Fabulous Female Founders
Some of my favourite people, brands, products, writers, authors, mothers, celebrities, creators and entrepreneurs are women or have been created or co-created by a woman. In fact, it seems to me that all things bright and beautiful have creative, multi-tasking women behind them, which goes for successful men too. Everyone knows that behind a great man is an even greater woman. This part of my website celebrates fabulous female founders from all walks of life, who work in big and small industries; some are well-known and others are not yet heard of. What they all have in common is a hard-working ethic, passion and an entrepreneurial spirit. I hope you enjoy meeting them and reading about them as much as I have, and please, if you know someone who is a fabulous female founder, let me know!
I would love to feature them here.
Interviews with Fabulous Female Founders. Read their story and the challenges they faced. Talented entrepreneurs with remarkable determination, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. #fabulousfemalefounders
An interview with hotelier Abigail Tan
Abigail Tan is not your typical hotel leader. One day she’s boxing at dawn, the next she’s flying a helicopter, racing on a motorbike, strumming her guitar or throwing herself into a Tough Mudder. And when she’s not on the move, she’s discovering something new to eat. That energy runs through everything she does. She believes hotels should be lived with passion, not managed by routine – and that spirit defines the culture at St Giles.
Abigail Tan: a hotelier with grit, heart and real momentum
Abigail Tan brings grit and joy to hospitality. She’s the one boxing at 6am, flying a helicopter by lunch, hopping on a motorbike by dusk, then practising a new guitar riff before dinner. When she finally sits down, it’s to eat well and talk ideas. That pace feeds her day job: hotels should be lived with passion. It’s the energy she asks of her team and the culture she’s building at St Giles Hotels.
Fantastic Female Founder Story with She Grows Veg
She Grows Veg is a vibrant online community and growing guide for anyone passionate about growing their own food — whether you're potting up tomatoes on a windowsill or nurturing a full-blown kitchen garden. Founded by lifelong friends Lucy and Kate, the platform is rooted in a shared love of veg, nature, and the joy that comes from growing something with your own two hands.
Frustrated by the lack of beautiful, practical resources for home growers, Lucy and Kate set out to create something different — a space that’s as visually inspiring as it is informative. With backgrounds in food, gardening and creative industries, the pair bring their personal experience, sense of humour, and no-nonsense advice to every page, helping thousands of growers transform their veg patches, balconies and allotments.
From seed to harvest, She Grows Veg is here to guide, encourage and inspire — proving that you don’t need a countryside plot or perfect conditions to grow something beautiful and delicious.
Interview with Founder of Daisy Chain, Louise Deverell-Smith
Interview with Louise Deverell-Smith, Fabulous Femail F\ounder of Daisy Chain a free online platform for parents where they can match + connect with flexible employers to enhance their careers and work-life balance.
Interview with Dimple Amani, Lymphatic Drainage specialist
Interview with Dimple Amani, expert in Lymphatic Drainage
Gina Long interviews Suffolk girl Lulu Townsend
Interview with Gina Long for the East Anglian Daily Times Weekend Magazine
Interview with Eilir Rogers, Fabulous Female Founder of Grundisburgh Dog Deli, Suffolk
Fabulous Female Founder Eilir Rogers tells us how she started up Grundisburgh Dog Deli during lockdown..
Sophie Bedford, Fabulous Female Founder of Ozzie & Clementine
Interview with Sophie Bedford fabulous female founder of Ozzie & Clementine
Introducing Dog Friendly Destinations Fabulous Female Founder Lauren Jones
Lauren Jones, Fabulous Femal Founder of Dog Friendly Destinations. Dog Friendly Destinations has the best selection of dog-friendly places to stay in the UK
Emily Pugh, Fabulous Female Founder of Tangerine Dream
Emily Pugh fabulous female founder of Tangerine Dream
We caught up with the hard to pin down ceramicist Miranda Berrow
An afternoon with ceramicist Miranda Berrow
Mira Manek, Fabulous Female Founder of Chai by Mira and Author of Saffron Soul and Prajna
Interview with Fabulous Female Founder and Author Mira Manek
Fabulous Female Founder Seniz Azizoglu (Shen) shares her start-up story of candle brand Nostaljik
Seniz Azizoglu shares her start-up story of candle brand Nostaljik during lockdown
Rapid Tapping with Poppy Delbridge
Rapid Tapping with Poppy Delbridge, sonic healer, EFT practitioner.
Fabulous Female Founder Amelia Rope spills the cocoa beans
Podcaster and chocolatier spills the beans..
Fabulous Female Founder of Matisa Market, Philippa Rudd tells us her story.
Interview with fabulous female founder of Matisa Market, Philippa Rudd. The Matisa Market vintage studio selling nearly new designer clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories can be found in Grundisburgh, Suffolk, just a few minutes from the heart of Woodbridge.
Dossier magazine, set up by Fabulous Female Founder, Mia Ziervogel
Interview with Mia Ziervogel, Fabulous Female Founder of luxury lifestyle magazine, Dossier.
An hour with fellow Piscean Jennie Hogg, fabulous female founder of Lois Avery
Interview with Jennie Hogg, fabulous female founder of Italian cashmere scarf company Lois Avery.
Emma Clifford, Fabulous Female Founder of lifestyle brand Rock That Scent tells us how it all started..
Rock That Scent is a luxury lifestyle brand set up by ex-police woman Emma Clifford. Soy wax melts, soy scented candles, reed diffusers and much more all at a fantastic price point. Perfect presents for Christmas, birthdays, teachers and you!
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Abigail Tan is not your typical hotel leader. One day she’s boxing at dawn, the next she’s flying a helicopter, racing on a motorbike, strumming her guitar or throwing herself into a Tough Mudder. And when she’s not on the move, she’s discovering something new to eat. That energy runs through everything she does. She believes hotels should be lived with passion, not managed by routine – and that spirit defines the culture at St Giles.