Business Debrief

We dive into the extraordinary journey of Beatrice Amblard, a master leather artisan and former Hermes craftswoman. From leaving the corporate luxury world to building her own brand, April in Paris, and establishing a renowned leatherwork school, Beatrice shares her passion for craftsmanship, her insights on creativity, and her unfiltered take on the luxury industry. What You’ll Learn: The Courage to Leave Stability: Why Beatrice left Hermes after 14 years to pursue custom work. The Philosophy of Luxury: Her critique of mass-produced goods and why individuality is the new gold standard. Mastering the Craft: The importance of learning by doing, embracing mistakes, and gaining complete control over the creative process. The Therapeutic Power of Custom Work: How co-creating with clients offers a meaningful, even healing, experience. Teaching the Next Generation: The organic growth of her leatherwork school and the importance of fostering community. Success and Resilience: How Beatrice’s mantra—“When there is a will, there is a way”—has carried her through challenges. -- Resources Mentioned: ⁠⁠April in Paris Official Website⁠⁠ -- Suggest guests here: ⁠pantry.studio

We dive into the extraordinary journey of Beatrice Amblard, a master leather artisan and former Hermes craftswoman. From leaving the corporate luxury world to building her own brand, April in Paris, and establishing a renowned leatherwork school, Beatrice shares her passion for craftsmanship, her insights on creativity, and her unfiltered take on the luxury industry. What You’ll Learn: The Courage to Leave Stability: Why Beatrice left Hermes after 14 years to pursue custom work. The Philosophy of Luxury: Her critique of mass-produced goods and why individuality is the new gold standard. Mastering the Craft: The importance of learning by doing, embracing mistakes, and gaining complete control over the creative process. The Therapeutic Power of Custom Work: How co-creating with clients offers a meaningful, even healing, experience. Teaching the Next Generation: The organic growth of her leatherwork school and the importance of fostering community. Success and Resilience: How Beatrice’s mantra—“When there is a will, there is a way”—has carried her through challenges. Resources Mentioned: ⁠April in Paris Official Website⁠ -- Suggest guests here: pantry.studio