Episode Two – Jo Malone CBE – Rebuilding and starting again

Conna Walker is the Founder of multi-million dollar fashion empire, House of CB, that began with selling bodycon dresses on eBay. This guest’s story is a testament to determination and vision. She launched her brand at just 17 years old, becoming a self-made CEO and creating one of today’s most recognizable fashion brands—all with no formal training, minimal resources, and a small loan. In this episode, we dive into how she carved her own path in the competitive fashion industry, the bold strategies that fuelled her global success, and the resilience it takes to turn a vision into reality. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, fashion, or scaling a business, this episode is for you.FOLLOW CONNA https://www.instagram.com/connawalker/?hl=en-gbHouse of CB: https://www.instagram.com/houseofcb/?hl=en-gbMistress Rocks: https://www.instagram.com/mistress.rocks/?hl=en-gbFOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch?_t=8sJkmbK9JlQ&_r=1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Malone C.B.E. is a globally renowned entrepreneur and fragrance designer who transformed her passion for scent into an empire. From humble beginnings on a council estate in Bexleyheath to creating a brand that redefined the fragrance industry, Jo’s journey is one of resilience, creativity and visionary thinking. In this episode, we explore how she started blending scents in her kitchen, scaled her business into an astronomical household name and became a symbol of success in entrepreneurship. If you’re interested in brand building, the fragrance business, or inspiring stories of overcoming adversity, this episode is a must-listen.FOLLOW JOhttps://www.instagram.com/jomalonecbe/?hl=enJo Loves: https://www.instagram.com/jolovesofficial/?hl=enBBC Maestro with Jo Malone: https://www.bbcmaestro.com/courses/jo-malone-cbe/think-like-an-entrepreneur FOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch?_t=8sJkmbK9JlQ&_r=1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Grede is a powerhouse entrepreneur and the CEO behind billion-dollar brands like Good American and Skims. From growing up in East London to attending the London College of Fashion, Emma’s journey is a testament to resilience and ambition. After starting her career in retail and styling, she launched her own talent management and marketing agency, paving the way for her meteoric rise in the business world. In this episode, we explore the pivotal moments that defined her career, her mindset for scaling globally recognised brands, her approach to building viral products and the idea of having it all. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, brand building, or hearing how women are dominating the business world, this episode is for you.FOLLOW EMMAhttps://www.instagram.com/emmagredeGood American: https://www.instagram.com/goodamerican Skims: https://www.instagram.com/skimsGet Safely: https://www.instagram.com/getsafely/15 Percent Pledge: https://www.instagram.com/15percentpledge/FOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch?_t=8sJkmbK9JlQ&_r=1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ladies Who Launch is an empowering podcast serving up the aspirational journeys of women who have made their mark in the world of business.Starting from scratch to cooking up empires, join our host, Rochelle Humes, as she dives into the successes and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs. Sink your teeth into the inspiring stories of those who have fearlessly pursued their dreams whilst dishing out invaluable insights to listeners.Get ready to be motivated and uplifted as Rochelle elevates the voices of these extraordinary women, showcasing their resilience, creativity and a side of determination to launch.This is your girls’ group chat for business and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.