Welcome to FETE: From Employee to Entrepreneur – Stories to Inspire. I'm Katy Berrill, your host, here to guide and empower you as you turn ambition into action. In this episode, I’m joined by Lucy Toon, a talented graphic designer and founder of her own consultancy. Lucy shares her inspiring journey from agency life to running a successful business while raising two young children. We talk about building confidence, navigating redundancy, growing through trial and error, and how she’s shaped a business model that supports her life, not the other way around. If you're balancing ambition with family or just looking for real talk on what it takes to go freelance, Lucy’s story is full of insights, humour, and heart. Tune in for:✔️ Starting small and growing with intention✔️ The challenges of early freelancing✔️ Learning to say no (and mean it)✔️ Building boundaries, systems, and support✔️ The power of gut instinct in business Listen now on Apple & Podbean — and don’t forget to subscribe and share if you’re enjoying the series.