insideKENT Magazine Issue 96 - March 2020 | Page 169

Lesley and
Nicole Parry
The Curious Eatery
My sister and I live in Marden
and Staplehurst and we have
an eatery in Boughton
Monchelsea, Kent. We have
3 little girls between us that,
along with the eatery keep
us very busy! We are both
passionate and driven and
love to have fun with what
we do.
We own The Curious Eatery
that provides a fresh dining
experience both in the eatery
and in outside events. With
our team we have developed
a fun, dynamic place to work
and be proud of. We are
originally from Zambia, grew
up in Botswana and studied
at Le Cordon Bleu in Cape
Town, we have travelled and
worked all over the world and
we like to think that now we have settled in Kent, we can bring those
experiences to the table.
The advice we would give is to not take yourself too seriously, have
fun with what you do (or what is the point!), always stick to your
values and have faith in yourself and your ideas. Look after the
people that work with you in your business, if they are happy and
proud of the business then they will go the extra mile. Never be
afraid to ask for help!
www.thecuriouseatery.co.uk
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Charlotte Khan // Moo Like A Monkey
My name is Charlotte, and I live in Folkestone with
my husband Naveed and our two children, Mabel
and Luna. I used to work in London in the film
industry, which I really enjoyed. But after having
children I found it difficult to juggle the career I’d
loved with being the parent I wanted to be.
So, with no experience in retail, business or the
children’s market, I left behind a career in film to
open a children’s shop in Folkestone. It was a huge
risk and a complete change of lifestyle. Other than
childbirth, it has been the most rewarding, difficult,
frightening, empowering, and wonderful thing I’ve
done in my life.
Moo Like a Monkey is a children’s shop in
Folkestone’s Creative Quarter. We offer a selection
of clothes, books and toys for the eco-conscious
customer.
I try to offer something a little different from the
mainstream market. The toys we sell are wooden or
made from 100% natural rubber. The books are
carefully selected to represent all children. I feel
passionately about diversity and representation in
children’s books and toys. I search tirelessly to find
new unique and beautiful things for children.
We need to be generous with sharing our knowledge
and experience. When I started the business, I
was overwhelmed with people’s willingness to give
advice and share what they had learnt. Even after
the start-up stage you still need that support
network. I meet up with other local women running
businesses of their own and we share tips – from
choosing the best accountant to managing our time
more efficiently.
A community of women supporting each other is a
powerful thing. It’s an exciting time to be a woman
in business right now.
www.moolikeamonkey.com
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Diane McCann // Vibrational Sound Therapy
Up until a few years ago, I was working in the
city. However, to put it simply ‘my soul was not
singing’. So I took the bold decision to leave that
life behind me and trained in holistic therapy,
leading me to establish my business Vibrational
Sound Therapy. I’m married, with one son
and two cheeky cats. I enjoy the simple pleasures
in life, yoga, running, meditation, good food,
being in nature, music and travelling. It is very
important to me to fill my life with things that
nourish my soul.
My business is a little different. I specialise in
working with Vibrational Sound Therapy. This
involves working with energy, vibration and
frequency. In simple terms; everything is energy,
all energy has a vibration, every vibration has a
frequency. As humans, we all have a vibration,
including the cells, blood, bones and organs within
our body. How amazing is that! We are creating
our own unique sound system. Where the
vibrational frequency is low the natural frequency
and harmonious pattern is disrupted. This can
manifest into illness or disease unless the
vibrational template is changed, on a physical,
mental, emotional or spiritual level. Vibrational
Sound Therapy, is very effective at bringing the
body back into balance and a state of homeostasis,
working on a cellular level.
I work with adults helping to release past hurt
and trauma who, for example, have experienced
or suffer from depression, anxiety, stress or are
overwhelmed, helping them to restore their overall
wellbeing and create a happier life.
My advice in business is to be yourself! Stay in
your lane and keep focused on your vision.
Always be prepared to test the potential of an
idea, be flexible and willing to change direction
if needed. Running a business is far from easy.
Balance is key, between work and family. I’m a
huge advocate for self-care and maintaining a
healthy mindset.
www.vibrationalsoundtherapy.co.uk
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