Kodie Brooke's determination to start her own business straight out of college shows that age is no barrier to entrepreneurship, offering inspiration to other young people considering self-employment.
Kodie opened Flowers by Kodie earlier this year, just weeks after completing her level two floristry course at Suffolk New College . She is following in the footsteps of former award-winning student Emily Robbins, who previously ran her own company at the same location before leaving to have a baby.
"I was at college for a year and really enjoyed being creative. During the course, we did things like table decorations for a big event a Suffolk New College industry dinner at Milsoms in Kesgrave. I learnt a lot at college," she said.
"I left college and thought I best start looking for a job. Then, I happened to speak to the previous owner of a flower shop in Debenham and now I own a business."
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