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EP84 Breaking the Mold: How Annabelle Built Her Career Across Continents
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Annabelle shares her remarkable journey from shop floor assistant to global executive, revealing how she built her career across continents while staying true to her values and disrupting industry norms.
• Started at Lush in 1998 on London's King's Road, rising through the ranks over 26 years
• Learning to read financial accounts provided crucial insights for business strategy and market expansion
• Moved to Hong Kong to revitalize the Lush business, demonstrating courage in international career moves
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• Delivered a TEDx talk on beauty industry disruption, celebrating brands that challenge conventional standards
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction and Annabelle's Background
00:10:00 Journey from Shop Floor to Leadership
00:20:00 Challenges in Leadership
00:30:00 Importance of Financial Literacy
00:40:00 Transition to Startup World
00:50:00 Evolving Business Landscape
01:00:00 Trailblazer Takeaway Tips
01:10:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
Connect with Annabelle on LinkedIn and check out her TEDx talk on disrupting beauty industry norms.
Find Annabelle :
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-baker/
TedX : https://youtu.be/iGIXPAtIyOw?si=NOMiTzmysVlqOdRQ
Listen : to the audio version Apple Spotify .Amazon Music Google Podcasts
Watch and subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Thetrailblazersexperience
Follow Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thetrailblazersexperience/
Chapters
1. From King's Road to Retail Career (00:00:00)
2. The Lush Years and Moving to Asia (00:09:00)
3. Challenges as a Woman in Leadership (00:18:00)
4. Disrupting Beauty Through TEDx Talk (00:27:00)
5. Startup World Lessons and Reflections (00:40:00)
6. Identity Beyond the Company (00:53:00)
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