About Us
SOLASA : the vision of four women who have each walked different paths in business, bringing their collective experience together to build a space where others can grow, connect and thrive.
RACHEL BEDGOOD
Founder & CEO, CBS
Having been in business for over 20 years, I’ve seen first-hand the power of great connections, but also how easily time can be wasted in the wrong rooms. Time is a currency, and it’s one I value deeply. I’ve helped create this group because I want to see real value and change for women in business. I’m here to learn from smart, driven people who inspire growth, not from those simply looking to sell. I’ve spent enough years investing in the wrong conversations, now I’m focused on making my time count, learning from others, and helping us all rise together!
LORNA GRIFFITHS
Co-Founder Art of the Fairytale & Taylor Griffiths Photography
My long and fabulously artistic career has been built on storytelling, visual connection, and the belief that creativity can transform how we see and do business. From interior architect to creative director, I’ve learned that success rarely follows a straight line; it’s a winding, colourful journey of growth, grit, and imagination.
I’m continually inspired by ambitious women who come together to share knowledge, spark energy, and lift one another higher and believe that at SOLASA, creativity meets strategy, collaboration fuels courage, and shared knowledge turns inspiration into real success.
LISA HICKS
Founder & CEO SNOAP
As one of the Founders of SOLASA, I’m passionate about creating a space where women in business can truly connect and grow together. After 21 years in business, I’ve learned that real progress comes from collaboration, not competition. As a female founder, I know how powerful it is when women share knowledge, lift each other up, and turn ideas into impact. I helped build SOLASA because I believe in genuine connections — the kind that help us learn, grow, and support one another through every stage of business. I’m here to both give and gain: to share what I’ve learned along the way, and to keep learning from the incredible women around me.
JULIA ADAMS
Founder Julia Adams Coaching
I have over 24 years’ experience working closely with business owners during my career in corporate banking. In the later years of my role, I helped shape the nationwide digital version of the NatWest Accelerator programme and gained a coaching qualification so I could better support the founders who joined it.
Running the accelerator gave me a front-row seat to the real, transformative power of a safe and supportive community. I saw how much founders grow when they have access to the right learning, inspiring speakers, expert guidance, and the space to step back and workontheir business, not justinit. It reinforced my belief that entrepreneurs don’t just need tools, they need connection, perspective, and time to develop as leaders.
That’s exactly why I was excited to help build and shape SOLASA. Now, as an independent business coach, I’m passionate about creating environments where business owners can thrive. I genuinely believe that when we come together with intention and openness, we can achieve far more than we ever could alone.
