Minding Our Own Business

A story of entrepreneurial endeavour

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EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. PERSEVERED.

Minding Our Own Business is a short film created in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Luke Walwyn Studio.

The film shines a light on sixteen Black entrepreneurs from across West Yorkshire whose journeys have been shaped by risk, sacrifice, resilience and belief.

These are stories of people who seized their moment. Visionaries who built something not only for themselves, but for their communities.

People who continue to pave the way for others to follow.

Because when you see someone who looks like you navigating the same hurdles you face, something changes.

Visibility becomes possibility.

If you can see it...You can be it.

PERSEVERED

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Portrait of S.J. Adams, Founder and Multiple Award Winning Fashion Entrepreneur featured in Minding Our Own Business

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PORTRAIT 05: PATRICIA JONES

Founder of Ship Away and Community Highlights magazine.

For Patricia, entrepreneurship is about making a difference, preserving our stories and creating something that remains.

“I’d like to be remembered as a woman who made a difference.
That definitely has to be a legacy.”

Discover Patricia’s story and meet the entrepreneurs behind Minding Our Own Business.

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PORTRAIT 04: DEAN WILTSHIRE

Founder of DWILTS Clothing.
Fashion built with purpose.

For Dean, entrepreneurship is about pursuing what matters, because life is too short to build something you don’t believe in.

“I had a stroke when I was 28. It just makes you realise life is short. I’ve never looked back since.”

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PORTRAIT 03: LUCY NDLOVU

Founder of Progressive Talent CIC.
Building belonging through community.

For Lucy, leadership is about helping people find where they belong, because purpose grows when people feel seen, valued and connected.

“When you find your people, you find your purpose.”

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PORTRAIT 02: BOLU FAGBORUN

Founder, Mentor & Managing Director of Fagborun Limited.

For Bolu, business is about recognising the scale of your own ambition, and seeing yourself as the person capable of achieving it.

“What’s your World Cup in business?
Sometimes people don’t see themselves as heroes of their own story.”

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PORTRAIT 01: SASKIA ROSKAM

Co-founder of The Biskery —
love in biscuit form.

For Saskia, business is about creating moments that bring people closer together.

“We are in the business of connecting people. Food adds an extra sensory experience.”

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MINDING OUR OWN BUSINESS

A film by Luke Walwyn Studio

Created in partnership with