EP84 Breaking the Mold: How Annabelle Built Her Career Across Continents

Annabelle shares her remarkable journey from shop floor assistant to global executive, revealing how she built her career across continents while staying true to her values and disrupting industry norms. • Started at Lush in 1998 on London's King's Road, rising through the ranks over 26 years • Learning to read financial accounts provided crucial insights for business strategy and market expansion • Moved to Hong Kong to revitalize the Lush business, demonstrating courage in international career moves ts about co-founder relationships and funding strategies • Delivered a TEDx talk on beauty industry disruption, celebrating brands that challenge conventional standards Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Annabelle's Background 00:10:00 Journey from Shop Floor to Leadership 00:20:00 Challenges in Leadership 00:30:00 Importance of Financial Literacy 00:40:00 Transition to Startup World 00:50:00 Evolving Business Landscape 01:00:00 Trailblazer Takeaway Tips 01:10:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Connect with Annabelle on LinkedIn and check out her TEDx talk on disrupting beauty industry norms. Find Annabelle : Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-baker/ TedX : https://youtu.be/iGIXPAtIyOw?si=NOMiTzmysVlqOdRQ Send us Comments & Feedback Listen : to the audio version Apple Spotify .Amazon Music Google Podcasts Watch and subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Thetrailblazersexperience Follow Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thetrailblazersexperience/