(AD Disclaimer: This blog post was written in Paid Partnership with uSports) Background uSports was established by Charlie Hiscox in 2017 to deliver high quality sports coaching services to young people of all abilities. Services currently run across Berkshire and Bristol and their surrounding areas. With over 100 coaches delivering sessions, we deliver School Sports Coaching (Extra-Curricular Clubs, PE Lessons, CPD Teacher Training & more), Football / Sports/Multi-Activity/ Performing Arts Camps in the school holidays, and weekly Football Development Centres & Toddler Football. A growing business The business has continued to go from strength to strength with over 380 positive…
Rebecca Hogan is a certified life coach and the founder of Rebecca Hogan Coaching. During this Berkshire Mumpreneur interview we find out more about Rebecca, how and why she set up her business and her top tips for others wishing to do the same. Tell me briefly about your business? I'm a life coach and I'm super passionate about changing the way women, especially Mums, feel about taking time for themselves. I love to help Mums see how taking time for themselves means they are able to give more to their family, not less. And how spending a bit of time to find…
(AD Disclaimer: This blog post was written in paid partnership with Crissy Sanders) Crissy Sanders is the founder of Sanders Street dance school. During this Berkshire Mumpreneur interview we find out more about Crissy, her business and her advice to other small business owners. Tell me briefly about your business? Hello, I'm Crissy, founder of Sanders Street – an authentic street dance school which prides itself on being fully inclusive. We teach the 5 main styles of street dance which include, hip hop, breaking, house, popping and locking. And we welcome students from ages 3 up to 103! Our 3 main focuses…
(AD Disclaimer: This blog post was written in paid partnership with Emma Cossey) Emma Cossey is a coach for freelancers and founder of The Freelance Lifestyle - during this Berkshire Mumpreneur interview we find out more about Emma, her business and how she manages to juggle work and family life! Tell me briefly about your business? I'm a coach for freelancers, and I run The Freelance Lifestyle. It's a blog, podcast, Facebook group, coaching service and membership community to support UK freelancers to get started or get unstuck. It's designed to be warm, welcoming, fun and non-judgemental (with lots of…
Amber Ellis-Ramsey is the founder of Brave the Braid, which offers hair braiding sessions and lessons in Berkshire. During this Berkshire Mumpreneur interview we find out more about Amber, her business and her top tips on taking that first step towards starting your own small business. Tell me briefly about your business? Brave The Braid really has two parts to it. 1. Learn to braid: I teach both adults and children the skills and techniques to master the art of hair braiding. I run in person workshops for Adult beginners covering Dutch braids, French braids and fishtail braids for example…
Chido Plunkett is the founder of DaChi's Restaurant to You. During this Berkshire Mumpreneur interview we find out more about Chido Plunkett, her business and her top tips to others. Photo Credit: Summer's Photography Tell me briefly about your business? DaChi’s Restaurant to You is a hassle free luxury dining experience based in Bracknell, Berkshire. We are a husband and wife team who are incredibly passionate not just about each other but about great hospitality, delicious food and drinks. We help people who enjoy entertaining in their home to stay a part of the conversation and not the preparation or dreaded…
Lucy Todd is the founder of My Little Green Wardrobe. Berkshire Mummies spoke to her recently to find out more about herself and her online clothing store, plus her top tips for others wishing to start their own new business venture. Tell me briefly about your business? My Little Green Wardrobe is an online store which sells ethical and more sustainable baby and children’s clothing. We are on a mission to make it easy for busy parents to make great choices for their little ones. Shoppers can filter clothing according to their own values, ensuring they purchase clothing that aligns…
Nicola Strudley is the founder of Brain Train Me - Berkshire Mummies spoke to her to find out more about herself and her business, plus her top tips for others wishing to venture out on their own. Tell me briefly about your business? Brain Train Me offers counselling, wellness coaching, critical incident debriefing, growth mindset afterschool clubs and mindful walks. I wanted Brain Train Me to be something more modern, current and relevant to people. With the increased pressure of how we live our lives today, the wellness industry has mushroomed, with us using devices to track our steps, heart…
(AD Disclaimer) Berkshire Mummies has perviously been gifted a pack of Little People Big Adventures activity cards. Berkshire Mum, Laura Dean created Little People Big Adventures to help families who want to experience something a little different from their holidays. Planning a family holiday to suit everyone's needs can be quite daunting but Laura is here to help every step of the way. Berkshire Mummies spoke to her to find out more. Tell us briefly about your business? We design adventurous holidays for those families that want to experience something beyond the guidebook. Whatever you are planning for your next…
Hannah Brewer, founded Little Muddy Boots back in 2014 and in 2021 franchised the business. During this Berkshire Mumpreneur interview Hannah tells us a little more about the Little Muddy Boots journey to date and also about her future plans for the growing company nationally. I have attended Little Muddy Boots classes and highly recommend them. Tell me briefly about your business? Little Muddy Boots sessions are a unique way to engage children, in outdoor play and discovery. By combining gardening, nature exploration and forest school, we have something for every child, whether it be the quiet bug hunter or the energetic…
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