069 Waste to Wealth

Roz Edwards has been a business owner now for 30 years, initially in African Art and now with a collection of thousands of mannequins rescued from landfill. Roz started Mannakin from nothing, not even the mannequins, but she was determined to use her business acumen and creativity to create a meaningful sustainable business. Whilst researching mannequins she found an opportunity to create a business out of hiring them, to provide for her children while freeing herself from the restrictions of poverty. Today, Mannakin Hall in Lincolnshire houses a vast collection of mannequins to hire, the majority of which has been diverted from landfill. The unusual scenery within the grounds has created a popular film location, and a major source of Roz’s wealth and business growth. Roz has also started Club Mannakin to help independent, creative business owners grow and scale. Find out more about her here. https://mannakin.com/guide/

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Where Ideas Launch – The Podcast for the Sustainable Innovator. Where Ideas Launch is Inspired by everyday people who do extraordinary things, and influence thousands, maybe even millions with the insights they bring and work that they do. We all need to access our creative genius in solving some of the worlds more complex challenges. We need to innovate sustainable solutions for every human activity - which opens up immense opportunities. This podcast explores modern-day innovation in the age of sustainability. I’ll interview some of the most prolific thinkers, creators, and educators on their journey to create sustainable incomes and businesses. My guests and I will teach you how to be creative, create business models, and explore curiosity with the courage to level up in your career. Join me every Wednesday for a new edition of Where Ideas Launch the podcast.