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It’s with excitement that we introduce: The Kettle’s boiled series! My name is Blessing, and I am part of the Oarsome team. Once a month I’ll be sharing with you the conversations I have with an Oarsome team member, over a hot beverage.
We’re often very busy beavering away at work, and thought it was high time we introduced ourselves!
There was only one person we could begin with, and she’s the very reason why there’s an Oarsome family today. Founder and Managing Director of Oarsome Potential, first up is Emily Webb!
The whole journey began as a school project while studying ‘Design and Technology’ when Emily was tasked of “solving a problem with her sport” by her teacher, Mr Drummond. That was it; a school project. And now Oarsome grips are not only multi-award winning but are the market leaders in several industries!
Tea please, either black or with any non-dairy milk if you’ve got it
Getting to meet and speak to so many fascinating people and feeling like I am fulfilling a purpose greater than myself.
Kate, Jono, Mr Drummond, Anthony Hughes, my business mentor Chris and my mum who is also our co founder.
I love collecting other people’s wisdom! For now, Gary, our accountant saying, “Being in business is a roller-coaster, buckle up!'
From a business perspective, my customers, past, present and future are my inspiration. From a personal perspective, I draw inspiration from people who have overcome significant challenges in business or life and are humble enough to share their honest stories.
Natazia, she was the first customer I ever met in person, who I didn’t know personally (she bought the grips online). We shared a very special conversation, and since that moment I’ve felt sense of duty to make sure that as many people as possible hear about the grips and know where to get them. Natazia would get an award for being my beacon of motivation and hope.
Starting a business during a recession when I was a teenager!
Trust yourself, you’re smarter than you think.
Helping others feel physically or mentally able to do or overcome something that felt challenging.
Holding hands with someone I love.
For the full story of Emily’s journey with Oarsome Potential, click here. Emily also speaks at schools, award ceremonies and business events, get in touch if you’d like her to join you!
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