#34, Fashion & Metaverse w/ Matthew Drinkwater, Head of Innovation Agency, London College of Fashion

Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more insights on motherhood, women in the workplace, and building a supportive sisterhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irGQvutqGbA Monique Hodgson is the founder of Mumble Forum, a networking platform which aims to build a community of mothers, where women can network and celebrate each others’ successes. If you’re a working woman or mother - or even a man - who is eager to be a cheerleader for women, then this episode is for you. Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Do you want to know what it takes to be a successful CEO? Philip Mountford is a Chairman, NED, and former CEO, who has led fashion retail giants like Hunkemöller, Moss Bros and Versace. If you want to know what you need to do to get that CEO role, or want to become a better CEO, then watch this episode. Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more do’s and don'ts of CEOhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF2XvLltx6g Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Buy the book - https://amzn.to/4aoHd98 - The Visual Detox: How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You Marine Tanguy is the CEO and founder of MTArt Agency - a talent agency in the art sector dedicated to democratising the art world. She’s also the author of a book, “The Visual Detox” where she explains how the imagery we see shapes our wellbeing. If you want to know more about the impact of constant visuals and how to responsibly consume them, then this episode is for you. Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more nuggets of wisdom from Marine about understanding and detoxing your visual diet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi_wjhNNg6w&t=1556s Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Isabel Berwick is the host of the Financial Times Working It podcast and author of its namesake newsletter. She’s also written an upcoming book about thriving in the workplace called The Future-Proof Career. If you want to hear Isabel’s insights on the ever-evolving workplace culture and how to navigate it, then tune in. Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more great advice about understanding workplace cultures and navigating post-pandemic careers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo0OdChooHw Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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Loved this special? Check out the full episode for more great advice about management and leadership:    • How to Lead as a Young Manager; LEADE...   Heather Elkington is leadership coach, author and social media star helping new managers become high-performing leaders. If you’re looking for some excellent leadership tips, career advice, or need some inspiration, then tune in. Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn:   / mariahvo   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwit... TikTok:   / maria_hvo   X:   / mhvorostovsky   HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AND GIVE IT THE THUMBS UP

New Manager course - https://www.newmanagercourse.com Louise Howells is a leadership coach and entrepreneur, having co-founded Riot and Rebel and Leadership with Louise. She’s here to help new managers become confident and successful leaders. If you’re a new manager trembling in your boots because you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing, then this episode is a must-watch! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 05:41 - Should You Have to Manage People if You Get Promoted? 09:49 - What Big Mistakes do Rookie Managers Make? 11:24 - Not Having All the Answers as a New Manager 14:16 - Team Norms 21:01 - Listening to How People Want to be Managed 23:07 - Why We Should Get Rid of Traditional Work Hierarchies 25:40 - How to Promote a Great Staff Member to the Right Role 27:58 - What Do Great Leaders Do Right? 30:04 - What Happens When Managers Make Assumptions 34:03 - Does Upward Management Contribute to Toxic Workplaces? 40:40 - The Older Generations’ Approach to Work 48:04 - Accidental Micromanaging 52:02 - Being Ignored in the Boardroom as a Woman 57:15 - Young Women Not Being Taken Seriously Louise Howells has worked in tech for over 20 years, and 10 of them have been spent in management and senior management positions. Her own experiences of being a manager led her to start Leadership with Louise in 2023, where she offers courses, mentoring and coaching to new managers in order for them to gain more confidence in their role. Since 2018, she has also been the Director of Riot and Rebel, a Manchester-based web agency, which she also co-founded. Louise Howells: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisehowells/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithlouise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipwithlouise YT: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipwithlouise Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Aaron Knightley is an investor, TikToker and business owner having founded the Breakout Programme and Peak Performance Events. He is here to show you how to escape the 9 to 5. If you hate your 9 to 5 job, want to become financially literate, or think that chronic entrepreneurship is your calling, then you’ve got to watch this episode! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 01:15 - Quitting the 9 to 5 04:15 - The Early Days of Entrepreneurship 14:38 - What it Means Not to Have Money 15:30 - Instilling Good Money Habits 17:49 - Business Flops 19:17 - Business Successes 27:43 - How to Meet Successful People 32:07 - What Good Relationships Are All About 33:12 - Advice for Someone Who Wants to Break Out of Their 9 to 5 41:25 - The Dark Side of Social Media 45:31 - Asking for Help 47:28 - Comparing Yourself to Other People 49:36 - Unicorn Moments 52:52 - How to Use Negative Drivers for Success 55:12 - Quiet Quitting 58:11 - Why do People Stay in Jobs They Hate? 01:01:49 - What Will Help People Get Financial Literacy? 