Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Alison Baker, life coach</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="825" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-alison-baker-315874922_583246323803855_4197705186023734_n-825x1000.jpg" alt="alison baker" class="wp-image-81908" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-alison-baker-315874922_583246323803855_4197705186023734_n-825x1000.jpg 825w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-alison-baker-315874922_583246323803855_4197705186023734_n-660x800.jpg 660w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-alison-baker-315874922_583246323803855_4197705186023734_n-330x400.jpg 330w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-alison-baker-315874922_583246323803855_4197705186023734_n-768x931.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-alison-baker-315874922_583246323803855_4197705186023734_n-433x525.jpg 433w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-alison-baker-315874922_583246323803855_4197705186023734_n.jpg 1026w" sizes="(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px" /></figure>



<p>Stuck in a rut, feel you&#8217;re not fulfilling your potential? Or you know what you want to do but not sure how to go about it?  Super approachable Crewkerne life coach <a href="https://www.alison-baker.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alison Baker</a> can help you identify what you want to change in&nbsp;your life&nbsp;and how to make a simple plan&nbsp;to achieve it (she says sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference).</p>



<p><a href="https://www.alison-baker.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>alison-baker.co.uk</em></a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lindsay Punch, personal stylist</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="770" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lindsay-punch-260361712_4570761046294037_9092456450254843208_n-e1678122109433-1000x770.jpg" alt="lindsay punch" class="wp-image-81913" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lindsay-punch-260361712_4570761046294037_9092456450254843208_n-e1678122109433-1000x770.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lindsay-punch-260361712_4570761046294037_9092456450254843208_n-e1678122109433-800x616.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lindsay-punch-260361712_4570761046294037_9092456450254843208_n-e1678122109433-400x308.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lindsay-punch-260361712_4570761046294037_9092456450254843208_n-e1678122109433-768x591.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lindsay-punch-260361712_4570761046294037_9092456450254843208_n-e1678122109433-682x525.jpg 682w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lindsay-punch-260361712_4570761046294037_9092456450254843208_n-e1678122109433.jpg 1383w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Got a wardrobe bulging with clothes but nothing to wear? Me too. Sherborne personal stylist <a href="https://lindsaypunchstyling.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lindsay Punch</a> can help you re-find your style, audit your clothes, create a capsule wardrobe out of existing and new pieces, help you find something to wear for a special occasion, and will even go shopping with you. </p>



<p><a href="https://lindsaypunchstyling.co.uk"><em>lindsaypunchstyling.co.uk</em></a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Smita Sinha, menopause maestra</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-smita-Serenity-Womens-Clinic-28_Fotor-1000x1000.jpg" alt="smita sinha International Women's Day" class="wp-image-81984" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-smita-Serenity-Womens-Clinic-28_Fotor-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-smita-Serenity-Womens-Clinic-28_Fotor-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-smita-Serenity-Womens-Clinic-28_Fotor-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-smita-Serenity-Womens-Clinic-28_Fotor-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-smita-Serenity-Womens-Clinic-28_Fotor-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-smita-Serenity-Womens-Clinic-28_Fotor-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-smita-Serenity-Womens-Clinic-28_Fotor-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-smita-Serenity-Womens-Clinic-28_Fotor.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Warm and approachable consultant gynaecologist Smita Sinha BSc MBBS MRCOG offers women expert advice and treatment from top to bottom at the <a href="https://www.serenitywomensclinic.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Serenity Women&#8217;s Clinic</a> in Taunton.  As well as providing non-surgical cosmetic treatments for the face like anti-wrinkle injections and derma fillers, she specialises in all aspects of the menopause and peri-menopause, and other gynaecological issues too.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://www.serenitywomensclinic.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">serenitywomensclinic.co.uk</a></em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kia Brooker &amp; Karen Weston, eco essentialists</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="945" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-moonies.png" alt="moonie International Women's Day" class="wp-image-81918" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-moonies.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-moonies-800x756.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-moonies-400x378.png 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-moonies-768x726.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-moonies-556x525.png 556w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Swap your plastic bin liners for <a href="https://www.moonie.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moonie</a>&#8216;s waterproof washable and reusable bin liners. The Weymouth-based mother and daughter (seen here with Mary Portas) make and sell other clever stuff like compostable kitchen cloths and konjac skin sponges made from the konjac plant root. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.moonie.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>moonie.co.uk</em></a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sarah Marris, dog hotelier</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-sarah-marris-humphrey-and-bo.jpg" alt="humphrey and bo International Women's Day" class="wp-image-81967" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-sarah-marris-humphrey-and-bo.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-sarah-marris-humphrey-and-bo-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-sarah-marris-humphrey-and-bo-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-sarah-marris-humphrey-and-bo-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-sarah-marris-humphrey-and-bo-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-sarah-marris-humphrey-and-bo-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>No need to feel guilty about leaving your dog behind when you go on hols; your pooch is probably having a better time than you are – if you book them into <a href="https://www.humphreyandbo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Humphrey &amp; Bo</a>, founded by Sarah Marris. Dogs enjoy woodland walks, playing games, tackling agility courses and snoozing on the sofas at the hotel and country club for dogs, in a Grade II-listed farmhouse set in 11 acres of glorious grounds near Sturminster Newton.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.humphreyandbo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>humphreyandbo.com</em></a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kate Walker, wedding dress designer</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="924" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-kate-walker-tara-statton-photography-7_Fotor-924x1000.jpg" alt="kate walker International Women's Day" class="wp-image-82001" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-kate-walker-tara-statton-photography-7_Fotor-924x1000.jpg 924w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-kate-walker-tara-statton-photography-7_Fotor-739x800.jpg 739w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-kate-walker-tara-statton-photography-7_Fotor-370x400.jpg 370w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-kate-walker-tara-statton-photography-7_Fotor-768x831.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-kate-walker-tara-statton-photography-7_Fotor-485x525.jpg 485w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-kate-walker-tara-statton-photography-7_Fotor.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px" /></figure>



