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NETWORKING with Abbie Roden Sandbach

Season 1, Ep. 12

Abbie Roden Sandbach is the founder of Roden, Roden Talent and Amie Wine which includes the Amie Wine Studio and the newly franchised Amie Wine Studio, Seoul. In this episode, we deep dive her CEO superpower: Networking.This conversation is surprisingly emotional, raw and real, as Abbie opens up for the first time about IVF and Hermione discusses her turbulent birth experience. On the business front, Abbie has built incredible relationships and a community both in the US and UK, despite showing up in NYC and London with next to no contacts. She has built multiple, successful businesses from scratch. This is the episode for those looking to build something special from nothing special. Together, we explore the fine line between networking and social climbing, and the importance of being sincere, positive and thinking about how you can help rather than what you can take. Abbie is a hard worker and proudly discusses the work she has had to do to get ahead. This is the episode for those seeking advice on how to build a brand online and utilising social media from a content and social professional. 


You can find Abbie on instagram @abbieroden 

You can find Roden + Roden Talent on instagram @roden and online at www.roden.agency

To experience Amie Wine, go to their website (https://drinkamie.com/) or follow them on instagram @drinkamie and experience the London Wine Studio @amiewinestudio

13 Eccleston Yards, London, United Kingdom SW1W 9AZ


If you suffer from anxiety, we recommend you seek consultation from a Medical Practitioner. 

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