Meet Kayleigh Fazan, the visionary founder of The International Retail Academy, a pioneering force in the global retail industry. With an unwavering commitment to elevating customer experiences, Kayleigh has championed a transformative ‘bottom-up’ approach, fostering a new era of excellence in the world of retail.

For over 15 years, Kayleigh has been on a mission to empower shopfloor teams within global retail brands, equipping them with the essential soft skills needed to excel in an ever-evolving marketplace. A renowned expert in retail leadership, Kayleigh has led countless brands on a journey towards customer-centric success, arming them with the tools to create meaningful connections with their clientele.

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[03:23s] Her journey into retail
[10:02s] Exploring the global landscape of retail
[15:47s] “Don’t lose touch with the shop floor ever!”
[28:49s] Starting her entrepreneurial journey
[37:39s] Return of the retail stores post COVID
[51:16s] RWL Read ‘The Culture Map’ by Erin Meyer and ‘Uplifting Service’ by Ron Kaufman; Tony Robbins’ podcast

More about Kayleigh’s work at The International Retail Academy
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Is your money smiling? Find out from our very special guest today, money and happiness expert – the one and only Ken Honda, author of the best-selling book, ‘Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money’. Ken whose books have sold over eight million copies since 2001, is the first person from Japan to be voted into the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of personal and professional development leaders.

A law graduate from Waseda University in Tokyo, Ken started his career as a business consultant and investor and his financial expertise comes from owning and managing several businesses, including an accounting company, a management consulting firm, and a venture capital corporation. His writings are known for bridging the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty. Ken provides ongoing support through mentoring programs, business seminars, therapeutic workshops, and correspondence courses.

Hit play to listen to Ken’s fascinating journey – and to learn more about the art of making your money smile!

[04:15s] Formative years: Genesis of ‘Happy Money’

[09:00s] Reactions to ‘Happy Money’ 22 years ago

[10:53s] Money EQ: What it takes

[16:46s] Ken’s top tips for money EQ

[20:41s] ‘Happy Money’ readers

[29:00s] Concept of happiness and money globally

More about Ken and his work at https://kenhonda.com/

Get your copy of ‘Happy Money’ here.

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Sustainability is a subject close to our heart and we are pleased to bring you the story of another sustainability warrior. Meet the Co-Founder of Upcycleluxe, Harshita Chandra, a passionate entrepreneur and an international sustainability consultant who has also won the Sustainability Initiative of the Year by Entrepreneur India.

A graduate of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Harshita is an engineer-turned-fashion technologist who has worked towards driving Fashion Businesses enabled by Technology, in Digitalisation, Business Strategy, Marketing, Automation, Technology Integration.

Upcycleluxe is India’s first zero-waste & sustainable fashion marketplace that “calculates environmental impact with plastic-free being the norm and zero-waste a lifestyle.” It was born out of Harshita’s experience at her fashion internship when she witnessed massive wastage of products from leading fast-fashion brands which left her asking several questions about the ethics of consumption and fair-trade practices in the fashion industry.

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[06:31s] The harsh realities of fast fashion
[22:22s] The genesis of Upcycleluxe
[26:48s] Artisanal greenwashing
[36:36s] The economics of a sustainable business
[42:28s] Vision for Upcycleluxe: Making sustainability a norm and accessible to everyone

Support the sustainability initiative behind Upcycleluxe at https://upcycleluxe.com/
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