<p>The former period costume maker for film, theatre and TV turned award-winning bridal gown designer. <a href="https://www.katewalkerbridal.co.uk/about-kate-walker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Walker</a> was voted Best Bridal Store in Dorset &amp; Somerset in the the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022. Visit her shop at <a href="https://jordanscourtyard.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordans Courtyard</a> near Ilminster to see why.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.katewalkerbridal.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>katewalkerbridal.co.uk</em></a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saira Francis, yoga guru</h2>



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<p>Saira Francis of <a href="https://mellulah.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mellulah Therapy &amp; Retreats</a> will help you unwind, relax and restore both mind and body, offering Yinyasa Flow Yoga classes (both IRL and online), a range of holistic therapies, and day and residential retreats around  Dorset. </p>



<p><em><a href="https://mellulah.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mellulah.co.uk</a></em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rachel-hill-queen-of-cake">Rachel Hill, queen of cake </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-rachel-hills_Fotor.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-81995" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-rachel-hills_Fotor.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-rachel-hills_Fotor-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-rachel-hills_Fotor-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-rachel-hills_Fotor-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-rachel-hills_Fotor-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-rachel-hills_Fotor-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Flour power! Baker Rachel Hill of <a href="https://rachelles.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rachelle&#8217;s</a> makes stunning bespoke wedding and celebration cakes, and such realistic floral cupcakes that you don&#8217;t know whether to put them in a vase or on a plate (I mean, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachellesbespokecakes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">take a look at her Instagram page</a>). Order online or learn the art of buttercream piping yourself at private cake-making classes in her home near Dorchester.</p>



<p><a href="https://rachelles.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>rachelles.co.uk</em></a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amy Smith, zumba warrior</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="800" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-amy-smith-yeovil-328671484_532711462336989_4982306705701303822_n-800x1000.jpg" alt="amy smith " class="wp-image-81988" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-amy-smith-yeovil-328671484_532711462336989_4982306705701303822_n-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-amy-smith-yeovil-328671484_532711462336989_4982306705701303822_n-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-amy-smith-yeovil-328671484_532711462336989_4982306705701303822_n-320x400.jpg 320w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-amy-smith-yeovil-328671484_532711462336989_4982306705701303822_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-amy-smith-yeovil-328671484_532711462336989_4982306705701303822_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-amy-smith-yeovil-328671484_532711462336989_4982306705701303822_n-420x525.jpg 420w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-amy-smith-yeovil-328671484_532711462336989_4982306705701303822_n.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>



<p>Forget working out in the gym: don your disco togs and join Amy Smith&#8217;s <a href="https://zumbadanceparty.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zumba Dance Party</a> in Yeovil, Bristol and online. Winner of the Best Fitness Instructor in Dorset &amp; Somerset 2022, Amy says each class is like a night out with friends – in the dark, with disco lights – and suitable for all women, regardless of dance ability or fitness level.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://zumbadanceparty.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">zumbadanceparty.com</a></em></p>



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<p>Happy International Women&#8217;s Day!</p>


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