Dani Wallace and Gemma Roberts, both mums based in Preston, North West, have a joyful approach to life and when they come together they are a formidable force and powerful duo!  As kids growing up in a council house in Preston, dominated by domestic abuse and coming from generations where abuse was ‘the norm’, the siblings made a pact at ages of 12 and 13, that one day they would break the chain. Dani recalls saying; “If we are ever in a position where we can make sure kids don’t have to go through the same thing, then let’s promise we’ll do something ..read more

I’m Gemma Coe, a Child Sleep Specialist, mum of 2 wonderful children and based in Sevenoaks, Kent. I’m a Child Sleep Specialist, I run my own successful business as well as acting as an adviser and consultant for other big baby brands such as Huckleberry and Ergobaby. Whilst I love all things sleep related, my passion is working with families who have toddlers and pre-schoolers that still struggle with sleep. Some of my clients haven’t slept a whole night through for the last 5 years. Most of my work is run remotely which enables me to work with clients worldwide. I launched my business back i ..read more

Starting a family-run food truck business offers a unique opportunity to blend culinary passion with entrepreneurial spirit, creating a venture that can bring both personal satisfaction and financial rewards. This guide provides practical advice on how to navigate the process, ensuring your food truck stands out in a competitive market. Understand the Market Before diving into the food truck business, it’s crucial to understand the market dynamics. Research is key. Look at what’s already out there, identify potential gaps in the market, and consider how your family-run business can fill t ..read more

Your name and age: Stuart Davis, 44 Tell us about your family I’m half Croydon, half Burmese. My Mum is the Croydon bit, and my Dad was born in Rangoon. The story goes that when my Dad’s family were in Burma, they all wanted to emigrate to Australia (Sydney). My Grandad worked in the docks and stumbled upon an advert for an upcoming town in England that had been remodeled. He liked the sound of that. So he told the family to head over to Sydney and he would follow on after his stopover in the UK. The family went to Sydney while my Grandad, Dad and Aunt went to visit this newly refurbished town ..read more

Emily Papirnik, 56, is an entrepreneurial healer and mum from Pershore, Worcestershire, who has recently unveiled her groundbreaking mobile app, ‘Me Helping Me.’ A dedicated entrepreneur, Emily embarked on this innovative venture as an extension of her profound mission to aid individuals in effectively managing stress and anxiety. With a wealth of experience in supporting clients through life’s challenges, Emily’s app promotes emotional well-being and empowering people to reclaim control of their lives. Through a carefully curated selection of energy practices, ranging from 90 seconds to 20 mi ..read more

Georgie Shears, is a 44-year-old transforming lives as a Life Design Strategist from Manchester. She is on a mission to genuinely empower women to embrace their uniqueness, recognise their successes and capabilities, get out of their own way and design lives they truly love, through her revolutionary SHIFT Life Transformation System. Using transformative yet practical strategies and tools, combined with sharing her lived and professional experiences, Georgie works to support women who want to make a change, but don’t know where to start, to find ways they can adapt their daily lives to bring t ..read more

Steven is passionately delivering 21st Century Hospitality. He is known as ‘The Hospitality Hero’, he’s a multi-Hotel Owner, Chair of Chester Hospitality Association and Vice-Chair of Liverpool Hospitality (Association), as well as a Committee Member for UK Hospitality (Northern Region). Steven is a man on a mission to revive the hospitality industry, with people, place and perception in mind. A big task…so what exactly is his plan? He is putting his heart, soul and cash into supporting an industry he’s been a part of for 30 years — one he’s willing to disrupt as he fears it won’t have a susta ..read more

A Letchworth Garden City business recently received a festive boost in December from retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Hannah tweeted about her venture, Unplugged Tots, during #SmallBusinessSunday on December 17, catching Theo’s eye and securing a coveted retweet to his over 500,000 followers on Twitter and Instagram. This wasn’t just a lucky break; it was a well-deserved recognition of Unplugged Tots’ unique approach to tech education. Unplugged Tots is quietly championing screen-free tech education for young children. Using screen-free activities to help teachers and parents teach skills to ..read more

Helen Walker, 43, is a mum of 2, and a sales and mindset coach known across social media for her valuable and motivational, yet highly entertaining content focused around  empowering women in business. Here Helen shares her 5 tips on how to combat the ‘Mum Guilt’ as an entrepreneurial mum. “Mum guilt is a universal struggle, especially for busy mums who are also business owners”, says Helen. “You’re not alone in this journey, and it’s okay to feel the weight of balancing your entrepreneurial dreams with your responsibilities as a mother.” In this article, we explore five practical tips th ..read more

By Jennifer Bryan My eldest just left home for University and I have found this change quite difficult and challenging, emotionally, for me.  I wrote an article nearly 10 years ago now, about ceasing the end of having a ‘work identity’ and instead talked about how we need to use our personal identity at work – in other words, be who we are rather than feel we have to be this super human person that has no life outside of work.  And I feel this concept is not only even more important now, after the pandemic, but more accepted, welcomed and encouraged. So, I think how we women find ou ..read more