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Published Jan 20, 2023

228. Designing Intuitive, Intentional Fashion with Cleobella Founder, Angela O'Brien

Angela O'Brien, founder of Cleobella, shares her entrepreneurial journey of crafting sustainable, culturally inspired fashion, while delving into personal wellness strategies for balancing creativity and business success.
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  • Health & Work

    Angela O'Brien shares her journey of balancing health and work, emphasizing the importance of building a supportive team. She explains how her leadership team allows her to focus on the business without getting bogged down by daily tasks, which helps her maintain a healthy work-life balance 1. Angela also highlights the significance of creating a harmonious workspace, such as her boutique in Sunset Beach, which serves as both an office and retail space 2.

    I have a leadership team that allows me to work more on the business rather than all the nitty gritty of the day to day, which has been so much for my life.

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    This setup has been crucial in managing her roles as a mother, wife, and entrepreneur.

       

    Intuitive Living

    Angela discusses her approach to intuitive living, which involves listening to her inner guidance and setting boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of saying no to commitments that don't align with her well-being, a practice she has honed over the years 3. Angela believes in living with integrity and being true to oneself, which she finds essential for maintaining a balanced life 4.

    I think being a firstborn child and that's where the saying no has really been something I'm working on.

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    This intuitive approach helps her navigate personal and professional challenges effectively.

       

    Coping Strategies

    Angela O'Brien shares her strategies for coping with challenges, particularly those related to health and entrepreneurship. She recounts how the pandemic forced her to rely on her health practices, such as nutrition and naturopathy, to manage stress and maintain well-being 5. Angela also learned to find stillness and relaxation in her local environment, a skill she previously only associated with her time in Bali 6.

    I really leaned into all the tools that I know to be true, which is food as nourishment and my vitamins.

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    These experiences have taught her the importance of self-care and adaptability in overcoming life's hurdles.

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