Episode 180:Helen Dukes

About this episode

Helen Dukes discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and DJ, her brand Disko Kids, and her experiences with child bereavement.

Helen Dukes is an entrepreneur and DJ, and mum to 2 daughters, 11 year old Anya and 19 year old Lottie .  She is the founder of Disko Kids, a clothes and accessories brand that I love for its roots in music, festivals, sparkles and fun.  It also has at its heart a deep connection with charities such as Winston’s Wish. This child bereavement charity helped Helen navigate the death of her partner Ade when their daughter Lottie was just 3.  Helen told me how she strove to create video memories of Ade for Lottie, which was very hard for Ade at the time, but which Lottie really appreciates now, aged 19. We talked about being a female founder and the passion for her business that has kept her going throughout the past 10 years. Helen says that Disko Kids is like her third child - frustrating at times but she loves it to bits. I know that feeling all too well!  Spinning Plates is presented by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, produced by Claire Jones and post-production by Richard Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Guest: Helen Dukes

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• parenting
• female founders
• child bereavement
• music and fashion

Keywords

• entrepreneur
• DJ
• Disko Kids
• Winston’s Wish
• child bereavement
• female founder
• music
• fashion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disko Kids, Winston’s Wish

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