Debbie shared her inspirational story and we were hugely motivated by her practical and confident approach to business.
Having conceived the use of
lycra for dance wear, Debbie went on to great success and was the first woman
to float a company on the London Stock Exchange in 1982.
During a colourful presentation
with great images from her life and business milestones, EY's Iain Wilkie deftly posed the questions. Debbie also shared snippets
of her book, ‘When a woman means business’ which is sadly no longer in print. Unsurprisingly, Debbie has won numerous awards, including one of the world’s premier business accolades, Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of The Year.
It was great to discover there is a
next generation of entrepreneurs too, as Debbie’s daughter Lara Masters, who
overcame life changing illness and disability, is a successful milliner.