The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett NastyGal Founder: I Was A Stripper! A Shoplifter! Then Built A $400m Business! Sophia Amoruso
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Apr 17, 2023 Sophia Amoruso, the founder of Nasty Gal and author of '#GIRLBOSS', shares her remarkable journey from a rebellious youth to a successful entrepreneur. She discusses how her outsider status became a superpower in business and reflects on the lessons learned from her experiences with shoplifting and risk-taking. Sophia also reveals the challenges of leadership, including her recognition that CEOs know only 10% of what's happening in their companies. Now, she focuses on mentoring women through Girlboss Media while expressing her desire to never be a CEO again.
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Suburban Suffocation
- Sophia's childhood in the suburbs felt homogenous and stifling, fueling her desire to escape.
- A challenging family environment, marked by parental discord and strictness, contributed to her rebellious nature.
Early Rebellion
- Sophia Amoruso was rebellious from a young age, eating an apple in class despite teacher's orders.
- She questioned authority and societal norms, attending anarchist book fairs and rejecting traditional career paths.
Post-Divorce Drifter
- After her parents' divorce, Sophia embraced a transient lifestyle, moving between cities and jobs.
- She sought her "tribe" in various subcultures but remained a self-described "outsider."
