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Your 2026 ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Nominees are…
Amanda McAuley
Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee
I am a specialist complementary therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through some of the most challenging stages of their lives. With advanced training in Clinical Reflexology, Corporate Reflexology, Reiki, Oncology Massage, and Scar Tissue Work, I combine evidence-informed techniques with compassionate, person-centred care to help clients feel grounded, supported, and empowered.
Working across Harley Street and Chelsea, I support oncology patients with tailored treatments that address the physical, emotional, and energetic impact of cancer and its treatments. I ensure every session is adapted to each client’s medical needs, comfort levels, and personal journey.
In addition to my clinical practice, I run my own training school, delivering the Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Reflexology and helping to shape the next generation of highly skilled therapists. I am also a board-specific member of the CNHC, championing professional standards and the safe, effective integration of complementary therapies within wider healthcare.
Through my clinical work, teaching, and corporate wellbeing initiatives, my mission remains the same: to help people reconnect with comfort, calm, and a renewed sense of possibility—wherever they are in their healing process.
On being a black woman...
Karen Douglas
Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee
I came to London at the age of 19 to pursue my hairdressing career .By the age of 21 I co owned a 5star Afro hair salon in the heart of east London for 20 years. At the age of 41 I decided to have a change and started my freelancing journey. This went on to re-educating myself to be a Trichologist another element to my hairdressing knowledge. But in 2024 a great opportunity was offered to me to buy the co working space I was working for in the city. 2025 I’m now the proud owner of The Reign Spitalfields which is a hair and beauty co working and events space in the amazing Spitalfields. Our freelancers are next level hair and colour specialists and we offer services to everyone no matter your ethnic background or hair type and it’s also proudly named after my daughter ‘ Reign ‘.
To win this award would give me confirmation that I made the right decision. To show my children , family and all the people that have supported me through my career that I delivered and will keep on delivering for them
On being a black woman...
Michelle McPherson
Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee
Michelle McPherson is the CEO and Founder of the Hyde & Rowe Group of Companies, a multi award-winning property group which she created from the ground upwards, and now turning over in excess of £7m per annum. The group includes companies covering services such as : Serviced Accommodation, Temporary Accommodation, Private Lets, Home Staging, buying to flip, refurbishments. Evictions, Property Management, Franchising, and more – all created and grown through her vision.
She’s also the author of The Female I Am, an inspirational book for people building their dreams from the ground up. Known for her grounded leadership style, Michelle has scaled Hyde & Rowe into a fast-moving, high-impact business, and is a professional speaker on all things property related, and frequently speaks on growth, resilience, and building a company from the ground up.
Winning this award would amplify our mission and help us expand our work even further. It would increase visibility, open new opportunities, and inspire other women of colour to lead boldly in industries where representation is limited. For Hyde & Rowe and for Michelle personally, it would be a meaningful acknowledgement of the years of dedication and purpose behind this journey.
On being a black woman...
Ronke Maye
Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee
Ronke Maye is the Founder and Director of Ronke Maye Ltd, a pan-London sales and lettings agency built on trust, transparency and a genuine commitment to community. After entering a male-dominated industry as a woman of colour, she created a business that prioritises integrity, education and empowerment particularly for first-time buyers, women, families and underrepresented communities navigating the housing market.With over a decade of property experience, Ronke has built a brand known for exceptional client care, strong results and a personalised, human approach to real estate. Beyond her business, she is passionate about elevating the next generation. Every month, she mentors a group of young people, offering real-world exposure through shadowing days, property viewings, canvassing, valuations and industry conversations. Her goal is to inspire them to see opportunities in property, entrepreneurship and leadership—spaces where representation is often lacking.Ronke’s work is driven by purpose: helping people build stability, confidence and generational wealth through property, while ensuring young people see themselves reflected at the table.
On being a black woman...
Jordan Mitchell
Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee
Jordan Mitchell is a cultural strategist, creative leader and the co-founder of Good Culture and Good Sport – two sister agencies built on the belief that brands earn relevance by showing up meaningfully in people’s lives. Based in London, she has forged a career at the intersection of culture, fashion, sport, storytelling and influence, partnering with global brands and high-profile talent to create work that resonates far beyond traditional marketing.
Through Good Culture, Jordan has shaped culturally led campaigns for brands including SKIMS, Barbour, Courvoisier, Farm Rio, Marc Jacobs and Creed, while representing talent such as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Dina Asher-Smith and Clara Amfo. With Good Sport, she supports leading athletes including Katie Boulter and Naomi Schiff, and has contributed to major activations for Fanatics and ASOS X NIKE.
Known for her instinctive understanding of cultural shifts, Jordan specialises in building brand heat, community and relevance. Her approach blends strategic clarity with deep-rooted relationships across fashion, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle, resulting in work that is both meaningful and commercially impactful.
On being a black woman...
