off her career in journalism Alison was an early adopter of social media, encouraging the magazines she worked with to increase their online presence. When she set up her first blog it was in her lunchtimes and evenings and w...
019 Alison Perry: Creating a career out of the work you love
August 09, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBContent note: body image and diet culture ‘Every job I have ever done is because I really love it, and I want to do it, and I want to connect with people in some way’ Alison Perry wears many hats; she is a blogger, podcaster, author, influencer, and mother. Starting off her career in journalism Alison was an early adopter of social media, encouraging the magazines she worked with to increase their online presence. When she set up her first blog it was in her lunchtimes and evenings and w...
018 Pippa Murray: Running a successful business in the independent food industry with founder of Pip & Nut
August 02, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB‘Be open about what you don’t know and you do know, and where you add value’ Pippa Murray is the proud business owner of Pip & Nut, an independent food brand that has become a household name over its 6 years of trading. Passionate about food and innovation, Pippa shares her experience of growing her business, learning how to lead a team, and the business journey of Pip & Nut to date. Pippa explores: The role shift from doing to directing, knowing your value add, and building a supportive t...
018 Running a successful business in the independent food industry with founder of Pip & Nut, Pippa Murray
August 02, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB‘Be open about what you don’t know and you do know, and where you add value’ Pippa Murray is the proud business owner of Pip & Nut, an independent food brand that has become a household name over its 6 years of trading. Passionate about food and innovation, Pippa shares her experience of growing her business, learning how to lead a team, and the business journey of Pip & Nut to date. Pippa explores: The role shift from doing to directing, knowing your value add, and building a supportive t...
017 Louise Atiba-Davies: Innovating in the fashion industry using 3D printing
July 26, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB‘I’m learning, constantly learning’ Louise Atiba-Davies has worked in the fashion industry for 18 years as a designer for a range of household name commercial high street brands. At the start of the pandemic, Louise took the jump to work freelance in order to make changes in the industry she was becoming disillusioned with. Initially working freelance, she has now set up her business In House Creative Agency, which uses 3D design to make waves in the fashion industry. Louise talks throug...
017 Innovating in the fashion industry with business owner Louise Atiba-Davies
July 26, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB‘I’m learning, constantly learning’ Louise Atiba-Davies has worked in the fashion industry for 18 years as a designer for a range of household name commercial high street brands. At the start of the pandemic, Louise took the jump to work freelance in order to make changes in the industry she was becoming disillusioned with. Initially working freelance, she has now set up her business In House Creative Agency, which uses 3D design to make waves in the fashion industry. Louise talks throug...
Changing how we consume news with co-founder of Tortoise, Katie Vanneck-Smith
July 12, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.3 GB“We might be a tortoise to the outside world, but we are definitely a hare inside the business” Katie Vanneck-Smith is co-founder of Tortoise, a slow newsroom that set out from the start to be human, humble, and humorous. With an impressive background in print news, Katie recognised the reactive and overwhelming nature of the way we consume news today and knew there must be a better way to stay engaged; enter Tortoise. Katie discusses: · The ‘what’, ‘why’ and ‘how’ of Tortoise, an...
016 Changing how we consume news with co-founder of Tortoise, Katie Vanneck-Smith
July 12, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.3 GB“We might be a tortoise to the outside world, but we are definitely a hare inside the business” Katie Vanneck-Smith is co-founder of Tortoise, a slow newsroom that set out from the start to be human, humble, and humorous. With an impressive background in print news, Katie recognised the reactive and overwhelming nature of the way we consume news today and knew there must be a better way to stay engaged; enter Tortoise. Katie discusses: · The ‘what’, ‘why’ and ‘how’ of Tortoise, an...
016 Katie Vanneck-Smith: Changing how we consume news with co-founder of Tortoise Media
July 12, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.3 GB“We might be a tortoise to the outside world, but we are definitely a hare inside the business” Katie Vanneck-Smith is co-founder of Tortoise, a slow newsroom that set out from the start to be human, humble, and humorous. With an impressive background in print news, Katie recognised the reactive and overwhelming nature of the way we consume news today and knew there must be a better way to stay engaged; enter Tortoise. Katie discusses: · The ‘what’, ‘why’ and ‘how’ of Tortoise, an...
