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" Pictured: Leisha Olandj (left) with CitySwish co-founder\u00A0Natalia Obolensky and head therapist Francesca\u00A0Twyman Every week, Jo Glynn-Smith interviews a successful woman to find out how she made it to the top, and get tips on maintaining a successful work-life balance. This week, she meets Leisha Olandj, co-founder of CitySwish \u2013 London\u2019s on-demand hair and beauty service. \u00A0Briefly detail your career path \u201CAfter working as a consultant for Accenture, I pursued an MBA at Insead, where I met Natalia Obolensky and co-founded BBureau. With our incredibly talented head therapist, Francesca Twyman, we are delighted to be launching our latest company, CitySwish.\u201D \u00A0What is the most rewarding aspect of what you do? \u201CSimplifying our clients\u2019 lives by providing convenient, relaxing and fun treatments that brighten up their day.\u201D \u00A0What\u2019s the one piece of business advice you would pass on? \u201CThe best way to learn is through experience, and to put what you have researched or read into practice. If you have a goal to achieve, however daunting, throw yourself into it and don\u2019t let the opportunity pass you by.\u201D \u00A0Do you have a mentor or someone who has inspired you? \u201CBefore studying at Insead, I had never imagined becoming an entrepreneur and was inspired by an X Factor-style entrepreneurial course, led by Karan Girotra. Karan has been an amazing mentor throughout the ups and downs of the start-up world and is on our board of directors today.\u201D \u00A0Describe your work style \u201CI tend to err on the classical side for work, generally opting for well-fitting but simple pieces in white, grey and black combinations. I do like to spice things up with some brightly coloured pashminas though, ideally with a matching handbag or pair of heels.\u201D Favourite brands \u201CI love the effortless, chic French style (I grew up in France), so I\u2019m a big fan of Sandro, Maje and Comptoir des Cotonniers, which make up the majority of my wardrobe. And if I\u2019m trying to get in some exercise, I love the colour, style and quality of Sweaty Betty\u2019s workout clothes\u00AD \u2013 they are what get me to the gym in the morning.\u201D \u00A0What is your favourite\u2026 \u2026form of exercise? \u201CSkiing in Val D\u2019Is\u00E8re.\u201D \u2026way to relax? \u201CAs the co-founder of an at-home massage provider, I must say I do love a CitySwish massage followed by a lovely hot bath.\u201D \u2026beauty treatment? \u201CThe CitySwish gel manicure with a really bright colour is my favourite of our beauty treatments \u2013 it keeps my nails looking fabulous for weeks.\u201D \u2026beauty product? \u201CChanel Stylo Yeux waterproof black eyeliner.\u201D \u2026tech product? \u201CMy iPhone 5S; I love the clever fingerprint reader.\u201D \u2026restaurant? \u201CLe Relais de Venise, in Marylebone \u2013 the best secret steak house in London.\u201D \u00A0\u2026cobbler? \u201CThe Timpsons in Green Park.\u201D ...guilty pleasure?\u00A0 \u201CNutella on toast.\u201D Discover more about CitySwish and book an appointment at cityswish.com *** MORE WORK IT OUT Quintessentially founder Caroline HurleyDivorce coach Sara DavidsonGoodwood marketing director Tracey Greaves "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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