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Nov 3

Empowerment Tuesday: Building a brand and finding customers

Empowerment Tuesday

Meet Jayne Lasley, Founder of Fairlie Curved

We’re delighted to welcome Jayne Lasley, founder of Fairlie Curved, to our next Empowerment Tuesday at Barclays.

Jayne started her business during Covid after discovering her final-year degree show project sitting in her garage. Having also been made redundant, she decided it was now or never to take the leap and build a business of her own.

Keeping the Fairlie family name at the heart of her brand, Jayne has grown Fairlie Curved from that original idea into a business that is going from strength to strength.

And there have been some pretty exciting moments along the way! When one of her products appeared on ITV’s Lorraine, the exposure was so great that it crashed the website!

We know from our own BWS research that 58% of business owners struggle to find new customers — so Jayne’s experience of building a recognisable brand, getting her products in front of the right audience and turning exposure into growth is one we know our audience will find incredibly valuable.

Join us as Jayne shares the story behind Fairlie Curved, what she has learned about growing a brand, and what it really takes to turn an idea into a successful business.

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You don't have to do business alone.

Running a business can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating and difficult to navigate.

BWS connects women across Scotland with the people, knowledge, confidence and opportunities to help them move their business forward.

We know some of the some of the challenges identified by Scottish women-led businesses and issues we discuss at our Empowerment Tuesday meetings:

(Source: Scottish Government / Scottish Parliament evidence on women-led businesses)

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Connect. ✨ Grow. ✨ Build Confidence. ✨ Be Seen. ✨

BWS is for women in business who want more.

You’ve moved beyond the startup phase and are focused on growth — whether that’s increasing revenue, building a team, refining your strategy, or preparing for the next stage of expansion. You want practical support, structure, and insight from women who’ve been there.
You’re leading — a business, a team, or a vision — and you want to strengthen your confidence, decision-making, and leadership impact. You value strategic thinking, peer-level conversations, and learning from experts who understand the pressures at the top.
You may feel stuck, isolated, or unsure of your next move. You’re looking for space to be heard, real conversations (not surface-level networking), and support that helps you gain clarity, confidence, and momentum in your business and career.
You believe success doesn’t have to be lonely. You want to be part of a trusted community where collaboration replaces competition, experiences are shared openly, and growth happens together — with encouragement, accountability, and support along the way.