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Wonder WorkersWonderWorkers 14: Stacia Bedford, Course Leader in Fashion Entrepreneurship at the London College of Fashion - The Superpower of rising from the ashesIn this episode of WonderWorkers focused on fashion changemakers, I am with Stacia Bedford!! She is the course leader and head coach of the MA in Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation where she coaches and trains future fashion leaders through launching and scaling their start-ups in fashion, tech and creative industries at the London College of Fashion.With an international, industry-broad network and more than 15 years of marketing, fashion design, retail and management experience, Stacia specializes in entrepreneurship, coaching, leadership, team building, fashion and marketing.From her dream of becoming the next Meryl Strip to...2023-11-151h 08
Wonder WorkersWonderWorkers 13: Lydia Bolton, Sustainable Fashion Designer and Founder - The Superpower of Consistent Hard WorkIn this episode of WonderWorkers focused on fashion changemakers, I am with Lydia Bolton, a sustainability creator and slow fashion designer who boldly launched her eponymous brand back in 2019. Fueled by her passion for reducing waste, she utilises surplus materials, vintage finds, and discarded fabrics to craft cute women’s fashion and home goods that don’t cost the planet.In the past year, she has been empowering her community with hands-on upcycling workshops, offering invaluable skills to tackle the landfill crisis head-on. She’s a true advocate for the idea that with a dash of creati...2023-11-0150 min
Wonder WorkersWonderWorkers 12: Bianca Rangecroft, From Goldman Sachs to FashionTech Founder - The Superpower of Selling&SwayingIn this episode of WonderWorkers focused on fashion changemakers, I am with Bianca Rangecroft, the founder and CEOs of Whering, the fashtech app that allows you to digitise your wardrobe, see and style everything you own. She believes the future of retail is circular - Whering therefore aims to empower conscious consumers to utilise their spending power for good. She’s all about promoting a culture of caring for your clothes.Bianca is an ex-Goldman Sachs banker turned circular fashion activist. Now a fashion tech entrepreneur, Bianca is the founder and CEO of Whering. Since launching in...2023-10-251h 00
Wonder WorkersWonderWorkers 11: Viviane Paraschiv, Fashion Conversations - The superpower of creating meaningful connectionsIn the third episode of WonderWorkers focused on fashion changemakers, I am with Viviane Paraschiv, the Innovation Consultant and Co-Founder of Fashion Conversations, a community that fosters meaningful connections within the fashion industry, bringing great minds together to share learnings and experiences. With over twelve years in the industry, Viviane has built the future of luxury and fashion at a global scale within some of the most renowned companies such as Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, and Farfetch, leading teams across Paris, Brussels, London, and Hong Kong. She also launched in 2019 a community for fashion professionals, Fashion Conversations to elevate...2023-08-021h 05
Wonder WorkersWonderWorkers 10: Jade McSorley, from fashion modelling to entrepreneurship - The superpower of being approachableIn the second episode of WonderWorkers focused on fashion changemakers, I am with Jade McSorley, the Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer of LOANHOOD, a fashion rental app that is all about renting personal style over trend-led fashion. She is also a PhD Researcher at the University for the Creative Arts, exploring identity within online worlds achieved through digital fashion and avatars. Formerly a fashion model for 15 years and previously worked at the Fashion Innovation Agency at London College of Fashion, she uses her experiences to help shape a fashion future that is both sustainable and innovative.J...2023-07-261h 00
Wonder WorkersWonderWorkers 9: Rebecca Morter, from dressing Lady Gaga to terror and euphoria - The Superpower of ResilienceWelcome to season 2 of the WonderWorkers Podcast!This season, we invite fashion changemakers. Fashion is an industry that has been close to my heart for a very very long time. I’ve grown up dreaming to work in the fashion industry and I did so for years. This is an incredible industry full of passionate, creative, and forward-thinking leaders and people.In the last few years, the fashion industry has been tremendously transformed and it keeps evolving thanks to change makers and leaders who are driven by one mission: creating a world where the fa...2023-07-191h 00
Wonder WorkersWonderWorkers 8: Alex Budak, Author of Becoming a Changemaker - What are the steps to becoming a changemaker?In this episode of WonderWorkers, I’m talking to Alex Budak, a UC Berkeley faculty member, co-founder of StartSomeGood, and the author of Becoming a Changemaker. He teaches, speaks, and writes to help people make a positive impact in their companies, communities, and lives.I keep saying this but Alex’s book has been my Bible for the past few months. This book is not just laying out very practical, realistic steps that you can do to become a changemaker there’s also a very powerful message behind it: If you embody the definit...2023-04-261h 02
