If there's anything that life gives everyone - it's lessons! Mistakes and failures are definitely par for the course but it is, of course, what you take from them that determines how you grow and what you move forward with. Today's podcast guest fell into business unexpectedly and our discussion in this episode covers a range of topics, from how she got started, what she's learnt along the way and her favourite life lesson from her dad!
My guest today is Sophie Liard, who started The Folding Lady in 2019 at the start of the global pandemic. Her folding skills were learnt in the department store she worked in from the age of 16. She was taught to fold by many prestigious brands such as DKNY, Ralph Lauren and 7forallmankind.
She transferred her folding and merchandising skills from store to home and now shares her magic with others through her social media platform and first book: The Folding Lady.
Sophie is a self-proclaimed "lover of failure" and I think that is what brings the magic in this episode - the importance of failing, picking yourself up and always continuing to practise, practise, practise!
Sophie and I are diving into:
- The "after value" of organising your space
- Practice and the power of repetition
- Adding things into your daily routine and making them stick
- Improving communication with others in your life
- Retaining privacy as your business grows
- Finding something positive to take from a situation you don't want to be in
- Loving failure and learning from mistakes
- Reflecting on data and tracking metrics
You can check out Sophie's website here and follow her on Instagram and TikTok. Her book, "The Folding Lady: Tools & tricks to make the most of your space & find after value in your home" is available from all major retailers.
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