Hello, I'm currently out of office.

An article I read recently said we're more relaxed and more productive after a good break.

So I've gone to Barbados for a month for science.

Yours, Toby.

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book on how to improve your own life and achieve what you actually dreamed of doing,

because life's too short for boring podcasts and bad advice. What is up and welcome back to Working Hard? Today's guest is someone very special to me.

Kate Halfpenny is the founder and designer behind Halfpenny London. She's built a cult following among brides for her unique approach and standout silhouettes.

And she's not only an incredible designer, but also a seriously impressive businesswoman.

From starting out as a celebrity stylist to launching her own label, building a team,

opening her flagship store in London and becoming one of the most trusted names in bridle.

She is also the woman behind my wedding dresses and today I really wanted to talk about everything

from kind of how she built her brand all the way from being a celebrity stylist, starting out

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