Laura: Stay strong, hold your head high - and do it in style!

To mark the special day, Chronicle Woman caught up with high-flying businesswoman, Laura Kearney, CEO of the Walk In Wardrobe.

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Name:

Laura Kearney

Occupation:

CEO – Walk In Wardrobe

Location:

Banbridge

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What's the secret to your business success?

My team. So lucky to have such a wonderful team around me for constant support.

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What woman has inspired you in your life and career?

My mum.

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What's the best piece of advice you've received?

You are better than no-one and no-one is better than you.

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What advice would you give to other women starting out in business?

Stay strong, there is enough success to go around and hold your head high.

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Who is your style icon?

Victoria Beckham.

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If you could shop for free, what shop would you go into?

It has to be Chanel! Imagine!!

How do you unwind?

Pilates or a lovely long walk.

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If you had three wishes, what would they be?

For my boys to forever be happy and healthy.

For the business to keep on thriving.

Endless supplies of Matcha.

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What's your favourite TV show/film?

Currently obsessing over Scandal.

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What is your favourite place?

Anywhere with sunshine and a beach.

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If you could take one thing with you to a desert island what would you choose?

I have to say the obvious one, my family! But secretly, it would be champagne and a sun hat. LOL!

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What do you like most about the Banbridge district?

The support and community spirit.

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Favourite book?

Just read ‘The Housemaid's Secret’ – so good!

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Favourite drink?

Matcha for during the day but a glass of red wine for the evenings.

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Who would you want to have dinner with?

My husband! We are passing ships!

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Hopes for the future, for you and the world?

Plenty of laughter to keep everyone’s spirits high!