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Ep 40: From Teenage Entrepreneur to Interior Design Pioneer: Lessons from Kelly Hoppen CBE


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From decorating her first room at age 12 to redefining the world of interiors, Kelly Hoppen CBE has become a household name and an inspiration for creatives everywhere. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Kelly joins Rochelle Humes for an honest, energising conversation about her extraordinary journey from teenage entrepreneur to Britain’s most recognisable interior designer.


Kelly shares how her unique upbringing—surrounded by fashion, art, and her mother’s entrepreneurial spirit—ignited her creative passion and confidence to launch a business at just 16. She opens up about overcoming bullying at school, the turning points that shaped her signature style, and how she navigated business growth, motherhood, and the pressure of building a self-titled brand.


From finding your authentic power and building world-class teams, to licensing, leading with vulnerability, and making luxury design accessible for all, Kelly mixes decades of wisdom with fresh, practical advice for anyone dreaming of launching their own thing. There’s real talk on setbacks, learning to lead (not just run) your business, and the importance of protecting your “diamond” idea when the world gets noisy.


Whether you’re a design lover, a founder, or just looking for inspiration from one of the UK’s most creative business minds, Kelly’s story proves you can build a dream career and stay true to yourself every step of the way.


If you’ve ever asked what it takes to put your name on the map and create lasting impact in your industry, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.


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