Breaking Free From Corporate Life: A Journey Into Sustainable Entrepreneurship With Laura Harnett Of Seep Careers Unwrapped podcast

Breaking Free from Corporate Life: A Journey into Sustainable Entrepreneurship with Laura Harnett of Seep

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett welcomes Laura Harnett, Founder of Seep, a sustainable cleaning products company making waves in retail.

Join them as they explore:

How a career spanning retail, consulting, and investment led to founding Seep
The impact of personal challenges on entrepreneurial decisions
The journey from corporate life to startup founder
Navigating investment rounds and Dragon's Den
The importance of female founders and investors in business
Building a B Corp focused on sustainability

Laura Harnett is the Founder of Seep, a certified B Corporation founded in 2020 that's transforming the cleaning accessories market with sustainable innovations. A former retail operator at Selfridges and consultant at major firms, Laura's path to entrepreneurship was catalysed by a breast cancer diagnosis in her late thirties. Now, she's leading a company that's secured placement in major retailers and recently received investment on Dragon's Den, while actively championing female entrepreneurs through various initiatives.

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