Queenie Porter - "We're Manchester United's official sports hydration partner!"

EP 262 - Queenie is Managing Director of Wow Hydrate who recently
became Manchester United's official sports hydration partner
across their men's, women's and youth teams.


We hear about Queenie's career journey from leaving school at 16
to becoming Wow Hydrate's MD via Topshop and The Co-Op Group. We
discuss the biggest challenges Queenie faces in her role and how
her upbringing has helped her become a good leader. She also
tells us why she thinks traditional interview techniques qualify
for the big bin of bullshit.


Chapters:


00:00 Welcome to BWB


00:34 Queenie's Business Challenges


01:28 Football and Gender Differences


03:30 Importance of Hydration in Sports


05:45 Tasting WOW Hydrate Products


06:25 Queenie's Transition to WOW Hydrate


12:48 Challenges in the Hydration Drinks Market


15:08 Influence of Celebrity Social Media


21:40 Career Mistakes and Learning Experiences


25:01 Influence of Family on Entrepreneurship


25:35 Gender Roles and Equality in the Workplace


26:05 Importance of Work Experience and Education


27:08 The Role of University in Career Development


29:08 The Impact of University on Work Etiquette


29:52 The Importance of Transparency in Business


30:59 Pitfalls of Being Liked in Leadership


32:04 Authenticity in Leadership


32:25 Challenges of Office Social Events


34:00 The Problem with Traditional Job Interviews


40:47 Role of Clothing in Confidence and Success


43:17 The Power of Endorsements and Branding


44:15 Conclusion and Farewell


Queenie's recommendations:


Alex: The Man Behind The Legend (book)


Beckham (documentary)


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