Meet the Broadband Boss: Lucy Bowes
Ready to ditch the corporate routine and scale your side-hustle into a global brand? We’re bringing giffgaff’s Broadband Boss Academy to Liverpool on 19 May to share the smart tech and connectivity tools you need to run a business from home. Alongside expert advice from multi-million-pound business founder, Lucy Bowes.
The lockdown hobby turned multi-million-pound business
Lucy Bowes is the founder of Lucy & Lola Shop, a bespoke custom embroidery business that started as a simple lockdown hobby. By using social media and e-commerce to showcase her pet-themed designs, Lucy transformed a single hand-embroidered sweatshirt into a global digital empire. Her business is built on digital-first production, making it a perfect example of a modern broadband-powered career.
Why she’s a Broadband Boss
Lucy is a smart entrepreneur. She’s used digital platforms to scale a physical product globally without the need for a traditional shopfront. Her success shows how digital skills and a stable connection can turn any creative idea into a thriving business.
Join the Broadband Boss Academy
Lucy will be on our Broadband Boss Academy panel in Liverpool on 19 May, sharing her journey from side-hustler to business boss.
What we’ll be chatting about:
- Scaling your side-hustle: Practical steps to turn a hobby into a multi-million-pound business.
- Navigating the digital market: Using e-commerce and social media to reach a global audience.
- The digital toolbox: The essential tech and connectivity you need to run a modern business.
See Lucy live
Get inspired by Lucy’s story and learn how to back yourself and get started at the Broadband Boss Academy. You can even book a 1:1 session for tailored business advice. There are virtual tickets available for the 1:1s for those who can’t make it in person.
- When: 19 May 2026
- Where: Titanic Hotel, Liverpool