Tell
us about yourself…
Hello I’m Hannah, the Macleod half of Coulson Macleod. The Coulson half
is my fiancé Mark. Together we run Coulson Macleod, a small, but global art
business.
What
do you make/design?
We specialise in the design and production of handmade artwork that’s
printed onto natural and reclaimed materials including wood, metal, stone,
fabric, and recycled paper. All our prints are designed by us. As well as the
frames, which are integral to the piece. We’re 100% British designed
and made.
How
and when did you start?
We launched Coulson Macleod in March 2009 as a second business. We also
run a graphic design company Yellow Creative Ltd (http://www.yellowcreative.net) This
meant we were able to start the business with no investment and utilise all our
existing skills. Mark has almost 25 years experience in graphic design and I
have a background in marketing and ...>> full
Describe yourself in 5 words. Dreamer Passionate Creative Persistent Intelligent. What inspires you? The potential of all children. I'm good at... ...dreaming big, going for it
and never giving up. I’m bad at... ...boring repetitive tasks and
politics. What are the highlights of your career
thus far? It has been a wonderful adventure where everyday is a
highlight. I work
for privately owned, highly aspirational, audacious IT Consulting Company that
has the bold mission to make the world a better place through software,
technology and innovation. Apart from building systems for corporations we
spend a lot of time supporting amazing not for profit organisations around the
world in the development of their IT solutions.
This company has trusted me with roles way beyond my level of experience, made
me a better human being and provided me with opportunities to work with amazing
people and travel all over the world. I am part of the global management team and am working ... >> full
Describe
yourself in a 5 words... Busy, organised, committed, passionate Mumpreneur! What
inspires you? I’m inspired by ideas and possibilities. I love seeing
potential in a person and helping them develop it. I’m inspired by the sea
outside our house every day and by the fun and crazy things my kids say and do. I'm good at... Taking business ideas and putting them into reality. I’m
getting better at making them profitable too! I love writing and communicating,
networking and mentoring. I’m bad at... Saying no! What
are the highlights of your career thus far? I think one of my
biggest breakthroughs was in 2009. I managed to deliver Kit at 10lb7oz in 3.5
hours in March, brought out The Mumpreneur Guide book in September and won the
‘Inspirational Businessmum’ award in October! What
are your goals for the next 5 years? I’m very excited about some of the projects I have
started in the last 18 months. Together with my ... >> full
Describe yourself
in 5 words... Optimistic, Impulsive, Scatterbrained, Motivated and Fun What inspires
you? Whenever I get the chance I like to have time alone. I especially like to
get to a beach, as I grew up by the seaside and I find staring out over a flat
horizon and hearing the waves to be very restorative. I love my family
dearly, but I find I need to take regular time off in order to recharge myself. My other great
love is choral music. I sing with the English Chamber Choir and find my
weekly sessions with them incredibly uplifting. I firmly believe
that as well as work/life balance each woman should find something that is just
for her – not for business and not for family. When I decided to take the
time once a week to follow my passion of singing, it impacted on all areas of
my life and made ... >> full
Describe yourself in a 5 words. Determined, motivated, positive, loving and
over-emotional! What inspires you? My
son, my parents and anyone who has achieved what they wanted to in life. I'm good at... Being a mum (I hope!), my job and getting things done. If
I want to do something, I’ll do it! I’ve also learnt to be good at making the
best out of situation, I always see the postives and don’t dwell on the
negatives. I’m bad at... Doing one thing at a time! For example, I’ll go on my
computer to catch up on emails but will then end up writing a list of new ideas
for VIPregnancy, replying to tweets, approving friend requests on facebook,
editing videos, coming up with new features for my radio & TV show and then
I will realise I’m even more behind on my emails! So I get focused and start
replying, then my son will wake up ... >> full
Describe yourself in a 5 words. Creative, Determined, Innovative, Dedicated and
Effervescent. What inspires you? I know it's a cliché, but my
children. Without them, I'd never have started a business, and I wouldn't be
who I am today. They keep me happy, healthy and motivated to achieve my goals. I'm good at... Designing!
I'm a real creative cookie. I can make the dullest document look fabulous, and
create memorable and striking branding from nothing. I also LOVE it when my
kids bring home projects such as "design a puppet” or "create an easter
bonnet”. I'm in my element! I’m bad at... Calling strangers. I can meet strangers face to face. I
can email them. Can I speak to them on the phone? No. It's something I'm
working with, as it could be something that will hold me back. What are the highlights of your career
thus far? The biggest ... >> full
Describe yourself in a 5 words. Mum, Friend, mumpreneur, honest, inspired. What inspires you? Life..My daughter and the fact that everyday is our chance to create
something new. I am inspired by making sure I am Happy, Healthy, and Wealthy in
that order. I love business and creating new opportunities however its really
important that my life comes first, my time with my daughter and being able to
work flexibly around her needs. I'm good at... Being a mum…being committed to what I believe in
and inspiring others to beleive in themselves and fullfill their full
potential. I’m bad at... Not thinking about my own needs and wants sometimes What are the highlights of your career thus far? Helping literally hundreds of mums work from home and get the work life
balance. My last 5 years have been dedicated to help them succeed in someway
and I have now ... >> full
Tell us about
yourself... I’m a 24 year old
stay at home mum to 2 beautiful children Joel who is 3 years old and Abi who is
19 months and they are my world. What do you make/design? I create handmade
dolls and stuffed animals for children of all ages and maybe some adults too! How and when did you start? I started in March
2011 after I had made my daughter a doll for the previous Christmas and lots of
my friends ask me to make them and said that i should try to sell them, so I
started a facebook page and by the end of the first month i started to think
about boys items as well which is when I brought my sister on to make stuffed
dinosaurs and animals such as lions and even reindeers for Christmas! Where do you sell? We sell from our
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