Olivia is the founder of Akila Dolls, which makes diverse and disability baby dolls – because of her daughter Amira, 10, who is mixed-race and has ADHD and autism
While on a shopping trip she said her daughter got upset at the fact that all the dolls seemed to look alike, and nothing like her – and so, Akila Dolls was formed.
"This would be absolutely amazing, and I genuinely believe the investors on the show would be extremely interested in what I’m doing.“I just need to get everything in order and think of any questions they might ask. She previously had no business experience or knowledge, but market research, sharing her ideas with others, and signing up to an intensive business course with the Prince’s Trust has now clearly put her on the path to entrepreneurial success – all at the same time as juggling looking after two young children.Contacts she met through the Prince’s Trust have helped her develop a prototype doll named ‘Bessie.
Olivia says: “Whilst it’s been a complete whirlwind, it’s all about having a dream, believing in that dream and sticking to it, no matter what obstacles might be in the way.”She recently scooped ‘Luxury Doll Company of the Year 2022/2023 in leading business publication Corporate LiveWire’s Yorkshire Prestige Awards. The awards team has conducted extensive research to identify the major cities and regions around the world with a vibrant SME community and independent scene.
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