Alternative Exit #26 | Leading with Heart: Arabella Lewis-Smith on the Power of EO
What does it take to let go of your business—and hand it over to your team? In this episode, I sit down with Arabella Lewis-Smith, founder and managing director of the creative agency Salad, to explore her journey from sole owner to 100% employee-owned company. Bella shares what sparked her pivot away from a traditional exit and into a future shaped by trust, transparency, and shared ownership.
We dive into the mindset shifts, practical steps, and candid lessons she encountered along the way. From pizza on the beach to quarterly vision days, Bella unpacks how leadership evolved, how her team…
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