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From school leaver at 16 to Avon distributor,
Three women share how persevering against all odds can lead to a wealth of new opportunities
Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I
Handbags have always been a big part of my wardrobe. In fact, Sarah’s and my paths aren’t that dissimilar. I also have a background in the corporate world as a management consultant (before I discover
Anna Britten was fed up with the daily grind... so when she reached midlife she made a dramatic change…
When Adrienne D’Souza hit some midlife bumps in the road, she needed a friend, and ended up finding a very savvy one…
If you’d told me 10 years ago I’d be sitting in the public gallery at Westminster, crying as my name was read out in a parliamentary debate on bee pesticides, I’d have raised an eyebrow and gone back