Sara Davies on creating a million pound business in her bedroom, imposter syndrome on Dragon’s Den and marrying her school sweetheart
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🗓️ 13 October 2023
⏱️ 70 minutes
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Joining us today is an inspiring entrepreneur who started her £37 million business in her university bedroom. By the time she graduated, she was already turning over half a million pounds. Now, she’s earned the title of the youngest-ever female investor on Dragon’s Den. It’s the incredible Sara Davies.
She joins Kate to tell us just how she managed to balance her business and her degree and the extraordinary journey that led to her success. From a pivotal moment during a work experience placement in a local craft company, to the creation of her groundbreaking product - The Enveloper - Sara reveals the secrets to her success, all with a little help from her husband Simon and her meteoric rise in the world of shopping TV.
Sara's brilliant new book, 'Craft Your Year' is available 19th October 2023. Pre-order here!
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