W-Power Inspiring Women in Business

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities across northern Europe.

W-Power works with women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated areas across northern Europe and the Arctic rim, encouraging them to set-up, develop and grow their businesses. The project seeks to achieve this through capacity building and providing opportunities for transnational connections and learning.

W-Power Inspiring Women in Business Podcast shares the stories of some of the amazing women who are part of this project and their journeys in business.

My guest today is Anna Kuhmunen, owner of Silba Siida.

Anna and her partner Erik are a young indigenous Sami couple and created an experience where guests enjoy real Sami hospitality, from food to stories around the fireplace. They live the traditional lifestyle based on reindeer herding and love to share this with visitors.

For more information on today’s guest Anna and Silba Siida http://silba.se

For more on the W-Power Project visit:

http://w-power.interreg-npa.eu

Join the International LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8725639/

Find out more about the W-Power Online Network for Businesswomen in Argyll by following the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/W-Power-Online-Network-for-Businesswomen-in-Argyll-105554437838181/

And to join the W-Power Female Entrepreneurs Online Network in Argyll, Scotland visit:

https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

With thanks to the following organisations for their support with this project:

· Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme of the European Regional Development Fund http://www.interreg-npa.eu

· Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities across northern Europe.

W-Power works with women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated areas across northern Europe and the Arctic rim, encouraging them to set-up, develop and grow their businesses. The project seeks to achieve this through capacity building and providing opportunities for transnational connections and learning.

W-Power Inspiring Women in Business Podcast shares the stories of some of the amazing women who are part of this project and their journeys in business.

My guest today is Lyne Chantal Boudreau, a social entrepreneur and founder of Bibilyn Designs. Founded through Lyne’s passion for international fashion and creating bespoke dresses she wants to restore women and children’s confidence who have been affected by violence by donating a percentage of her profits to projects aimed at curbing violence and social injustices among women and children..

For more information on today’s guest Lyne and Bibilyn Designs https://bibilyndesigns.com

For more on the W-Power Project visit:

http://w-power.interreg-npa.eu

Join the International LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8725639/

Find out more about the W-Power Online Network for Businesswomen in Argyll by following the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/W-Power-Online-Network-for-Businesswomen-in-Argyll-105554437838181/

And to join the W-Power Female Entrepreneurs Online Network in Argyll, Scotland visit:

https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

With thanks to the following organisations for their support with this project:

· Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme of the European Regional Development Fund http://www.interreg-npa.eu

· Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities across northern Europe.

W-Power works with women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated areas across northern Europe and the Arctic rim, encouraging them to set-up, develop and grow their businesses. The project seeks to achieve this through capacity building and providing opportunities for transnational connections and learning.

W-Power Inspiring Women in Business Podcast shares the stories of some of the amazing women who are part of this project and their journeys in business.

My guest today is Aveline O'Sullivan, founder of Bloom in a Box. Her aim is to make ordinary moments feel extraordinary and has come up with a plan to reinvent the gifting of flowers, whilst also solving a nationwide flower delivery problem in Ireland. Her aim is for everyone to share a special moment in time through the gift of flowers.

For more information on today’s guest Aveline and Bloom in a Box https://bloominabox.com

For more on the W-Power Project visit:

http://w-power.interreg-npa.eu

Join the International LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8725639/

Find out more about the W-Power Online Network for Businesswomen in Argyll by following the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/W-Power-Online-Network-for-Businesswomen-in-Argyll-105554437838181/

And to join the W-Power Female Entrepreneurs Online Network in Argyll, Scotland visit:

https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

With thanks to the following organisations for their support with this project:

· Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme of the European Regional Development Fund http://www.interreg-npa.eu

· Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities across northern Europe.

W-Power works with women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated areas across northern Europe and the Arctic rim, encouraging them to set-up, develop and grow their businesses. The project seeks to achieve this through capacity building and providing opportunities for transnational connections and learning.

W-Power Inspiring Women in Business Podcast shares the stories of some of the amazing women who are part of this project and their journeys in business.

My guest today is Marianne Hoppu, founder at Narskuttelu Oy based in Kitee, Finland.

Marianne has a background in Engineering and has lived in Kitee for over 10 years, before that spending time in the USA. She is now the manager of the family business Narskuttelu Oy which manufactures Xylitol nature’s own sweetener, which tastes like normal sugar but has much lower glycemic index. The main market for the products is surrounding Nordic countries and exporting to central Europe.

