How Sammy Built Cornwall’s Hair & Beauty Awards From Scratch

Sat down with Sammy, founder of the Cornwall Hair and Beauty Awards, to break down how she turned a simple idea into one of the most recognised hair and beauty industry events in Cornwall. In this episode, we dive into the full startup journey - from the moment the idea wouldn’t leave her alone, to launching the first awards event, dealing with unexpected problems on the night, and growing it into a respected brand within the UK beauty industry. We cover: • How to start an awards event from scratch • Building a brand in the hair and beauty industry • The importance of sponsorships and how to secure them • Event planning challenges and real behind-the-scenes issues • Lessons from launching a business in Cornwall Whether you’re an entrepreneur, event organiser, or working in the hair and beauty industry, this episode gives real insight into what it takes to build something from nothing. Subscribe for more podcasts featuring UK business owners, startup stories, and real conversations about building and scaling a business. Follow their journey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornwallhairandbeautyawards?igsh=bXJxdW02M2czaWt1 Follow my journey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realstartup... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesbusiness... Listening on the go Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rXVvO9... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/93c... Business enquiries: [email protected]