Work Rest Slay - Episode 6 featuring Chupi Sweetman
Feb 4, 2022
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Chupi Sweetman, Founder of a luxury jewelry brand, shares her journey from small startup to global success. Topics include business growth, pandemic challenges, symbolic jewelry, vision planning, and personal interests like fashion and networking.
Choosing love and hope is crucial during challenging times, as seen in the flourishing engagement sales during the pandemic.
Symbolic jewelry like divorce rings empower self-appreciation, reflecting a commitment to women's autonomy and self-expression.
Balancing future aspirations with actionable plans is essential for success, emphasizing progress metrics and strong team collaboration.
Deep dives
Celebrate Love and Hope Through Jewelry
Chupi, a jewelry designer, discusses how engagements and weddings flourished during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of choosing love and hope. The surge in engagement sales highlighted the significance of believing in hope even during challenging times. Chupi reflects on the unique role jewelry plays in commemorating significant life moments and the shift towards investing in timeless pieces over fleeting trends.
Empowering Women Through Personal Choices
Chupi shares stories of customers exploring divorce rings as symbols of empowerment and self-appreciation. By offering jewelry that represents personal decisions and individual paths, Chupi demonstrates a commitment to supporting women's autonomy and self-expression. The business focuses on being a beacon of hope and self-determination for its audience.
Balancing Dreams with Strategic Planning
Chupi discusses the balance between envisioning a future filled with happiness and setting actionable plans to achieve those dreams. Reflecting on personal growth and aligning daily actions with long-term visions, Chupi emphasizes the importance of measuring success and surrounding oneself with strong team members. By focusing on moments marked as a metric of progress, Chupi navigates uncharted territories with a clear North Star guiding its journey.
Evolution and Growth of the Business
The podcast delves into the evolution of the business, highlighting the challenges faced and strategic shifts made over time. The speaker recalls moments of realization, such as moving from a fashion jewelry brand to an heirloom jewelry brand, emphasizing the importance of adapting and reassessing the business direction. Through examples like participating in New York Fashion Week and navigating the challenges of 2020, the speaker reflects on the company's growth and resilience.
Networking and Self-awareness in Business
The discussion shifts to networking and self-awareness in business, emphasizing the significance of building communities rather than traditional networking. The speaker shares insights on developing self-awareness as a business owner, focusing on setting priorities and defining success on personal terms. Reflecting on the importance of picking battles and understanding what drives success, the speaker underlines the value of tailored communication and strategic networking strategies.
Welcome to Work Rest Slay, the monthly podcast featuring honest interviews with inspirational guests. Work Rest Slay is the place to come to for stories about achievement, burnout, success and inspiration as well as tips to help us strive towards more balanced and fulfilling lives.Episode 6 features the incredibly impressive Chupi Sweetman – Founder and CEO of Chupi - known for its Irish-made, sustainable and luxury jewellery. In conversation with Melanie, Chupi shares how she grew her business from a small Irish startup into an internationally adored brand, with a team of over 65.This podcast is sponsored by One Nutrition, an Irish Brand which makes good nutrition easy with a range of supplements to support the demands of daily life. One Nutrition only use ethically sourced, premium pure ingredients with certified quality assurance. Find their colourful and sustainable packs on shelves in your local Health Store, Pharmacy or OneNutrition.ie. Follow them on Instagram at weareonenutrition / instagram.com/weareonenutrition
