Women’s Empowerment Expert on Surprising New Approach to Success | Sharmadean Reid
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Show Notes:
Today, I sit down with Sharmadean Reid, a leader in the worlds of beauty, tech, and media.
With a 20-year career that includes launching an innovative salon as well as founding a beauty tech startup, Sharmadean has consistently broken barriers. She was the first black woman to raise £1 million in VC funding in the UK and was awarded an MBE in 2015 for her contributions to the beauty industry.
We discuss Sharmadean's remarkable journey, touching on self-worth, purpose, and the redefinition of success.
Sharmadean shares her experience balancing motherhood, relationships, and business, and we learn how she reflects on moving from seeking external validation to finding inner peace.
Her current projects include a series of essays about equity, and a TV show about female founders, continuing her work across women's power and ownership in business and life.
I hope that this also prompts you to reflect on your own path to living well and being well.
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Timecodes
00:00 Sharmadean's Journey: From Beauty Industry Pioneer to Author
02:45 Redefining Self-Worth: The Power of Boundaries and Self-Reflection
12:12 The Path to Purpose: Navigating Personal Growth and Business Success 18:02 Breaking Cycles: Confronting Intergenerational Trauma
22:01 Balancing Act: The Three B's - Boyfriend, Baby, and Business
27:33 Future Focus: Merging Economic Independence with Creativity
33:53 Rediscovering Passion: The Importance of Childhood Interests
41:13 Healing Journey: Exploring Various Methods of Self-Discovery
49:09 Mind-Body Connection: Bridging Science and Spirituality
54:12 Social Norms: Challenging Expectations and Embracing Authenticity
57:21 Beyond Achievements: Defining Self-Worth in a New Light
01:00:22 Living Well, Being Well: Freedom of Choice as the Ultimate Goal
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