Women making a difference

Each of us has different motivations for being in business, different worries, different stories.

But one thing is for sure, each of us can be an inspiration to others, and share our experiences too. So we really encourage all our women members to contribute something of themselves on their business profiles.

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Debbie La-Haye

Horses Helping People is the culmination of the various skills I have gathered on life's interesting journey! After gaining an English Literature degree at Exeter University, I spent some time working in a design office, while building up a business teaching…

Stella LaCorte

I graduated from University of Hertfordshire with a degree in Sociology and Economics in 1997 and went on to do an MBA at the University of Stirling. I then took on a position as a PA to a Director of a…

Caroline Lake

As a child I always had a fascination for cars and loved helping my Dad tinker. As I grew older I was also shocked at how badly some garages treated women and how badly run and regulated the whole industry…

Kathy Lake

Kathy Lake has been in busines for a number of years. The past 9 years Kathy has owned and run Funzone out of school club which has grown from half a dozen children in a local school classroom to over…

Liz Lake

I am a company director with LiZLaKe, the landscape architecture and urban design practice that I founded in the mid 80s. Since then, I have established a reputation for creative work and have completed a huge variety of projects for…

Michelle Lake

Michelle Lake is a qualified nutritional therapist and a registered member of British Association of Nutritional Therapists (BANT) and the Nutritional Therapy Council (NTC). She trained at The Institute of Optimum Nutrition (ION) on its internationally acclaimed nutritional therapy course. Before…

Janet Lakin

BSc(Hons) Business, BSc(Hons) Nutritional Therapy I have always loved food – ever since making my first chocolate rice crispie cakes at primary school! However, it wasn't until I experienced a number of long-term health problems when I discovered that the food we…

Sian Laleye

I have been a journalist for 13 years, with particular experience in corporate publishing. My previous employers include London Transport, WHSmith and Mobil. On a freelance basis I have written for a long list of clients including Sainsbury's, Securicor, Gist, Anglian Water…

PAOLA LAMB

"PAOLINA DESIGNS" Interior Decorator Consultancy Business ethos: "Helping to make your house a home, together we can create your ideal living space." My new business aimes to offer an Interior Decorating Consultation Service, whereby the client is offered the choice of services…

Keri Lambden

Having successfully completed a double first degree in Visual Studies at Norwich School of art and design; Keri first set up in business as a dance and events producer, making educational material for schools throughout the Eastern region. With a background…

Beverley Lambert

With 30 years hands-on experience having worked directly within the Shipping & Logistics industry, and a former recruitment manager, Director Beverley Lambert said: ìI have had a unique insight from all sides of the business. My experience allows me to…

Kim Lampard

I set up Zigzag Bunting as a respite from motherhood: four children in five years after a wonderfully stimulating careeer as a City Litigation solicitor left me enjoying life but needing another interest! My children are now all teenage and I…

Claire Lander

About me! David, my business partner, and I decided we wouldnít think about work and returning to the corporate ërat-raceí until the final leg of our world trip. However, whilst in Australia we discovered a number of funky juice bars and…

Sureya Landini

As founder and Managing Director of Blue Donkey, for the past 10 years I have been engaged as both trainer and tele-agency for a broad blue chip client base including Bank of Scotland, Friends Provident, Unipart, Perkin Elmer.

Dawn Lane

I am the owner of a successful Virtual Assistant (VA) business, Your Office Online and was the first VA in the UK to become VACertified in 2009. With no business experience, I set up my VA practice in 2006 building my…

Melinda Lane

Melinda describes herself as a ìWife, mother and grandmother first and foremost and a Entrepreneur next. "Many people will tell you that it is impossible to put your family first in business, and I am here to tell them that…

Melinda Lane

Original Design Ltd. is focused on developing cosmetic packaging. Melinda Lane, Managing Director of Original Design Ltd., has over 25 years experience of the cosmetics industry and is a qualified professional make up artist with both extensive field and management knowledge…

