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Sharmadean Reid MBE is a founder, writer and creative consultant who in her 20 year career has launched an innovation led salon, a beauty tech start up and now a media company. Sharmadean's amazing new book is out now. New Methods for Women is 49 powerful essays that offer new perspectives on life, work, self, friendships, parenthood, and relationships. Sharmadean interweaves the lessons she's learnt, with a diverse range of thinkers, ideas and stories that have informed her approach. There are countless books that tell women how to navigate the system as it is, but what women really need is to change the system to empower and support them: this book gives you the tools to do just that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's conversation is with Sharmadean Reid, the founder, writer and creative consultant who started off in fashion before becoming a figurehead for women in business around the world. Originally from Wolverhampton, Sharmadean moved to London to study at Central Saint Martins. There, she began working with Nicola Formichetti, aka. Lady Gaga's stylist, and consulting for clients like Nike. She then founded an innovation-led salon called WAH nails - the coolest place to hang out in the 2010s. After closing the salon in 2015, she created a groundbreaking beauty startup, Beautystack, which evolved into The Stack World, a media company and global community for mission driven women. This year, she distilled her learnings into her first book, ‘New Methods for Women', and is currently working on a scripted TV show about female founders.Click here to see pictures of Sharmadean's chosen pieces, and subscribe for more Threads of Conversation. Get full access to Threads of Conversation at threadsofconversation.substack.com/subscribe

Sharmadean Reid MBE is an entrepreneur and passionate advocate for female empowerment. Having navigated the male-dominated world of business and venture capital, Sharmadean is dedicated to unmasking and deconstructing patriarchal barriers to female success. In this episode, we discuss financial empowerment, her experience as a female entrepreneur and what it means to have a supportive network around you. Sharmadean also shares insights from her latest book, New Methods for Women. Drawing on the wisdom of sources from business books to neuroscience to mythology, she has created her own unique methods to help women live purposeful and empowered lives. In 2018, Sharmadean became one of the only black women in the UK to raise over £1 million in seed funding for her beauty-booking app, BeautyStack. But Sharmadean believes that even if she has won, it doesn't mean the work is done for everyone. Success is not about praise or accolades, but about acknowledgement - knowing that her work has made a difference to even one woman's life. Sharmadean's insights are crucial for understanding the challenges we face and what can be done to build a better, fairer future for everyone.  Book for Emmeline Recommendation: Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger https://www.amazon.co.uk/Franny-Zooey-J-D-Salinger/dp/0241950449

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. We explore: Sharmadean's Journey: From Beauty Industry Pioneer to Author (00:00)Redefining Self-Worth: The Power of Boundaries and Self-Reflection (02:45)The Path to Purpose: Navigating Personal Growth and Business Success (12:12)Breaking Cycles: Confronting Intergenerational Trauma (18:02)Balancing Act: The Three B's - Boyfriend, Baby, and Business (22:01)Future Focus: Merging Economic Independence with Creativity (27:33)Rediscovering Passion: The Importance of Childhood Interests (33:53)Healing Journey: Exploring Various Methods of Self-Discovery (41:13)Mind-Body Connection: Bridging Science and Spirituality (49:09)Social Norms: Challenging Expectations and Embracing Authenticity (54:12)Beyond Achievements: Defining Self-Worth in a New Light (57:21)Living Well, Being Well: Freedom of Choice as the Ultimate Goal (01:00:22)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.Sarah Ann***If you enjoyed this episode you might also like:Mo Gawdat: How To Transform Stress Into Successhttps://youtu.be/5THJeXv5X7s?si=Xvc7BIxEccGBzY9fDr. Shefali: How To Break FREE From The Self-Awareness TRAPhttps://youtu.be/k_9oQBSE4uU?si=ZslZKEPPNgfBeCR1Simon Sinek: How to Be a Better Friend and Why It Mattershttps://youtu.be/3JCjOQv9Y5EUnleash Your Success Potential: Empower Yourself With Focus & Productivity Expert Shane Parrishhttps://youtu.be/T32AJw4TvVI?si=3WjQpRRwLAq7C8PC***Thank you to my wonderful sponsors!BON CHARGE | Science-backed beauty, wellness and recovery products.Use code LIVEWELL for 15% off.OptimallyMe | Personalised insights for optimal health.Use code LWBW20 for 20% off.Squarespace | A website makes it real.Get a free trial and use code LIVEWELL for 10% off your first website or domain purchase.***Join my inner circle: https://sarahannmacklin.com/members-hub-subscribeUnlock Stress-Busting Recipes: Get My Top 5 Mood-Boosting Meals Now!

