Meet the 'mumtrepreneur'

by Sorcha Corcoran ©Independent.ie
Having a baby has been the inspiration for many a business idea, leading to parents leaving steady jobs and setting up their own companies. Sorcha Corcoran talks to one such ' mumtrepreneur' Lesley O'Mahony, founder of Babypotz
WHEN Lesley O'Mahony had her first child Emma 10 years ago, she was working as an offi ce manager in a computer company and decided to go part-time, doing five halfdays a week.
" I used a lot of jarred baby foods and didn't make much home-made food for Emma. When the second baby came four years later it was a total contrast. I took time off, but didn't want to do ' mummies who lunch' as I would get bored.
" I knew I needed to occupy myself so started experimenting with Rachel's food. I bought an Annabel Karmel recipe book and used ice-cube trays to freeze what I made."
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