On 8th March 2018 (International Women’s Day), I headed to the News Building to meet with Michelle Kane, head of publishing at 4th Estate Books; an innovative imprint under the Harper Collins umbrella. A few months prior, we’d agreed that a book on how to freelance, as a mum, might work well. That day, I
MonthJanuary 2020
Billionaire Spanx founder Sara Blakely taught me something about pricing
When Sara Blakey launched Spanx (now a billion dollar company), she decided to price her new-to-market pants higher than her competitors. She felt they’d stand out that way, rather than disappearing amongst other cheaper pants. She was offering quality, and wanted this reflected in the price. But she’d also had experience in sales before. She’d
Work Matters: Rebecca Schiller – writer, doula, trustee & runs retreats
“I’ve started exercising really regularly and that helps keep me level after a disappointment. But I think now I am trying to put less pressure on myself to succeed in a conventional way and weave my work into a life that feels rewarding, sustainable, meaningful and a little slower.” Rebecca Schiller on work and home
