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The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey
Welcome to The Shake Up — your weekly dose of real talk with me, Performance Coach Candice Harvey. I’m a former corporate HR professional, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business helping teams and individuals thrive.
I know Monday to Friday in the corporate world isn’t always cute outfits, hanging with your work bestie, and popping out real quick for a matcha—It’s more like surviving back-to-back meetings that should’ve been quick calls, dodging the people you can’t stand, and pretending you’re still productive by 3pm.
Most of the time, we’re stuck in our own heads, running on autopilot, watching the clock and wondering why we can’t just do the damn thing we said we were going to do.
That’s where me and my fancy rode mic come in. I’m here to shake you up — with straight-talking strategies, a smidge of humour, and my obsession with human behaviour in the workplace… because I get it, I did it for 15 years.
I’m a former corporate HR pro, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business, helping teams and individuals go from “things are busy” to “things are GREAT!”
So, if you’re ready for a nudge at work, a perspective shift, or maybe even a loving kick up the bum… you’re in the right place.
The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey
107. A Real International Women’s Day Conversation with Archana Ramaswamy
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Have you ever secretly rolled your eyes at International Women’s Day?
I used to.
The pink cupcakes.
The once-a-year equality speeches.
The predictable “what about Men’s Day?” comment.
For years, I wanted to fast-forward from March 7 to March 9.
But I see it differently now.
Because International Women’s Day isn’t about pink branding or morning teas.
It’s about progress.
It’s about momentum.
It’s about accelerating action.
So today, we’re having a REAL conversation.
I’m joined by Archana Ramaswamy - global luxury retail leader, former Store Director at Selfridges, and now Head of Boutique Excellence, U.S. at Chanel.
Her career spans brands like Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent, across four countries and some of the highest-performing retail environments in the world.
In this episode, we unpack:
- What she had to give to gain the career she has today
- The real challenges women face in corporate environments
- How her definition of success has evolved
- Leadership, balance, ambition, and legacy
This isn’t a fluffy International Women’s Day chat.
It’s honest. Practical. And grounded in real experience.
If this conversation shifts your perspective, screenshot it, share it, and tag me @candiceharvey__
Here’s to real progress - and shaking things up properly.
🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently.
📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.
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