Feeling like the system's rigged against you? Join us as Sharmadean Reid MBE, founder of The Stack and author of "New Methods for Women," dismantles that narrative. In this episode, we explore Sharmadean's journey of overcoming societal barriers, navigating limited resources, and redefining success on her own terms. Discover how she balanced creative and spiritual growth with financial empowerment, all while building wealth and escaping a scarcity mindset. This is an episode packed with practical tools to challenge limitations and create a richer, more fulfilling life.Connect with Sharmadean:Sharmadean Reid MBE is a founder, writer and creative consultant who in her 20 year career has launched an innovation led salon, a beauty tech start up and now a media company. Her work explores women's power, equity and ownership.She is currently working a series of essays on the theme of EQUITY and a scripted TV show about female founders. In 2015 Sharmadean was awarded an MBE from HRH Queen Elizabeth.Her first book, New Methods For Women is published in June 2024 by Penguin Random House.BUY SHARMADEAN'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Methods-Women-Perspective-Relationships/dp/0241461758Sharmadean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharmadeanreid/BUY THE THIRD PERSPECTIVE NOW(also available at Waterstones, Barnes & Nobles and all major bookstores and independents - check for international delivery)If you found this valuable - be sure to follow, RATE, subscribe, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this podcast with your pals, family, and community - let's not withhold transformation from each other.⁣⁣⁣⁣You can also connect with me directly over on Instagram, I'd love to continue the conversation with you - @africabrooke or you can email me at hello@africabrooke.com with the subject line 'Beyond the Self'. I can't wait to hear from you!⁣⁣⁣⁣PLEASE NOTE: I do not give advice in DM's, emails, or comments, but I'd love to hear your feedback and know what your lightbulb moments or breakthroughs were. It also lights me up when you tag me in the screenshots of you listening, do continue!

Sharmadean Reid MBE is a founder, writer and creative consultant who in her 20 year career has launched an innovation led salon, a beauty tech start up and now a media company. Sharmadean's amazing new book is out now. New Methods for Women is 49 powerful essays that offer new perspectives on life, work, self, friendships, parenthood, and relationships. Sharmadean interweaves the lessons she's learnt, with a diverse range of thinkers, ideas and stories that have informed her approach. There are countless books that tell women how to navigate the system as it is, but what women really need is to change the system to empower and support them: this book gives you the tools to do just that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's live recording of the podcast Emma's joined by the founder of The Stack World, Sharmadean Reid, ahead of the publication of her new book, New Methods for Women. True to form, this book is the culmination of everything Sharmadean's learned from over 10 years of healing and self-development work, laying out her tried and tested approaches to dealing with all of the most important things in life. From setting boundaries to defining what you want in life, to questioning and rewriting the stories you tell yourself about yourself, it is rich with insights and learnings.  The topic of sex and relationships is not one Sharmadean has ever talked about publicly before, so think of this conversation as a mega exclusive as we hear her explain how we can apply the methods laid out in her new book to the way we think about, and approach, sex and dating. You can purchase tickets to the event here. And subscribe to the Sex Talks Substack here.

Today's guest is Sharmadean Reid MBE, a serial founder and author. Sharmadean grew up in Wolverhampton, surrounded by strong female influences before she went to London to study at Central St Martins. She then became a successful stylist and creative consultant before starting her first business at 25 -  WAH nails – a pioneering nail salon in East London.  Despite wanting to quit after six months, she celebrated the shop's ten year anniversary before closing it down and launching Beautystack - a beauty tech startup (with outside funding) and, following Covid which hit the beauty industry hard,  she is now founder and CEO of The Stack World– a global media platform and community for women.In this conversation, Sharmadean talks me through her life and career journey from the curious young girl in Wolverhampton with high aspirations to the powerful business woman she became, her likes and dislikes about being a founder in a male-dominated world, the lessons she has taken from her businesses to life, and her new book, New Methods for Women: A Manifesto for Independence– a book which I consider to be the new bible for women.Like her book, this conversation will no doubt uplift women everywhere. Because Sharmadean gives us the playbook for how to succeed... on our own terms.Enjoy! Sharmadean Instagram / The Stack WorldNew Methods for Women: A Manifesto for IndependenceDanielle Twitter / Instagram / Newsletter

Join myself and Sharmadean Reid, the powerhouse behind the Stack World and author of "New Methods for Women." Our conversation is exploring her book, which is set to hit the shelves on June 27, 2024.  It is a toolkit for women to craft their futures, drawing on insights from her own experiences and transformation together with observations from the world, her large community and studying the work of others.Sharmadean offers a compelling perspective on the echoes of intergenerational experiences, the delicate balance between vulnerability and self-sufficiency, particularly for millennial women, and the profound impact of our attachment styles on the journey towards healing. And when it comes to the art of communication, her wisdom sheds light on cultural narratives and discerning fact from opinion, providing a different way to really consider how we all speak and use our words.Finally, let's not forget the influence of myths on gender equity and societal norms. Sharmadean invites us to reimagine these stories. To continue the conversation and become part of this much bigger conversation, you can follow Sharmadean on Instagram HEREIf you've enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and subscribe! And if you want to learn more from me, come and say hello on Instagram @thecompletioncoach or via email at wendy@thecompletioncoach.co.uk or find out more about working with me on my website, thecompletioncoach.co.uk.

