EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 29 MIN
Season 12, Episode 5: Emotional Baggage (with guest Kate Rand)
from Stressed But Well Dressed · host Dahlia Stroud
Dahlia is joined by Kate Rand, former CEO of Cocoon Club to discuss what it means to find the perfect handbag.Dahlia and Kate discuss the state of the nation in relation to luxury handbags and how costs have sky rocketed in the last few years dramatically changing the market. Kate explains the world of handbag rental via Cocoon and they discuss craftmanship, choice and the rise and fall of the 'it' bag.Kate reflects on her own journey working everywhere from Topshop to Threads Styling and how her confidence has shaped her style. The discussion includes a look into emotional baggage, an understanding of the sharing economy and why Kate Rand is an International scale-up and growth leader with a passion for creating safe spaces and developing future leaders. Kate holds an MBA at Warwick Business School, studied on a scholarship from the 30% Club for inspiring women in business. Kate has experience in M&A across industries, in particular in start up and growth stage businesses, building high performance leadership teams. She has won over 30 awards, including HR most influential and Mogul top 100 CHRO's.
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Dahlia is joined by Kate Rand, former CEO of Cocoon Club to discuss what it means to find the perfect handbag.Dahlia and Kate discuss the state of the nation in relation to luxury handbags and how costs have sky rocketed in the last few years dramatically changing the market. Kate explains the world of handbag rental via Cocoon and they discuss craftmanship, choice and the rise and fall of the 'it' bag.Kate reflects on her own journey working everywhere from Topshop to Threads Styling and how her confidence has shaped her style. The discussion includes a look into emotional baggage, an understanding of the sharing economy and why Kate Rand is an International scale-up and growth leader with a passion for creating safe spaces and developing future leaders. Kate holds an MBA at Warwick Business School, studied on a scholarship from the 30% Club for inspiring women in business. Kate has experience in M&A across industries, in particular in start up and growth stage businesses, building high performance leadership teams. She has won over 30 awards, including HR most influential and Mogul top 100 CHRO's.
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