Conna Walker, the visionary founder of House of CB, has become a global force in fashion, redefining the way women feel in their clothes. Starting at just 17 years old with a borrowed £3,000, Conna turned her bedroom sketches into a multi-million-pound empire, selling a dress every 30 seconds and dressing the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and J.Lo.Raised by entrepreneurial parents, Conna learned the basics of business on her family’s market stalls before channeling her skills into fashion. Her journey began with buying and selling clothes on eBay, but her desire for more inspired her to design her own pieces. Despite having no formal design training, she built a brand known for its quality, feminine silhouettes, and groundbreaking in-house design ethos.In this captivating interview, Conna shares her strategies for scaling a business, her commitment to building a strong brand identity, and how she navigated challenges as a young female entrepreneur in a competitive industry. She discusses leveraging organic influencer marketing before it was mainstream, opening stores globally, and her decision to control production through owning her own factory. Conna also reflects on what it means to adapt to trends, create viral campaigns, and manage a brand beloved by customers worldwide.From the early days of packaging dresses herself to managing a company that turned over £250 million last year, Conna Walker’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and a deep passion for empowering women through fashion. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a fashion enthusiast, or someone who loves a good success story, this episode will leave you inspired.00:00 - Introduction: Who Is Conna Walker?02:00 - Growing Up Entrepreneurial05:00 - From eBay to Design08:00 - The Birth of House of CB10:00 - Why Quality Is Everything13:00 - The Power of Social Media17:00 - Dressing Global Icons20:00 - Expanding Globally25:00 - Challenges as a Young Female Founder30:00 - Designing In-House35:00 - Sustainability in Fashion40:00 - Evolving With Trends45:00 - What’s Next for Conna Walker?48:00 - Final ReflectionsFOLLOW EXHIBIT A:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/exhibitashowTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@exhibitashowYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ @exhibitashow FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/exhibitashow/FOLLOW ABBEY CLANCY: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/abbeyclancyTHERAPY CROUCH:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thetherapycrouchTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchYOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/ @thetherapycrouch MARVELLOUS NETWORK: marvellousclub.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/marvellousclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.