A few weeks ago I had the honour of being contacted by Emma Tattersall and Phoebe Muchmore from Ladies Who Launch wanted to spotlight me! LWL was created in early 2017 by Emma who’s aim then was to create a campaign that celebrates women in all that they do, with the simple aim of empowering the next generation of strong and fearless women and providing inspiration for women all over the world.
Ladies-who-Launch aims to share simple interviews with women of any age and in any profession all answering simple questions about what they do every day. This is all about having a forum to share our own paths through life, and showcasing different routes to fulfilment in order to instil in other women confidence about their own potential. Emma has a genuine desire to champion and support female success in every way and LWL is the encapsulation of that.
Emma want me to tell my fascinating story; about how I got to where I am today and where I would like to see myself in the future. I was asked to fill out a 15 question questionnaire and here are the results!!!
Thank you ladies xx
Please see the full feature here
THE BIG QUESTIONS
Personal Stylist
WHAT DO YOU DO ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS?
I offer a variety of services from Wardrobe Edits, to Personal Styling and Outfit Building, to Personal Shopping. My day-to-day varies in that one day I could find myself in Surrey, Hertfordshire, Kent or Central London at a client’s house doing a Wardrobe Edit or a Styling session and on another day I will be taking a client shopping in Westfield or Selfridges.
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD AND WHAT CHANGED?
I wanted to be lawyer when I was young, and I was. I worked in the Oil and Gas industry for four years negotiating multi-billion dollar contracts for BP and Saudi Arabian Oil Company. I worked with amazing people from all over the world and even got to live in Madrid to head up the legal team for an oil refinery project for just over a year.
WHAT ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE?
I have an LLB and I am also a qualified journalist with shorthand.
WHAT’S THE BEST CAREER ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
Do what you love and everything else will fall into place.
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY?
I don’t have one. I have met some very interesting people throughout my career, and I pick up advice and tips as I go along on my journey. I don’t have a single role model because everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. You can generally learn something from everyone, not everything from someone.
WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR CURRENT WORKING ENVIRONMENT?
I am totally flexible and can work around my two children. Harry is 9 and Sophia is 7 and I make sure that I take them to school every day and pick them up every day. That is important to me. I fit my clients in during the school day or on the weekends and if I need to be at a school football match or a parents’ meeting, I don’t schedule any work for that day.
WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT YOUR DAILY WORK ROUTINE IF YOU COULD?
Absolutely nothing.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY IN FIVE YEARS’ TIME?
I see myself doing exactly the same thing as I do now. I hope to be just as busy, with the same diversity of clients.
DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN BE THE SAME PERSON AT WORK AND IN PRIVATE?
100 percent. Honesty is vital for my role, so although I approach my clients diplomatically, I am always the same person at work and in private.
DOES DIVERSITY MATTER TO YOU?
Absolutely. My clients are male and female and range from teens, to clients in their 70s, from all different backgrounds and with all different styles and budgets. Diversity is crucial to me and my business.
HOW GOOD IS YOUR WORK LIFE BALANCE?
I have an unusually incredible work life balance, which I know I am very lucky to have.
WHAT QUALITIES DOES BEING IN YOUR ROLE NECESSITATE?
Kindness, compassion, empathy and creativity are probably the most important qualities to have. I have to be a good listener, self- motivated, organised, resourceful and think entirely on my feet. Being a Personal Stylist is very different to dressing models, I work with ‘normal’ people every day and with that comes emotions, inhibitions, hopes and fears.
ANY FINAL COMMENTS?
Follow your dreams. I was always told I needed to follow a ‘conventional’ career path, which is why I went into law. I loved it, but it was never my passion. After having my first child, I decided to follow my dreams and work in fashion. If you love what you do, you will make it a success.
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