Shim is a natural storyteller and has a really interesting and wide-ranging career behind her, every step of which has been absolutely instrumental in the business she now runs. I think what stood out for me from this conversation is the importance of self-advocacy and knowing yourself and your worth. What would you do if you found out that you didn’t receive the bonus you were legally entitled to while you were on mat leave? How can you make sure your voice is heard when it comes to your pregnancy, body and birth? Huge and important questions, and by no means the only things we talked about! Listen in for: Shim’s early finance journey, working in a male dominated industry, managing teams of 5 by 22 and being made redundant twice in her 20s The power of mentors to build your confidence and push you when you might not think you're ready Pregnancy, birth and advocating for yourself - these were not easy for her! Her return to work and the legal action Shim instigated when she realised she wasn't receiving what she was entitled to The birth of her business, its pivots and how involved her kids are with it Why an email list is so important What brings Shim her best sales results    Links: Website: www.bumptobusinessowner.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/ About Shim Offor Shimite Offor, Founder of Dragons & Daisies - where you can find Fun, Fresh & Feel Good Essentials for the Whole Family Shim’s brand  was born when she first entered the crazy world of Parenthood when her daughter was born in June 2010 she started thinking “Surely, it’s not just me…” who couldn’t see themselves or their kids reflected in the clothes on the high street. She knew little girls had more to aspire to than being a princess, and little boys were interested in more than blue trucks. From this Shim felt compelled to create a clothing line that encourages kids in their limitless potential, that tells them they can be anything they set their minds to.   This led her to the land of Dragons and Daisies. Shim’s own three little dragons suggest designs, they choose water bottle colours, curate hampers, help with stock counts and inspire the products themselves. Most importantly her kids do all the product testing. No one tests the durability of a T-shirt better than her own!  As the business (and her kids!) grow, Shim is on a mission to give parents a non judgemental space to celebrate who they are as an individual as well as a parent.  Because sometimes being a parent is bloody hard! Not only this, Shim is a self-taught fully trained accountant, a fully trained ITEC massage therapist and she truly believes strongly in a holistic approach to life.  Having the right cohesive mix of people, goals and potential, variety and meaning in your life are the keys to happiness.   Shim Offor’s Links: Website: https://www.dragons-and-daisies.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragons.and.daisies/

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