24 weeks pregnant and so far, so good, not feeling too anxious or particularly worried. I’m still early enough in my pregnancy that midwife appointments are spaced far apart, and I have no imminent jabs or scans, any worries I have are range from how much extra weight will I put on through boredom snacking during isolation with little exercise to will I be able to buy formula and nappies if this drags on? Whilst my July due date is still far off, as time goes on I do find myself wondering what things will be like by then. Will...

Give us the Made by Coopers birth story...  Created by myself and my partner Darren, the brand began as an idea whilst travelling around India on a three-month yoga expedition. India was part of a personal healing journey for me and Darren. After years of suffering with anxiety disorders (and Darren with sleep problems) throughout most of the latter part of my twenties, yoga and meditation finally gave me some solace. Meditating with frankincense and regularly practicing yoga in London was just the start. I knew I wanted to delve deeper into this healing work, and was drawn to India where...

We love a good birth story so give us the details on kokoso.. As a new mum, I was very suspicious of any hidden nasties in baby products. My little girl had super sensitive, eczema-prone skin and I wanted to find a natural solution I could trust in completely. I’d never used coconut oil before, but I was amazed at how brilliant it was for my baby’s skin whilst being so versatile and pure. I quickly became passionate about sharing its wonder powers with others, and started buying jars for friends with babies. That’s when I had the idea to create...

We love a good birth story so give us the dets of how Nursem came into the world? Antonia: We like to think of Nursem as our third baby - the other two Oscar (2) and Harry (8 months) come in more of a human form - so talking of births is definitely relevant! The idea which led to the birth of Nursem came about when I was off work for a week due to contact dermatitis - this was a result of the constant hand washing required as a nurse. I did a little digging and found this to...

Back in 2005 long term stresses and 21st century fast paced living had taken its toll on co-founding sisters, Rebecca and Clare’s health and skin. They’d developed skin reactions over time – incredibly sensitive, red and suffering from hormonal breakouts where previously they could use any skincare without consequence. They turned to natural skincare at a time when it wasn’t highly regarded by consumers or the beauty industry, with the belief they could create powerful natural skincare that would solve their skin concerns. They wanted to effect change and Balance Me was born.  A skincare range that’s evolved as the sisters...

From humble beginnings with one threading chair at Fenwick Bond Street almost 15 years ago Vanita Parti has built one hell of a brand. Today there are 30 Blink Brow Bar locations that do brows, lashes, nails, and so much more.   Best part about working for yourself For me it’s definitely the variety and the fact that one day is never the same. Every day is a new challenge from different parts of the business and I love being hands on to get a full idea of everything that is happening. I also love how I am always meeting new people and...