Kingston's Bryony Farmer, founder and creator of business Precious Stars, wins the award for Best Young Entrepreneur at the Best Business Women Awards 2018, held at Tewin Bury Farm in Welwyn.
Running Precious Stars, a business providing reusable cotton pads for women to use during their periods was created by Bryony herself, after striving for an eco-friendly alternative to pads and tampons.
Starting her business at the age of just 15, Bryony now sells her products on her website (www.preciousstars.co.uk) and uses her Youtube channels PreciousStarsPads and BreeFarmerVlogs to promote them. Now 21, her company is well underway and her ambitious personality won’t let her stop there. She hopes to use her growing platform to tackle period poverty. And the judges at the Best Business Women Awards 2018 did not fail to recognize this tenacity.
“We chose this winner because in the face of adversity this young entrepreneur showed real ingenuity and has turned that into a thriving business after spotting a gap in the market. She has produced a product range that not only meets a need but also is environmentally friendly. With a great presence online and use of social media and a business that clearly has a great future”.
Previously interviewed by Essential Surrey in August and spotted as someone to watch, it is unsurprising that Bryony is beginning to get some well-deserved recognition for her company and her hard work. You can read the full interview here.
Bryony says: “I am absolutely over the moon to win this award! The last few years have been tough with balancing my health needs due to Lyme disease, running a Youtube channel and growing a business, so to win an award like this makes all the stress worth it. My hope is that other young girls/women will see what I’ve done and realise that they are capable of achieving these things too, with hard work and perseverance.”
You can read more about Bryony and her personal and professional journey leading to the creation of company Precious Stars, in Children of Our Time: How To Help Your Child Excel.