About this episode

Talitha Cummins discusses her journey from journalism to disrupting the diamond industry with honesty and personal growth.

Being honest has done a lot for Talitha Cummins. It's allowed her to pivot her skills as a prominent television journo into becoming the founder and design director of Australian fine jewelry house  The Cut . It's generated sales across the world with zero in paid marketing. It's ruffled the feathers of her competition. It's helped her heal from addiction and it's encouraged countless others to do the same.  In this raw and far-ranging chat, Talitha explains: The myths the diamond industry is based around and the truths they'd rather you didn't hear The true difference between lab grown and natural diamonds and other FAQs Her personal investment history and strategy Her advice for those who run their own business Her story of entering and maintaining sobriety - what it's meant for her and her message for others who are struggling   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Sylvia Jeffreys

Guest: Talitha Cummins

Topics covered

• diamond industry
• sobriety
• business advice
• lab grown diamonds
• personal investment

Keywords

• diamond industry
• Talitha Cummins
• The Cut
• lab grown diamonds
• sobriety
• business advice
• addiction recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Cut

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