Sharmadean Reid

Sharmadean Reid is a force in the beauty industry, renowned for her innovative contributions, such as founding WAH Nails and Beautystack. Her ventures have had a significant impact, with WAH Nails gaining attention from high-profile patrons like Serena Williams and Margot Robbie, and being featured in major publications. Reid's work extends beyond product creation to fostering industry growth, as evidenced by her role as a founding member of the British Beauty Council. Her expertise and innovation were recognized when she was awarded an MBE for her services to the nail and beauty industry.

Not only has Reid shaped the beauty industry, but she has also made strides in helping women in business. She launched Beautystack, a beauty professional network that combines social discovery with in-app booking, effectively revolutionizing the industry. Additionally, Reid is a co-founder of Future Girl Corp, an organization dedicated to providing business workshops for future women CEOs. Her commitment to empowering women in business was shared in The Guardian, where she wrote a business advice column titled "Bossing It" throughout 2018.

Reid's influence extends to public speaking, as seen in her TED Talk at University College London in December 2018. Her diverse achievements, from launching a clothing line inspired by Princess Diana in collaboration with ASOS, to being the CEO of WAH London, a company committed to changing the face of female entrepreneurship, make her an engaging speaker on a variety of topics. These accomplishments, along with her recognition as a Marie Claire Future Shaper and the recipient of the 2018 CEW Achiever Award, underscore her breadth of knowledge and experience.