For more information on today’s guest Marianne and Narskuttelu Oy https://www.narskutteluoy.fi

For more on the W-Power Project visit:

http://w-power.interreg-npa.eu

Join the International LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8725639/

Find out more about the W-Power Online Network for Businesswomen in Argyll by following the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/W-Power-Online-Network-for-Businesswomen-in-Argyll-105554437838181/

And to join the W-Power Female Entrepreneurs Online Network in Argyll, Scotland visit:

https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

With thanks to the following organisations for their support with this project:

· Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme of the European Regional Development Fund http://www.interreg-npa.eu

· Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities across northern Europe.

W-Power works with women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated areas across northern Europe and the Arctic rim, encouraging them to set-up, develop and grow their businesses. The project seeks to achieve this through capacity building and providing opportunities for transnational connections and learning.

W-Power Inspiring Women in Business Podcast shares the stories of some of the amazing women who are part of this project and their journeys in business.

My guest today is Kate Suopajärvi, founder at Arctic Cherry. Kate is a fashion designer and model based in Finish Lapland. Kate first started in 2016 as a freelance model to show that plus size women can be equal in the fashion business too. Kate has had a career in the theatre and beauty industry and this year she has launched her own fashion brand Arctic Cherry Designs.

For more information on today’s guest Kaye and Artic Cherry https://www.facebook.com/arcticcherrykate/

For more on the W-Power Project visit:

http://w-power.interreg-npa.eu

Join the International LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8725639/

Find out more about the W-Power Online Network for Businesswomen in Argyll by following the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/W-Power-Online-Network-for-Businesswomen-in-Argyll-105554437838181/

And to join the W-Power Female Entrepreneurs Online Network in Argyll, Scotland visit:

https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

With thanks to the following organisations for their support with this project:

· Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme of the European Regional Development Fund http://www.interreg-npa.eu

· Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities across northern Europe.

W-Power works with women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated areas across northern Europe and the Arctic rim, encouraging them to set-up, develop and grow their businesses. The project seeks to achieve this through capacity building and providing opportunities for transnational connections and learning.

W-Power Inspiring Women in Business Podcast shares the stories of some of the amazing women who are part of this project and their journeys in business.

My guest today is Cheryl Jamieson, artist at Glansin Glass. Cheryl was born and bred on Shetland and her fused glass products reflect the environment she lives in, which as she describes is stunningly beautiful, and also has a rich heritage, archaeology and geology. Cheryl’s pieces reflect this and the sea around Shetland.

For more information on today’s guest Cheryl and Glansin Glass http://www.glansinglass.co.uk

For more on the W-Power Project visit:

http://w-power.interreg-npa.eu

Join the International LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8725639/

Find out more about the W-Power Online Network for Businesswomen in Argyll by following the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/W-Power-Online-Network-for-Businesswomen-in-Argyll-105554437838181/

And to join the W-Power Female Entrepreneurs Online Network in Argyll, Scotland visit:

https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

With thanks to the following organisations for their support with this project:

· Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme of the European Regional Development Fund http://www.interreg-npa.eu

· Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities across northern Europe.

W-Power works with women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated areas across northern Europe and the Arctic rim, encouraging them to set-up, develop and grow their businesses. The project seeks to achieve this through capacity building and providing opportunities for transnational connections and learning.

W-Power Inspiring Women in Business Podcast shares the stories of some of the amazing women who are part of this project and their journeys in business.

My guest today is Yvonne Lancaster founder of Welan, wooly hats. Based on the Isle of Tiree, Yvonne first took in an orphaned lamb, and then one turned into a small flock, requiring shearing each year. So to give them a long and happy life Welan was born, using sustainable wool and creating handmade woolly hats sold direct from the Isle.

For more information on today’s guest Yvonne and Welan visit https://www.welan-tiree.com

Find out more about the W-Power Online Network for Businesswomen in Argyll by following our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/W-Power-Online-Network-for-Businesswomen-in-Argyll-105554437838181/

And to join the W-Power Female Entrepreneurs Online Network visit:

https://tuminds.com/w-power-female-entrepreneurs-online-network/

Join the International LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8725639/

For more on the wider W-Power Project visit:

http://w-power.interreg-npa.eu

With thanks to the following organisations for their support with this project:

· Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme of the European Regional Development Fund http://www.interreg-npa.eu

· Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities across northern Europe.

