In this episode, we are joined by Janine from Cheshire Bath Boutique which is an artisan soap, bath and body product company based in Frodsham.

Janine spent a long time with the fire service before transitioning into being completely self-employed. Now running her own business, she gives us an insight into how she carved her own path and the challenges and rewards she discovered along the way.

 [01.04] Coping with COVID-19 and the effect it has had on the retail sector - When many businesses were struggling to deal with this new challenge, how did Janine see a positive impact on her business?

[06.10] From fire to soap: Janine tells the story of how she transitioned from a 20-year career in the fire service to discovering a passion and turning it into a business

 [09.53] There was always going to be some memorable stories working in the fire service.

[13.59] Janine illustrates some of the challenges that arose in transitioning from the fire service into self-employment.

[16.26] Going from a secure monthly wage to self-employed, can certainly take some getting used to!

[18.23] What are some habits or routines Janine uses to help her stay mentally resilient when navigating self-employment?

[20.30] Claire asks Janine what advice she’d give herself if she were to go back to the beginning of her self-employed journey.

[23.06] How do you define success? Janine tells us her personal definition of the word.

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