“The thing I love a lot about startups, it's like a personal self-development course at a rapid rate.” For our final episode in our Replay series, we're joined by Sharmadean Reid MBE, Founder of The Stack World, a platform for the women's creator economy to buy and sell from each other.  In this candid episode, we chat about Sharmadean's Founder journey from a nail salon to a global mecca for aspiring entrepreneurs, and ultimately starting The Stack World.  We discuss the lessons she learned, the mistakes she's made and her vision for the future, including:  ➡️ How her childhood and education influenced her career [03:52] ➡️ The start of her Founder journey, opening her first nail salon [06:27] ➡️ First time challenges of a startup Founder [10:14] ➡️ The problem with saying yes to everything [11:01] ➡️ Reflections on her time at WAH London [12:14] ➡️ The beauty of failing fast [14:26] ➡️ Business trauma: the realities of starting a second venture [15:48] ➡️ A closer look at VC backed startups [17:54] ➡️ Leadership evolution: being a magpie of information [19:20] ➡️ The core reason for friction in the workplace [20:20] ➡️ Navigating a new business amidst the COVID pandemic [22:42] ➡️ How the pandemic affected women in the workplace [26:36] ➡️ The Stack World: Creating a network of mission-driven women [28:18] ➡️ Gender equality and representation across industries [30:57] ➡️ Finding the balance in mentorship [32:59] ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Connect with Sharmadean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharmadeanreid/ ➡️ Find out more about The Stack World: https://www.thestack.world/  ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️ Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm

In this episode, Sharmadean sits down with Laura Weir, Creative Director of Selfridges, London. With a remarkable career journey that includes senior editorial roles at British Vogue, The Sunday Times, and Editor in Chief at ES Magazine, Laura shares her insights on navigating rejection, relishing career highs, and executing the pivotal move to the executive realm. She also shares the experience of getting the best of both worlds by being able to work in the vibrant city of London while enjoying the serene lifestyle of Brighton.Want more? Executive Realness is a community as well as a podcast and you can join us for live recordings and watch the past video interviews here: https://bit.ly/MoreExecutiveRealnessAre you a woman who wants to lead? Find out more about The Stack community here: https://bit.ly/thestackworldExecutive Realness is brought to you by The Stack World, a new media company for women at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Y TREE's Harriet Johnston is joined by two trailblazing women, Sharmadean Reid and Debbie Wosskow, for a conversation about their journeys as entrepreneurs and working mothers. What more needs to be done to support female entrepreneurs – and women more broadly – to ensure combining work and motherhood isn't financially punitive? What can the entrepreneurial community do to ensure more female founders receive financial backing? And, why is investing in women simply good business? Sharmadean and Debbie have tirelessly campaigned around these questions, and they're issues we're constantly focused on at Y TREE too, with 60 per cent of the UK's wealth is set to be female by 2025. Success means recognising female founders as the business opportunity they are.  The Futureverse is brought to you by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Y TREE. For more information visit y-tree.com/futureverse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Y TREE's Harriet Johnston is joined by two trailblazing women, Sharmadean Reid and Debbie Wosskow, for a conversation about their journeys as entrepreneurs and working mothers. What more needs to be done to support female entrepreneurs – and women more broadly – to ensure combining work and motherhood isn't financially punitive? What can the entrepreneurial community do to ensure more female founders receive financial backing? And, why is investing in women simply good business? Sharmadean and Debbie have tirelessly campaigned around these questions, and they are issues that we are constantly focused on at Y TREE too, with 60 per cent of the UK's wealth is set to be female by 2025. Success means recognising female founders as the business opportunity they are.  The Futureverse is brought to you by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Y TREE. The past is in your head. The future is in your hands. For more information visit y-tree.com/futureverse  #financialfreedom #financialrisk #personalfinance #transparency #success #meaning #fulfillment  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining our host Angellica Bell is none other than Sharmadean Reid - entrepreneurial powerhouse, founder of WAH Nails and more recently, TheStack.World. Sharmadean's mission is to level the playing field for women, both in business and beyond. If you're looking to create a business that empowers others, listen in.Follow The Stack World:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thestack.world/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestackworld/ Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of NatWest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great businesses often look a lot like social movements.  Sharmadean Reid knows this from experience—she has combined technology and culture to create multiple businesses around strong communities. She started her first business at 24, creating a nail salon that changed the beauty industry. Now she runs a media network for the next generation of women in power.  This is…A Bit of Optimism.For more on Sharmadean and her work, check out:https://thestack.worldhttps://sharmadeanreid.com

Sharmadean Reid is the founder and CEO of The Stack World, a technology platform and community for women that works to move the needle on gender equality by increasing the global GDP of the women's economy.Sharmadean shares her journey from studying at Central Saint Martins to founding and then launching The Stack World. She discusses her love for media and magazines, her experience working with renowned fashion designers and later launching a wildly successful beauty company. She also discusses her frustration with the lack of technological solutions in the beauty industry, and how that inspired her to launch The Stack World and its mission to bridge the gap between lifestyle content, and business and financial content, for women.Find Sharmadean on The Stack World, but you can also follow her on Instagram @sharmadeanreid.About UmindiUmindi Francis is the CEO and founder of the award-winning global brand consulting firm UFCG. She has led strategy and marketing for some of the world's leading brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Bumble. Over the years, she has worked with celebrities and numerous brands, ranging from The New York Times to the United States Institute of Peace, as a business strategy adviser. Umindi has been featured in a number of publications, including Time, New York, and Vogue, and is the recipient of a United States Congressional Recognition for Business Achievement. Follow Umindi on Instagram @Umindi360 and on Linkedin here. Follow the podcast on Instagram @whatsnextwithumindi.

This week Holly speaks with Sharmadean Reid MBE, founder of The Stack World, a revolutionary media platform that enables mission-driven women to make meaningful connections and move the needle on gender equality.   A serial entrepreneur and mother, Sharmadean is known for her impact on culture and women's empowerment with the aim of helping women achieve a higher purpose and a stronger economic status.  In this conversation Sharmadean shares the impact her own culture and upbringing had on her view of the world, the impact raising money had on her confidence as well as how cultural relevance, the world news agenda, and her own ideas created a fertile ground from which to launch her ideas. It's a vision of equal opportunities and a fair future for all — and one in which the community-led Stack World plays a pivotal role in pushing the boundaries for all women in the post-pandemic world. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to hear Holly's talk with Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley — Technology Pioneer, Businesswoman and Philanthropist, about the magnitude of what can be achieved when you refuse to settle.  Plus for more unfiltered insight, subscribe to Holly's weekly newsletters on our website, where she shares small business inspiration of all kinds, exclusive nuggets of wisdom from her and her guests, plus offers, creative ideas and topical, 'ungoogleable' business advice. 

In this weeks podcast you can hear Sarah in conversation with Sharmadean Reid, MBE, founder of The Stack World. Sharmadean shares her perspective and practical advice on networking, and explores the power of creating connections by asking curious questions. Together they also discuss the difference between networking and community and why friendship is fundamental part of our careers. More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:1. Download our Squiggly Careers PodBook: https://rb.gy/orb0n5 2. Sign-up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools https://rb.gy/2xyo8i3. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You' https://www.amazingif.com/books/If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharmadean Reid MBE is a leading entrepreneur and beauty visionary on a mission to digitally connect like-minded females. She is the founder of The Stack World, an exclusive platform for female founders, leaders and entrepreneurs to connect and share experiences.Sharmadean is a serial entrepreneur with three impressive startups. Before launching The Stack, Shamadean first took the beauty industry by storm with her business WAH Nails, which featured in collaborations with global brands including Nike and Marc Jacobs. A beauty enthusiast at heart, Sharmadean also developed 'Beautystack' - a booking platform for beauty professionals to gain clients and show off their unique style.Expanding her life-long mission for female-driven empowerment Sharmadean then launched the Stack to connect like-minded women. With gender equality and female entrepreneurship at its core, Sharmadean started The Stack to provide exclusive business opportunities, education and networking for business-minded women at the cost of just a small monthly fee. Sharmadean stands up for all females and has also expressed her concern over the lack of diversity in investment funding, among just 1 of 10 female founders to receive venture capital funding in the UK in the past decade.Topics:- Founding the trendiest nail bar in London WAH Nails- The story of BeautyStack and the jump to tech.- The Stack World: the exclusively female portal for business- How the odds are stacked against female founders in business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phoebe speaks to her longtime friend Sharmadean Reid - founder and CEO of The Stack (and previously, WAH Nails) - about her evolving approach to feminism, selfhood, and personal finance. They also discuss Sharmadean's life-long love of reading, and her forthcoming book 'New Methods For Women: A Manifesto for Economic Independence', in which Sharmadean distills "ancient teachings, the wisdom of her favourite authors, and her own experiences with business, leadership and as a co-parenting mother into 10 of the most valuable life lessons." An accompanying reading list for this episode can be found at public-library.online

