Today, I sit down with Sharmadean Reid, a leader in the worlds of beauty, tech, and media.  With a 20-year career that includes launching an innovative salon as well as founding a beauty tech startup, Sharmadean has consistently broken barriers. She was the first black woman to raise £1 million in VC funding in the UK and was awarded an MBE in 2015 for her contributions to the beauty industry.  We discuss Sharmadean's remarkable journey, touching on self-worth, purpose, and the redefinition of success. Sharmadean shares her experience balancing motherhood, relationships, and business, and we learn how she reflects on moving from seeking external validation to finding inner peace.  Her current projects include a series of essays about equity, and a TV show about female founders, continuing her work across women's power and ownership in business and life. I hope that this also prompts you to reflect on your own path to living well and being well. Sarah Ann *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors! BON CHARGE | Science-backed beauty, wellness and recovery products. https://boncharge.com/LIVEWELL?rfsn=8119877.ae1cd73 Use code LIVEWELL for 15% off. OptimallyMe | Personalised insights for optimal health. https://bit.ly/lwbw20/ Use code LWBW20 for 20% off. Squarespace |  A website makes it real. http://squarespace.com/LiveWell Get a free trial and use code LIVEWELL for 10% off your first website or domain purchase. *** If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: Mo Gawdat: How To Transform Stress Into Success https://youtu.be/5THJeXv5X7s?si=Xvc7BIxEccGBzY9f Dr. Shefali: How To Break FREE From The Self-Awareness TRAP https://youtu.be/k_9oQBSE4uU?si=ZslZKEPPNgfBeCR1 Simon Sinek: How to Be a Better Friend and Why It Matters https://youtu.be/3JCjOQv9Y5E Unleash Your Success Potential: Empower Yourself With Focus & Productivity Expert Shane Parrish https://youtu.be/T32AJw4TvVI?si=3WjQpRRwLAq7C8PC *** Join my inner circle: https://sarahannmacklin.com/members-hub-subscribe Unlock Stress-Busting Recipes: Get My Top 5 Mood-Boosting Meals Now! 🍽️🧘‍♀️ | Click Here to Reduce Stress Deliciously http://bit.ly/3HDuVxj Fuel Your Mind Weekly: Subscribe to Our Free Mental Wellness Newsletter 🧠💪 | Join Now for Expert Tips, Inspiration, and Self-Care Strategies https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63da7b62ecc678190062732d ***** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram...