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Jemma Lester shares her Out of Office essentials

In our Out of Office interview series, we speak to Walpole Member executives at the top of their game about how they live their lives away from their desks – the habits that help them decompress, the activities that re-centre their minds, and the little luxuries that they can't live without. This week, it's the turn of Jemma Lester, luxury marketing expert and founder of LMH
9th Dec 2022
Out of Office Jemma Lester shares her Out of Office essentials

In a world where we’re always available, how do you separate your personal time from your work time?

Jemma Lester: It’s certainly tricky these days. I very much value downtime in my week, so I allocate time in my diary for family and personal wellbeing time. It’s a non-negotiable part of my routine so I can remain balanced.

What’s one thing you do after the work day to help you unwind?

Pilates. It provides me with a sense of balance both mentally and physically.

What activity do you do in your time away from work that helps you relax and recentre after a stressful week?

I walk. Being Australian, I miss the great outdoors very much and I'm constantly looking for a drop of Vitamin D.

What’s something you’ve read, listened to or seen in your spare time that’s helped you at work?

I read the FT on the weekends – every inch! I love it. It gives me inspiration for the week ahead.

After home and your workspace, where’s your favourite third space?

The gym at Soho House in White City. I also love the pool and steam room.

On Sunday night, how do you prepare yourself for the week ahead?

I prepare a priority list for the week before having a bath, mask and tanning. Ladies, try Tan Luxe!

Best reason you've had to turn your Out of Office on recently?

Shooting the House of Walpole. I feel so proud that my team at LMH have had the opportunity to be part of such an incredible collaboration.

The OUT OF OFFICE hotlist:

Your go-to Out of Office outfit: My tracksuit.

Your happy place anywhere in the world: Sydney, Australia.

Your favourite bar or restaurant: Dukes Bar in Mayfair, London. There's something about having a Martini with a twist that makes you feel like you are in a James Bond movie.

Something cultural/sporting you booked recently that you'd recommend: A Coldplay Concert. The last tour was such inspiration. What a close group of wonderful friends and musicians! Their culture and commitment is a credit to them.  

Something you've listened to or read recently that you'd recommend and why: The Akimbo Podcast, hosted by marketing guru Seth Godin. It’s about culture and how it affects a business. I really believe that the right team culture breeds success.

A hobby you'd like to cultivate: Cooking. I never cook, my husband does. I find it relaxing to creatively work my way through a recipe, when I have the time to cook with love.

A luxury that’s actually a necessity: Laughing with old friends.

Best luxury under £25: 111skin eye masks. I’m obsessed with them. They make you feel like a new woman.

Connect with Jemma Lester on LinkedIn

For more information about LMH, visit luxurymarketinghouse.com

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