Gloria Lang

I trained with the prestigious Holistic School of Reflexology some eight ago. Following on from my initial training I attended courses in Advanced Reflexology and Vertical Reflexology. I have taken many courses in maternity and fertility reflexology including the Suzanne…

Jennie Lascaris

An experienced Human Resources professional who has provided advice to senior management teams of small, medium sized and larger businesses. With over 19 years HR experience I am able to assist companies with restructuring/reorganisation and redundancy programmes. I have also assisted start…

Vanda Latchford

I am a true "people person" who is passionate in the field of coaching and helping others achieve their full potential. I have been coaching for many years in business and education. I have coached many friends and colleagues in identifying…

lisa lau

For the past 15 years meeting people and developing relationships have been the shape to my business growth. Starting off as just an insurance sales clerk, my business have developed into a more personal business consultancy where we assist with…

Karen Lauenborg

My enthusiasm for photography started at an early age. I completed a GCSE & AS Level in photography at college before going on to study graphic design at university. Design took over my career working at advertising agencies and it led…

Suzanne Laughlin

Having graduated with a Banking & Finance degree in 1996, I began working for a major bank in the City. I was fortunate to work on a wide range of projects which tested a whole range of skills but in…

Lin Lawler

Lin Lawler spent 26 years as a Senior Officer in the Ministry of Defence. She was the first woman to take up a high profile posting in the Falkland Islands in 1988, where her 'can-do' attitude was highly respected and…

Sylvia Laws

Sylvia Laws took over the running of Technical Associates in 1994 having built a career working for advertising and communications agenices in the B2B sector. A language graduate of Dundee University Sylvia now runs a global agency delivery marcom solutions…

Freya Lawton

By the age of 26 I was running an advertising and marketing company with some of the largest UK and international charities as clients. At 28 I gave it all up intending to develop a career in the then newly…

Debbie le May

I have more than 20 years' experience as a journalist during which time my career has included editing newspapers and magazines, commissioning, taking photographs for publication, managing a newsroom, sub-editing both copy and images and liaising with production staff through…

Sue Leacock

I have spent the past 20 years working in the financial services sector. for the past 5 years I have been working as Head of Training & Development for a FTSE 100 company. As I continued to climb the career ladder…

Gina Leader

Gina graduated in interior design with a BA (hons). She offers the rare combination of in depth knowledge and up to date skills, gained through a degree level education; along side over twenty year's design and construction experience.

Nadine Lear

I began my travel career as a trainee travel consultant when I was just 16, working for an independent Travel Agency in Radlett. Over the 12 years at the agency and my passion for travel I managed to achieve the following:- …

Cynthia Lee

I am a qualified Chinese herbal practitioner and acupuncturist registered with Hong Kong Special Regional Government. I have over 15 years relevant working experience in Hong Kong and have a private practice of Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Ashingdon.

Rachael Lee

Rachael Lee formed RPM Solutions at the beginning of 2008 along with her partner who has more than 20 years of experience in the field of telecommunications. Based just outside of Norwich and close to home Rachael has ensured RPM's move…

Lesley Leggett

I am a working mother and wife with a son and daughter of 6 and 8. My background has been very varied from accountancy in an advertising agency to a manager of a homeless assessment team in Camden, with a bit…

Andrea Leib

I am a full-time mother with the desire and determination to sell my photographs through my online website. My son was born in May 2005 and now I am a full-time mother, I wish to develop my interest in photography. The link…

Chris Leighton

I am a forty something mother of two beautiful teenage daughters and I have a 4 yr old black Labrador called Mitzi. Over the years I have had many hobbies including Antiques, Millinery, Gardening and Photography, and have earned money…

Gillian Leighton

I am in the process of setting up my own subsidury company offering cost effective book keeping services to small businesses who spend too much time dealing with the paperwork not leaving enough time to do the work they are…

Tracey Leja

Age - 45 years Based - Harlow Essex Job title - Director of education projects Company - Atlantis Beyond Beauty (ABBA) Type of work - Development of training academies and ABBA team ñ co-coordinator of training courses BRIEF CAREER HISTORY Iíve educated…

