PODCAST: Aromatherapy Associates Global CEO & Global Business Development Director at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Anna Teal

Welcome to the latest episode of our Podcast series "The Beauty Edit" where we bring you inspiring stories, retail insights and conversation from the beauty sectors's most influential business leaders. 

In the latest episode of 'The Beauty Edit' podcast, Antony Hawman, Co-founder of TheIndustry.fashion speaks to Anna Teal, Global CEO of Aromatherapy Associates, The Refinery and Global Business Development Director at Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Aromatherapy Associates is the world-leading, luxury wellbeing brand, specialising in therapeutic essential oils that naturally help promote better sleep, reduce stress and lift energy.

We talk about the pandemic and its impact on Aromatherapy associates and how Anna had to come up with innovative ways to support her spa business and therapists that had been temporarily shut down overnight due to lockdown.

Anna gives some great advice for brands deciding whether they should approach a retailer or take the DTC route to market. She also gives her view on sustainability, 'clean beauty' and the invaluable work she does with The British Beauty Council.

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