Tracey Woodward
Thought Leader
Tracey Woodward
I am a thought leader in the beauty and wellness sector with more than 40 years experience from counter girl to global CEO, privileged to work with many brands that changed the landscape of Beauty Industry Aveda, Donna Karan, Urban Retreat and Marks and Spencer, using my best endeavours to raise funds and awareness for Charties to and have had the honour to support, CEW, Look Good Feel Better, The Kings Trust, The Eve Appeal, The Terrence Higgins Trust and more recently TheirWorld and 18 Keys. In recent years have taken a more plural/portfolio approach, working with the Following as an advisor or investor. Murdock, Strip, Trevor Sorbie, Dr Levy, Dr Paw Paw, Moody Month, BeautyBulb and Totally Well.
Share an experience or challenge that has shaped you? Going up against Cancer in 2023 reminding me that nothing is guaranteed , and selfcare matters.
Best piece of advice you have ever been given? The worst regrets are the things you didn't do, be an athlete in your own life.
What advice would you give to your younger self or a woman just starting her career? Believe in yourself get the skills required and walk with your head high, and always be open to learning.
What does success mean to you? Leaving people in a better place than I found them.
How do you handle challenges and changes? What's in your toolkit? The ability to be honest, vulnerable and able to seek help and support.
Why is it important to support women in business and women-led business? Because Equity matters, and we need communities to thrive.
60 Seconds with Tracey Woodward
My inspiration is: Everything around me I have the good fortune to work with so many interesting and innovative people I am inspired by people there energy, passion and vision no matter what they.
My greatest fear is: Health - Our body is the only place we truly have to live and we have a duty of care to look after it we expect so much from it. I have most definitely expected to get more out of my body than I put into it in the past, a Cancer diagnosis has been a huge wake up call for me.. Like all things in life rubbish in rubbish out.
The most courageous thing I have ever done is: There have been so many, from where I came from it has taken courage, vulnerability, strength and confidence to push forward but I also know that resilience is a tool we all need to have in our kit bag, as a tool the more you use it the better you become we need this skill in this ever changing world.
I am most proud of: My children, they are kind hearted, independent and strong. Josh and Ava are the lights of my life.
Guiltless pleasure: Investing in high quality food and shoes.
Mantra I live by: Whether you think you can or you can't your right.
Female role model: I have so many women that have inspired me to do better without them I would not have survived life .. but my shout out today would be Nnenna Onuba founder of 100 allies changing people lives through equity and empowerment.. she's an amazing women.
Women-led brand I love: I have a few favourites loved the journey with Dr Paw Paw Pauline .. My friend Margaret Dabbs NailsInc Thea Green, there are so many amazing brands led by women.