From the age of 10 Sharmadean knew what she wanted to be when she grew up: a woman who was in charge of her own destiny. Fast forward 20 years and now as a seasoned businesswoman and founder of the wildly successful female networking platform, The Stack World, Sharmadean has not only found her calling, she's helping thousands of women to find theirs. In this episode we look at the rise of one of Britain's most inspirational black female entrepreneurs: from the runaway success of her WAH nail salons to the conception of beauty booking platform Beautystack, to the inexorable rise of The Stack World; Sharmadean is on a crusade to raise all women up to higher ground. 

Chris Hirst, Global CEO of advertising group Havas Creative, cuts through the bullshit and gets to the heart of modern leadership in this straight-talking podcast brought to you by Intelligence Squared.  In this episode, Christ Hirst speaks to Sharmadean Reid, founder of The Stack World. After graduating from Central Saint Martins and working as a brand consultant for Nike and Asos, Sharmadean founded WAH Nails in 2009, which changed the landscape of the beauty industry with its innovative brand and salon spaces. In 2018, to launch her second business, BeautyStack, Sharmadean raised nearly £4 million in funding, making her one of only 10 Black female entrepreneurs to raise that level of venture capital. Most recently, in 2021, Sharmadean launched her newest venture, The Stack World - a networking community for like-minded and mission-driven women. All the while, she has been consistently documenting her journey and her experience as well as organising business events for young female entrepreneurs. She was awarded an MBE in 2015.  If you enjoyed this podcast please let us know what you think by rating and reviewing No Bullsh*t Leadership on Apple Podcasts. For updates on the series follow @intelligence2 and @chrishirst on Twitter.  Producer & Editor: Bella Soames;  Technical Support: Mark Roberts.  Chris Hirst is author of the award-winning book No Bulls*ht Leadership: Why the World Needs More Everyday Leaders and Why That Leader Is You.  Podnotes:  00:00 Intro  01:44 Growing up in Wolverhampton  05:55 Your biggest influence growing up  08:10 Choosing the degree you were going to study when you were 12  10:30 Being a fantasist, and being able to execute on ideas  12:41 Changing attitude to work: working to maintain, not working to constantly progress  14:24 Implications of this changing attitude to work  16:51 Are we in an age of entrepreneurship?  18:11 Are humans always naturally trying to improve their condition?  19:21 The conflict between being an entrepreneur and maintaining time for yourself  20:45 The satisfaction that comes from running your own business 23:14 How your leadership style has evolved  25:56 Why you do an annual list of things that have gone wrong for you, and why you choose to share it  31:01 Advice for those who have a business idea but don't know how to make it a reality  32:20 The best piece of advice you've ever been given  33:23 What's next?   Connect with Chris Hirst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishirst/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrishirst and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishirst_leadership/   Watch exclusive content and original videos from Chris Hirst on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNC4qT90ArKOuKV8B0LWTWA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I had a pinch me moment speaking to the iconic businesswoman Sharmadean Reid! Fun story, when I was working for a start up brand, I actually packaged up a PR gift to send to Sharmadean in the hope that she would wear it (she did of course!) and then fast forward 4 years I'm interviewing her for the podcast & collaborating with her on The Stack World!   The Stack World is for the entrepreneurial community of innovators and changemakers. With five distinct content pillars - BEAUTY / WELLNESS / BUSINESS / CULTURE / SOCIETY, The Stack is about achieving higher ground and higher purpose through knowledge sharing. They're creating spaces for intelligent, ambitious mission driven women who see themselves as infinite learners.   Sharmadean talks us through her career which spans from a brand consultant and fashion stylist for Nike & Asos to launching WAH, a hip hop magazine for girls in 2006 which then evolved into the WAH Nail Salon. She was actually awarded an MBE from HRH Queen in 2015 for services to Beauty and Women!   Just before Christmas, I received a message from Rhea (actually a previous guest on the podcast!) who now works at The Stack World telling me she had an exciting opportunity for me & it was to create a membership club in collaboration with The Stack World for people who are early on in their journey to becoming a fashion brand owner! Sharmadean's values align so closely with my own to help creatives make more money so it was an immediate YASSSS! The Fashion Brand Clinic is an accessible way to work with me when you're still in the early stages & budget might be tight! You can absorb as much information as possible & learn from my 15 years of industry experience & apply it to your business! Every Thursday I host something called Thursday Therapy & you can ask me anything that's playing on your mind! Plus I host monthly live workshops exclusive to club members, share retail news, industry insights & trend information! If that wasn't enough you also join a cool micro community (away from social media) of other fashion creatives who know exactly what you're going through :) You can join the club in 3 simple steps : 1. Download The Stack World App (link in the show notes) 2. Create a free profile 3. Search The Fashion Brand Clinic & join! In this episode we discuss : Sharmadean's impressive career in beauty, wellness & technology Building The Stack World through the pandemic Finding your place within a competitive industry   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Sharmadean Reid (@sharmadeanreid) • Instagram photos and videos   JOIN are you in the early stages of launching or building your fashion business & looking for some support & guidance? Join The Fashion Brand Clinic here!     LISTEN You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!   contact me If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

