For International Women’s Day 2022, CRJ Design is celebrating some inspirational business women from across the county who I’ve had the pleasure of working with. These women have built their businesses and reputation from the ground up, taking big risks and working extremely hard to fulfil their ambitions.
As a woman-led business, I wanted to take this opportunity to recognise other business women who contribute to the Cornish community.
Which local business women are inspirational to you? Let me know in the comments!
Emma McAllister
Emma's Freedom Art
Emma’s goal is to share her passion for wellness as a whole, bring awareness to mental health, and to empower women through art.
Emma’s paintings tell stories we can all relate to, and share her mental illness journey, and demons she’s conquered along the way.
Kate Williams
The Immaculate Group
What started as a small residential cleaning company over 7 years ago has now grown to a specialist cleaning company covering all aspects of cleaning, painting and decorating. This is thanks to the hard work and dedication of Kate Williams, The Immaculate Group’s owner and founder.
Kate is a fully insured and experienced cleaner with a certification from Ultima Cleaning Academy.
Michelle Rich
Simply Art By Chelle
Based in Newquay, Chelle creates beautiful pieces of abstract and fluid art inspired by the ocean. These can range from coasters and small pieces of decor, to large and unique paintings and artwork.
No two pieces are the same, and Chelle takes her inspiration not only from the coastal landscape, but also from people and experiences. Fluid art enables Chelle to truly express herself.
Leanne Dunn
The ear Clinic Cornwall
After many years’ experience in Audiology working for leading retailers such as Specsavers and Boots Hearingcare, Leanne decided to take the plunge and start up her very own ear clinic.
Leanne provides her safe and effective Microsuction Wax Removal services to the people of Cornwall from her new clinic in Grampound.
Carly Angove
Carly Angove MUA
There are plenty of Wedding makeup artists in Cornwall, but what sets Carly apart is her friendly approach, going above and beyond for her customers. On your Wedding Day, she is there not just to make you look beautiful for your big day, but to also help with things like drying flower stems, helping you into your dress, or just for moral support!
Her incredible makeup skills and friendly nature don’t go unnoticed, as Carly’s 2022 diary is filling up fast. She has also won the Simply Weddings Awards in 2019 and 2021.
Leah Byrne
Captivating Beauty
Captivating Beauty Lash & Brow Bar started as just a side job for Leah, but has since grown to become a successful, full-time business. Leah has made a name for herself as one of Newquay’s go-to businesses for eyelash extensions, and as such she is nearly always fully booked!
Leah works long hours to ensure she can give as many customers as possible a stunning set of eyelash extensions or new brows.
Jules Horner
Origins Wellbeing
Jules has always been fascinated with the natural world, and uses her knowledge to help people find balance and wellbeing through the healing power of plants.
She came across Ayurveda 12 years ago, and now channels this holistic health system through her diet and lifestyle consultations and workshops.
Andrea Bawden
Wilma's Dog Salon
After struggling to find a local dog groomer who could handstrip her West Highland White Terrier Wilma, Andrea trained to become a City & Guilds Level 3 Dog Groomer so she could offer this service to other dog owners.
She opened Wilma’s Dog Salon in 2019, and has since moved to a new premises near Fistral Beach.
Bonnie Suchodolski
Human Compass
A yoga teacher, reflexologist and life coach with over 13 years of training and experience, Bonnie empowers other women (and men) to help them find their true selves.
Despite the pandemic, Bonnie continued to carry out her yoga classes online, and even enabled those who were struggling financially to continue to access yoga, as she believes nobody should be without it.
Holly Kellam
Author, yoga teacher
As well as being a yoga teacher, Holly also wrote her own sensational book ‘The Heart of The Butterfly’, inspired by her journey along the Camino de Santiago.
This colourful and humorous story depicts a transformational journey from the darkness of uncomfortable feelings to the brilliance of emotional and spiritual enlightenment.