My lightbulb moment: Fashion guru Jacynth Bassett reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Fashion guru Jacynth Bassett reveals the inspiration behind her business Jacynth Bassett founded The Bias Cut, the first age-inclusive online boutique Her inspiration came when her mother Marilyn was ignored when shopping  Jacynth was frustrated so she created a shop that celebrates women over 40 Her clothes are now worn by Prue … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Ethical jeweller Jessica Warch reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Ethical jeweller Jessica Warch reveals the inspiration behind her business Jessica Warch co-founded sustainable jewellery company Kimai in 2018  She set up the business with her friend Sidney Neuhaus, 27, who lives in London They now have 40 designs on their website and a range of engagement rings By Florence Scordoulis For The … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Soup entrepreneur Amanda Argent, reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Soup entrepreneur Amanda Argent, reveals the inspiration behind her business Amanda Argent, 56, who lives in London, co-founded Soupologie in 2012  Inspiration came from trying to get her vegan daughters to have their five-a-day  Range of soups are now stocked in Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado and Whole Foods  By Florence Scordoulis For The Daily … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Crisp innovator Nimisha Raja reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Crisp innovator Nimisha Raja reveals the inspiration behind her business Nimisha Raja, 57, founded Nim’s, the UK’s first range of natural air-dried crisps The fruit and veg dried crisps are now sold in Waitrose, M&S and Ocado  She wanted to create snacks that parents were happy to give their children By Liz Hoggard … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Herbal beauty pioneer reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Herbal beauty pioneer reveals the inspiration behind her business Rivka Rose, 74, who lives in Manchester, founded Faith In Nature, in 1974 Inspiration came from struggling to find a moisturiser in a health food store The sustainable beauty brand is now sold in more than 40 countries   By Liz Hoggard for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Skincare guru Annee de Mamiel reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Skincare guru Annee de Mamiel reveals the inspiration behind her business Annee de Mamiel, 49, who lives in Harpenden, founded de Mamiel, in 2010  Inspiration came from creating treatments to reduce impact of daily life on skin She now focuses on product development at her laboratory on an organic farm   By Liz Hoggard … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Furniture maker Jessica Stern reveals the inspiration behind her company

My lightbulb moment: Furniture maker Jessica Stern reveals the inspiration behind her company Jessica Stern, 29, who lives in London, co-founded Mustard Made in 2018 Inspiration came from her elder sister Becca collecting vintage metal lockers Sales have doubled from 2019 and the pair plan to launch in the U.S. next year  By Liz Hoggard … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Lingerie innovator Alice Holden reveals inspiration behind her brand

My lightbulb moment: Lingerie innovator Alice Holden reveals inspiration behind her brand Alice Holden, 28, who lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, co‑founded Attollo She was inspired by struggles to find well-fitting, beautiful bras for larger bust Lingerie label has their own fit space in London and do bra fittings by video  By Liz Hoggard for the Daily … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Beauty innovator Kayleigh Graham

My lightbulb moment: Beauty innovator Kayleigh Graham, reveals the inspiration behind her stylish beauty tools business Kayleigh Graham, 31, who lives in Brighton, started Lily England five years ago She revealed her inspiration came from spotting trends in the fashion industry Lily England now has an annual revenue of more than £1.8 million By Liz … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Popcorn maker Jackie Sopher, reveals the inspiration behind her business 

My lightbulb moment: Popcorn maker Jackie Sopher, reveals the inspiration behind her business Jackie Sopher, 58, who lives in Watford, founded Joe & Seph’s Gourmet Popcorn She said the business was inspired by the flavoured popcorn sold in the U.S. Mother-of-three said they now have more than 50 flavours of gourmet popcorn By Florence Scordoulis For The Daily … Read more