KENTWOMENINBUSINESS The 2025 Kent Women in Business Special Feature cont ...
WOMEN IN BUSINESS ARE BREAKING BARRIERS AND REDEFINING SUCCESS . BY SHARING THEIR STRATEGIES ON RESILIENCE , LEADERSHIP , NETWORKING , AND INNOVATION , THEY ’ RE INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS . FROM OVERCOMING CHALLENGES TO LEVERAGING UNIQUE STRENGTHS , THEIR STORIES REVEAL VALUABLE INSIGHTS - DISCOVER THE SECRETS BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF SOME OF KENT ’ S MOST BRILLIANT BUSINESSWOMEN AND DISCOVER HOW THEY NAVIGATE THE COMPETITIVE WORLD OF BUSINESS .
“ As a nutrition , health & wellness coach , my success lies in listening to my clients , empowering them with knowledge and offering personalised support . Passion and resilience have been key to my journey , but also knowing when to adapt and pivot . I started as a pastry chef and I am now mainly plantbased . Trust your instincts , stay committed to your vision and remember that setbacks are just stepping stones to growth . Don ’ t let fear hold you back . Surround yourself with a supportive network and keep pushing forward .”
Lisa Marley , health & wellness coach and Study Active ambassador
“ Having the right people around you is essential , so build a trusted , reliable team and make sure you nurture relationships within your organisation , with other businesses and with the local community . Whenever there ’ s a problem , there ’ s always a solution - don ’ t give up ! Communicate , delegate , work together and multitask – but watch out for burn out ! Know who you are , what your business is and where you want to take it . Be genuine , with strong core values that are integral in all that you do . If you do what others do , you will be the same as everyone else – don ’ t be afraid to do things differently .”
Jodi Crush , practice manager , Bridger ’ s Law
“ Being a woman in business is about having confidence in yourself , embracing resilience and uplifting others . It ’ s about surrounding yourself with people who support and inspire you . It means having passion and determination to succeed in every area of your life , along with the self-belief to face challenges head-on and create meaningful change .”
Jerry Barrett , sales manager , Sideways Media
“ Building VWell has been about exploiting my strengths and acknowledging my weaknesses . My advice ? Take ALL the advice , you don ’ t have to action it all ! There are experts out there who can do things better than you , freeing up your time to do what you excel at . When you accept that , you unlock the freedom to grow . You ’ ll also only be as fulfilled as the people who work for you . Invest in them , create a fun environment , teach them and you ’ ll reap the rewards .”
Victoria Pack , founder , VWell
“ As two successful sisters within the aesthetics industry , it ’ s all about loving what you do ! If you are passionate and enjoy your role , you will strive to succeed . When being in a highly competitive and growing industry , it is very important to focus on your own goals . While taking inspiration from other accomplished individuals and companies , remain true to yourself and embrace your own attributes !”
Ella and Eseen Yesilirmak , co-founders , Eles Cosmedics
“ In business , trust yourself , build a strong network , embrace failure as growth and celebrate your successes . Only you fully understand your mission - and not everyone will - but keep believing in it . With 20 years of experience in healthcare , I ’ ve learned that preventative care and high-quality service are essential . This approach , however , is often lacking in other organisations , and I ’ m committed to filling that gap with comprehensive , personalised care .”
Dhvani Patel , co-founder , KP GP Services
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