Sharmadean Reid is the Founder and CEO of The Stack World — a platform that helps women monetise their communities, and equip women with the tools they need to excel in their field.As one of the 10 Black female entrepreneurs in the UK this past decade who's raised venture capital, Sharmadean is undeniably a force to be reckoned with. Committed to her personal values and helping women reach their full potential, she is the prime example of someone who is amazing at bringing her ideas into action. Today on The Wallet: 1. Sharmadean talks about how she came to be conscious of the many obstacles that women face in trying to reach their full potential, how this inspired her to create The Stack World, and the importance of aligning her personal values with the company's culture. 2. Running a tech business isn't easy, but Sharmadean says that she's learned a huge amount in the process, so she shares her experience of fundraising and being a founder in general.3. Growing up, Sharmadean didn't have a sense of financial security, which impacted her money mindset in adulthood. Sharmadean tells us about the work she's put in to make a shift in her relationship with money. You can follow and connect with Sharmadean at:Website: https://thestack.world/ Instagram: @sharmadeanreid Twitter: @sharmadeanreidResources mentioned in the episode:Book recommendation: Of Human Freedom by EpictetusPre-order Sharmadean's book (out Feb 2023): New Methods for Women: A Fresh Perspective on Life, Work and RelationshipsHow London's Property Boom Left Black Britons With Nothing (Bloomberg) Building Black Generational Wealth (The Stack)Our podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I'm Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod. We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and mic at the ready and follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at podcast@vestpod.com.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Females make up for 51% of the world, and over 70% of the buying power, but when it comes to investment they get stiffed despite getting better returns. Not only does Sharmadean Reid love a good car meeting, but she's also CEO of Beautystack and understands funding, founding and females. It's time to talk about female empowerment and how we get more female entrepreneurs into the ecosystem to shake more up. Tune in for an inspiring talk and find out where the power really lays when it comes to women doing business.ABOUT SHARMADEAN (@sharmadeanreid)Brand consultant and fashion stylist for Nike, Asos and Arena Homme + is where Sharmadean started out, but it wasn't long before she founded WAH Nails as a side project which worked with huge chains including creating a line for Walgreens Boots Alliance. Now MBE, Sharmadean Reid runs Beautystack and utilises top technology to help people realise their beauty dreams. In 2021, Sharmadean launched The Stack World; the ecosystem for women to women services using content and conversations to drive commerce and there's a lot more to come too.Find out more about Sharmadean over at sharmadeanreid.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm interviewing one of my best friend's and one of the most inspiring, fantastic, pioneering woman on the planet. Sharmadean Reid is a serial entrepreneur, author, international speaker and most recently the founder and CEO of The Stack World. If you are not a member yet, I highly recommend downloading The Stack, signing up and having a look. It's full of meet ups, talks and now clubs to connect with other like-minded women and experience some mind-blowing events. Her mission is to create economic and social empowerment for women through technology and media. She began her entrepreneurial journey with WAH nails that changed the beauty world forever and her next company is set to do the same thing by establishing a strong female community.Just a quick note before we start, this is one of the first live podcasts I've recorded so sometimes the sound quality is slightly challenged. Please bear with us if you hear some unfamiliar noises or interruptions!I recorded this live podcast at a very special event, The Fragrance Shop's House of Happy event. The event has been set up to celebrate World Smile Day and I'm thrilled to be supporting them today. Find more information on Sharmadean and The Stack:Instagram: @sharmadeanreidWebsite: https://sharmadeanreid.com/ Sign up to The Stack: https://thestack.world/ ***The Not Perfect Podcast is proud to be sponsored by one of the world's highest quality CBD brands, Platinum from Columbia Care. Their mission is to improve lives by setting the standard for professionalism, quality, care, compassion, and innovation in cannabis-derived products.Platinum CBD from Columbia Care are plant-based to be gentle on your body, and use only the highest quality broad spectrum CBD. The products are also organic, non-GMO, THC-free and tested by independent laboratories to ensure quality and safety. Head to their website https://col-care.uk/ and take advantage of the mega 20% discount they have given us by using the code NOTPERFECT20

