From intern to co-founder in 12 months. Her CEO with a six-figure salary offered her a job at the end of her internship. She politely declined. In that same meeting, he offered to start a company with her. She's now co-founder of The Elephant Room, a creative agency making waves of change through their One Month Mentor program created by Shannie.
Topics discussed:

Love for Jamaican culture
Growing up around National Front and EDL in Birmingham
Dealing with mental health challenges with close family members 
What can happen if you decline a job (your CEO might offer to leave the company too)
The journey from intern to co-founder
How to deal with the responsibility of being a 'leader'
How to live a happy life


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Episode Links:
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The Elephant Room Website

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