What was your first-ever job? In a bakery as a Saturday girl making custard cream pastry bases.

You've got 25 words to describe your career to date. A spell in advertising, followed by six years at the BBC. Took the plunge setting up a chain of mobile tea bars, which led to me creating the brand Drink Me Chai.

How do you describe your job to your mates? A challenging, exciting, demanding rollercoaster.

What is the worst job you've ever had? Making custard cream pastry bases!

If you could change one thing in grocery what would it be? More incentives for smaller suppliers to promote in retailers at attainable costs.

What is the most rewarding part of your job? Travelling to India, researching traditional chai wallahs to inspire what we do.

What is the least rewarding part? Admin necessary but doesn't light my fire!

If you didn't work in grocery where would you work? Having my own business doing something else I love being my own boss.

What's your best interview tip? Smile, show some personality and ask lots of questions.

What was your worst job interview? Applying to be a journalist at the BBC and being bombarded with questions like 'who is the president of Uganda'.

Where do you hope to be in five years time? Lying on a beachmore seriously, I would like to sell Drink Me Chai back to India.

What is your motto in life? Work hard, play hard and never give up.

What's your nickname? It used to be 'Knotty' as my maiden name was Knott.

What was the first music single you bought? Wham Bad Boys.

What's your favourite movie? Titanic is my favourite film for the great acting.

What has been the most embarrassing moment in your life? Pitching to Tesco and arriving at reception carrying a bright orange crate from Sainsbury's that I quickly grabbed from the garage.

Do you have any phobias? Lifts as I have a real fear of getting stuck in one.

Which celebrity would you pick to join your staff? Daniel Craig and do I have to explain why?

What would you request as your final meal? Definitely a curry as I love spicy flavours.

What's the weirdest thing you've eaten? Snails.

What animal best reflects your personality and why? A dolphin as they are playful, intelligent, social and are family-orientated.

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