W-Power works with women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated areas across northern Europe and the Arctic rim, encouraging them to set-up, develop and grow their businesses. The project seeks to achieve this through capacity building and providing opportunities for transnational connections and learning.

W-Power Inspiring Women in Business Podcast shares the stories of some of the amazing women who are part of this project and their journeys in business.

My guest today is Irianni Muñoz Blandines who set up Genie in the Lamp Travels. Irianni always wanted to be an entrepreneur and create a company that allows her to share her passion about history and culture with other people. Irianni came to Oban from Cuba 10 years ago and has also be working as a local tour guide in Oban sharing the town with visitors

My name is Irianni Munoz, I’m 31 years old and I was born in Havana City, Cuba. After graduating as a Computer Science Technician and work as a webmaster for 5 years I decided to switch careers and became a tour guide, since I love talking to people and I’m passionate about history, culture and sharing those things with other people. I met my husband while in Havana, and after 10 years together and 2 children we decided it was the best for us to move to the UK.

For more information on today’s guest Irianni and Genie in the Lamp Travels visit https://www.facebook.com/genieinthelamptravel/

Find out more about the W-Power Online Network for Businesswomen in Argyll by following our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/W-Power-Online-Network-for-Businesswomen-in-Argyll-105554437838181/

And to join the W-Power Female Entrepreneurs Online Network visit:

https://tuminds.com/w-power-female-entrepreneurs-online-network/

Join the International LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8725639/

For more on the wider W-Power Project visit:

http://w-power.interreg-npa.eu

With thanks to the following organisations for their support with this project:

· Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme of the European Regional Development Fund http://www.interreg-npa.eu

· Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities across northern Europe.

W-Power works with women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated areas across northern Europe and the Arctic rim, encouraging them to set-up, develop and grow their businesses. The project seeks to achieve this through capacity building and providing opportunities for transnational connections and learning.

W-Power Inspiring Women in Business Podcast shares the stories of some of the amazing women who are part of this project and their journeys in business.

Our guest today is Claire Rizos, managing director of Clarity Safety Solutions. Claire works across Argyll undertaking health and safety consultancy work from site safety inspections to general and fire risk assessments. Claire specialises in technical writing on health and safety topics for UK based companies.

For more information on today’s guest Claire and Clarity Safety Solutions email [email protected].

Find out more about the W-Power Online Network for Businesswomen in Argyll by following our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/W-Power-Online-Network-for-Businesswomen-in-Argyll-105554437838181/

And to join the W-Power Female Entrepreneurs Online Network visit:

https://tuminds.com/w-power-female-entrepreneurs-online-network/

Join the International LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8725639/

For more on the wider W-Power Project visit:

http://w-power.interreg-npa.eu

With thanks to the following organisations for their support with this project:

· Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme of the European Regional Development Fund http://www.interreg-npa.eu

· Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in sparsely populated communities across northern Europe.

W-Power works with women entrepreneurs in sparsely populated areas across northern Europe and the Arctic rim, encouraging them to set-up, develop and grow their businesses. The project seeks to achieve this through capacity building and providing opportunities for transnational connections and learning.

W-Power Inspiring Women in Business Podcast shares the stories of some of the amazing women who are part of this project and their journeys in business.

Our guest in this episode is Moira Newiss founder of Skirr Skin. Moira always wanted to be an entrepreneur and create a company that has an eco focus to it. So bringing her love of the outdoors and nature together has created a sustainable sport skin care range that truly embraces nature whilst caring for the skin of outdoor athletes and enthusiasts.

For more information on today’s guest Moira and Skirr Skin visit https://skirrskin.co.uk

Find out more about the W-Power Online Network for Businesswomen in Argyll by following our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/W-Power-Online-Network-for-Businesswomen-in-Argyll-105554437838181/

And to join the W-Power Female Entrepreneurs Online Network visit:

https://tuminds.com/w-power-female-entrepreneurs-online-network/

Join the International LinkedIn Group

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8725639/

For more on the wider W-Power Project visit:

http://w-power.interreg-npa.eu

With thanks to the following organisations for their support with this project:

· Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme of the European Regional Development Fund http://www.interreg-npa.eu

· Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/w-power/