015 Hannah Philp: Changing the narrative around work and productivity with founder of the ARC Club
July 05, 2021 21:00 - 59 minutes - 1.18 GBHannah Philp started her career in corporate fundraising and spent a lot of her free time involved in community charity work. On leaving her role in financial services she founded the ARC Club, a co-working space in Homerton that aims to support people to make their job work for them, balance their work with their life and make fewer compromises. Hannah shares her journey with the ARC Club so far, including: · The ARC Club, how the space has been developed and used, and what is comi...
015 Changing the narrative around work and productivity with Hannah Philp, founder of the ARC Club
July 05, 2021 21:00 - 59 minutes - 1.18 GBHannah Philp started her career in corporate fundraising and spent a lot of her free time involved in community charity work. On leaving her role in financial services she founded the ARC Club, a co-working space in Homerton that aims to support people to make their job work for them, balance their work with their life and make fewer compromises. Hannah shares her journey with the ARC Club so far, including: · The ARC Club, how the space has been developed and used, and what is comi...
014 Pip Jamieson: Celebrating diversity in the workplace with Pip Jamieson, founder of The Dots
June 28, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MB‘Diversity is better for business, it’s better for profitability, it’s better for creativity’ Pip Jamieson started off her career in the Civil Service but found herself wanting something faster paced and with more purpose. Identifying flaws with the usual ways of looking for work in the creative industry, Pip founded The Dots, a professional networking solution for a modern workforce that grew out of the creative industry. Pip shares her thoughts on work, hiring, and the job market includ...
013 Sam Davies: Sailing around the world and saving lives.
May 31, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB‘There’s never a day where I don’t want to get up and go and do what I have to do’ Growing up on the South Coast surrounded with a seafaring family, Sam was instilled with a love of the sea and sailing. With initial plans of naval engineering, Sam never thought she would be part of the team on the boat. Years on, Sam has taken part in over 25 transatlantic races, raising money through her sport, and encouraging young women to follow in her footsteps and start sailing. Sam shares: Extrem...
Sam Davies: Sailing around the world and saving lives.
May 31, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB‘There’s never a day where I don’t want to get up and go and do what I have to do’ Growing up on the South Coast surrounded with a seafaring family, Sam was instilled with a love of the sea and sailing. With initial plans of naval engineering, Sam never thought she would be part of the team on the boat. Years on, Sam has taken part in over 25 transatlantic races, raising money through her sport, and encouraging young women to follow in her footsteps and start sailing. Sam shares: Extrem...
Olivia Morris: Making your business work for you and going with your gut.
May 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB‘Moving forward into a new business, I know what I need out of it’ Olivia Morris has always been creative, and discovered her interest in and talent for shoe design whilst undertaking a Foundation art course. She has gone from strength to strength, and is currently running her second business, creating beautifully luxurious house shoes. Olivia picked up much of her business acumen along the way through the success of her first business, and discusses: The journey into shoe design, from her...
012 Olivia Morris: Making your business work for you and going with your gut.
May 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB‘Moving forward into a new business, I know what I need out of it’ Olivia Morris has always been creative, and discovered her interest in and talent for shoe design whilst undertaking a Foundation art course. She has gone from strength to strength, and is currently running her second business, creating beautifully luxurious house shoes. Olivia picked up much of her business acumen along the way through the success of her first business, and discusses: The journey into shoe design, from her...
Hannah Hoskins: Disabled and proud - challenging the public narrative on disability
May 17, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB‘I’m being visibly disabled and being proud about it’ When Hannah Hoskins became disabled nobody told her, and nobody handed her a guidebook on what to do next. Learning how to be disabled along the way with the support of the disabled community, Hannah now uses her online platform and business ‘Not Your Grandma’s’ to help others in a similar position, and to challenge the current narrative and stereotypes about disability and disabled people. Hannah discusses: Becoming disabled, learning ...
011 Hannah Hoskins: Disabled and proud - challenging the public narrative on disability
May 17, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB‘I’m being visibly disabled and being proud about it’ When Hannah Hoskins became disabled nobody told her, and nobody handed her a guidebook on what to do next. Learning how to be disabled along the way with the support of the disabled community, Hannah now uses her online platform and business ‘Not Your Grandma’s’ to help others in a similar position, and to challenge the current narrative and stereotypes about disability and disabled people. Hannah discusses: Becoming disabled, learning ...
010 Shopé Delano: Fashion, sustainability, and positive self-talk
May 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB‘If I decide to do something, it’s important and worthy and worth doing, because I said so’ Shopé Delano started her fashion blog at the age of 15 and has thrived in her career in the fashion sphere since, beginning her journey as an intern at Depop. Shopé has also completed a Master’s degree, specialising in sustainability in the fashion industry in her thesis. An expert in content creation and brand marketing, she is not afraid to turn her hand to new skills and career paths, most recentl...
Shopé Delano: Fashion, sustainability, and positive self-talk
May 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB‘If I decide to do something, it’s important and worthy and worth doing, because I said so’ Shopé Delano started her fashion blog at the age of 15 and has thrived in her career in the fashion sphere since, beginning her journey as an intern at Depop. Shopé has also completed a Master’s degree, specialising in sustainability in the fashion industry in her thesis. An expert in content creation and brand marketing, she is not afraid to turn her hand to new skills and career paths, most recentl...
009 Clemmie Telford: Social media and online content development as a creative career
May 03, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MB‘I want this to be my career, this isn’t my life’ This week we are joined by Clemmie Telford, a woman of many talents: blogger, podcaster, Instagrammer and, most recently, author. After studying and beginning her career in advertising, Clemmie began her blogs and Instagram account exploring motherhood in the early days of Instagram advertising, learning and shaping the influencer market with the brands themselves. Preferring the term broadcaster to influencer, Clemmie shares: The shift...
Clemmie Telford: Social media and online content development as a creative career
May 03, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MB‘I want this to be my career, this isn’t my life’ This week we are joined by Clemmie Telford, a woman of many talents: blogger, podcaster, Instagrammer and, most recently, author. After studying and beginning her career in advertising, Clemmie began her blogs and Instagram account exploring motherhood in the early days of Instagram advertising, learning and shaping the influencer market with the brands themselves. Preferring the term broadcaster to influencer, Clemmie shares: The shift...
008 First Sukpaiboon: Doing what you love and stepping back from success
April 26, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB‘You have to be really true to yourself’ First was born in Bangkok and trained as an architect there, originally moving to London for a temporary change of scene. When she decided to stay and set up her own coffee shop in East London, her business went from success to success, attracting investors and customers at incredible speed. However, with a demanding workload and unsure this was the right direction First experienced burnout and reached a crisis point with her mental health. First s...
First Sukpaiboon: Doing what you love and stepping back from success
April 26, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB‘You have to be really true to yourself’ First was born in Bangkok and trained as an architect there, originally moving to London for a temporary change of scene. When she decided to stay and set up her own coffee shop in East London, her business went from success to success, attracting investors and customers at incredible speed. However, with a demanding workload and unsure this was the right direction First experienced burnout and reached a crisis point with her mental health. First s...
007 Bonnie Chung: Developing and marketing a successful food brand with founder of Miso Tasty
April 19, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB‘The starting point is always create something you really love’ Miso Tasty is a Japanese food brand that speaks to and of founder Bonnie Chung’s love for making good food and sharing it with others. This week we have a behind the scenes tour of Bonnie’s business journey and what she has learnt along the way, from her time as Fleur’s intern (!), to initial product development of the perfect miso paste, and the success of Miso Tasty in the market today. Bonnie shares her business journey, d...
Bonnie Chung: Developing and marketing a successful food brand with founder of Miso Tasty
April 19, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB‘The starting point is always create something you really love’ Miso Tasty is a Japanese food brand that speaks to and of founder Bonnie Chung’s love for making good food and sharing it with others. This week we have a behind the scenes tour of Bonnie’s business journey and what she has learnt along the way, from her time as Fleur’s intern (!), to initial product development of the perfect miso paste, and the success of Miso Tasty in the market today. Bonnie shares her business journey, d...
