The Great British Entrepreneur Awards has been celebrating the stories of exceptional entrepreneurs for over a decade.
The accolades don’t always go to the biggest businesses. We pride ourselves on celebrating incredible stories of passion, tenacity, courage, innovation and disruption from entrepreneurs running businesses of all sizes and at all stages.
Start Application!Faye Speedie is the founder of Beauty Bulb, a leading sales growth consultancy supporting global beauty brands. Despite facing personal challenges, Faye persevered and built a thriving business helping over 300 brands and retailers connect and grow.
Faye started Beauty Bulb in 2017 after an infertility diagnosis forced her to leave her full-time job. Undeterred, she saw an opportunity to continue supporting beauty brands on her own terms. Beauty Bulb was born, allowing Faye to work flexible hours while undergoing treatment. Her perseverance paid off – four years later, she is the proud mother of twins and leads a successful company.
Beauty Bulb’s biggest achievement is launching The Brand Book, an online matchmaking platform connecting beauty brands and retailers. Conceived during the pandemic when in-person events were impossible, The Brand Book enables discovery and new partnerships from anywhere. Over 330 retailers and distributors now use the platform to find new brands, and Beauty Bulb adds new partners weekly.
Looking ahead, Beauty Bulb has exciting plans to upgrade The Brand Book, reach new audiences, and host events. An additional new platform will support brands in an innovative way. Faye’s vision and resilience built a company helping others achieve their dreams. Her story proves that determination in the face of challenges can lead to amazing outcomes.
As finalists in the 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards, dubbed “The Grammys of Entrepreneurship,” Faye and Beauty Bulb are poised to inspire on an even greater scale. The future is bright for this entrepreneur and the brands she champions.