01:05:24 - Why You Should Live a Lean Financial Life 01:10:45 - Why Comparing Your Life to Others is Pointless 01:11:57 - Detaching from Social Media 01:18:19 - Future Plans for TIkTok 01:20:41 - Is Social Media Growth a Viable Business Opportunity? Aaron Knightley founded Knightley Investment Group - a company which assists investors secure exclusive investments in order to grow wealth - in 2015. In 2022, he formed Peak Performance Events, which offers knowledge, inspiration and action plans to fellow entrepreneurs. In 2023, he founded The Breakout Programme, where he provides mentorship and guidance to people wanting to escape their 9 to 5 and design their own life. On top of all that, he also hosts the Round Table Podcast and has a huge following on TikTok where he provides more advice on life, work, and money. Aaron Knightley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronknightley-peakperformanceevents-knightleyinvestments/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronknightleyofficial/?hl=en-gb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aaron_knightley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092430635610 Website: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/home Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Beatrice Lafon is a top retail troubleshooter, having been CEO of Claire’s Accessories, NED of SuperDry, a board member of Pizza Express and many more powerful retail brands. She is here to tell you about the life and sacrifices of a successful CEO and how to become one. Whether you’re a seasoned CEO or even an aspiring one, and are interested in gaining insights into the world of retail, the hard choices you make as a CEO and how to live with them, or just want to reflect on your own leadership journey, then this episode is a must-watch. Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 02:52 - Joining Marks & Spencers 08:51 - Deciding to Go Down the Business Route 15:56 - Moving From a Big Business to a Small One 18:54 - The Hardest Thing About Working With Private Equity 22:14 - What Beatrice Was Most Proud of in Her Role at Claire’s 25:00 - The Retail Business Then vs. Now 29:54 - What the Younger and Older Generation Take for Granted 33:57 - What is Required Now to be a CEO? 37:06 - Why the Ability to Listen is the Best Quality a Leader Can Have 44:07 - Why Beatrice Stepped Down as Claire’s CEO 49:12 - Have You Sacrificed Your Personal Life as a CEO? 51:16 - Advice For Your Younger Self 53:43 - Making Mistakes 55:41 - Planning for the Unexpected: Death and Divorce 01:02:31 - Defining Success and Failure 01:06:45 - Sports and Leadership 01:12:04 - Why Life Doesn’t Have to be Hard 01:18:04 - The Best Piece of Business Advice You’ve Been Given With 40 years of experience in retail, spanning from executive roles in blue chip companies like M&S and J Sainsbury's to leading turnaround efforts for PE-backed businesses such as Claire’s and Kondor, Beatrice is a seasoned expert in financial restructuring and operational leadership. She’s currently serving on multiple boards and driving restructuring efforts for companies like Pizza Express Group PLC. Beatrice Lafon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorbeatricelafon/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AND GIVE IT THE THUMBS UP LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Check out this course ⁠⁠https://corporateladderdecoded.com/aff/6/⁠ to accelerate your career and unlock your earning potential - full transparency: purchasing the course supports us, at no extra cost to you. Michelle Feeney knows what it takes to build a cult beauty brand. She launched Creme de la Mer, led MAC to become the world’s biggest make-up brand and was the CEO of St Tropez. She took time off in her 50s only to launch a brand new fragrance brand - Floral Street. If you’ve dominated your industry, but feel like you’ve got some enterprising left in you, then tune in! Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Introduction 05:01 - What Was it Like Working with Private Equity? 09:28 - Building a Good Core Team 13:29 - The Estée Lauder Days 17:32 - Early Days of MAC 23:35 - How Floral Street Came About 25:06 - Taking Time Off at 50 28:58 - Entrepreneurship vs. Employment 30:07 - Leading Through Uncertainty: Covid and 9/11 38:16 - What Else Did You Learn About Yourself? 40:50 - How the Younger Generation Approaches Work 43:24 - Do Young People Not Know How to Work Hard? 51:10 - Are Schools Entirely Responsible for Teaching Our Kids? 59:04 - Advice You Would Give Your Younger Self 01:01:10 - What’s Next for Floral Street Perfume? Michelle started her beauty career in New York, where she was headhunted by Estée Lauder. She was soon promoted to Vice President, Global Communications of MAC Cosmetics following their acquisition by Estée Lauder. Her work at MAC, primarily the legendary MAC AIDS Fund and Viva Glam initiatives, led it to become the global brand it is today. After moving back to the UK, Michelle became CEO of St Tropez. After taking a year-long sabbatical, Michelle founded Floral Street in 2017, an independent, British brand committed to eco-responsibility. It is vegan and cruelty-free, and comes in planet-positive packaging. *** Love Anatomy of a Leader? Help us grow! Check us out on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/ba3uVmwxVRvOXgEzBs4e Michelle Feeney: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-feeney-838200b6/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_feeney_/?hl=en-gb X: https://twitter.com/floralstreet_?lang=en Website: https://floralstreet.com/ Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo X: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.