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SOMA Yoga Wandsworth
Gea Krajcar is the founder of SOMA Yoga Studio, based in Battersea Reach, Wandsworth. Originally from Croatia, she studied Mathematics and Computer Science before teaching yoga and meditation at the University of Washington. Now based in London, Gea was named Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year at the Wandsworth Business 2025 Awards.
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Cargo Bike Care
Founded by lifelong local Nick Von-Vader and partner Maeva Fabre, Cargo Bike Care is a mobile bicycle repair service dedicated to keeping families moving safely on cargo bikes—especially on the school run. Maeva shares their story.
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Waste Not Want Not Battersea
Hadas Hagos, founder of Waste Not Want Not Battersea, transforms surplus food into opportunity, community, and sustainability while championing inclusion for newcomers to the UK.
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Is 2025 the best year in history for a woman to start and run a business?
In recognition of the evolving landscape for women in business, journalist Rebecca Burn-Callander explores whether female founders are in a stronger position today than in the past.
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Well Kneaded – Couples Special
Bridget & Lance Callaghan, a husband-and-wife couple, run Well Kneaded, serving regeneratively sourced food while creating job opportunities for young adults.
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Quick Brown Fox – Couples Special
Award-winning video production agency founded by husband-and-wife duo Victor Castejon & Karina Perdomo, Quick Brown Fox has been crafting compelling content since 2014.
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Australian Vintners
Ben Harvey and Paul Bartram, lifelong friends and Wandsworth residents, founded Australian Vintners in 2023 to bring unique, undiscovered, and great-value wines from Australia to the UK.
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The Beauty Parlour by Kimberly Graham
Kimberly Graham launched The Beauty Parlour in 2022. Her Jamaican and Guyanese roots, along with 10+ years in beauty, inspired her to create a space centred on confidence and wellness.
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Monogaga Cafe
Joachim Kouadio launched Monogaga Cafe in May 2024. Learn how his Ivory Coast heritage and 25 years in the coffee industry inspired him to create a unique coffee experience in Wandsworth.
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Roopa Basu
Roopa Basu is a Wandsworth based artist and designer, who alongside her husband Indika, is the co-owner of the Print Design studio on Lavender Hill. Roopa is the artist behind the Council’s 2024 Shop Local artwork.
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March and Bloom
Jennifer Curulli is the founder of two businesses - Jennifer’s Papers, which she launched in 2011 and March and Bloom, which followed in 2017. Born and bred in New England, Jennifer moved from New York to live in London in 2014.
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Women’s Enterprise Day 2023 Highlight Video
Hear from the attendees of Women's Enterprise Day 2023, which took place at Thames Rowing Club on 29th March.
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Going for Gold: Interview with the late Jacqueline Gold (1960 – 2023)
Inspirational talk from the late Jacqueline Gold (CBE), CEO of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, at Women's Enterprise Day 2022. As a fierce champion for female entrepreneurship and empowerment, Jacqueline shares her powerful story and discusses how to renew your purpose and stand out from the competition.
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How to manage business cashflow during difficult times
By Jonathan Amponsah, CEO of The Tax Guys. Four useful tips on managing cashflow.
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