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Co-founder of amie wine and marketing guru Abbie Roden Sandbach joins Connie Nam to share how far perseverance can take you. Abbie explains how she made her own opportunities in social media, why networking was the key to her success and why she doesn’t care about university when it comes to hiring.  Plus, she shares small steps to elevate your brand, how she manages running multiple brands and how she avoids her phone during her morning routine. Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential, @drinkamie and @abbieroden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founder and CEO of Nails.INC, Thea Green, joins Connie Nam to reveal how she transformed the culture of nail treatments in the UK over 20 years ago.  Thea explains what nail salons were like in the late 90s, how she pitched to investors and why she thought about quitting by the hour. Plus, she shares how collaborations with Percy Pig came to be, how she overcame her ‘mum guilt’ and why it’s easy to overlook your wins.  Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential, @nailsinc and @theanailsinc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode of Unboxed, host Connie Nam is interviewed by her producer Charlie about how she took Astrid & Miyu from idea to cult brand. Connie explains how she spotted the gap in the market, if she ever considered a co-foudner and how she found her initial audience. Plus, she offers insightful advice for entrepreneurs: what the difference between an Angel and VC investor is, what questions to expect in pitch meetings and how to figure out your exit plan.  Got questions for Connie? Ask them here to be featured in our next AMA! Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential, @connienam and @astridandmiyu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lorna Luxe is one of Astrid & Miyu’s OG influencers and now she has 1.4 million followers and is the founder of her own brand LA SPACE. Connie Nam sits down with Lorna to discuss the steady yet meteoric growth she saw in the early days of influencing, how she wasn’t always the relatable creator she is today and her previous experience with a fast fashion edit that sold out in a day.  Plus, Lorna explains why she built LA Space’s brand before developing a single product, the stats she looks for when working with influencers and tips to elevate your work wardrobe.  Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential, @lornaluxe and @l_a_space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Tutchener Sharp shares how a traumatic event led to founding Scamp & Dude and the poignant mission that she is still working towards today.  Jo joins Connie Nam to discuss the near-death experience that led to her business, her advice for PR if you have zero budget and how the surprising transition from kidswear to womenswear occurred.  Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential, @scampanddude and @scampanddudejo This episode is sponsored by Payhawk. Schedule a demo using the link above and be sure to tell them you came from Astrid & Miyu podcast to receive 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode of Unboxed, Connie Nam is joined by Astrid & Miyu’s Chief Marketing Officer and her first-ever hire, Sarah Hrywnak, to reveal what the early days of the business were like.  Sarah shares the tumultuous times of interning in London, Connie shares the reasons she hired Sarah and they reminisce about working in Connie’s flat.  Sarah and Connie also discuss the challenges of being the first employee, they offer advice if you’re keen to join a start up and how to get your first hire right.  Plus, there’s an exclusive AMA with Connie (33:00), where she answers your questions about how she juggles motherhood and entrepreneurship, how to find investment and what she wishes she’d known when starting Astrid & Miyu.  Got questions for Connie? Ask them here to be featured in our next AMA! Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential, @connienam and @astridandmiyu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aimee Connolly, the founder and CEO of makeup brand Sculpted by Aimee, joins Connie Nam to share how she went from MUA to building a beauty empire. Aimee explains how she built a simple beauty brand during the heavy IG makeup era, how she manages the influencing side of her role and how she juggles it all.  Plus, Aimee describes the brand’s connections to South Korea, tips on how to find your perfect manufacturer and opening her first store out of Ireland.  Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential, @sculptedbyaimee and  aimeeconnolly_com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is an investor is really like? Connie Nam sits down with Matt Truman, founder of True Global, to find out if Dragon’s Den is more than a reality show.  Matt breaks down common industry jargon, reveals the key market opportunities for the next 20 years and the important traits a successful founder needs to have.  Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential and follow Matt on Linkedin. This episode is sponsored by Payhawk. Schedule a demo using the link above and be sure to tell them you came from Astrid & Miyu podcast to receive 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel writer and content creator Gina Jackson joins Connie Nam to share her expertise on influencing. As someone who has worked with influencers for huge fashion brands and is an influencer herself, Gina offers valuable insights whether you’re an aspiring influencer or you’re ready to use creators to promote your business.  Gina explains how influencing has changed over the years, why she made the bold decision to leave a secure full time job and gives a cutting example of how NOT to approach an influencer as a brand.  Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential and @ginagoesto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motivational speaker, author and founder of F*ck Being Humble, Stefanie Sword-Williams sits down with Connie Nam to explain why she turned her back on modesty.  Stefanie explains how she spotted her gap in the market, where the FBH slogan came from and how she couldn’t have timed going freelance worse when she quit her job in March 2020.  If you hate networking like Connie, Stefanie also offers some great advice, plus how to prep for a networking event and why her biggest mistake became her biggest benefit.  Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential and @fbeinghumble This episode is sponsored by Payhawk. Schedule a demo using the link above and be sure to tell them you came from Astrid & Miyu podcast to receive 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founder and CEO of fashion brand Saint and Sofia, Dessi Bell, joins Connie Nam for this week’s episode.  Dessi reflects on how her experience moving to the UK from Bulgaria as a teenager has informed her role as a business owner, why she prefers to give her team full freedom rather than micromanage and practical advice for working with your romantic partner.  Plus, she offers advice on how to crack the US market and teases the future of Saint and Sofia as they look to open their first ever physical store.  Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential and @saintandsofia This episode is sponsored by Payhawk. Schedule a demo using the link above and be sure to tell them you came from Astrid & Miyu podcast to receive 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From out of Natasha Thoma’s kitchen, Lockdown Liquor was born as a fun pandemic activity to share with friends; now their chic and stylish premium blended cocktails are in stores, bars and restaurants.  In this conversation with Connie Nam, Natasha explains how she was able to found her first business at 24, what it was like entering an industry she had no experience in and her advice for securing investment.  Plus, Natasha discusses how they’re giving back in tribute to their lockdown origin, how they’ve adapted from a consumer brand to selling into hospitality and how she finds working with her co-founder, who happens to be her husband.  Follow @unboxed_founderconfidential and @lockdownliquorco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.