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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 35 MIN

Can You Build a Nearly £2 Million Lifestyle Business While Raising a Family?

from Activate Yourself by Geeta Sidhu-Robb

In this episode of The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™, hosted by Geeta Sidhu-Robb, Geeta speaks with Cara Sayer, founder of SnoozeShade, the innovative blackout shade for prams. Cara shares how she built a nearly £2 million business over 17 years without external funding, while balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Cara discusses embracing the "lifestyle business" model, prioritising profitability over aggressive growth, and keeping operations lean and sustainable. She also reflects on pivoting to Amazon following her divorce, navigating retail margins, and using AI tools to streamline and grow her business. Throughout the conversation, Cara shares valuable insights for women entrepreneurs, encouraging them to understand their finances, trust the process, stay resilient, and take small but meaningful steps forward. ---- SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: WEBSITE: https://www.snoozeshade.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SnoozeShade/ PINTEREST: https://pinterest.com/snoozeshade INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/snoozeshade YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/snoozeshade  

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