Kate Leo

Kate Leo has been working in business for over 20 years and has exstenive experience working with companies. She has worked in administration, HR and IT departments using her managerial expertise to help companies run more efficiently and productively. She…

Suzanne Letting

Oh, wow this part I'm always stuck for words here - so maybe I will let my team fill this bit in for me!!! They know me best -

Janice Levett

My background has been varied – from HR through to Sales and Marketing to ultimately working at Board Level. Throughout all these changes I remained committed to the philosophy of personal enjoyment, fulfilment and development both for myself and my…

Kim Lewendon

I have many years of experience with a wide range of animals both large and small and am a pet owner myself. For those with livestock, you can be assured of knowledgeable care of your stock. I have an NVQ…

Hilary Lewis

Founder of Creative Training, Hilary Lewis, has over 20 years professional experience as an actor, director, teacher, arts project leader and communication coach. Hilary's work has taken her in to universities, company staff development and training units, drama centres, schools, residential…

Jennie Lewis

Having spent my career in IT more latterly as an Interim Director of IT in various organisations I decided to branch out on my own. I started FabGifts4U.co.uk in 2004 and this year WeDoWeddingsCompany.co.uk to specialise in the wedding market. In…

Joanna Lewis

Jo Lewis has been involved in various things since then such as: London Fashion Week Magazine Photoshoots - New Woman, Company and Zest. Teaches seminars to other hair stylists Has worked closely with Bridal Hair expert Patrick Cameron. She now works…

Lesley Lewis

My most recent employment started as a one day temp. I was offered the position of Secretary to the Chief Executive and continued to work in this position for about three years. As the organisation grew from three employees to…

Margaret Lewis

If you are interested in finding out more contact Margaret Lewis on 07851764952 or call into Isis Natural Therapy Centre, 6 Church Arcade Bedford, to book your free 30minutes consultation session. Disclaimer. Life Coaching is a complimentary service. It is not…

Semina Lewis

I was born and bred in London to an Asian father and New Zealand/Irish mother. Iíve always been creative so decided to start up my business designing, making and selling handmade silver jewellery from my website, shops and galleries. Despite having a…

Mary Ley

You can now share my knowledge gained from 15 years experiance in wardrobe dressing and styling celebrities in London and Los Angeles and make a positive impact on your life. Some life changing experiances have given me the opportunity to be…

Val Liddiard

After leaving local government in 1998 Val set up her own freelance community development consultancy working with local government and health bodies on health improvement and regeneration initiatives. For the past ten years Val has held a portfolio career combining her…

Philomena Liggins

Philomenaís career spans over 35 years in the field of design. With a Diploma in Art & Design she gained experience in fashion buying and catalogue production working for one of the UK leading mail order companies. In the late 1960ís…

Penny Lindop

Now a designer of greeting cards and gifts, running my own business in Norfolk, but previously an archaeologist After graduating in archaeology, I spent several years both in the field and in museums – I specialised in all things prehistoric, and…

Fenella Lindsell

I discovered yoga in India when I was 25 and still working full time in the incentive travel industry. I definitely got bitten by the yoga bug and when I returned to England I trained with the British Wheel of…

Susan Ling

I started my business over a year ago after being made redundant. My stock is funded from the redundancy payment I received. Running a business has been a very steep learning curve and certainly not what I expected when starting…

Angela Lipscombe

I joined the family business 13 years ago part time as part of my dissertation for a degree in Business Information Systems. Since then I have had 2 children (now ages 7 and 12) and feel ready to dedicate more…

Lynn List

Hello, My name is Lynn and I represent Jusope. I am proud to present to you our range of natural, hand made bath products. Every product we sell is carefully hand blended to ensure your bath is sensual, enjoyable and kind to…

Olga Little

My professional background is ñ after graduating from the university I had a travel company for 5 years, then moved to England after marrying my husband, was running my own business specialising in ladies footwear, then decided to study image…

Drew Sarah Llewellyn

Drew Sarah Llewellyn, BA, DipM MCIM Chartered Marketer As a Chartered Marketer and a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, with qualifications in Marketing, Design and Business Management, Iíve been helping all sizes of business in Dorset and Somerset since…

