What would you do if you followed your heart? That was a question Merilee Karr, founder of a successful sharing economy start-up, Under The Door Mat, asked herself one sunny Monday morning. She had been working with an international oil giant for 10 years and her...
My little girl was just three when a very good friend – a talented, young mother – took her own life. At that time I was, like so many women with children, torn between returning to my previous career or working for myself. The tragic event forced me to face up to...
What a difference 12 months make. I’ve been in a reflective mood these past few weeks as I mark a year on in my decision to walk away from the security of full-time employment to setting up my own company. The decision itself wasn’t that difficult. I was unhappy and...
Do you tell yourself that you are ‘too old’ to start something new? Do you think you’ve reached an age when you should just settle for the life you have? Do you have a business idea but think it’s too late to take such a risk? Suzanne Noble and...
Many women dream of creating a side project to earn extra income or to do something they are passionate about whilst keeping their day job. It can be a challenging task to juggle. I interviewed architect Anna Kyyhkynen who created a successful property project while...
I always wanted to create a brand that would reflect who I am, my personality and my values. I built my career as a branding consultant advising companies how they should express their brand and values, and one day I was simply tired of telling others what to do. As...