To kick off Series 6 of our 40 Minute Mentor podcast, we're joined by serial entrepreneur and Founder of The Stack World, Sharmadean Reid MBE. From WAH London – a nail salon that mushroomed into a global mecca for aspiring entrepreneurs – to her latest venture, The Stack World, which combines leading editorial and beauty content with a marketplace for mission-driven women, Sharmadean has always placed female empowerment at the forefront of her work. In today's episode, Sharmadean speaks candidly about taking her first steps into entrepreneurialism at a time when there wasn't a well-trodden path guiding digital Startups, and the many lessons she learned along the way, including: - The importance of having a definite plan when you launch a business, and not falling into the trap of saying yes to everything. - Why it's so crucial to remove your ego from your work and focus on your business' success. - And how, despite the shift in the right direction, we're still a long way off from achieving gender equality in business and beyond. It's not every day you get the opportunity to speak to someone so humble and honest about the reality of launching your own business. That's why we can't wait for you to listen to this episode. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or someone driven to move the equality lever, we know you'll get so much valuable insights from Sharmadean in this episode. And a special thank you to our sponsors for this Series - Chipper Cash. The team have been on an incredible journey, having launched their borderless way to send money across Africa and beyond, in 8 countries so far and are widely considered to be Africa's most valuable Startup. To find out more, head over to their website, or tune into our 40 Minute Mentor episode with their Co-Founder and CEO, Ham Serunjogi. Enjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your feedback on this episode, so please feel free to get in touch at james@jbmc.co.uk or leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm If you want to find out more about Sharmadean, take a look at her LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharmadeanreid/ If you want to find out more about The Stack World, head over to – https://www.thestack.world/

This week, Life...On Our Terms host Gemma Cairney is talking to Sharmadean Reid, founder of the digital beauty and wellness platform Beautystack. From Beautystack, to WAH Nails and Future Girl Corp, Sharmadean has made it her goal to empower and connect both customers and professionals with the use of technology. In this episode, Gemma asks Sharmadean about starting a business from scratch, the ability to reskill and how self-confidence can come from the knowledge we gain.Gemma is later joined by Daniel, a student with The Open University and a junior network engineer who is studying Computing & IT. Together, the two discuss the sense of community at The Open University and the importance of flexibility as part of achieving your ambition.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have abundance consciousness? Estelle Bingham joins WAH Nails founder and entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid MBE at her Beautystack offices in London to discuss empowering women, walking in the forest and connecting with your inner child. Sharmadean talks about her life-long quest for knowledge, her ancestral home of Jamaica and Lord of the Rings. #talkinglpc @sharmadeanreid @estelle.bingham www.estellebingham.com

Welcome to Hyper Curious, a place where we celebrate making change happen by following your curiosity. If you want to learn how leaders in multiple industries, including authors, founders and artists got to where they are, this is the podcast for you. In this inaugural episode we meet serial entrepreneur and founder of Beautystack, Sharmadean Reid MBE. Sharmadean is the perfect example of why you don’t have to be a specialist at something in order to be hugely successful. Key takeaways: From individual contributor to business leader to serial entrepreneur How to balance the needs of the business vs her own needs The undue pressures women put on themselves Embrace being a generalist and a collector of interests Why she’s decided to commit to Beautystack for 10 years Why educational resources should be more gender equal The importance of writing your own narrative and finding a game you can win

As you all know we have been focused the majority of the year on building the community through meet up events. This Live podcast featuring special guest Sharmadean Reid MBE, is the start of our program of streamable podcasts featuring key women in the creative sector. If you want to get inspired by the top CEO that Sharmadean is, get those head phones in and press play! Focused on her entrepreneurial journey and development of her tech brand, app and community BEAUTYSTACK. PLUS a special addition of the LIVE Q&A questions, enjoy babes!

You’ll likely already be familiar with beauty and tech entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid, who made her name within the beauty industry through WAH, the nail salon and beauty brand that kicked off the nail art trend globally, and went on to shape beauty and girl culture around the world. A serial entrepreneur, Sharmadean has now turned her hand to the tech world with Beautystack, and on this episode she shares what she’s learned about building culturally influential brands and businesses over the years, touching on everything from social media strategy and trend forecasting, to raising investment and managing your company finances. Follow Sharmadean (@sharmadeanreid) and Beautystack (@beautystack).   For more career-related ideas and advice, join the Women Who community by signing up at www.womenwho.co, or follow @oteghauwagba and @womenwho on Instagram and Twitter.

