KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY How working with your relatives can bring success (and not at the expense of your sanity)

Intense? Perhaps. Overwhelming? Sometimes. But working with your family can also bring unparalleled rewards. These successful families share how they make their businesses work

Wellbeing expert Liz Earle and her daughter, Lily, have combined their knowledge to take their family business to new heights. Liz says…

Working with my daughter brings new ideas and inspiration. Lily comes from a totally different generation and offers a fresh, invaluable insight. She’s a real IT whizz, from coding to navigating the ever-changing social media algorithms. It was her idea to start my podcast, The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

– I hadn’t even heard of podcasts a few years ago! Now, with close to 1m downloads, its popularity and success has honestly surprised me.

Lily says…

Before you start working with family members, make sure you are doing it for the right reasons – not just because it might be convenient. Mum has more than 30 years of experience in the wellbeing industry, and leaving my job as a teacher to work with her has taught me a huge amount about brand-building and how to ensure that the same tone of voice is used across all of the business’s activities. Additionally, she believes that nothing is impossible, which inspires me to think big! Reminding myself why we’re working together always helps to eliminate any tension.

Listen to The Liz Earle

Wellbeing Show and Liz’s weekly Friday Five via lizearlewellbeing.com, itunes or Spotify