Our final episode of this series! Time really does fly when you're having fun...
And as a special treat we have an absolute icon with us on the show!
Jewellery designer Rosh Mahtani spoke about the 14th century poem inspired her whole brand, the importance of having sustainability at the very heart of your business, plus why social media means anyone can build a brand and connect to an audience.
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Turning poetry into profit with Alighieri Jewellery's Rosh Mahtani

Secrets of the Side Hustle is a conversation with inspiring female founders about their career stories. Spanning industries from art and activism to tech and fitness, each week we'll discuss&nbsp;the practicalities of starting a business from scratch, and share helpful advice for anyone hoping to do the same.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We’ve had an eclectic range of women feature on series five of Secrets of the Side Hustle, and they all had one thing in common- a drive to create something they are passionate about.
But how did they do it? In this special episode Scarlett Russell takes you through the best advice shared from our female founders, tackling some of the most sought after questions that all aspiring entrepreneurs want the answers for.      Follow The Sunday Times Style:   instagram.com/theststyle/ twitter.com/TheSTStyle   To get more of The Times and The Sunday Times, visit thetimes.co.uk/secretsofthesidehustle   Producer: Anya Pearce

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Scarlett Russell shares the top secrets for side hustle success

Scarlett Russell chats to Sharon Chuter, founder of UOMA the beauty brand which creates a makeup range that is forward thinking, radical and uncompromising- an inclusive range suitable for all skin tones.   Listed by Women’s Wear Daily as one of the 50 most forward-thinking executives shaping the future of the beauty industry, Nigerian born Sharon Chuter, is a rebel with a cause and on a mission to go off the well beaten path to redefine the rules of inclusivity and diversity.    Sharon talks about how embracing her authentic self has helped her in business, why she used to work 134 hour weeks and she shares her top three tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur.    Find out more about UOMA Beauty here…   instagram.com/uomabeauty/ uomabeauty.com   Follow The Sunday Times Style:   instagram.com/theststyle/ twitter.com/TheSTStyle   To get more of The Times and The Sunday Times, visit thetimes.co.uk/secretsofthesidehustle   Producer: Anya Pearce

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UOMA Beauty founder Sharon Chuter on being your authentic self in business

Scarlett Russell chats to Mariam Jimoh, founder of the online supermarket delivering African and Caribbean food straight to your door.    Mariam launched the business as a side hustle while working as an investment banker and, in just two years since it launched, Oja has 5,000 daily users browsing the range of 1,500 multicultural products.   Mariam talks about the importance of being a purpose driven company, why founders need to find time to focus on themselves and she shares her advice on how to raise money.   Find out more about Oja here…   instagram.com/ojahq/ oja.app   Follow The Sunday Times Style:   instagram.com/theststyle/ twitter.com/TheSTStyle   To get more of The Times and The Sunday Times, visit thetimes.co.uk/secretsofthesidehustle   Producer: Anya Pearce

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Oja founder Mariam Jimoh on being purpose driven

Scarlett Russell chats to Venetia Archer, founder of Ruuby, the app for booking luxury beauty treatments where therapists come to you. That’s anything from a massage to a manicure in the comfort of your own home, via the click on a button.   Venetia launched Ruuby in 2016 and now, 6 years on, customers have booked over 200,000 appointments through the app and Ruuby has raised £2.5 million from backers including the former CEO of Bulgari.   Venetia talks about how she overcame teething issues in the early days of setting up her business, why it’s important to keep an open dialogue with customers and she shares her advice on how to conquer decision fatigue.   Find out more about Ruuby here…   instagram.com/ruubyapp/ ruuby.com   Follow The Sunday Times Style:   instagram.com/theststyle/ twitter.com/TheSTStyle   To get more of The Times and The Sunday Times, visit thetimes.co.uk/secretsofthesidehustle   Producer: Anya Pearce

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Ruuby founder Venetia Archer on exercising fearlessness

Scarlett Russell chats to Charlotte Williams, founder of the London-based marketing agency SevenSix.    SevenSix Agency celebrates, supports and gives a huge platform to diverse influencers, Charlotte’s direct response to the lack of diversity and representation within the advertising and influencer marketing industries.    Charlotte talks about the importance of having a strong network of contacts to jump start your side hustle, why influencers are here to stay and she shares how taking a hiatus from her business helped her to succeed her goals.   Find out more about SevenSix Agency here…   instagram.com/sevensixagency/ www.sevensixagency.com   Follow The Sunday Times Style:   instagram.com/theststyle/ twitter.com/TheSTStyle   To get more of The Times and The Sunday Times, visit thetimes.co.uk/secretsofthesidehustle   Producer: Anya Pearce

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Turning poetry into profit with Alighieri Jewellery's Rosh Mahtani

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