Wonder WorkersWonderWorkers 7: Karl Brown, Co-Founder of Curv - How is Curv Revolutionising Social Media For Good?In this episode of WonderWorkers, I’m talking to Karl Brown, co-founder of Curv, a social network, reimagined. A platform where you don't follow people, you join movements.Karl's story is made of so many diverse experiences. From working as an actor under the stewardship of Sam Mendes and being deceived by the acting world, to working in Gang Prevention as a key member of the Growing Against Gangs & Violence initiative, Karl's journey has been a real learning curve! (No bad pun here!). He also worked in Behavioural Change as a consultant and coach, working with many of...2023-04-121h 05
Wonder WorkersWonderWorkers 5&6: Louisa & Olajide, Founders of SISU - The Superpower of Empathy and Creating Meaningful ConnectionsIn this episode of WonderWorkers, I’m talking to Louisa and Olajide, founders of SISU. Their story is amazing. They both had very hectic workplaces and personal experiences that drove them to work together and shape the future of young people, so that no one has to face the same discrimination they did.Olajide is now an Equality, Equity and Inclusion Disrupter, driving change. He believes that companies must represent the world they serve, especially now that businesses are shaping the world we live in and wants Inclusion to be a right, not a privilege for a...2023-03-281h 24
Wonder WorkersWonderWorker 4: Marie Krebs, Head of People Experience @BuildARocketBoy - The Superpower of Asking QuestionsIn this episode of WonderWorkers, I'm talking to Marie Krebs. Marie has come a very long way. From working two jobs to being the Head of People Experience at Build a Rocket Boy to founding People Stories, Marie is an example of determination, perseverance, and enthusiasm. She set up the People Ops & Culture foundations at Learnerbly by growing the team from 10 to 60 people in 12 months during a global pandemic. As a side hustle, she founded People Stories, an independent community of people who are passionate about people's experience at work and about sharing their experiences and resources to supercharge...2023-03-1541 min
Wonder WorkersWonderWorker 3: Connor Hill, Founder of Inspire Circular - The Superpower of OptimismToday, I'm meeting with Connor Hill. He calls himself "The Tinder of the Circular Economy" as he connects startups with brands together to support them in building industry-leading circular strategies. Connor’s mission is to create a generation of circular changemakers and ensure that all waste is reborn. He is an inspiring leader and entrepreneur using optimism, positivity, and inspiration to drive change in the fashion industry. We invite you to Connor's vision of the future of fashion which is full of possibilities and innovative solutions to positively impact our experience on earth.In this ep...2023-03-011h 10
Wonder WorkersWonderWorker 2: Solène Anglaret, Founder of BeBeyondBorders - The Superpower of LoveToday, I'm meeting with Solène Anglaret. She is a leader and entrepreneur driven by the power of storytelling and having meaningful conversation on diversity, inclusion and belonging, and mental health. This episode is an invitation into her world, a world where she find innovative ways to impact our human experience.In this episode we talk about:👉 Her journey with mental health, self-love and belonging👉 The real meaning behind being a mental health advocate👉 The link between storytelling and mental health👉 Her mission and purpose with Be Beyond Borders, the...2023-02-151h 14
Wonder WorkersWonderWorker 1: Sabrine Assem, CEO and Founder of Untap TechToday’s episode is with Sabrine Assem. Her story is unbelievable. From building her first failed business to being now at the head of the successful creative and innovative venture called Untap, Sabrine's journey is full of learning and inspiration. In this episode we talk about:Her passion for entrepreneurship and how she found inspiration in Silicon Valley and working in the German Chamber of CommerceThe challenges and fulfillment that come with being an entrepreneurHow organizations should enable and empower employees to embrace innovationThe learnings she got from failing her first businessHer mission an...2023-02-0255 min
Wonder WorkersWonderWorkers Podcast with Laura Warnod PilotLaura Warnod is the founder of the Culture Cabinet, a workplace and social innovation agency serving the fashion industry. She believes that brands have lost “touch” with their workers and society creating a never-ending loop of frustration, disillusion, and negative impact on their customers. Her mission is to inspire, coach, and support fashion organizations on their journey to human-first leadership.Laura is a servant leader driven by the huge potential for the workplace, engagement, and social and environmental innovation and a passionate believer that we could do so by giving a voice and platform to those who...2023-02-0107 min
Toxic WorkplaceAntidote Episode: Finding Authenticity and [Re]Humanizing the Workplace - Interview with Laura Warnod of The Culture CabinetLaura Warnod, MSc, is a consultant and coach who is "re-humanizing" the workplace. Laura's personal story of resilience inspired her to leave her 9 to 5 job to become an entrepreneur and create her platform, The Culture Cabinet. Laura coaches people to embrace their true self, hone in on their resilience, and lead with authenticity within the workplace. Her goal as a cultural architect is to transform company cultures into environments that foster personal growth and bring purpose to our daily lives.Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theculturecabinet/Subsribe to Laura's YouTube channel: https...2022-05-0245 min