The Story of 91 Magazine With Caroline Rowland

#040 - Founding Editor and Publisher of 91 Magazine Caroline Rowland shares her small business story. After working as a Picture Editor at the Financial Times, she decided to set up an independent interiors and lifestyle magazine. Growing up in Northern Ireland, after going to art college in Belfast, she moved to London. Initially, she studied fashion photography and styling, before changing to a photographic arts degree.  She really enjoyed curating images and decided to pursue a career in magazines. Following an internship at Marie Claire magazine in New York, she began working for photographic agency, Getty Images. Her next career move was to the Financial Times newspaper, where she became the Picture Editor on the House & Home supplement for FT weekend. That's where she learned everything about putting a publication together. Whilst she was at the FT, Caroline started a blog called Patchwork Harmony and also set up an online shop. Around 2011, whilst still working full-time, she set up 91 Magazine, which was initially free to read online.In 2013, she took voluntary redundancy. A book deal followed. Her book,  The Shopkeeper's Home, was published in 2015. She considered how she could make a living out of the magazine. And in 2016, she decided to print the magazine twice a year, which she continues to do. In the magazine, she features creative interiors including homes, shops, studios and cafes. In-person workshops, online  Creative Sessions and consultancy work are also part of her offering. Listening to this episode, you'll hear how passionate Caroline is about championing independent small businesses. At the end of the podcast, you'll discover her practical tips, which I'm sure you'll find very inspiring. Show notes are available on the My Small Business & Me website: https://mysmallbusinessandme.com/episode40

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Are you a budding entrepreneur looking for inspiration to start your very first business? Or do feel that your small business is in need of a little va-va-voom? Then this podcast is essential listening. It has two elements - on the one hand your SMALL BUSINESS and on the other, YOU. Firstly, your SMALL BUSINESS. Host Rona Wheeldon from Flowerona speaks to entrepreneurs who share insights into what it takes to run a successful, sustainable and profitable business. You’ll hear how their companies have grown from ideas to reality, the challenges encountered along the way and lessons learned.Industry experts in web design, branding, marketing, photography, social media and coaching also providing insights into how to maximise your potential and build your small business, making sure that you have the essential knowledge and tools you need to grow. Secondly, YOU, the owner. Rona speaks to specialists who can help you, both mentally and physically - from fear, confidence and time management to personal styling advice, meditation and aromatherapy - you’ll gain an insight into how to prioritise your well-being. There’s so much that goes into a successful, happy entrepreneur. And listening to this podcast will ensure that you’ve got all the bases covered, when it comes to both your small business and you. So, hit subscribe, settle down and be inspired…!