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Basildon businesswoman shares secrets of her success

6th July 2020
Posted by Ros Connors

Faryaal Hussain, 31, owner and formulator of a luxury skincare company in Essex, has had her best months yet thanks to lockdown – with online sales reaching 13k in revenue, surging 150% from previous months.

The entrepreneurial mum of two has gone from strength to strength since she first established her beauty brand, Zahmeen Ltd in 2018. But it has not been an easy road to success…

Before launching her business, Faryaal’s story was very different. She had a successful career in retail management and was a private university law tutor but was pressured to leave that behind to conform to the societal norm in her community – a stay at home cook and housewife. 

Ros spoke to Faryaal on Drivetime: