How finding your niche will help you defeat the odds with Sharmadean Reid MBE | Ep. 16

How finding your niche will help you defeat the odds with Sharmadean Reid MBE | Ep. 16, Working Hard Hardly Working Podcast
Sharmadean Reid MBE is a leading female entrepreneur, business owner and beauty visionary on a mission to digitally connect like-minded females. In 2021 she started her latest venture, The Stack World, an exclusive sorority-like platform for female leaders, founders and entrepreneurs to connect and share experiences.
As a serial entrepreneur with three impressive start-ups, Sharmadean has a wealth of experience in business to share. Before launching the Stack, Sharmadean first took the beauty industry by storm, receiving an MBE for her first business We Arent Hoes (WAH) Nails. The salon was ‘the salon' to get pampered, featuring at events for global brands including Nike, Marc Jacobs and Diesel. Using the whopping $4 million raised in pre-seed funding, Sharmadean then proceeded to develop her next business ‘Beautystack’ a digital platform for inspirational beauticians to showcase their work. Expanding her life-long mission for female-driven empowerment, Sharmadean then launched The Stack, becoming just 1 of 10 female founders to secure venture capital funding in the last decade.
Sharmadean’s story is one of undeniable hard work, drive and passion. She’s not only a thought visionary and leader but an inimitable champion in creating a safe space for women to speak out about their own experiences.
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in this video
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Whistlestop tour of Sharmadean's career
09:45 - The concept for WAH Magazine.
15:00 - How WAH magazine turned into London's hottest nail bar WAH Nails
23:34 - Conditions of how to be the best at your job.
29:15 - 'Youthful naivety and how she found the nail niche.
40:38 - 'Swimming against the tide' as an entrepreneur.
43:00 - Tech as a 'vehicle for creativity and connection'.
54:47 - Overcoming the investment hurdle.
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[@luciefitness]

Great geat great video. "I think there's a lot of people neglected in art" Jean-Michel Basquiat. Am I the only one who thinks Sharmadean has a big aura? Like ?!
As a black woman darck skin creative this interview resonates on many levels. is so meaningful, and I am greatful that Grace created her podcast and brings stories like hers. Thank you Grace if you ever read this!

[@meganday9343]

This is my FAVORITE episode! Thanks for the chat. Cheers to gender equity through community building

[@larisak.4673]

I've followed Wah Nails since 2012 until they closed and Sharmadean for a few years but this has been the most in depth interview I've watched. So many of my questions answered. Sharmadean is one of a kind, didn't want the podcast to end. Amazing job, Grace!

[@serenaalmirall1544]

Thank you for posting content business focused. It’s really nice to hear from women who are so inspiring

[@Drehgab]

What a brilliant interview! Thanks Grace for introducing me to Sharmadean ❤

[@laurafama]

Loved hearing her story! I’m still have my wah zine! Big ups shar ❤

[@Joy11411]

FANTASTIC. Words can't even! Loved this.

[@kamara25]

Loved this!!!! Thank you so much xxx

[@MAJORFUBAR1]

I love this video because film/fashion is what I want to be apart of as everything I work in for the future. These videos are my favorite ❤️❤️

[@IamRochelleRobertson]

love this conversation!

[@cosmic_user]

Beautiful episode!

[@SarahJulianna11]

LOVED this interview

[@peacebewithyou7696]

Genius

[@nakiachynn3038]

Amazing black Entrepeneur, thank you grace for showing all groups of entrepreneurs and someone who hasn't fully made it the opportunity to be on your platform. She isn't great at being concise a bit long to watch.

[@gaila.9852]

Hey, Grace! I really miss your fitness content, and I know I am not the only one. Do you plan to post any fitness-related videos on this channel?

[@XOLizLaughLoveXO]

Why did she delete all her old videos 😭😢

[@gaila.9852]

@@XOLizLaughLoveXO She was gone from RUclips for a while then she came back. I guess she wanted a fresh start.