For the latest in our series of editorials focusing on Irish Women in Business, we’re talking to Eva Power, the founder of
I grew up in Terenure in Dublin. My mum has been a self employed reflexologist for 25 years now so I always saw the benefits of working for yourself and being your own boss.It wasn’t until I began researching the idea of working with silk in 2009 that I thought I could make a go of The Ethical Silk Company. I don’t come from a fashion or textile background so I sort of went out on a limb and started things very cautiously.I studied Arts in UCD, Sociology and Greek and Roman Civilisation.
Least favourite: Writing blogs. It’s not too bad once I get started but it’s something I dread, I’m not a writer!I split the day around the kids so I usually work in the mornings when the boys are at playschool and then get back to it again for a few hours every night. I have an office and stock room at home so it’s handy to be able to get back to work in the evenings.
I’ll do one full day a week as well and usually try to get out of the house for that, the library is my haven then and I’ll focus then on social media and the website. Depending on the time of year I can otherwise be getting things ready for the craft fair or prepping for a photo shoot. Things can be pretty varied but it’s one of the things I enjoy about running a business.A good friend, Sara Banks, runs Steamline Luggage and she’s been a huge support and sounding board.
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