Episode

How Hema Persad built ‘the smallest, most efficient’ team

Podcast: Trade Tales
Published: May 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 3478
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Summary

Los Angeles–based designer Hema Persad on how managing a team shifted her perspective on business growth, why she’s been a fast adopter of AI tools, and what to expect from celebrity clients.