Caroline Lloyd-Evans

CAROLINE LLOYD-EVANS runs CLE Consulting & Training www.cleconsulting.co.uk which specialises in supporting and developing individuals, teams and employees at all levels through personal and business development coaching. She works strategically with private clients as well as top level…

Ffion Llwyd-Jones

FLJMedia provides writing and editing services for clients based mainly in Britain, Canada, and the USA. Writing Corporate: case studies SEO web site content marketing material Consumer/Trade articles Editing/proofreading scientific papers annual reports magazines …

Amy Lo

Having worked for several years at an international design company, I decided to use my skills to create something new and adventurous. The result, Capture Art, combines my sense of design with an interest in home furnishing to produce innovative…

Christine Lock

I am managing director of CPW Computing, a fast-growing IT supply and support business, based in Needham Market, just outside Ipswich. My vision is one of ethical trading: to offer a complete solution, enjoy an excellent reputation, be values-led in terms…

Clare Lock

Having spent the last 18 years in the secretarial industry in a variety of forms starting at Office Junior working my way up to PA to MD status and Office Manager positions I decided the time was right to jump…

Imogen Lock

Imogen Lock is a leading expert in creative communications. She has spent the last 25 years devising innovative and effective communications for business and the creative industries. Following a successful career in the public sector specialising in arts public relations and…

Sarah Lockyer

I have over 18 years experience in Private Client legal services and was previously a solicitor with a number of regional practices and was Managing Partner of a medium sized firm. I am a member of the Society of Trust and…

Freddie Lohse

After four years as head of IT with a London charity, I have recently moved to the region and set up my own business.

Ellen Long

I took over Premier Blinds in 2008 from my Father, after 5 years apprenticeship! I have two young sons who help me switch off from the business. I recently participated in the BGP at Cranfield University, which has given me…

Jacqueline Long

Jacqueline's experience was gained whilst worked alongside board level executives at various companies based in the City. These companies included Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, The London Stock Exchange and Hiscox Plc, where she spent almost ten years and was Assistant…

Marie Long

I trained as a Reflexology practitioner at Pathways School in Norwich and studied Indian Head Massage with Gateway Workshops in Chelmsford. I have an AQA Level III diploma in Reflexology and Practitioners Certificate in Indian Head Massage as well as…

Katrina Longmuir-Davis

I am a grandmother of two who after losing her best friend to breast cancer has taken on the mission to get a Breast Chek Kit into the hands of every woman. "In this day and age where one in nine…

Heather Lonsdale

I am an energetic, committed individual with a wide skill base and highly developed organisational skills best suited to a varied and challenging environment. A business management professional used to working at all levels with a particular interest in business planning,…

Rachel Lorkin

I am a well known Australian fitness/Pilates teacher who has lived I have lived in Cambridge for the 15 years, and am a published author of a fitness book ëBody Sculptingí, and have also written and self-published a fitness training…

Joanne Lovell

Im a 36 year old mum of 2 who is enjoying the Dog show world. With 3 German Shepherds and 1 Cardigan Corgi, 12 chickens and hamsters I am well set to understand the demands of the animal loving home. I…

Katie Lowdon-Cripps

Katie has been tattooing since 2000,already a talented artist,she decided to go that extra step and etch her art on to peoples skins.In 2004 she set up her own studio,Bad Girl Ink,in Letchworth Garden City,Herts.She has built up a varied…

Helen Lowes

Company Director Helen Lowes was recently married, lives in the town of Leigh on Sea in Essex which she loves. Helen has worked in the recruitment industry approx 11 years dealing with commercial and driving recruitment. Working for both National organisations…

Suzy Lynch

I am a Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of practical industry experience in a wide range of markets; from automotive to pharmaceutical and from food processing to luxury yacht building. I enjoy working with a variety of companies, from small…

Liz Lyon

For me, being a coach is about improving my own life and wanting to make a contribution to the world. But, not being the Mother Theresa type, I try to do it by helping women to have fulfilling and rewarding working…

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