It’s been a huge learning curve, not just in terms of the practicalities of setting up and running my own business, but personally too. I’ve learnt things about myself, my motivations and drive, what I love doing, what I excel at, and what I need to work on. It’s been an eye-opening rollercoaster to say the least!

On International Women’s Day I’ve picked out my top 5 lessons and memories involving five great female colleagues that have really inspired not only my career path, but my growth as a person – going from a care free graduate to a mum of two and female entrepreneur.

They say time flies when you’re having fun, or in my case launching a new business. 100 days have passed in a blink of an eye since Bevic Marketing Services Ltd officially launched. Here’s my top 10 highlights, lowlights and discoveries, that have all made the journey that bit more interesting.