Little Diary

The great thing about Doers & Dreamers is that I get to ask all the questions I really want to know the answer too for starting a business. This week we meet Jenny, mama of one, a mega watt smile and also super nice. When I was just starting out Jenny was one of the first people (I didn't know) to be super nice and say well done. Here's her story. Hi Jenny tell us a bit about yourself? (and your business) Hello!! I’m a first time mum of an almost 3-year-old. I’m a lover of spending time with my...

The Doers & Dreamers series is all about finding out how people start working for themselves and setting up their own businesses, whatever they maybe and that's not just selling hats ;) This week we meet the lovely Chloe. I've known Chloe for about ten years, in fact we even lived together at one point and she is the cousin of my hubby. She's the warmest, smiliest person I know and so pleased she took the leap to start her business...because she really is one of life's Dreamers & Doers.   Hi Chloe tell us a bit about yourself? (and...

As a former luxury travel PR Abbie (Bikinis and Bibs) knows a thing or two about travel. She is single handedly responsible for my holidaying in Ibiza with H. Her blog and tips made me realise it could be child friendly. So I had to interview for the blog and get the insider know how on how to holiday with kids in style. Hello Abbie, You’re always travelling but where is home? South East LondonTell us a little about your travels and where you’ve been this year… This year has been very 'European' which has been so lovely and easy...

This week we get the inside scoop on….Lausanne!Hello Valerie tell us a bit about yourself and why you know so much about Lausanne. Hi! I’m the owner of a little shop called The Baby General Store. We specialise in quality, often hand made baby and children’s goods sourced from all over the world and in small quantity! I also create an online magazine on Joomag which helps to promote mamas who run a business! I did my GCSE’s and A-level’s in Switzerland and my family have been here since 1997, so although I am from Montreal, Canada and spend a lot of time...

Each week we meet a parent who has set up their own business. This week we meet Alice Aitken, the queen of print. Hi Alice tell us a bit about yourself and your business Sure my name is Alice. I'm wife to Stu, mum to Edie and another lil Om due in Dec this year. My business is Om Baby, I make baby clothes using beautiful hand block-printed indian Cotton.    What was the driving force to set up Om Baby? The driving force was finding an amazing product for my baby daughter and a need for some creativity in early mamma-hood...