Vanessa Jacobs is all about action, grabbing the tiger by the tail and taking that first step. After a career in investment banking and consulting, she started what she calls her side ‘mummy hustle’. Little did she know that this would turn into a full on successful startup The Restory - a leading luxury aftercare company providing services for the likes of Harrods, Harvey Nichols and most recently Manolo Blahnik. In Episode 17 we take a look into the story behind The Restory, lessons learnt about starting a side hustle, taking the leap from consulting to startup, burnout and everything in between. WE DISCUSS: 02:21 - The birth of The Restory 07:14 - See a need - fill a need 09:31 - Vanessa’s biggest business challenge 15:54 - The hardest thing for a start-up 18:15 - Fuel for the fires 20:02 - (Believing) 22:41 - What is leadership 27:04 - Growing up and moving to London 31:20 - Advice for consultants who want to start their own business 32:32 - Understanding failure / Taking care of yourself 35:27 - Advice for Vanessa’s younger self 40:11 - The “Impossible” question 41:53 - What Vanessa is most proud of VANESSA JACOBS LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/vanessajacobs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vljacobs THE RESTORY Twitter: https://twitter.com/therestory_/status/930832106330230784 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therestory_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-restory/ EPISODE #17: You can listen to the full episode here OR WATCH it on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC-YIz5pEMM9vigbYOxK2Kw (change this) MARIA HVOROSTOVSKY: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: @MariaHvo - https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ Clubhouse: @MariaHvo - https://www.clubhouse.com/@mariahvo HVO Search: www.hvosearch.com/ Get in touch if you need help HIRING your senior leadership team LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Subscribe, Rate, and leave a REVIEW. The best review will get a mention in the next episode!

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