The Hope of Celebration || Meredithe Stuart-Smith of Meri Meri

Up With The Lark And

Welcome to Episode Ten in our series on Hope.
For quite some time I have wanted to have some more established entrepreneurs on the podcast. And you are in for a treat today.
Meri Meri is an international lifestyle brand for party, home and play. To be honest, a party isn’t a party in our house with some Meri Meri! Their world is whimsical, magical, celebratory and of seeming limitless creativity. We are going to hear all about that and what it actually takes to make that happen.
Speaking to Meredithe was a true privilege. I had high hopes but was blown away by how incredibly generous she was with her time and her thoughtful answers to my many questions! Meredithe was honest, challenging and encouraging.
There is so much in here - it is a head nodding, note taking episode. We spoke about the early years in 1980s America, the marriage of profit and creativity, weathering the storms, branding, copycats, imposter syndrome, building an incredible team, finding your identity and confidence as a founder, doing things properly, glitter (of course, the impact of the pandemic and the curse of eternal optimism.
Meri Meri: www.merimeri.co.uk