#086 - Being brutally honest about my relationship with identity & money - w/ Sharmadean Reid

Jul 8, 2024

In this engaging dialogue, Sharmadean Reid, founder of The Stack and a celebrated cultural visionary, shares her journey of breaking societal barriers. She discusses her evolving relationship with identity and money, highlighting the importance of financial empowerment and self-leadership for women. Sharmadean emphasizes overcoming scarcity mindsets and harnessing community support as essential tools for success. Her upcoming book, 'New Methods for Women,' aims to inspire readers by providing practical strategies for redefining personal success and fostering equity.

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ANECDOTE

Laptop Story

Sharmadean Reid noticed a class divide at university.
She was the only one without a laptop because her family couldn't afford one.

INSIGHT

Otherness

Sharmadean Reid never felt lesser for being different.
She observed privilege but didn't internalize it as a personal lack.

INSIGHT

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

Self-fulfilling prophecies shape our experiences.
Expected outcomes often manifest due to projected energy and actions.

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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/0241461758

Sharmadean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharmadeanreid/

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