The idea is to open a creative friendly space with internet cafe and studio for local community of all ages.
Who’s behind this?
I am a driven, motivated, creative and extremely passionate individual.
I have an entrepreneurial spirit and my dream has always been to run my own business in a creative cool space.
What?
People of local communities will be able to come and:
1. Socialise
2. Drink coffee and relax
3. Use the internet (with support if needed)
4. Read books
5. Creative workshops (for all ages)
6. Buy gifts from our retail space
7. Hire the workshop space
8. Printing facilities
The money raised will get the business up and running:
- Initial rent payment of space
- Fixtures/fittings and equipment
- Shop fit
- A budget for marketing to build awareness.
Why?
- Having met other females with the same mindset, becoming a mum and understanding the need to support new mums.
- Finding an outlet for my own mental health through creativity I appreciate how offering this space to all ages will give them an opportunity for mindfulness healing.
- Helping elders in the local community with basic internet needs
- Giving children/students a modern space to relax, create, build confidence and socialise.
I know this will be a welcomed space in the community.
When?
As soon as we have enough money to pay rent and kit out the space!!!
Where?
Our first one will open in a village within South Nottingham.(hopefully Keyworth).
If this is successful and we can employ like minded individuals to run other spaces then we will build on this from profits raised from the first one.
What’s in it for you?
If you are kind enough to support this dream with a little or a lot we will pay you back with kindness whether it be:
- Coffee
- Cake
- A piece of art
- Free workshop
- Discounts
Once we are up and running we absolutely will find ways to Thankyou for your support and we will be in touch with everyone to offer them something as a sign of appreciation. 🫶🏻
More about why?
💡 Chasing a dream to raise cash and get started
I am motivated to do this in an ever changing world we are living in to better the life’s of others.
- Being creative is proven to better mental health
- Having a support network and a space to go as a new mum is 100% needed.
- Providing a space for those less able to keep up with modern technology and trust someone to help them - whether it be booking tickets, sorting email inboxes, finding a service, printing for example we can be there to guide them and gain confidence.
- Creating space for children and college students alike for learning and fun creative activities.
The long term goal
To support other like minded women.
When women have a family returning back to the job they had before is challenging.
Juggling long hours and possible travel commitments from work alongside school runs and school holidays
Coaching them to set up their business doing the same in their local community will offer the opportunity for many women to follow their dream and a role where hours can work around family and offers flexibility to suit their needs.
More about me:
Skills and Experience
- Textile design degree
- Worked in retail industry for 18 years
- Adobe graphic fashion designer
- Licensing and sales manager
- Great negotiator
- Strong leadership skills
- Managed team of 20 designers
- Well connected and confident
- Website builder / social media skills
- and more….!
If you are still with me at this stage, then an even bigger “Thankyou”… for reading all about my dream! It may seem cheeky and tbh I’m not hugely keen on the idea of asking others to support but I thought long and hard about it and I concluded with:
1. “If you don’t ask you don’t get!”
2. “Why not?”
3. “It’s worth a try!”
I’ve offered to give something back so ultimately your just helping me out until I can give back 😉
Consider it an IOU from me and a very BIG THANKYOU FROM THE BOTTOM of MY HEART.
Luella x
@luellassketches @luellasdesignstudio @luellayork
*all images above are inspiration