In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes publishing powerhouse and Google executive, Vanessa Kingori. From her early childhood in St. Kitts to becoming the first woman and first person of colour to lead British Vogue commercially, Vanessa’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and fearless ambition. Their conversation covers everything from family roots and first ventures to leading through change—at Condé Nast, and now at Google, where she’s helping shape the future of creativity through technology. As always, each milestone is captured in a beautifully crafted charm. Tune in to see which piece Vanessa chooses to bring to life in 18ct gold—and how a humble childhood tin can still reflects the future she’s building today. Discover the Life In Charms Podcast: https://www.annoushka.com/uk/blog/the-podcast.html Feeling inspired? Design your own bespoke charm: https://www.annoushka.com/uk/bespoke-charms Follow us on Instagram: @annoushkajewellery
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Life in Charms with Clare Smyth
In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Clare Smyth, the trailblazing chef who made history as the first female to hold three Michelin stars and three hats from the Good Food Guide, simultaneously. Her story begins on a family farm in Northern Ireland, where she grew up during the Troubles, and as the conversation unfolds, she reflects on pivotal moments in her career - including the time a chef dismissed her potential purely because of her gender. Rather than discourage her, it sparked a fierce determination to prove herself. Each treasured milestone, as well as all the trials and tribulations along the way, inspires a beautiful bespoke charm design - stay tuned to the end to find out which charm she loves the most and watch to see us bring her chosen jewel to life! Discover the Life In Charms Podcast: https://www.annoushka.com/uk/blog/the-podcast.html Feeling inspired? Design your own bespoke charm https://www.annoushka.com/uk/bespoke-charms Follow us on Instagram - @annoushkajewellery
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Life in Charms with Nicola Clarke
In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka sits down with the incredibly talented Nicola Clarke, London’s renowned hairstylist and colour director, celebrated for her work with icons like Madonna, Kate Moss, and Cate Blanchett. Delving into her journey, from growing up in Essex to what happens when dramatic colour transformations don’t quite go to plan, and the deeply personal conversations that often unfold in the salon chair, they explore her most meaningful milestones and memories and design an exquisite Annoushka charms to represent each one. Watch till the end to find out which charming miniature jewel Nicola chooses to create in 18ct gold and watch to see how we bring her charm to life! Discover the Life In Charms Podcast: https://www.annoushka.com/uk/blog/the-podcast.html Feeling inspired? Design your own bespoke charm: https://www.annoushka.com/uk/bespoke-charms Join us on Instagram: @annoushkajewellery
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Life in Charms with Clare Hornby
In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Clare Hornby, founder of ME+EM, a brand that has quickly become of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies by mastering a unique niche of blending modern luxury with intelligent style. From discussing the evolution of her career and the instrumental mentorship that has guided her to navigating life’s more difficult chapters, this episode becomes a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the power of meaningful connections. Each moving anecdote and significant milestone is captured in an exquisite charm - watch to see which charm Clare chooses to create in 18ct gold, plus a special-edition charm reveal taking place in sunnier climes! Discover the Life In Charms Podcast: https://www.annoushka.com/uk/blog/the-podcast.html Feeling inspired? Design your own bespoke charm: https://www.annoushka.com/uk/bespoke-charms Follow us on Instagram: @annoushkajewellery
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Life in Charms with Georgie Coleridge-Cole
In this episode of Life in Charms, Annoushka welcomes Georgie Coleridge-Cole, the founder of SheerLuxe, who has made waves in the world of digital publishing and fashion. What starts with Georgie's unexpected journey from army cadets and aspirations of working in the prison service leads to launching SheerLuxe, the UK's first directory of online businesses from her kitchen table in 2007. Their discussions of everything from her experience of raising her neurodiverse child to facing media critique and what’s next for Sheerluxe in the Middle East, of course, make for some exquisitely unique charm designs - stay tuned to see which charm she chooses as her favourite and watch via the link below to see us bring her jewel to life in 18ct gold!Discover the Life In Charms Podcast: https://www.annoushka.com/uk/blog/the-podcast.html Feeling inspired? Design your own bespoke charm: https://www.annoushka.com/uk/bespoke-charms Follow us on Instagram: @annoushkajewellery
Jeweller Annoushka Ducas MBE has been collecting charms for as long as she can remember, here she explores their unique ability to evoke memory and meaning with seven inspiring women, as they reveal their Life In Seven Charms
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