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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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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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On Point Property Management
Anna and Victoria Agyekum founded On Point Property Management and the Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo to connect the diaspora with property investments in Ghana and London.
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Take a Bite and Smile
Chiara launched Take a Bite and Smile two years ago at Northcote Road Market. Here, she shares her journey from customer management to creating traditional Italian pastries with a plant-based twist.
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Mona’s Munch
We spoke to Mona, founder of Mona’s Munch, about bringing her passion for international vegan and vegetarian cuisine to Wandsworth and the journey of creating a unique, ethical dining experience.
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Sniff London
Jamie Laville founded Sniff London two years ago. Discover how his Caribbean heritage and passion for fragrance inspired him to create a unique scent brand rooted in community and self-expression.
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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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Bourne Fitness
Nathan Bourne started Bourne Fitness in 2021. Discover how he transitioned from a finance career to building a community-focused fitness hub.
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Time Specialist
Meet the incredible Muhammad Iqbal Shanji, the heart and soul behind Time Specialist, a beloved watch repair shop nestled in Broadway Market, Tooting.
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