Style and Substance

May 19, 2020
4 min

Virna Midgley- Professional Makeup Artist Extraordinaire and Champion for Children's Cancer Charity

Virna is a professional makeup artist who includes Sir Paul McCartney in an extensive list of celebrities that she has worked with

Mar 26, 2020
4 min

She could...she did...she is... Sara Harris, MBE

Sara was awarded an MBE, she has climbed the dizzying heights of the corporate world and is now enjoying her THIRD successful career...

Oct 3, 2019
3 min

A woman's guide to nailing the 'business casual' look

Putting myself at risk of being trolled by the 'business casual' police, I have put together a guide to a smart but relaxed work wardrobe

Sep 12, 2019
3 min

Natasha Bartlett-Twivey - A Fabulous Faux Flower Florist

Natasha owns a successful faux flower florist that includes Ralph Lauren as one of her clients. "If you can imagine it, we can make it"

Jul 16, 2019
3 min

Georgia Ginsberg - The Sensational Mezzo Soprano Tea Maker

Georgia tells Alder Woman the fascinating story of her family tea business and also about her career as a soprano opera singer.

Jun 17, 2019
4 min

Lydia Mansi - A Champion of Women-led, Independent Businesses

"I NEVER want to give the illusion that I ‘manage it all’, I am constantly questioning if I am getting the balance right"

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