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Connie Nam is the founder and CEO of Astrid & Miyu - an omni-channel D2C jewellery brand. She is here to talk about making it on your own terms.
If you’re curious about innovative and unique businesses, are thinking about transitioning into a different career, or just love jewellery, then this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Trailer and Introduction
03:32 - Moving Around and Learning to be Adaptable
06:14 - What Drew You to Finance?
08:02 - Was Finance All You Imagined it to Be?
08:29 - Deciding to Do An MBA
10:35 - How Did the Concept of Astrid & Miyu Come About?
12:53 - Good Hires: Finding a CMO
15:36 - Bad Hires: Not a Culture Fit
16:36 - Should You Trust Your Gut When Hiring?
18:51 - The Three Main Values of Astrid & Miyu
20:38 - Transitioning From a Founder Role Into a CEO Role
23:15 - When is it Time to Let Go?
26:18 - What Was the Hardest Time For You in the Business?
27:35 - Managing Childcare as a Female Founder
35:44 - How Do You Self-Care?
38:58 - What’s the Future of the Brand?
39:35 - What Have You Learned About Retail?
40:56 - How Has Retail Changed?
42:15 - What Has Contributed to Astrid & Miyu’s Success?
45:30 - We Chat About Jewellery
Connie Nam, born in Seoul and raised in Washington D.C. and Seattle, moved to London to pursue an MBA at London Business School. It was during her studies that she began to dream of starting a jewellery business. Right after graduating, she made her dream a reality by founding Astrid & Miyu in 2012.
Connie Nam:
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Website: https://www.astridandmiyu.com/
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