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Jan 2025
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Episode 3 – Conna Walker – From eBay to ...

Rochelle Humes
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Conna Walker is the Founder of multi-million dollar fashion empire, House of CB, that began with selling bodycon dresses on eBay. This guest’s story is a testament to determination and vision. She launched her brand at just 17 years old, becoming a self-made CEO and creating one of today’s most recognizable fashion brands—all with no formal training, minimal resources, and a small loan. In this episode, we dive into how she carved her own path in the competitive fashion industry, the bold strategies that fuelled her global success, and the resilience it takes to turn a vision into reality. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, fashion, or scaling a business, this episode is for you.


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