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Jun 16
25m 22s

Second Chances, Sales Success & Single M...

Esther Echeverria
About this episode

What happens when you pivot industries, start over in a new country, and raise a child—on your own? In this inspiring episode of The Designer Recruiter, host Esther Echeverria speaks with Katrina Tasbaz, a showroom manager at VitrA and board member of Return to Work Mom.

With over 20 years in the bathroom industry across the UK and UAE, Kathrina opens up about:

🔹Making the leap from design to sales
🔹Building credibility in a new market
🔹Balancing single motherhood with career ambition
🔹Facing bias in the workplace—and rising above it
🔹Why “no” doesn’t always mean the end

Whether you’re changing careers, returning to work, or navigating a challenging season, Katrina’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.

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Follow Katrina:

Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-tasbaz-91247593/?originalSubdomain=ae 




Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Katrina's Journey

01:15 Early Career and Education

02:13 Transition to Sales and Specification

04:14 Roles and Responsibilities in the Bathroom Industry

06:26 Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles

13:53 Balancing Career and Personal Life

17:47 Return to Work Mom Initiative

20:02 Quick Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

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