If You Ask Me…

Bethune Matthews has been a Millinery teacher for over 10years and uses Millinery as a way of teaching, empowering and building amazing relationships. She lives in England.

Who has influenced you the most ?

My mom and my children.

Which professional Milliner has been of great influence to you ?

Phillip Treacy.

Q. How would you run a Millinery school here in England?

A. I would provide 1 to 5 day work shops delivering the art of Millinery techniques.

Q. What one thing would make your life better ?

A. Freedom.

Q. What event most changed your life ?

A. My house fire because I could have lost my children. It was a big eye opener.

Q. What would you ban if you could ?

A. Alcohol.

Q. What is your greatest achievement ?

A. Running a marathon.

Q. What makes you happy?

A. Meeting people.

Q. What causes would you fight for?

A. Sickle Cell.

Q. How would you love to be remembered ?

A. As a person of many skills and knowledge to share.

Q. What is the most important lesson you have learned ?

A. Don’t give up and follow your dreams.

I have found the 7 characteristics of a mentor are as follows:

1. A willingness to help others
2. Has a passion to see other people succeed
3. Will go that extra mile with you
4. Is your friend for life
5. Has the gift of bringing the best out of others
6. Will tell you that you have chocolate on your face
7. Up to date knowledge and skills

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Your friend for life

David Atkinson