After being made redundant during the UK's first lockdown in March 2020, I took the opportunity to teach myself Adobe Illustrator. What started as a way to pass the time quickly became a passion, as

I discovered the platform's ability to bring my creative ideas to life. This newfound skill inspired me to launch Sauced Originals, a clothing brand that transforms my illustrations into wearable art, all while building the brand and the community surrounding it.

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The success of the brand, including three sellout collections, became a huge passion project that
I continued to pursue after lockdown ended and throughout my employment.