Zoe Bayliss Wong, Finance Director at Depop
Iām not a morning person so Iāll always try and get up as late as possible, normally around 8am. During the week, Iāve got my morning routine nailed to 20 minutes depending on whether I can decide what to wear. Iām obsessed with skincare though, so Iāll always spend time doing a full cleanse and moisturise routine every morning; it currently has about six steps in it.
I catch up on the news whilst I get ready and, if thereās space on the tube, Iāll try and get 10 minutes of reading time in. Iām currently reading Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou which is every bit as scandalous as it sounds. Iāll be at my desk by around 9am, where Iāll have a green juice and a turmeric tea to start the day.
Iāve worked with retail and consumer goods companies for a decade now and my job at Depop is my favourite by far. Depop is a mobile marketplace, popular with young creatives across the world and known for being a source of unique items and fashion finds. Iāve been there for over 4 years and have held a variety of roles as the company has grown. As the Finance Director, essentially my role is to make sure that weāre in control of our resources, weāre compliant and weāre spending ā and making ā money in the best way.
CHINTI & FRIENDS: ZOE WANG
E-commerce really changed the game for shoppers like me but thereās so much more awareness of the impact that fast fashion has on the environment now and I think consumers are looking to become more responsible and make better purchasing decisions. Using an app like Depop helps to connect like-minded people to share their wardrobes and find new clothes, without creating more waste in the world. Thereās so much incredible vintage clothing that would otherwise go to landfill and Depop gives these items a new lease of life. I think buying from individuals can be more meaningful when you know youāre also helping someone make money from their side hustle.
"My trick is finding sellers whose style I love and sellers that wear the same size as me."
In my spare time, I write for a few online publications and am currently developing plans for a book. After work I try to switch to writing mode before dinner but to be honest, after a busy day, Iām more likely to relax and binge on Netflix box sets. As a result, I havenāt written in a while, but this year has all been about doing what makes me happy first, not what I feel I 'should' be doing.
On a Friday night, Iād love to say Iām doing something cultural and sophisticated but in reality, itās either a glass of red wine and dinner out, or a glass of red wine on the sofa with my husband. Then a perfect weekend would involve getting dressed up, gathering a bunch of loved ones for lunch and then slowly meandering our way through local coffee and cake shops, taprooms and wine bars before a trip to a karaoke bar depending on how many glasses of wine weāve consumed. A bottomless brunch always sits well with me too, paired with a long walk in the park after if the weatherās nice.
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