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My business has three main areas; Personal training online and 1-2-1, ultra endurance athlete completing 2-3 big challenges per year and adventurer and public speaker to encourage each and every one of us – we all have the power to be extraordinary! Learn more about her journey and world here http://www.sophiegraceholmes.com .

1.     HARDEST LESSON YOU LEARNED IN BUSINESS?  
You have to endure the failures and hardships to truly learn the best way to run your business and there is no easy way other than to keep getting back up over and over again – you have to work hard to create your own luck and opportunities.

2. THREE THINGS THAT DEFINE YOUR BUSINESS? 
Fitness – learning to make it fun and something you want to do again and again and educating others to train smartly and get real results

Defying the odds – always do the things that scare you or the things you think you can’t do yet

Inspiration – encouraging people to live bravery no matter what and chase even the biggest goals

3. FAVOURITE LOCAL HANGOUT? 
Corner Club, Leigh on Sea – perfect place to get my creativity flowing and work down over coffee or catch up with friends

4. WHAT WOMAN INSPIRES YOU?
I have a lot who do but for me its any woman who overcomes adversity, stares fear in the face and goes for it and isn’t afraid to be herself and go after what she wants.

5. A QUOTE YOU LIVE BY?

“Have the courage to seek your own adventure in life and live on your own terms.”

Riviera Kids is a chic yet sustainable children’s swimwear line inspired by the South of France! Follow her on insta @riviera_kids!

1. Current Biggest Challenge?   

Getting more followers on Instagram!

2. Secret Weapon?

Dry shampoo

3. FAVOURITE LOCAL HANGOUT?

Aragon House-Parsons Green

4. WHAT WOMAN INSPIRES YOU?

Princess Diana

5. A QUOTE YOU LIVE BY?

“Many hands make light work.”

Ace Slippers was founded in London 2014 by two Swedish cousins, Pia Tamm Hagnö and Anna Grant, with the aim to bring a more edgy style to the traditional Swedish slipper sock. Pia has long experience in kids’  fashion retail from working as a buyer at H&M and as Children’s wear director at Harrods and Anna has a background in finance, TV and marketing/ sales. Ace Slippers are practical, stylish and eco-friendly slipper socks for babies and toddlers. They are made with love in Sweden. http://aceslippers.com

1. HARDEST LESSON YOU LEARNED IN BUSINESS?   

That we have to do things at least three times before we get it right.

2. THREE THINGS THAT DEFINE YOUR BRAND OR BUSINESS?

Eco-friendly, Scandinavian, fun design.

3. FAVOURITE LOCAL HANGOUT?

Bluebird Chelsea

4. WHAT WOMAN INSPIRES YOU?

You (Delphine & Beth) inspire us!

5. A QUOTE YOU LIVE BY?

“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”-Winston Churchill

Sarah Hope Beauty is a personal one on one beauty service, offering luxury treatments in the comfort of your home. The finest of products are used and every treatment is customized for each clients needs.  Follow her on Instagram @sarahhopexx

1. HARDEST LESSON YOU LEARNED IN BUSINESS?   

Work-life balance. Planning my time is essential, not only do I need to make time for my clients and their needs, I also need to ensure that I make time for myself, to relax and unwind at the end of each day. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in work, especially when you work for yourself.

2. THREE THINGS THAT DEFINE YOUR BRAND OR BUSINESS?

Personal, Quality, Consistency

3. FAVOURITE LOCAL HANGOUT?

I like to support local businesses and my favourite is Patisserie ‘Brione’ in North West London, where I live. Run by a French couple, who make the most amazing pastries and chocolate!

4. WHAT WOMAN INSPIRES YOU?

Jo Malone for creating one of the most iconic British brands. I love that she started her career from home as a facialist, mixing her own products to use and to sell to her clients.  I admire that after stepping down from the  business due to loosing her sense of smell through treatment to breast cancer, she returned to do what she loves best and created Jo Loves. 

5. A QUOTE YOU LIVE BY?

Work hard play hard

Barrecore founder, Niki Rein is the most humble and hardworking girl in fitness! A California girl who came to London to work for Tracy Anderson, she has created her own cult following and has studios across the UK. If you have not tried one of her barre classes don’t walk… run! http://www.barrecore.co.uk

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