Me...

Before I started Aphrodite and Ares I was almost set on becoming a solicitor, or lawyer, a career definitely surrounding Law. At school I was always doing well, but I knew from then that I wanted to be my own boss. I started college, studying Law, Business, Politics and English Language. The first year went well and I was still on track to becoming what I wanted to be. However, my second year came around and I began to loathe college, I wasn't enjoying it and it was becoming a chore. I had loved education up until this point. I'd hit a plateau in my learning, the thought of another eight to ten years of hard studying filled me with dread. How could my thirst for knowledge just come to an abrupt stop. By this point I'd decided I definitely didn't want to go to University, although receiving an offer to do Law, it wasn't going to be for me. It's amazing how things can change. 

I'd worked part time jobs since 15 years old, and to do this day have only been unemployed for one month whilst transitioning between jobs, I liked to be able to earn my own money. I'd worked for 4 years in vintage clothing from leaving college to setting up my business earlier this year. My love for fashion has always been present. Whether it was cello-taping wooden building blocks to my Barbie slippers to make a pair of heels at 4 years old, and walking down the street without breaking my neck, to buying my first Vogue, it was a part of me. 

I've always had a hunger for success and I'm not afraid to work hard for it. My ambition to be a motivated businesswoman, whilst doing something I love is a dream come true. It's hard, don't get me wrong, working from home can sometimes mean 11am wake up's, no make up and pyjamas. Motivating myself is still my greatest hurdle. 

It's a journey, but I'm excited, and with only being in my first year of business, you can imagine, I'm still finding my feet. But I have a vision and know what I want to achieve. I'm a strong believer in positive thinking, and the 'ask, believe, receive' mantra, working hand in hand with hard work. For me mixing fashion and business was a natural step, and with help from my mentors, family and boyfriend, I've managed to create something I'm proud of. 

Be happy with what you do.