Defining Moments

After leaving school I went to college and trained in catering. I was a freelance cook for a few years until I realised that it wasn’t really for me. I didn’t feel as though I was prepared to work for myself, not to mention being able to afford it! I… read more

Mistake To Avoid

I’m now in the position where I sometimes take on too much work. I find it very hard to say no, and when someone rings me up with a project that sounds interesting, I get myself involved. I’m more motivated now that I work for myself. I even worked… read more

Secret

You need to fully research not only what you’re going to do, but also who are the best people who could help you achieve your goals.… read more

Pearl Of Wisdom

I think you learn from every situation you come across, and even if it seems like the end of the world at that moment, it’s probably a very good learning curve. Even if you don’t possess a lot of confidence at the start, you can build it up- I think I’m… read more

Challenge

My main obstacle was finding work. I’m based in the middle of nowhere up in Northumberland, and the television industry is predominantly based in London. I had to offer people something that a company in Soho couldn’t.… read more

Success

One of my greatest moments in the business was when I was sitting in the cinema with my husband. My mobile started vibrating so I went outside to answer it. Someone had found my website on Google and offered me work on the Clothes Show. I was… read more

Success

I get a great sense of satisfaction from getting a job finished, delivering it to the client, and they’re then pleased with the result. It makes all the hard work worthwhile! If you do a good job and you communicate with the client well, they’ll… read more