Sharmadean Reid MBE is a British Jamaican entrepreneur. She is the founder of WAH Nails and Beautystack and an advocate for female empowerment. Sharmadean has never met her father, despite growing up in the same city as he lives, Wolverhampton.

  I may have known Sharmadean for a while but that doesn't mean I'm not flabbergasted by her selfless, raw and boundary-pushing talents every time I meet her. As the founder of Wah Nails and Beautystack, Sharmadean is no stranger to business and changing the world through tech. This conversation blew me away, not least because I found out just how much this phenomenal woman has achieved for herself and for all women just by being passionate and determined in her path. If you're looking to set up your side hustle, your full hustle or just get inspired, then listen to this episode and learn from one of the best.   Sign up to Sharmadean's newsletter here: https://beautystack.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=74bd9d4dd8d939f06f97615f8&id=1a785863bc   Check out: http://www.futuregirlcorp.com/   To find out more about Gurls Talk or to send us your artwork, poetry or anything you want to share, visit www.gurlstalk.com or find us on Instagram @GurlsTalk.

Does the beauty industry fuel insecurity and undermine a woman's choice to look how she wants? Kim Chakanetsa brings together two beauty entrepreneurs from Singapore and the UK who say they have lifted women up. Sharmadean Reid is a British Jamaican entrepreneur who founded WAH Nails, which she believes changed the beauty landscape with its millennial voice, feminist attitude and innovative salon space. Sharmadean went on to create FutureGirlCorp, workshops aimed at young businesswomen, and has now launched Beauty Stack. She says the beauty industry is perceived as women's work and is therefore undervalued. Pauline Ng is a Singaporean entrepreneur who founded a skincare spa business in 2009 with her mum. Porcelain has grown into an award-winning beauty chain with four spas, a staff of 60, and a line of popular skincare products. Pauline says that in Singapore there are a lot of opportunities for women in the beauty industry, even if the big multinational beauty companies are still mainly run by men. (L) Image and credit: Pauline Ng (R) Image and credit: Sharmadean Reid Producer: Sarah Crawley

Sharmadean Reid founded WAH Nails as a side project in 2009 – now it is a huge global well-known business.In this episode I chat to Sharmadean about productivity and distraction. She has a brilliant Guardian column called Bossing It where she answers modern work questions.She wrote two WAH nails books, delivered global pop up nail salons for 100s of brands, created a product line with Walgreen Boots Alliance and was awarded an MBE for services to Beauty.So now she is building a new way to book beauty online with her new company Beauty Stack.We talk about what she’d learned from starting businesses. Sharmadean’s also working on a new campaign with NatWest which is all about helping small businesses be the best they can be. A big focus is on helping small businesses do more with less and improve their productivity through the NatWest Productivity Blueprint.The medium article I reference in the opening section of the interview is called “Growing Up Too Fast — Or Why I Closed WAH Nails Topshop”.Soundbites I love from this episode:“Why not write a completely new rule for how we determine success?”“Create your own pic ‘n’ mix from other people’s successful bios”“You can’t copy someone else’s path”“Being productive doesn’t mean being chained your desk the whole time.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 8 of #WEARYOURDREAMS, hosted by Alice Oluyitan and featuring inspirational conversations with girls in business. This week, Alice has a chat with Sharmadean Reid, a London-based Creative Consultant & Stylist, and Founder of the ultra trendy business, WAH nails. Sharmadean is passionate about beauty, art and technology, and this is reflected in her self-made business! The visually creative and psychedelic nature of WAH nails reflects all things Sharmadean, including her taste in fashion and her personality! As a female entrepreneur, she has stayed true to her brand, and is the definition of a #girlboss! Here’s what we learned from Sharmadean: Before creating her own... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to episode 24 of My Big Idea, an ASOS podcast. Sharmadean Reid began WAH in 2005 as a little London-based fanzine about girls in hip-hop, which grew into a nail art empire praised by Vogue, Grazia, The New York Times, The Independant and countless other sources. Sharmadean had been working as a trend consultant since graduating from Central St Martins and instantly jumped at the idea to create WAH Nails in London's East End, Dalston. As WAH grew the company began to do shows at London Fashion Week, parties for huge brands such as Nike, Marc Jacobs and Diesel and had a successful week-long pop up salon in Selfridges. Since then, Sharmadean has been featured in Vogue as a part of the 'New Generation' and has opened a shop in Topshop, Oxford Circus. Following the brand's success, WAH has gained a cult following including the singer Lily Allen, and continues to grow steadily while staying true to WAH's roots. Asos Editor Danielle Radojcin talks to Sharmadean about brand's growth, including... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.