In this episode, Aprileen sits down with Chloë Downes, founder and CEO of SHFT, a full-service talent management agency in London, to explore her inspiring career journey; from her humble beginnings in south London to becoming the CEO. Chloë opens up about her personal and professional experiences, highlighting the importance of self-acceptance, strategic thinking, and genuine passion in the influencer industry. She also delves into the necessity of fair access to knowledge and diversity in her field. 5 Key Lessons from this episode:   1.    Embrace Self-Acceptance: Understanding and accepting her ADHD and autism diagnoses have allowed Chloë to be kinder to herself and manage her business more effectively. 2.    Prove Yourself, But with Purpose: Chloë’s drive to prove her capabilities led her to start SHFT. However, she emphasises doing things from a place of genuine intention rather than merely to prove a point. 3.    Team Over Profit: Prioritising her team’s happiness over profits has led SHFT to become highly successful with 100% staff retention. 4.    Authenticity in Influence: Chloë stresses that genuine passion and quality of content are more important than follower counts for influencers. 5.    Networking and Community: Building connections and supporting others in the industry are crucial to long-term success. Get to know our Playmakers:   - Learn more about Shift and Chloë Downes: https://www.weshft.co/ - Connect with Chloë Downes:   - Instagram: [@frkle](https://www.instagram.com/frkle/)   - LinkedIn: [Chloë Downes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloedownes/) Don’t forget to click the subscribe button to find us next week and listen to other episodes, actionable advice and insider perspectives only on the Pursuit Playbook! Join the community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.meetpursuit.com and sign up to our substack at https://pursuitplaybook.substack.com. Don’t forget to follow us on IG at @meetpursuit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/meetpursuit/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is an AiAi Studios Production, recorded by Aprileen Alexander in March 2024. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @aiai.studios // Website: www.aiaistudios.com