Samantha Foley
‘I have worked in
television for 17 years on shows such as Hollyoaks, Brookside and Grange Hill
as a Script Supervisor and also working with continuity. But once my daughter,
Angel, started school, I found that filming 60 hours each week was very
difficult!’
Samantha had always had an interest in different types of
Holistic Therapies and it was at this time that she began to try and juggle
both her television work and also her alternative therapies. ‘I began to train as a Script Supervisor
back in 2001 and at the same time began to train in Reiki. I was finding both
quite tough. But I was really encouraged by the reception from those that I worked
with. I would be asked why I hadn’t started my own business and I realised that
this was my calling and it was time for me to learn about how to start my own
business.’
Simply Angels is Samantha’s all-encompassing business and
she has many different types of Holistic treatments that she can offer
including; Angelic Reiki, Ursui Reiki, Reflexology, Massage, Crystal Healing
and Sound Therapy. And as well as all of this Samantha also teaches Yoga
classes around her local area.
‘When I decided to
start my business I was excited, scared and also clueless! I knew what I wanted
to do but I wasn’t sure how to market myself as something a little bit
different to your usual Holistic Therapist. My boyfriend pointed me in the
direction of The Women’s Organisation and I went from there!’
Samantha met one of our Engagement Team at West Kirby
library and was able to then arrange to meet our Halton based business adviser
Mike Marsden at a location nearer to her home. Mike helped Samantha with her
premises as the location that she had previously been in wasn’t attracting much
passing trade and soon after Samantha moved to a local garden centre and hired
a unit there. She was also able to continue having one to one meetings with
Mike and attend training and courses with us to help develop her business.
'The advice from The Women’s Organisation is
the best advice I’ve been given so far. It’s excellent and professional and it’s
great to have that insight and see the potential for you as a business. Also
the encouragement and kindness given by the advisors is priceless, that will
stay with me forever.’
After launching her business, Simply Angels, Samantha is
delighted to report; ‘It’s going really,
really well!’ After working in television for many years she had a large
network of people and a community that she could tell about the work that she
was doing. Samantha told us; ‘It’s only
the beginning of my journey but I feel really satisfied with the service I offer
my clients. But there is so much more I would like to offer in the future!
Whilst I’m building my foundations now I am like a little acorn and one day I hope
to be a mighty oak!’
And self-employment is definitely the right choice for
Samantha, as not only does it mean that she can now work around the school
hours, but it also seems a great fit for her personality. ‘People who go into business alone are different, they have uniqueness
and individuality. It’s an adrenaline rush, striving to get a decent income and
fighting through the doubt. But believing in yourself is key!’
We wish Samantha all the best of luck with her business;
Simply Angels! If you would like to find out more about the work that Samantha
is doing you can use the contact details below!
If you’ve been inspired by Samantha’s story and would like
some advice on how to start up your own business, then get in touch with us!
Email us on hello@thewo.org.uk or ring
us on 0151 706 8111
Mobile Number: 07967634208
Email: simplyangels76@outlook.com
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