A Transition Story: the power of gender in the workplace
April 12, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB‘The biggest rebrand I’ve ever done’ 'This episode was our contribution to Trans Visibility Day. Like the best party guests, we’ve shown up late; late because we really wanted to get it right and it took longer than we thought. This episode is a recording of a conversation which reveals both the awkwardness of my learning process while I as a cis-gendered woman try to be a better ally and also an intimate record of what it’s like to be a trans woman in a man’s world. Thank you to The Othe...
006 A Transition Story: the power of gender in the workplace
April 12, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB‘The biggest rebrand I’ve ever done’ 'This episode was our contribution to Trans Visibility Day. Like the best party guests, we’ve shown up late; late because we really wanted to get it right and it took longer than we thought. This episode is a recording of a conversation which reveals both the awkwardness of my learning process while I as a cis-gendered woman try to be a better ally and also an intimate record of what it’s like to be a trans woman in a man’s world. Thank you to The Othe...
005 Sima Kumar (pt 2): Oscar night, cancel culture and white supremacy.
April 05, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MB‘We all have a role to play to do the work’ In last week’s REALWORK episode we met Sima Kumar, CEO of ‘The Other Box’ and serial entrepreneur. We recommend listening to Part 1 first if you haven’t yet, where Sima discussed the how she has built her career, and started to explore her experiences and views on racism, cancel culture, and the need for us to do the work to make change. In Part 2 Sima dives deeper into her thoughts on racism and privilege, and the need for sustainable activism,...
Sima Kumar (pt 2): Oscar night, cancel culture and white supremacy.
April 05, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MB‘We all have a role to play to do the work’ In last week’s REALWORK episode we met Sima Kumar, CEO of ‘The Other Box’ and serial entrepreneur. We recommend listening to Part 1 first if you haven’t yet, where Sima discussed the how she has built her career, and started to explore her experiences and views on racism, cancel culture, and the need for us to do the work to make change. In Part 2 Sima dives deeper into her thoughts on racism and privilege, and the need for sustainable activism,...
004 Sima Kumar (pt 1): Fashion, racism and accountability.
March 29, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB‘When you’re really doing the work you have to prioritise impact over intention’ Sima Kumar is CEO of ‘The Other Box’ and is first and foremost a storyteller. A self-described ‘Island Girl with An English Heart’, Sima was born in Fiji, raised in Canada, and now lives and works in London. She has over 25 years of experience working in fashion, film, television, and other creative industries, and values the importance of staying true to yourself in your work and wider life. In Part 1 Sima ...
Sima Kumar (pt 1): Fashion, racism and accountability.
March 29, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB‘When you’re really doing the work you have to prioritise impact over intention’ Sima Kumar is CEO of ‘The Other Box’ and is first and foremost a storyteller. A self-described ‘Island Girl with An English Heart’, Sima was born in Fiji, raised in Canada, and now lives and works in London. She has over 25 years of experience working in fashion, film, television, and other creative industries, and values the importance of staying true to yourself in your work and wider life. In Part 1 Sima ...
003 Farah Kabir: From finance to female sexual wellness
March 22, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB‘We’re not glossing over the reality of being a woman, we want to be real and relatable’ Farah Kabir was in a secure job in finance when she and her co-founder noticed a problem with the condom market; it was all targeted towards men. After thorough market research and a somewhat awkward announcement over family dinner, HANX was founded; providing sexual health products from condoms and lube through to treatments for thrush and more, HANX offers women a beautifully packaged alternative to t...
Farah Kabir: From finance to female sexual wellness
March 22, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB‘We’re not glossing over the reality of being a woman, we want to be real and relatable’ Farah Kabir was in a secure job in finance when she and her co-founder noticed a problem with the condom market; it was all targeted towards men. After thorough market research and a somewhat awkward announcement over family dinner, HANX was founded; providing sexual health products from condoms and lube through to treatments for thrush and more, HANX offers women a beautifully packaged alternative to t...