Talking business with Rockahula Kids founder Harriet Jones
Founder Harriet with her two boys
The creative director of Rockahula Kids talks family life, business goals and her passion for design
Why did you set up Rockahula Kids"
I have been in retail all of my working life ? it?s definitely in my blood. From university I went on to work for a few large high street brands, starting as a buyer?s assistant to running the kids? department at an international retailer ? it was here I discovered that working with children?s products was my perfect fit. After having my first child, Jesse [now eight], I struggled to find a balance that enabled me to look after my little boy and also work. I had always dreamed of running my own business, so after having another baby boy [Luca, six], I decided to take the leap. What sparked your passion for children?s accessories"
Children express their individuality without inhibition and there is so much scope to be creative with kids? accessories ? anything goes! I love anything quirky, cute or kitsch, so it suits me down to the ground.
Describe a typical day for you.
As in most working households, it has to be planned with military precision and can be thrown off balance by the smallest thing! I do the morning school run three days a week, after which I race to the office, which is in the same town we live in. I pick the children up from their after-school club and get them home for tea and bed. On Thursdays and Fridays my husband does the school run so I tend to go in early and work a littl...
Source:
littlelondonmagazine
URL:
http://www.littlelondonmagazine.co.uk/
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