Trinny Woodall: How She Went From Drug Addict To $300m Business Empire!

The Diary Of A CEO

  • Sep 11, 2023
  • 1:14:30
  • Full Episode

If you enjoyed this episode you'll definitely enjoy our chat with Karren Brady https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwPKlERwcGk&t=21s&pp=ygUMa2FycmVuIGJyYWR5

In this new episode, Steven sits down with fashion guru and CEO, Trinny Woodall.

00:00 Intro 01:58 What Made Trinny Woodall 03:44 Starting Drugs at 16, My Addiction, and Going to Rehab 09:01 Impostor Syndrome: Projecting a Wrong Self to the World 12:37 Got Kicked Out of Rehab 16:19 Your Media Career 18:03 Dealing with My Husband's Addiction 25:01 Losing Him to Suicide 32:32 Starting a Business at 53 & Its Struggles 38:30 Overcoming Doubts When Starting a Business 42:00 Using Investor Prejudice to Your Advantage 45:23 Your Incredible Business Success 46:45 What Are Your Character Traits That Made Your Business Successful? 49:39 Are You Proud of What You’ve Achieved? 55:31 What Does a Successful Decade Look Like for You? 01:03:57 Fearless: Your Book 01:06:08 Your Skincare Range & Top Tips 01:10:18 The Starter Skincare Routine 01:11:25 Last Guest’s Question

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Brief Summary

Trini Woodall discusses her journey from addiction to founding Trini London, tackling grief, and redefining success at 53.

Key points

  • The Stigma of Starting Late. Challenging the belief that age limits entrepreneurial success.
  • From Addiction to Success. A journey from battling addiction to founding a successful company.
  • The Reality of Imposter Syndrome. Exploring the feeling of being an imposter in one's own life.
  • The Impact of What Not to Wear. Reflecting on the transformative power of a popular TV show.
  • Navigating Grief and Life Changes. After losing Johnny, the speaker reflects on the complexities of grief and single parenthood.
  • Starting a Business in Midlife. Defying stereotypes, the speaker shares their journey of launching a business at 53.

Episode highlights

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