Working Hard with Grace Beverley Ep. 134 How To Trust Your Judgement & Learn To Say No With House of CB's Conna Walker
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Apr 14, 2025 Conna Walker, the young founder of House of CB, shares her inspiring journey of building a fashion empire from scratch. She discusses the delicate balance between trusting your judgment and navigating trends, emphasizing the significance of brand identity amidst consumer demands. Conna highlights the challenges of design originality and provides insights on leadership, including embracing the power of saying no. Her reflections on resilience and learning from mistakes offer a refreshing perspective for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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House of CB's Early Days
- Conna Walker started House of CB by selling ready-made dresses from Chinese marketplaces on eBay.
- She leveraged her parents' furniture importing trips to source clothing.
Embrace Risk and Mistakes
- Take risks, especially when young, and leverage existing resources for support.
- View mistakes as learning opportunities and don't be afraid to fail.
Social Media's Impact on Risk Aversion
- Most people don't succeed on their first business attempt, so don't fear failure.
- Social media can create a false perception of needing to succeed immediately.