I’m Vicky. I live in Essex, not far from Southend. Wife to Jason, and Mum to the gorgeous Jasmine (23) and Jessica (21), and Bucky (4) the black lab.
I worked in Head Office retail for most of my employed life, in various positions with the last role as a Customer Success Director, working across the UK, Europe and the USA.
In 2020, after turning 50, I knew I wanted to quit the corporate life and start of a business of my own. Brave or scary? You decide.
In 2021 I went from taking 30+ trips around the world for work, to WHS – ‘working from the shed’. I had no local business connections, and it was a lonely place to be.
But that quickly changed when I was invite along to a networking meeting – picture this half-dressed on zoom at 6.30am.
I loved it.
I immediately saw the network of businesses that I could build relationships with to pass and receive referrals.
I started to generate work and I’m now in my 5th year, with most of my clients coming via an introduction from my network.
I’ve got two businesses which complement each other:
Owner of the WIBN South Essex Franchise. At the start of 2025 I became the proud owner of 10 networking groups across the South Essex, in the Women in Business Network. Members meet each month to build relationships, get support and pass referrals.
Support businesses through mentoring and providing accountability to establish and grow their business. I offer bespoke 121 services which can tell you what to do next, show you what to do next or provide a done for you service. Plus a group programme called The Smile Hub, where you’ll be Supported, Motivated, Inspired, Liberated and Energised to work on your business, not just in it.
