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The Life of a Globetrotter - Archana Dhankar

In this episode, Charlotte speaks to Archana Dhankar, founder of @fashionforroyals. Archana is a fashion, makeup, and travel aficionado with a background in marketing and entrepreneurship. After graduating from university in Delhi, she worked in marketing for more than 10 years and helped develop a variety of startups into successful companies. Charlotte chats to this knowledgeable entrepreneur about her passion for culture and what motivated her to move to London and pursue a career in fashion. They discuss a variety of topics, including motherhood, how growing up in both India and the UK has impacted her style, and her love of travelling.

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