An Edinburgh mum has spoken of how she is realising her dream by starting her own eco-conscious soap business, Oir.
Jolene Roberts, 42, from South Queensferry, was signed off from a previous corporate marketing job after mental struggles from a breakdown in a relationship with her old boss. It was during this time, at the beginning of the Covid lockdown, that she began to pursue a potential career in soap making.
The decision to follow this path also stemmed from a past in the beauty and cosmetic industry as well as a strong desire to use less plastic as a family. Before the pandemic hit, Jolene and her family were making a concerted effort to cut down on their plastic waste.
