It is not included in promotions available to our main range products, as stated in our terms of service. Some of Anya's story could be pepped up with more actual real-life what she really went through narrative (a fair amount of the text is written in a remote 'remember to' or 'should do' manner, where, if she regaled me with the actual experiences I would be so much more interested). emotion is a female superpower and if women have an edge in business, it is in fact often because they do bring emotion to the workplace. If it's fun and something you enjoy but doesn't have a market (won't bring in money) then it's a hobby not a business.

In the early 2000s, she created an it bag that everyone had to have, known as the "I'm Not a Plastic Bag" bag.If you can do a 'mind-sweep' and get everything you need to remember out of your brain and onto a list, you can relax in the knowledge that it is all captured and won't be forgotten.

As an aside - somehow I got halfway through the book thinking the author was another accessory designer altogether (Lulu Guinness! This guide to life consists of the best advice she's received over the years (for context, she's in her early 50s and started her business as a teenager! I have underlined lots of quotes and highlighted some sections that I really liked and connected with. Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at Oxford University said that "when people are very sleep-deprived they can only lay down negative memories in their long-term memory. I love hearing people's perspectives especially women, where I can try and borrow brilliance to implement in work and life.Years spent working from the kitchen table, cash flow issues and the realisation that when problems arise at work, she finds it hard to be mentally present at home.

If, like me, you work for the NHS have one child and no millions then you may wonder how relevant this book is to you. There are so many wonderful lines in this book, it's incredibly accessible and easy to read too (she talks about her dyslexia as well! A wise, straight-talking and empathetic guide for anyone wanting to start their own business or lead a happier life. Anya reflects on her ambitions for her children and concludes: "If you just love your children to bits and make them feel incredible and confident then that's the greatest gift you can give them" Such a powerful statement as we often feel we need to provide criticism to help progress, but forget each of us have our own inner critic that's doing a great job at that already.Anya talks about her journey as a businesswoman and a designer, her life experiences, she shares what she has learned and wants to pass on, from to-do lists to balancing work life and personal life, to telling you to just go for it. To celebrate the launch of her new book, Anya did it in true Anya style with a fun memorable pop up.