Episode Guest:
Llorayah Timbou Faucher is a Degree Apprentice at Marks & Spencer who started as a quiet Christmas temp and is now inspiring future leaders. Her story is one of confidence, curiosity, and creating memorable moments for customers and colleagues alike.
Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Starting as a Christmas Temp at 18
2:05 Nervous Beginnings & Not Knowing the Ropes
3:12 Learning the Power of “Just Ask”
4:30 From Quiet to Confident: Finding Her Voice
6:10 Falling in Love with Retail
7:45 When M&S Went from Job to Dream
9:10 Speaking Up as a Young Leader
10:35 Managing Dyslexia & Team Briefs
12:00 What Retail Teaches You About Life
13:30 Building Real Relationships at Work
14:55 The Role of Mentors in Her Journey
16:10 “You Can Do Anything, But Not Everything”
17:30 Learning to Prioritise & Focus
18:50 From Learner to Leader: Coaching Others
20:10 Inside the Degree Apprentice Programme
21:35 Advice for Future Christmas Temps
23:00 Llorayah’s Duvet Flip — Making People’s Day
Episode Partners
M&S
M&S is a trusted global retailer, committed to quality, value, and innovation. For over a century, it has set industry standards by doing the right thing and embracing change. With 65,000 colleagues serving 32 million customers worldwide, M&S places quality at the heart of everything it does.
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