London-Based Artist, Elle Smith on Creativity & Entrepreneurship

Please tell us more about your role and your startup.

This is a start-up brand based around my creativity, offering exclusive, unique quality products.

We do not believe in generic items so the brand is striving to create an intellectual experience to engage in a different way.

How long have you been in that role?

Only a couple of years, I had no idea I had a natural creative ability. My art and poetry is newly discovered, but is certainly resonating with the public. We have just this weekend hit 60,000 likes on Facebook, which is a powerful endorsement that the public like what this brand has to say!

How do you balance a startup with your personal life?

I have a family, so the business revolves around family life which is nice as we all get involved. My children are often critique my work, which gives some very interesting viewpoints.

You play an integral role in your startup. Can you please tell us more about what the startup does? How does it work? 

'Inspired By Elle' is a brand producing uniquely exclusive products inspired by intellect and creativity. We are also a community of people who reflect on topics with alternative viewpoints, in the hope of inspiring a brighter future together. Please join us on our social media channels if you would like to be part of this new outlook on life encompassing social, emotional and creative intellect.

Art Paintings
Art Prints
Endangered Animals
Videos which are educational, informative
Fashion - Silk bolero scarves
Poetry - Contemporary topics - Just awarded third place in competition by Voices of Lincoln Poetry contest, in Lincoln, California
Greeting cards
Literary

What is the most challenging part about what you do? How do you overcome that challenge?

Time.

Starting off from zero followers, to now probably about 73K takes a lot of work to produce engaging material, manage profiles and a business. It is fun too though, as there is nothing more rewarding than being your own boss, as you hold the keys to your future :)

If you'd like to learn more about Elle, check out her website here.