About me

I have been recognised as one of the leading supporters of new generation talent in the creative industries, encouraging enterprise development, future sector skills and knowledge. With experience across the sector from performance to media to fashion, I am uniquely positioned in the creative industries to develop and promote cross-sector high-level collaborations and partnerships. Awarded an MBE for Services to the Fashion Industry in HRH The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2017, I was also nominated and awarded as one of the Maserati 100 for 2016 for the support I give the next generation of creative entrepreneurs. A passionate and motivational speaker, I have used my performance training and experience to develop high level speaking skills and I am regularly invited to speak at national and international conferences and events. It has been said that I have a unique gift for engaging the audience and inspiring them to support young creative talent. A dynamic and results-oriented entrepreneur, I have been credited as the conduit that resulted in my clients and mentees achieving career success and profitable business growth. Renowned for the practical, realistic approach to running a creative business, sharing the knowledge and experience I have gained from running my own creative industry recruitment agency, fashion agencies and logistics company. My published works include the Amazon No.1 bestseller, How to Start Your Own Fashion Label and the academic textbook “Fashion Brand Management’ which is the start of a Creative Industries series I have been commissioned to write for London Publisher Kogan Page. Moving away from my businesses following a period of succession planning, I am now focused on education and career building for next generation of creatives and entrepreneurs and have been gaining experience in academia working with a host of international arts institutions before joining the University of East London.

QuestionsProjectsExperienceTeam

• You are invited to participate in a new Creative Industries Festival taking place this September 4th - 7th in London - open to all creatives
• Be The Change East London for next generation talent to connect and network with industry contacts

Work history

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Jun 2003London, United KingdomFull Time

Skills

• Marketing
• Business Development
• Public Speaking
• Business Strategy
• Brand Strategy
• Leadership
• Consulting
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Brand Marketing

Education

MA International BusinessUniversity of east London
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024London, United Kingdom