Letters To My Younger Self with serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie

Conversations of Inspiration

Holly Tucker MBE

Education, Business, Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship, Personal Journals

5 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 9 January 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

In this enlightening micro episode, Marcia Kilgore, the dynamic inventor, entrepreneur, investor, advisor and founder of Beauty Pie, Bliss, Soap and Glory and Fit Flop, shares a heartfelt letter to her younger self. Her words resonate with optimism and resilience, reminding us that every challenge we face is a valuable lesson in disguise.

Marcia's insights emphasise the importance of hard work, gratitude, and the power of positive thinking. Her words will encourage you to embrace your struggles as opportunities for growth and to cherish the relationships that enrich your lives. With her unique perspective, Marcia illustrates that life is much like a game of poker—requiring us to play our hand wisely, even when the odds seem uncertain.

As Holly reflects on Marcia's unwavering sense of optimism and the profound wisdom embedded in her message. This episode is a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit, urging us to view setbacks as stepping stones toward our dreams.

Tune in to be inspired by Marcia's journey and to discover how embracing every hurdle can lead to innovation and success. This episode will leave you motivated to approach life with courage and a renewed sense of purpose.

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0:00.0	Life is like a game of poker.
0:02.9	You often have to play your hand without having perfect info.
0:06.0	So practice a good memory and the ability to read people are all necessary.
0:16.4	Hello, I'm Holly Tucker and welcome to Letters to My Younger Self, a beloved part of
0:22.8	conversations of inspiration. I wanted to bring you poignant moments from the many years of
0:28.9	recording this podcast which has changed my life, drawing on the gracious vulnerability of my guests
0:36.1	where we can absorb what I believe are some of life's biggest learnings.
0:41.4	This micro podcast is brought to you by Royal Mail, a business who understands the power of a simple letter.
0:51.0	This week, I'm revisiting one of my favourite guests, the woman responsible for building not just one or two, but five hugely successful companies, including Fitflop and Beauty Pie, in the last two decades. In fact, Oprah named her as one of the most inspirational and fascinating women. So no pressure on interviewing her then.
1:13.3	I just knew, though, immediately that Marcia's letter to a younger self would be much like her,
1:19.6	visionary, optimistic, full of lessons that we would take so much from. Rooted and gratitude, generous
1:26.7	and spirit, Marcia's advice is so incredibly
1:30.7	valuable to anyone on an entrepreneurial journey themselves and I think it will speak volumes to
1:36.0	anyone listening about the power of positivity. I enjoy all my guests and take away something from
1:43.0	each episode, but this really is a standout and a very special woman.
1:48.2	So enjoy listening to the formidable Marcia.
1:52.1	Dear Marcia, what may not be easy to see right now because you're still in your parents' house?
1:59.0	In school, following a path that isn't your own
2:02.4	and dealing with the typical teenage girl cliques
2:05.2	and bullying is that everything that's going to happen
2:08.5	in the years ahead, from the elation causing to the heartbreaking,
2:13.0	will teach you something and exercise a muscle
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