From Serving Tables to Designing Homes For Icons With Vicky Charles

In this episode, Emma sits down with Vicky Charles, founder of Charles & Co. and former Global Head of Design at Soho House, to talk about what it really looks like to build a world-class career without a roadmap. Vicky built her enviable career without a title, a grand plan, or a design degree, but with curiosity, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to say yes. Vicky spent 20 years at Soho House, working her way up from waiting tables to masterminding some of the brand's most iconic properties — including Soho Farmhouse, The Ned, and Little Beach House Malibu. In 2016 she founded Charles & Co., which now has studios in New York, London, and Italy, has been listed on the AD100 since 2019, and has designed the homes of some of the most recognizable names in the world, including David and Victoria Beckham, Amal and George Clooney, Harry Styles, and Emma Stone. Together, they explore what it took to walk away from a 20-year career and start again at the kitchen table, how Vicky navigated the demands of motherhood during the busiest years of her professional life, and why she believes perspective is the most underrated leadership skill. This conversation is a reminder that you don't need a master plan — just momentum, the willingness to lean in, and the grounded belief that it's all going to be okay. In this episode, you'll learn: Why saying yes early — even to things you're not qualified for — is how careers are built What it really takes to leave something successful and start again How to build lasting trust with clients, teams, and high-profile names  How to balance ambition and motherhood without burning out Why worrying is a useless emotion — and what to do instead Work with Charles & Co: www.charlesandco.com Follow on Instagram: @charlesandcostudio Follow Emma on Instagram: @conscioussuccessco Work with Emma: https://www.conscioussuccessco.com/book-a-success-call