In 3 words, how would your closest friends describe you?

Optimistic fun & determined

What do you do at Bravissimo?

Leanne now runs the day to day operation at Bravissimo, but I continue to work closely with her and with the Senior Leadership Team on strategy and future direction.

What is the best thing about working at Bravissimo?

I love reading stories and messages from our customers and I am so pleased that there are people who feel better about themselves because of Bravissimo. I think we genuinely make a difference to many of our customers and it is the thing I am most proud of.

If you could give advice to your younger self, what would it be?

Trust your instincts and don’t be afraid to act on them.

What quote or mantra do you live by?

‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’ – it has allowed me to do all sorts of things I might not have done.

What is your party trick?

Handstands and cartwheels – I’m very happy upside down!

What’s the song that always uplifts you?

S Club 7’s Reach. It still takes me back to the night we won our first Bravissimo Drapers award in 2001.

What’s your favourite go-to bra?

I have had so many favourite bras over the years, from a variety of brands. Right now, I think I’d go for Fantasie Memoir T Shirt bra.