My lightbulb moment: Food entrepreneur Tessa Clarke reveals the inspiration behind her business Tessa Clarke, 44, who lives in Wiltshire, co-founded free app Olio in 2015 Olio tackles the problem of food waste and is used in 59 countries by 4m people Inspiration came from growing up on her parents’ dairy farm in Yorkshire She … Read more
My lightbulb moment: Fashion guru Jacynth Bassett reveals the inspiration behind her business Jacynth Bassett founded The Bias Cut, the first age-inclusive online boutique Her inspiration came when her mother Marilyn was ignored when shopping Jacynth was frustrated so she created a shop that celebrates women over 40 Her clothes are now worn by Prue … Read more
My lightbulb moment: Ethical jeweller Jessica Warch reveals the inspiration behind her business Jessica Warch co-founded sustainable jewellery company Kimai in 2018 She set up the business with her friend Sidney Neuhaus, 27, who lives in London They now have 40 designs on their website and a range of engagement rings By Florence Scordoulis For The … Read more
My lightbulb moment: Soup entrepreneur Amanda Argent, reveals the inspiration behind her business Amanda Argent, 56, who lives in London, co-founded Soupologie in 2012 Inspiration came from trying to get her vegan daughters to have their five-a-day Range of soups are now stocked in Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado and Whole Foods By Florence Scordoulis For The Daily … Read more
My lightbulb moment: Crisp innovator Nimisha Raja reveals the inspiration behind her business Nimisha Raja, 57, founded Nim’s, the UK’s first range of natural air-dried crisps The fruit and veg dried crisps are now sold in Waitrose, M&S and Ocado She wanted to create snacks that parents were happy to give their children By Liz Hoggard … Read more
My lightbulb moment: Herbal beauty pioneer reveals the inspiration behind her business Rivka Rose, 74, who lives in Manchester, founded Faith In Nature, in 1974 Inspiration came from struggling to find a moisturiser in a health food store The sustainable beauty brand is now sold in more than 40 countries By Liz Hoggard for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more
My lightbulb moment: Skincare guru Annee de Mamiel reveals the inspiration behind her business Annee de Mamiel, 49, who lives in Harpenden, founded de Mamiel, in 2010 Inspiration came from creating treatments to reduce impact of daily life on skin She now focuses on product development at her laboratory on an organic farm By Liz Hoggard … Read more
My lightbulb moment: Furniture maker Jessica Stern reveals the inspiration behind her company Jessica Stern, 29, who lives in London, co-founded Mustard Made in 2018 Inspiration came from her elder sister Becca collecting vintage metal lockers Sales have doubled from 2019 and the pair plan to launch in the U.S. next year By Liz Hoggard … Read more
My lightbulb moment: Lingerie innovator Alice Holden reveals inspiration behind her brand Alice Holden, 28, who lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, co‑founded Attollo She was inspired by struggles to find well-fitting, beautiful bras for larger bust Lingerie label has their own fit space in London and do bra fittings by video By Liz Hoggard for the Daily … Read more
My lightbulb moment: Furniture paint CEO Pam Gruhn reveals how she invested her £15k pension to start up her business Pam Gruhn, from Surrey, founded paint brand Frenchic from her dining table In 2014 she invested her £15k pension pot into making her business a reality She still is yet to take out any investment … Read more