Never Give Up with Lorna Jane Clarkson

Part 2 | Closing One Chapter to Start Another - Eleanor Pendleton on Building her beauty brand Haléau

Never Give Up with Lorna Jane Clarkson

Show Notes

In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor Pendleton opens up about the decision to close her digital Beauty Magazine, Gritty Pretty after nearly a decade and why stepping away from her successful business became the catalyst to finally build her own beauty brand, Haléau.

She shares what it took to develop a brand in silence, the pressure of going from critic to creator, and the moment launch day sales proved she’d made the right call. Eleanor reflects on financial independence, integrity in business and the lessons she hopes to pass on to the next generation.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Eleanor’s chosen charity is Djirra, an Aboriginal women’s charity supporting Indigenous women and families impacted by family violence.

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